FIELD FARM FEST FUN FAMILY WEEKEND OF OUTDOOR MUSIC AND CAMPING — WITH THE GREEN ROOM IN A GREEN HOUSE

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

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BARKWAY — If you go out in the woods today … you’ll hear more than just the call of the wild.

Last night the Band Together Fest kicked off in northeast Gravenhurst, at the Barkway Farm, with an impressive start and line-up starting just after 7 p.m. with the entertaining Nate Mills (with “Radar” and “Python” on bass and drums), band followed by San Francis with lead singer and guitarist Erik Masso, bassist Evan Brown and Kvesche Bijons rhythm guitar.

And a couple of other late night groups.

Barkway Farms, a mixed farming operation owned by Dave and Tracy Pegg, also hosts weddings. Her son-in-law is in one of the bands.

Singer Nate Mills was a lively opening act for Band Together last night with the sound backing of “Radar” and “Python.” PHOTOS Mark Clairmont MuskokaTODAY.com

FRIDAY:
Nate Mills, Sad Francis, Trashwyre, Sigh Die, Harmony Love Division, Black Budget, MOMxWYFE

With another family-friendly afternoon today and evening tonight — then morning of more music tomorrow — they hope will become an annual event.

About 50 people joined them at the campground beyond the goats and pigs yard and with turkeys wandering the farm next to the stage and parking lot.

A friend grilled burgers off to the side and everyone bundled, sitting on couches and chairs under a couple of huge tents.

The party continues each night in the farm’s greehouse with a D.J. after the 11 p.m. bylaw curfew.

The casual offering continues with more vendors, merch and giveaways.

San Francis was the second act up with a mellow start from lead singer Erik Masso, centre, accompanied by  Evan Brown and Kvesche Bijons.

SATURDAY:
Nat Manzocco (of Weak Hands), Blake Little, Kate Rukus, Sponge Factory, Fxrrvst, Megan Oquias, Jumping Contest, , Rhynos, Moe Killed My Cool, Kennedy Von Kat, Deer Fang, Wintermute, Czech Hotel, Bo Gottaeat

Zoo Owl will be rocking the after party on both nights once main stage acts wrap.

Go to BAND TOGETHER FEST! – Local Nobodies to purchase tickets,

which are $35 each Friday and Saturday or $60 for weekend pass.

From trotting turkeys to stand-up goats Barkway Farms was the perfect venue for their first fest this weekend with a campground behind the pig pen.

Momxwyfe band members Jane and Kleo take it easy beneath the wedding chapel arch before performing later last night.
“Python” beats a steady beat for Nate Mills in the early hours of fest’s opening just before sunset.
And Evan Brown nurses a Bubble, saving his chops to go on stage as the night got going.
Banding together, fans found seating for all was casual and comfortable, with today’s expected crowd can bring their own lawn chairs and spread out among the vendors.
There’s plenty of room to dance thanks to a wedding last week that had the bride and groom leave their tents and large dance floor.
The “Field Party” and band continue until 11 p.m., before moving indoors for a D.J.
The fun-filled, family-friendly festival continues to 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

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