Hosted on the attractive riverfront of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the fortieth annual Riverbend Pageant happened this yr from June 2-4. With a lineup starting from oldies and basic rock to new nation and indie pop, Riverbend 2023 was a good time for many who like exploring new music in a scenic small-town setting.

The fireworks that go off yearly throughout the grand finale of Riverbend Pageant, overlooking the attractive riverfront, are an ideal analogy to the explosive lineup featured in 2023.

Headliners

Maren Morris, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night time Sweats, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. A stacked lineup with phases going through the water is a good looking mixture that may maintain you entertained for hours.

Whereas the headliners this yr have been (and are) unimaginable, I used to be secretly most trying ahead to the performances by the lesser-known artists taking part in at Riverbend 2023: Coin, Goose, Amos Lee, Large Boi, Gayle, and Indigo De Souza.

Wildly ranging in style, stage presence and depth, and core fan bases, these artists are certain to show you to the sweetness that could be a various pageant lineup. Whether or not you wanted a sluggish sing together with Mavis Staples or an power crammed efficiency from Large Boi, these artists all placed on a hell of a present this yr. The lineup is various, however its basis is constructed upon basic rock acts and new indie/alt pop artists.

Let’s take a deep dive on the units that have been most price testing at Riverbend Pageant 2023!

Coin

The rising indie-rock group is making the rounds this yr at main festivals throughout the nation. With performances at Hangout Pageant, WonderRoad, Leeds Pageant, Wonderstruck, and Studying Pageant, these guys are slowly changing into a must-watch-act each time they hit the highway. Their large hit “Discuss Too A lot” turned an anthem for indie and alt rock followers over the previous few years. I bought to listen to them play it dwell at Hangout Pageant, with 1000’s of followers screaming the lyrics again to the band; It was actually an superior expertise.

Goose

The pure successors of the Jam Band scene, Goose is on a large upwards trajectory. They’re on observe to take over the reins from Umphrey’s Mcgee, the Grateful Lifeless, Moe, and the remainder of the legendary jam band roster. With intense and inventive jam periods on stage, melodic vocals from lead singer Rick Mitarotonda, and a passion-filled younger fan base, Goose is on the cusp of breaking out into the mainstream from the historically laborious to breakthrough jam scene. Convey a picnic blanket and a few pals anytime these guys are on the town.

Amos Lee

Lee’s hit music “Candy Pea” could be the right backdrop to stroll round a park with the one you love, collectively, strolling with no care on this planet. It’s simply really easy to hearken to and invokes such a carefree feeling that all the things can be alright.

Large Boi

In case you didn’t already know, this man was half of the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast. Sufficient stated, he is aware of what he’s doing. A legendary performer.

Gayle

Her hit music “abcdefu” is an expressive and emotion-filled powerhouse, and so is Gayle. Her confidence, and talent to construct up the power and wellbeing of her followers is admirable and so uncommon within the trendy music world. She is real on stage and in her on a regular basis life, filling followers in on the ups and downs of her relationships, present headspace, and views on life. Completely go try Gayle this summer time and let her assist you discover your personal self-strength.

Indigo De Souza

The indie-rock singer-songwriter from North Carolina is a beacon of hope to the underground scene of youngsters struggling to specific themselves. De Souza provides a voice to people who can’t scream out, and a blunt instrument to these with no pal to look at their again.

This was a enjoyable pageant. Its intimate measurement is ideal for these overwhelmed by the draw of main metropolis crowds, whereas nonetheless supplying major-label artists. The fortieth installment of the annual Riverbend pageant was from June 2nd-4th in stunning and historic Chattanooga, TN!

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