HALLOWEEN AT OUTSIDE LANDS

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Outside Lands ended in ghoulish fashion yesterday as it coincided with Halloween this year. Concert attendees came out in droves dressed up to celebrate the festive occasion. I overheard many in the audience saying that the festival should always be held during this time of year and I tend to agree. Adding a costume element only added more fun to an already good time.

Standouts performance-wise for me included legendary rap icon Nelly who at 46 years of age looked fantastic. With hulk-like arms and a studded decorated black leather vest, he commanded the stage just like back in the days. The 90s legend pulled out all the hits to a younger audience that welcomed him with open arms.

Other show-stoppers included Brittany Howard sans Alabama Shakes. The singer for the band that quickly raised up the charts only a few years ago proved strong as a solo artist. Her emotive voice carried strongly throughout the festival grounds and stood out as a crowd favorite. Other bands that closed out the show included Sofi Tukker, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Tame Impala, and Oakland native Kehlani.

Photos courtesy of Big Hassle PR, Another Planet, Louis Raphael

Having released albums under Digital Nations, a label founded by Steve Vai, music critic Louis Raphael has remained deeply connected to the pulse of the San Francisco music scene. Following his tenure as the San Francisco Music Examiner for Examiner.com and AXS.com, he embarked on creating Music in SF® to authentically highlight the vibrant offerings of the city's music scene.

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