“With digital technology, everybody in the band can contribute even if it's 2 a.m. in the morning."

“There's definitely an excitement building and you can sense it around the city.”

Businesses still want you to know there's an old standby that hasn't fallen by the wayside: customer service.

“A lot of times veterans don’t realize what their skillset means to the civilian market."

“It's a challenge to take a 57-year tradition and update it with something new and fresh.”

“ tired of eating alone, tired of exploring cities alone, and tired of worrying about being approached by the wrong people.”

"It's a better environment all the way around.”

Whether you’re a creator, consumer, or lover of art and music, this festival has something for everyone.