The eleventh annual edition of the Levitate Music and Arts Festival took place this past Fourth of July weekend in the coastal town of Marshfield, MA, which embodied the relaxing and chill vibes that many normally look forward to during the holiday. The three-day festival started with a hot and humid day one, and ended with an even hotter day 3. But the attendees had more than enough motivation to stick it out in the heat, with Sublime rounding out the long weekend as the headliner of day three, along with other iconic artists Tash Sultana, Dirty Heads, Mt. Joy, Lake Street Dive, and The Moss.
The lineup brought in thousands throughout the weekend, and for those attending on the first day, the music consisted of the viral Grace Bowers, along with The Moss, Dirty Heads, and headliner Mt. Joy. In between sets, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy live art with artists painting live, pro skate sessions, vendor shops, and even a petting zoo for kids. The festival is named after the regional Levitate surf and skate shop, which was founded in 2003 by Bob Pollard with a mission to spread his love and passion for surfing and skating in the town of Marshfield. The festival definitely captured that vibe with the music, skate sessions and messaging throughout the event.
Day two was rainy and gloomy, but anything to subside the heat was worth it to the guests. Rain or shine, the line up for the second day started with great performances from Cory Wong, Iration and The Elovators. The crowds were overflowing for the highly anticipated set from Tash Sultana, with Lake Street Dive rounding out the night. Lastly, day three, also known as the hottest day of the festival, kicked off with energetic duo of Little Stranger, onto Ziggy Alberts, and Oliver Anthony. Crowds formed and the audience was just as energetic as they were for the first day as it was time for the long awaited set with the original members of Sublime, featuring Jakob Nowell, the son of the band’s late singer Bradley Nowell. The crowd was blown away by Nowell and how he nailed the classics but also added a personalized element to the songs.
Fans of the Levitate ranged from those who listened to Sublime growing up, to their kids and grandchildren, but there was something for everyone to enjoy from the art, live music, local vendors, and endless food trucks. From lawn chairs to the VIP section, fans were able to have a jam packed day but also sit back and relax while listening to their favorite songs from artists and band who were thrilled to be playing.
