By Travis Leatherwood I sat down with The Reputations ahead of their performance this weekend at the Boomtown Film and Music Festival. The Reputations hail from Austin and feature a well known Beaumont name (dare I even say Beaumont indie scene legend?) in Jenny Carson, formerly of Jenny and the Reincarnation, as well as five otherContinue Reading
Let’s face it: there’s a lot happening at #BoomFest16, so we’ll wrap up everything you need to know about each day of the festival. Here’s the breakdown for Friday, February 26th: McFaddin-Ward House & Logon Cafe (Bonus Event: Jefferson Theatre) Where: McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont, Texas Logon Cafe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont, TexasContinue Reading
Here’s our round 3 preview of bands playing each venue at the February 25 – 27 Boomtown Film & Music Festival. Don’t forget to check out our full music line-up as well! << Friday Night @ Logon Cafe Saturday Music @ Jefferson Theatre, Music Begins @ 1:00 p.m. Shark’s Teeth Shark’s Teeth, from New Orleans, is the parting of window curtain to letContinue Reading
Here at BoomFest, we love a great comedy as much as we love a great art film. This year, we’re featuring a ton of quirky, off-beat comedies that show the world from a slightly bent perspective. Irreverent and original, The Life and Times of Thomas Thumb, Jr. provides a humorous take on the name ThomasContinue Reading
Become a #BoomFestBestie by becoming a VIP Pass holder. In addition to getting some pretty sweet perks, purchasing a $60 VIP Pass means you are part of what has kept us thriving for 9 years. #BoomFestBesties are the lifeblood of the festival, and we can’t appreciate you enough… But we can give you free stuff!Continue Reading
BoomFest is the place for music lovers. With a full schedule of live music that spans genres, every minute is packed with awesomeness. While you may be tempted to fill your festival visit with great tunes, we also have some must-see films for you music lovers. Janis: Little Girl Blue provides music lovers with aContinue Reading