Dropkick Murphys and Rise Against killed it on the Budweiser Orion stage yesterday evening.
photo credit: rhino
The Orwells, The Bronx, and Tomahawk performed yesterday at Orion Music + More.
photo credit: rhino
Festival goers got a nice surprise yesterday as “Dehaan,” the mystery band on the Orion Music + More lineup, took the stage and turned out to be the one and only Metallica performing a 10 song Kill ‘Em All set.
photo credit: rhino
Sydney got a good ol’ dose of hip hop from Odd Future alumni EarlWolf, featuring Tyler, The Creator, and Earl Sweatshirt. Talk about an explosive lineup. Rad photos by Mitchel at LifeWithoutAndy.
And hey, if you need more Odd Future in your life, get a load of the Vans Syndicate x Odd Future Old Skool Pro “S”. Instant classic.
Every TIme I Die are hitting the road as part of this summer’s All Stars Tour, and they’re headlining the whole shebang. Check out the tour trailer to get a listen to all the bands, and find a tour date near you. There may not be any venues left standing when this thing is through.
It’s that time of year again! We’re back at it at the House of Vans with the third annual Vans x FYF House Parties. The first show of the summer kicks off Thursday, June 27th with Fucked Up, Title Fight, and Hop Along, with more rad parties to follow.
All shows are all-ages and free with RSVP, but get there early to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun. RSVP for the first show opens up June 11th. Stay tuned to vans.com/houseparties for the full schedule and RSVP info!
If you’re anywhere in the MA/IN area, we hope to see ya with our pals in Motion City Soundtrack this weekend! Meet and greets going down on Saturday and Sunday.
The National headlined Boston Calling on Sunday. Leaving the festival in between sets and coming back just before the final performance, I realized that the crowd doubled in size just for them. It was pretty impossible to reach the photo pit at that point….. oops. At least their set was great, and the entire crowd was totally psyched. -alyson
Perhaps our favorite set of the weekend… Big words I know, but Of Monsters & Men totally delivered. I shot them at a small backyard party during SXSW 2012 & it’s pretty rad to see how things have taken off for these guys. Also, I’m a sucker for an accordian. What can I say? haha. -amanda
Photos by Amanda Rae Stephens
The Walkmen played right after Ra Ra Riot at Boston Calling festival on Sunday. It was the perfect mellow moment to kick back and relax and grab some baskets full of tacos. The crowds started filing in thick around this time to catch the night’s headliners and by the end of their set the place somehow seemed twice as full. -amanda
Photos by Alyson Romanok
Not having a photo pit on the second stage at Boston Calling festival this weekend is either the best thing or the worst thing & I’m still not really sure, haha. It allowed the fans to be really close to their favorite bands but it did not allow anyone to get very good photos. Maybe next time I’ll just have to dance my way to the barricade and stake out my spot for the day. Here’s a few from Ra Ra Riot on Day 2. Always a pleasure to see these guys play. -amanda
Another photo update from Vans Surfer Leila Hurst in Boston with the Vans Girls crew. Second day of Boston Calling music fest & a little city exploration:
“Boston, day number 3! So so so many different, yet amazing things going on here! The weather was so much better today. We left the festival for a bit to get lunch & the girls and I got to meet up with friends from Boston who took us around the cute little area we are staying in. There were so many amazing street performers! I don’t see that on Kauai that’s for sure! We also got to see the ocean, which I want nothing to do with because it did not look inviting. Too cold! Right before dark we headed back over to watch Of Monsters and Men, which I loved! I think they won best performance in my eyes. Goodnight Boston! I have a busy day at the aquarium tomorrow! So excited!” -Leila
Dirty Projectors were the first band we were able to catch at day 2 of the Boston Calling music festival. The female guitarist Amber totally rocked the set. The sun was finally out, and spirits were definitely higher. -alyson
Photos by Alyson Romanok
Vans Surf’s Leila Hurst is with us in Boston. Here are some photos & little recap from her from last night at the festival:
“After blasting the heater in our room & ordering up a late lunch from room service, we rallied on back over to the festival in our rain coats and beanies to watch Marina & the Diamonds. That girl rocked the stage! After that we caught the last band Fun. & took advantage of the fun Vans photo booth. Then freezing my butt off we ran back to the hotel for warm tea and a warm shower. This is my first music festival, so so so fun! Good night Boston!” -Leila
