big purple party

This is the 4th set of photos from the 2014 KFMX Big Purple Party on May 25, at the Lone Star Amphitheater and Pavilion. This set covers the Skidrow performance along with photos from before and after their show. Skidrow is a favorite band from my past, and if the crowd was any indication, they are still a crowd favorite today as the fans proved by singing along with every song.

This is the 3rd set of photos from the 2014 KFMX Big Purple Party on May 25, at the Lone Star Amphitheater and Pavilion. This set covers the Charm city Devils as they kick off the Rock inside the Lone Star Pavilion.

This is the first set of photos from the 2014 KFMX Big Purple Party on May 25, at the Lone Star Amphitheater and Pavilion. This set covers pre-show crowd shots, backstage interviews (Filter's Richard Patrick and The Deftones' Chino Moreno), and everyone just having a good time.

It's amazing what we have to go through each day.  Not just us at FMX, but all of us.  Some people just wake up with a giant stick up their rears and have to take it out on anyone else.  We made people VERY happy with our announcement of three pretty awesome shows at the FMX Purple Party, but I guess some people will whine no matter what.

When you think about it, the idea behind the FMX Big Purple Party is kind of nutty.  We're just kind of celebrating our world famous "Purple Spot" logo.  The fact that people get behind the idea is just plain awesome.

The FMX Big Purple Party is our premiere "festival type" event. We work with promoters to bring you the best mix of bands for a huge day out. We really strive to make it something for everybody.  We have tons of video and pix to share with you so let's get started!

Here's another gallery of concert randomness show with a little point and shoot digital.  It's everything from crowd shots to my favorite moment, posing with Johannes from Avatar.  I hope you enjoy.

Here's a video lowdown on what the radio station can and can't do regarding concerts, especially as it relates to the absence of Sevendust at the FMX Big Purple Party.  I have a special bonus for you, in the video I reveal the names of some of the bands that are supposed to be at the concert but not playing.

We want to thank a listener named Cecil for tipping us off to this.  We alerted our promoter right away and he was told that Sevendust will not be playing Lubbock or San Antonio.  This is regrettable, but not a big deal.

I'm not sure if we covered this before, but the more information you have, the better.  The Deftones will be the final act scheduled to play on the main stage at the FMX Big Purple Party.

Oh, decisions, decision.  Do you get to the FMX Big Purple Party the minutes the gates open, or do you visit with some Rock Stars.  I'm going to give you that dilemma next.

Anytime we have one of these large concerts, we get a lot of newbies. This means a new round of questions about the goings on.  I have a few answers for you.