LIVE BLOG: Great South Bay Music Festival Day 3

8:45 PM 

The last band of the night on the Five Towns College Stage, Ernie & The Band, takes the stage – as the stage transforms during the twilight hours. There’s one more band coming up on the main stage after this– and then we’ll see you tomorrow for day four of the festival.

7:15 PM

Don’t forget to check out the vendors’ tents this evening!

Lots of cool things are being sold such as food, jewelry, and snacks. Some tents also offer freebees!

Stephen McCormack, who is helping run a tent with jewelry, crystals, and crystallized Pokemon said, “We definitely love doing this type of event. We get to meet so many different people, and as far as running the booth, it’s been a positive experience.”

Make sure to catch them while they’re still there tonight or tomorrow for all kinds of cool goodies!

7:10 PM

Circus Mind wrapped up an exciting set on the Five Towns College Stage — and then  lead singer Mark Rechler came over to the Sound Stream to talk to our radio hosts. The New York-based band infuses their music with jazz, reggae and rock.

7:00 PM

When the Disco Biscuits hit the Voodoo Ranger Main Stage, it seemed like everybody had to get up and dance. The Disco Biscuits are a jam band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which has been active for nearly 30 years.  The crowd was lively. FTC student Jeff Kramer was enjoying “jamming and vibing out”.

5:45 PM

Dogs in a Pile on the Main Stage!

The funk, jazz, and rock merging band has been putting on a fantastic show so far and is continuing to keep the attention of what might be the largest crowd of the weekend. Their set lasts until 6:20, so don’t miss it!

5:30 PM

The entertainment on the Five Towns College stage continues– with local musicians Cassandra House just wrapping up after a set from 4:45-5:20. Cassandra House is a New York native who has had her style of music described as earnest soulful and raw. Two of the people in the audience, George Blouin and Kieth Gertontnkys said, “the musicians are fantastic”, and they added, it continues to be a “great day.”

5:10 PM

The Great South Bay is host to many great vendors this week. There’s something for everyone… including Solar Energy. Rick Kern from Solar Pro Roofing explained us, it is his first time at the festival and he said he wants to continue “saving people on their energy.”

5:00 PM

4:45 PM

Make sure to try to catch Cheryl the One Woman Circus! She is currently roaming the festival on stilts, and she is very excited to take pics and talk to people. Upon telling her she would make it on the FTC Record she said she was “very excited to be on the blog!”

We’ve met her before and she is always so nice!

4:30 PM

The Great South Bay Music Festival is also a family-friendly, weekend event.  Over at the Greg Milstein Circus in the Kidzone, the high energy show includes tricks, audience participation, and lots of fun! Milstein keeps the kids and their families engaged for an afternoon of silliness and whimsy! Even the surrounding stalls and passersby are stopping to watch.

4:00 PM

Karina Rykman opened today’s Voodoo Main Stage. The artist’s debut album, Joyride, is out now. The crowd pulled up their lawn chairs to settle in for Rykman’s performance. The album’s hit single, “Joyride,” is co-produced by Phish’s Trey Anastasio, and blends “equal parts thick base, ethereal synths, disco-funk guitar, and silky inviting vocals.”

3:30 PM

Hot dog testing: Professor Brigette Boyle, Alexis Mack and Michael Johnson sampled three different hot dogs at the vendor, Dogs on the Curb.  Michael went traditional with a hotdog and ketchup; Prof. Boyle spiced it up with cheese and bacon. Alexis was the most adventurous with the Jamaican jerk dog. Overall, the hot dogs, were well cooked and tasty. The ingredients were fresh, and the cooks were friendly and helpful.  The hot dogs start at $10- a great lunch option at the Great South Bay Music Festival.

3:00 PM

Imposters opened up Day 3 on the Five Towns College Stage. The band provided a strong performance to start the day with a loud rock set.   Guitarist Nick Greto talked about his experience:

“We’ve played on the island [Long Island] before…first time at the festival. We’ve always heard good things about it. We’re excited that we’re on this year. It’s great. It’s awesome. The food, the vibe, the music.”

Imposters had a good crowd for the opening act and one fan in particular, Nick’s mom, Cheryl, loved the set, saying, “My son is a member of Imposters. He plays rhythm guitar so that’s why I’m here. Biggest fan!”

Cheryl is enjoying the day at Shorefront Park. “This is a great vibe. It’s beautiful, all the different booths and the vendors. I think it’s a great venue.”

2:30 PM

Listen Live! The FTC Sound Stream is broadcasting all day in front of the Five Towns College Stage. Our hosts have interviews with the bands, vendors, and special guests.  FTC Mass Comm is also livestreaming video from the radio set so fans can experience the full festival vibes.

2:00 PM

Orchyd opened up the Jambalaya Stage on Day 3.  The band won the WEHM 92.9/96.9 contest to appear at the Great South Bay Music Festival. Five Towns College graduate and Orchyd guitarist, Tony Volgher, gave some advice for students looking to potentially perform at the festival. “If you got a good group of musicians and you’re all friends and you know what you’re after, just play together and you’ll end up there,” said Volgher.

1:45 PM

The weekend is finally here, and The Great South Bay Music Festival doors opened at 1pm today.  The current weather is breezy and cloudy with temps around 80 degrees. Festival staff member Linda gave us an update, saying the “music is great, and the staff are great at working together.”

The band, Imposters, just took the Five Towns College Stage.

WATCH the FTC livestream here: