It's bittersweet when Outside Lands hits it's third and final day. By then, the amount of visual and aural stimulation ingested has been astounding — and outstanding — and it's clear folks are going to need to get some rest soon. And yet, the experience of hearing thrilling bands and indulging in fantastic food and drink is so wondrous it's a shame it ever has to end. But end it must and this year's finale was a perfect send off to another memorable festival.
The roster included up-and-comers and superstars, as is the modus operandi of OSL. Former Fun. member Jack Antoff played a high-octane afternoon set with his band Bleachers on the Lands End stage. During the song "Rollercoaster," Antoff stopped the band and yelled at the crowd to "get on someone's shoulders," an order to which many complied. Also on the pop/rockers set list was a great cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way."
The next glen over saw Irish singer/songwriter James McMorrow win over the crowd at the Sutro stage with his R&B infused tunes, while Sofi Tukker kept things lively at the opposite end of the festival on the Twin Peaks stage.