Festival attendance requires choices. How do you handle situations in which two of your targeted performances occur simultaneously? And if there is a must-see band, do you stay at their stage for the previous two bands, so that you can move closer each time?
And what time do you arrive? Some festival-goers (most?) prefer to arrive well after the opening bands are finished. The concern is that a noon arrival may result in becoming fatigued and not appreciating the headliners. Particularly if you enjoy alcohol intake, this is a risk. Other festival-goers (us) prefer to take the risk and arrive for the early bands. Yes, burnout occurs sometimes. But there are two positives. First, it’s easier to get close to the stage. Second, there is almost always a surprise performance. We all know the headliners. They might exceed expectations, but they don’t surprise. The “wow-factor” must be either from an unknown artist/band or from one that you’ve mightily underappreciated.
At Outside Lands in August 2017, the wow-factor made its presence at 1:15 on Sunday. Jacob Banks did a Soulful set. According to the schedule, it lasted 45 minutes. It seemed far shorter. Quoting the content from the Outside Lands website:
“Born in Nigeria and based in England, 25-year-old singer/songwriter Jacob Banks creates soul music that’s uncompromisingly honest but thrillingly cinematic. A self-taught musician who began singing, playing guitar, and writing songs at the age of 20, Banks got his start at open mic nights around Birmingham in 2011 and quickly won major attention for his commanding vocal presence and daringly intimate songwriting. In early 2013 he released his powerful debut EP ‘The Monologue.’”
Jacob Banks is returning to San Francisco in November. He will visit The Independent on November 4. For ticket information, CLICK HERE. The day before, he will be at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz. For ticket information, CLICK HERE.
“Unknown (To You)” by Jacob Banks
Website: http://www.mrjacobbanks.com/
Lyrics of “Unknown (To You)” by Jacob Banks
I believe what I say
Why does everyone hear me wrong?
If I told you different, would it sound the same?
Would it make a difference in any way? Oh no
I know I done wrong I'll pay for it
It's your turn to talk for once I'm listening
Say that you don't want me
Say that you don't need me
Tell me I'm the fool
Tell me you've been tortured
Tell me you've been beaten
For what I've done to you
Even if it doesn't matter
Matter what's true
Say that you don't want me
Say that you don't need me
Tell me I'm the fool
Look at all this heartache, what is left?
Forgetting how it started, this is how it ends, oh no
I know I've done some wrong I'll pay for it
But it's your turn to talk, for once I'm listening
Say that you don't want me
Say that you don't need me
Tell me I'm the fool
Tell me you've been tortured
Tell me you've been beaten
For what I've done to you
Even if it doesn't matter
Matter what's true
Tell me that I'm unknown to you
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Say that you don't want me
Say that you don't need me
Tell me I'm the fool
Tell me you've been tortured
Tell me you've been beaten
For what I've done to you
And even if it doesn't matter
Matter what's true
Say that you don't want me
Say that you don't need me
Tell me I'm the fool
Tell me that it's over
Tell me that you mean it
This time is true
Tell me that I'm unknown
To you
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