Best part of Musikfest - The best of the fest this year would have to be, for me, the fireworks. I enjoyed a few concerts, some of the food and tent freebies but I still liked the pretty ending the best. I also liked seeing some people I otherwise would not have seen and just doing something different.

Worst part of Musikfest - The worst part for me was a few things: baby strollers in thick crowds and late at night, really high tickets prices (even though I had free tickets, it's still too expensive) and in general just really rude, inconsiderate people. I know you find rude people everywhere these days but I'm talking about the people that stand right in front and block your view when you are watching a concert or taking photos or those that just jump in line ahead of you after they can see you have been waiting a lot longer then them.

Best concert this year - For me, I would have to say Halestorm. I saw at least two different stages every night of the fest, so I saw a lot of music, but I would have to say them because they put on a fantastic show.

Worst concert this year - I can't really say any concerts were terrible. I personally didn't like Brother, even though I know a lot of people do. I just don't like their show or style or even sound. I guess my music training all my life makes me picky and I found too much wrong with them musically so I guess that's what my problem with them is.

Favorite platz - I honestly can say I don't have a favorite since I like so many different types of music. I can say though that I don't like River Place all that much though because, again even though I had free tickets, they make you pay way too much money to see shows that a few years ago were free to everyone.

The perfect Musikfest would be - I enjoy Musikfest like most everyone else. I would like to see a little less commercialism though and a little more hometown. By this I mean that I would like to see some other local food vendors like Pott's Hot Dogs or Nick's Pizza, etc. so that people can sample their food and then visit them year round. I would also like to see a little more small business sponsorship and little less large corporate sponsorship so that everyone can afford to be part of it. Speaking of affordability, how about cheaper ticket prices. No one should ever have to pay $3.00 for an 8 oz. glass of lime fizz, which I might add is mostly ice, and to get any kind of meal, it's $6.50 on average. It's a large festival where you eat off of paper plates on a folding chair, no a fancy restaurant. I think they would sell more if they priced things a little more reasonably.  Overall though I like Musikfest the way it is. I dread the day if and when they move it to another location (like SteelStack) because it will take away from the atmosphere tremendously.

~G