Please, Please put the Phone Away

We pretty much all have cell phones these days.

They’re great for getting in touch, browsing the Web, and doing work but our usage begins to cross the line of courtesy when they are raise over our heads at music events.

“Put the phone away” has popped up in your head at least once.

This may sound a bit cranky but I’d like to share a few opinions about the scourge of phones popping up at events that take away from the overall experience … and offer a suggestion that we, event goers, can make to better capture these amazing moments …

The 2013 Essential EDM Festival Guide

The long waits. Expensive tickets. Lay overs. Meet ups. Come downs.

There’s a lot that we’ll put our minds and bodies through in order to see our favorite artists.

The big item any EDM fan’s to-do list is to catch a few concerts.

This year, 2013, is shaping up to be one of the most epic.

We grit our teeth at the rising prices of the major festivals. Many will go mad just trying to get to the locations due to air traffic delays. Spending a ton of money on a hotel just to crash out for only a few hours seems like a complete waste.

But once we’re there … oh boy … once we’re there … it’s magical.

The lights. The music. The vibe. The friends.

This is why we do festivals.

Each one brings a new experience – each gives a great memory.

I went ahead and compiled a good, starter list of some of the festivals that, no doubt, you’ll want to check out this year. I’m keeping it more related to EDM and by no way can I cover them all but I threw in a couple that would be awesome to experience, none-the-less.

Here’s what you can expect.