Sunny & Clark spent a night at the San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival and got an honest look at how his music lives on in the community. The festival is put on by Conspiracy of Beards, a Bay Area choir dedicated to performing Leonard Cohen’s music.

In this episode, Sunny & Clark tell Vanessa all about their experience at The Great American Music Hall, where they saw the Red Room Orchestra perform the score from the film McCabe & Mrs. Miller—a soundtrack built entirely on Leonard Cohen’s tender, sardonic songs.

Shout-out to Clay Smith, the festival’s director, for inviting Festies into such a memorable night.

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Sunny's Festival Corner

1. Noah Kahan's Out of The Blue

2. The Music Fest at Steamboat Springs

3. ALTer EGO

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The lights and lineups get all the attention, but the real story of a world-class festival happens behind the scenes. We sit down with our friend Kevin Argueta, who has been in the Coachella and Stagecoach trenches as the payroll lead for the resources department — the crew behind cleanliness, sustainability, and nonstop operations that keep the experience seamless.

He shares what it’s like living in the Coachella Valley for weeks at a time, helping manage staff and making sure everyone gets paid! It’s an eye-opening look at how massive festivals support local communities while keeping the show running flawlessly.

If you love festivals, work them, or want to understand the machine behind the magic, this episode’s your backlot pass.

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Austin City Limits 2025 Recap (Weekend Two)
We’re breaking down our Austin City Limits weekend — what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d do again. From Johnny Stimson’s opener to The Killers’ massive closer, we talk about favorite sets, surprise moments, and a few lessons learned along the way.

Festival food, crowds, heat, and the moments that made ACL 2025 worth it.

Head to YouTube and see our official ACL 2025 VLOG!

Follow @festiespodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more ACL content and updates.

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Austin City Limits hits different—the skyline, the dust, the heat, and all the little choices that make or break your day. We haven’t been (yet), but we did the homework so you don’t have to: smarter ways to get around, how to stay connected when service drops, and the packing list that keeps you cool instead of cooked.

We’re talking shuttles, chair check, snacks, vibes, outfits, and the mindset that makes ACL actually fun when things go sideways. Plus—we’ve got bracelets and stickers, so come say hi.

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Portola Music Festival took over San Francisco, and Sunny and Clark were there with press passes. We conducted our first-ever artist interview with Bob Moses, saw Christina Aguilera, and danced through sets from DJs all weekend. Here’s the recap.

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Heading to Austin City Limits 2025? We’ve got your complete ACL packing guide. What to bring for travel, festival days, and everything in between.

We’re gearing up for Weekend Two of ACL (October 10–12) with all the essentials you’ll need, from hotel logistics to ACL’s official bag policies.

Our list covers the basics (don’t forget your wristband!) plus smart hacks for surviving the Texas heat, including what to pack in your CamelBak, must-have chargers, fans, sunscreen, medications, and more.

Whether it’s your first ACL or your fifth, this episode is your go-to prep guide.

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Coachella shocked fans by dropping its 2026 lineup on September 15th—months earlier than usual. Many thought it was a prank, but the surprise timing lined up perfectly with our interview with Kevin, a six-time Coachella veteran.

Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G sparked big debates about the festival’s direction, while electronic fans are buzzing over Nine Inch Noise (Nine Inch Nails x Boys Noize), Major Lazer, and Moby. With legends like Iggy Pop and David Byrne alongside modern stars, the lineup carries a distinctly mature vibe.

Kevin shares his perspective as a longtime attendee and introduces his new vintage fashion project, Vintage Revival Forever. We also cover ticket details for Coachella 2026, happening in April, with sales starting September 19th.

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In this episode, we map out our Austin City Limits 2025 weekend 2 game plan - debating headliners, juggling overlaps, and discovering new artists. Whether you’re a meticulous scheduler or a go-with-the-flow Festie, join us for the fun of ACL planning!

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Diana Ross closed out San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival with a free, unforgettable show. At 81, Miss Ross dazzled with three costume changes and timeless hits like “I’m Coming Out” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Stern Grove remains a Bay Area tradition — world-class music in a stunning outdoor setting.

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We start this week’s episode catching up with Vanessa about her trip to Eminence before Sunny and Clark share all the stories from Outside Lands 2025. From the sets that had the crowd going wild to the funny little moments that made the weekend unforgettable, it’s a laid-back recap of San Francisco’s biggest music festival!

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