Nest Fest 2011

This past Friday I had the pleasure of attending Nest Fest. The lineup for the show included Taking Back Sunday, 3OH!3, Jack's Mannequin, and The Maine. Pretty good lineup, eh?! The 1 1/2 drive to Estero, FL was 110% worth it.

The show kicked off with The Maine playing 7 songs.
(Photo from http://themainepat.tumblr.com/)

As soon as they hit the stage, the crowd quickly filled the pit. John O'Callaghan's vocals created a "rock and roll" feel with each song. The audio sounded crystal clear through the arena speakers. The Arizona boys put on a great show.

I'm not much of a fan of Jack's Mannequin... and therefore don't have any photos or information to share about their performance. Sorry. :/ I did however see the members of The Maine watch the performance from the pit.

As soon as the hand sign was thrown up, everyone knew who was up next. 3OH!3 definitely was a crowd favorite from the start. Sean and Nat had everyone dancing along to their catchy, techno beats.

As expected, everyone in the arena could be heard singing along to "Starstrukk," "Double Vision," and "Don't Trust Me." The band duo was a great pick for a festival dedicated to entertaining college students.

Last, but certainly not least... TAKING BACK SUNDAY. This band honestly blew me away with their performance. The audio sounded flawless as the band sang some old and newer songs, as well as a brand new track off their next album. Adam Lazzara has wonderful stage presence. From wrapping mic cords around his neck, to jumping into the crowd, he did it all.

If you ever have the chance to see this band play a show, please do not pass up the opportunity! 

Overall, my first Nest Fest experience was great. Can't wait to see who they will book for next year's show! 

xx, nicole28345