The Fest 8, this weekend's punk festival in Gainesville, features 200+ bands playing in 12 venues over 3 days.
While this can feel daunting, Alligator Online has you covered with band reviews, suggested schedules, interviews and tips on getting tickets.
To start off with, here are some clips of a phone interview with the creator of Fest 8, Tony Weinbender.
Weinbender on how Fest is put together:
And a little on some of his hand-picked favorites that will be playing Fest this year:
Also, keep an eye on the Best of Fest's suggested schedules to find out the best bands playing at any given time.
First up is the "Getchya $'s Worth" schedule. With no more than a 20 minute break in between bands and only marginal thought to distance between shows, you'll probably need a bike for this one but by Sunday night you can say you've seen the best of Fest and the best of Gainesville.
Friday: Getchya $'s Worth schedule
Saturday: Getchya $'s Worth schedule
Sunday: Getchya $'s Worth schedule
