Field Notes
Stories From the Scene
Show recaps, photo essays, and moments worth writing down.
Written from the crowd, not the press box.
Recap
July 31, 2026 · Bakersfield
2nd Annual Lagersfield: Behind the Booth
We ran the live photo-strip booth for BottleShock owner JJ's birthday. The night, told in the strips we sent home with people.
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Faces of the Scene
No. 002 · July 27, 2026 · @kylesmithjams
Kyle Smith: Just the Band
The Ventura reggae artist spent years not believing the stage could be his. A portrait, plus the full backstage conversation.
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Recap
July 11, 2026 · Costa Mesa
The Biggest One Yet: The Elovaters Take Over Pacific Amphitheatre
Afroman brought the chaos, The Hip Abduction brought the heartbeat, and The Elovaters owned the night at Pacific Amphitheatre.
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Faces of the Scene
No. 001 · July 10, 2026 · @EyeOfHB
The First Smile You See
A new series about the people who make this community what it is. It starts close to home, with Heather.
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Recap
June 28, 2026 · Avila Beach
Where It All Began
"The whole night seems to start the second your feet hit that bridge." Iration, Tribal Seeds, Artikal Sound System, and Tunnel Vision with Good Vibez Presents.
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