So here is my review of Mile 0 Fest. I heard about this festival on a shuttle heading to Music Fest in Steamboat over a year ago. I did some research and could not find out any details, but then some things came out that it was happening. The info was scarce, so many of my friends felt like this thing was a scam and would never happen. Either way it did and it was so worth it.
First of all, you have to like this type of music. If you do and like Key West then you will have an amazing time. The team that put this together exceeded all expectations. The line up was beyond great, and I never thought a 1 st year festival could get who they got. All the acts were amazing and you could tell they genuinely liked being on a mini vacation in the Keys. Very different from where they normally play and much warmer( the weather was awesome).
The main stage was a really cool brand new amphitheater with really good sound. Like really good. So every act would play there at some time and every show was very good. Before and after the main shows were at bars like Durrty Harry’s( Rick’s), Irish Kevin’s, and the Smokin Tuna would have acts playing. Earlier in the day it was them by themselves, and later at night it was a bunch of song swaps and amazing music.
There were too many shows to mention that were great but if I had to pick one I would say that my favorite was a VIP show of Evan Felker ( Turnpike Troubadors) and Rhett Miller( Old 97’s) doing a show together singing the 2 band’s songs in a tiny theater.
The only thing that could use improvement is that the main stage and the bars is about a mile away and they did not have shuttles. Next year they are already going to remedy that situation. Either way, what a great time and if you are into this music scene then highly recommend going in 19.
