Silver Machine gets the party started on the main stage.

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     As the first band to fire up the main stage, we were honored to say, “Welcome to Trinumeral!”  Of course, most folks were still on their way in, setting up their campsites, and finding their way around the festival grounds.  Fortunately the sound system was loud enough to project our music up and around the hills, and into the campsites so people could listen while they set up.  And the band was on fire!  The composed parts were tight, and the improvised parts were free and experimental, coming back together easily and wrapped up into a nice package.

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     Did I mention it was loud?  Probably the biggest, loudest stage Silver Machine has played yet!  The light show was fantastic too.  We love the outdoor festivals because we really get to unleash the full power of Silver Machine, unrestrained by walls and sound restriction laws.  Last year we played the Pond Stage, which was great – especially having the pond right behind us to turn around and gaze at – but the Main Stage was amplified to the max.  Mega wattage!

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     The stage crew was very helpful with getting our equipment on and off the stage, and the production staff made sure we got fed, watered, and beered.  One of the great things about performing first is we get to see all the other bands and party the rest of the weekend.  Several of our friends were performing in other bands throughout the festival, so we had a great time both reconnecting with our buds and making new friends.  What a beautiful weekend it was, too.  We were lucky to have very little rain the first night, mostly while sleeping, and clear skies the rest of the time.  Lucky because it had been raining a lot right before and right after the festival.  The temperature was nice and mild, even getting a bit chilly in the early morning hours, but warm enough during the day to take a swim in the ponds.

What a great weekend all around!  Cheers to the organizers, promoters, and crew of Trinumeral!!!  8)