Lord Huron’s Headlining Set at In Between Days
Amidst the plethora of baby festivals cropping up across the land, it can be easy to get lost in the conversation. The festival landscape (alongside pretty much everything else) looks pretty different post-quarantine. With many festivals bowing out in recent years, they’ve left ample room for many more to set up shop, one of these being In Between Days Festival, now in its second year, held in Quincy, MA.
It’s an eclectic production boasting an arcade, artist & vintage markets, and a lineup showcasing some of New England’s best bands alongside some of indie’s most memorable. Expanding to two days for its’ second edition, In Between Days has established itself as a worthy contender in the ever expanding festival circuit.
Director James McDonald sees “this event bringing something new to Greater Boston… delivering an experience unlike any other [in the area],” and he’s not wrong. As the weekend rolled on, attendees were treated to local barbecue, lobster rolls, a pop-up arcade courtesy of Bit Bar Salem, an expansive market and – yes – decently comfortable seating with a great view of both stages.
It’s surprising that the artist/vintage market was a new addition this year given its sheer amount of vendors and options. Attendees could pick up spooky soaps from Black Moon Botanics, beautiful metalwork from Figs & Ginger, sleek and nautical fashions from Tuck, feel good designs from Be a Nice Hüman or a one-of-a-kind find from one of the several vintage booths.
With something for everyone, it’s admirable that organizers focused a lot on alternatives to the music at a music festival. Not saying the bands aren’t worth paying attention to, far from it. However, it’s really nice to be able to bop around, play a video game, grab a bite, pick up a new record or necklace before getting back into the music.
Speaking of, the weekend sounded amazing with sets from Modest Mouse, Lord Huron, Phantogram, Sunny Day Real Estate and some local favorite’s including Weakened Friends, shallow pools and Dutch Tulips. Boston remains an incredibly exciting musical environment and it’s great when area festival’s really take notice of that fact.
Memorable moments from the weekend included watching Weakened Friends’ Sonia Sturino shading an unruly mosher before kicking into yet another ripper. Blitzen Trapper shutting things down with a beautiful three part harmony. The casual coolness that exudes from every moment of a Phantogram set. Or when Lord Huron welcomed the spectacular Allison Ponthier to the stage for two songs, after she had played the opposite stage just a few hours prior. The weather held up, the crowds were in good spirits and the canned margaritas kept on cracking open.
A festival that allows you to kick your feet up, enjoy some refreshments AND have a great view of the action is something special. Having crafted a worthy experience in just it’s sophomore year, it’s exciting to see where organizers take In Between Days in the years ahead.
Check out our photos of In Between Days below.
