Photo by Andrew Larimer
The Savannah Stopover Music Festival rolled into town this weekend and brought an array of bands, filling venues with live music and a pulsing atmosphere. For $30, guests were given a green wristband that acted as a pass, making it seamless to jump from one band at one bar to the next.
Last night, under the purple neon lights and massive glittering disco ball at Club One, Rose Quartz flooded the dance floor with synthesized notes and tedious guitar solos. Dozens of people danced in a rhythmic crescendo as they got down to the electronic sounds.
“By far, my favorite band so far at this year’s Savannah Stopover,” said Catherine Murray, a third-year fibers major from Ridgefield, Connecticut. “Their stage presence was captivating, as well as the song choices.”
After Rose Quartz exited with a thunderous applause, Generationals — an alternative indie pop band — erupted on the stage with gritty, deep chords and old-time rocker moves. Contrasting with the flowing and almost sensual presence of Rose Quartz, Generationals’ music swirled around chaotic and unfiltered. Heads leaned to the drummer’s inescapable beat and hands pulsed in the air to the slamming of the piano.
However, some SCAD students who were in the crowd did not respond well to Generationals’ old-fashioned vibes with a touch of new age influences.
“They seemed kinda of out of sync and sloppy,” said Storm Sampson, a third-year service design major from Dayton, Ohio. “It was going to be hard to perform after Rose Quartz, regardless of who you were, but they just didn’t hit the bull’s-eye and it was noticeable.”
With the closing of Club One’s bands, Dumpstaphunk’s vocals vibrated upstairs at Wild Wings around 2 a.m. They were 30 minutes late to take the stage, but the wait was well worth it.
“Dumpstaphunk never lets me down and they absolutely slayed it tonight,” said Georgia Taylor, a third-year advertising major from Wellington, New Zealand.
It was the audience who made the band come alive. They hollered, swing danced and even one brave soul hopped onto the stage next to the lead singer. The music got lost with the crowd interaction, but it offered a different type of experience. It was playful, energetic and a offered great close to a long, musical night.
Whether it’s old school rock’n’roll, indie pop or electronic dance music, Savannah Stopover has created a lineup that appeals to many different tastes. And if you want a bite, this is your last night to go.
The festival started March 5 and will end on March 7. Tickets can be redeemed for wristbands.
The wristbands can be bought at 110 W. Broughton St. for tonight’s string of bands.
