Live Oak Post 4: These festival goers got style!

The Live Oak Music Festival draws a wide range of attendees...

kids, hippies, musicians, hipsters, teens, older folk, and everything in-between

Here are some of the audience from this year...

This couple was probably my singular favorite couple of people...

They were so sweet and funny, and dressed the part of a Live Oak Festival goer!

Jams take place nearly everywhere and anywhere!

When I asked this man what his costume was about, 

he sort of looked at me with a "huh? What costume?" expression. :)

The beautiful Breanna hooping in her formal wear...

Check back later for more shots of her!

My favorite couple again!

 This woman was channeling Pippi Longstocking

Glowsticks were everywhere!

This girl is absolutely beautiful. Pretty sure she would look so in just about anything!

Ryan Johnson, of Alabaster stone, looking a little batty...

And some of my favorite kids...

The boy in the red shirt (dangit I forget his name!) was my buddy, 

visiting me at the humanKind booth often and even bringing me icecream!

This volunteer decided to get a little fresh with her duties...

One of our camp neighbors, Amy...

I could have done a whole blog post based on Amy's outfits, 

as she had about 3 costume changes a day. :)

Peace in Pink!

I <3 you, or at least your sunglasses!

I saw this guy from afar (he was bright!) but was working so I couldn't run after him.

Luckily I saw him later in the day and was able to snap a quick photo.

Face painting isn't only for kids!
This guy's tongue kept throwing me off!

Ben, on the right, can be found around downtown SLO with his rad black bass...

There was so much more fun fashion and style going on,
but my photo taking was limited due to me actually being on the clock the whole weekend.

Live Oak Post 3 : Alabaster Stone

Music inspires me so incredibly much.

And this is especially true when it's my family and friends playing.

I've been fans of Alabaster Stone since I first saw them play at the Clubhouse, a while back.

At the time, and up until just recently, 

Alabaster Stone consisted of Ryan Johnson and Michele Kubacki.

Singing original music as well as covers, they are always a fun time.

And then there was their performance at Stage Too at Live Oak...

And they blew everyone away!

Adding 3 more players to the group, their sound filled the oak grove and got people dancing!

Ryan Johnson on vocals and acoustic guitar

Michele Kubacki on vocals, acoustic guitar, and banjo

Robby Hart on electric guitar

Tasha Powers on stand up bass and Brian Monzel on the drums

Grant Leonard doing some hoop dance

Thanks for the music, friends!

Alabaster Stone plays around SLO county...

Keep your eye out for them and if you are in the mood for some fun music, check them out!

Live Oak Post 2: Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band

Saturday night was a special treat for all of us Live Oakers... 

And another one of my highlights of the weekend.

The Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band played on Stage Too and damn, they played it well!

The RSJSB members are young (all under 21, I think!) and are local SLO county kids.

Talk about inspiring!

I've seen them play a few times and I am always so impressed.

They are young, fun, excited, and amazing musicians!

Molly Reeves is on vocals and guitar...

She is amazingly talented, has a great voice, and is a true entertainer.

And the red curly hair really wraps her up as the whole darn awesome package!

 Jamie Mather is on stand-up bass.

 He is truly adorable and can really play!

 Next up is Pamela Sheffler.

As a violinist myself, I am completely blown away by Pamela.

She is petite, and from what I have seen, the quietest one in the group.

But she plays that violin hard. So good!

Kenneth Davis is on drums and percussion.

He is so much fun to watch- always with a huge grin on his face!

Justin Au is the trumpet player.

His flight was delayed in Puerto Rico and the band was uncertain whether or not 

he'd make it to Live Oak. But here he came on stage, half way through the set, trumpet in hand!

And finally there is Sam Boorman.

Don't let his long hair fool you into thinking he belongs in a grunge rock band!
His guitar riffs fit in perfectly to the gypsy swing music!

Keep an eye out for these guys!

They play a lot around SLO and should be taking on the world sometime soon, 

if the world knew what was good for it!

 They're also on facebook.

So check them out!
You'll be glad you did.

I also want to note that my brother Tyson was working sound for this gig.

And my brother Grant was creating the light show!
Excellent work guys!