For the next few weeks Jason Earle of The Marinade will be on the road covering Laurel Cove Festival in Pineville, Kentucky, and for the second year in a row Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee. In addition to bringing you interviews and reports from the festivals, I am using this time as a personal reset. I am originally from Kentucky as is my entire family, and I have recently been going through some major changes in my life. So it made sense for me to spend some time in my place of origin this summer.

For this bonus series of The Marinade you will get a little personal reflection, some reporting from the festivals, stories along the way, and a whole lot of fun. Everyone, prepare to get grounded with The Marinade this summer!