Review: Music On The Mountaintop 2009
Initially created as part of a class project by Appalachian State University student Jimmy Hunt, Music on the Mountaintop has surpassed everyone’s expectations in just two years of existence. Held on a perfectly-angled hillside at an old fairground just outside the charming mountain town of Boone, NC, the one-day music and green living smorgasbord is on the verge of becoming a local institution and another feather in North Carolina’s musical cap.
The efficient, earth-conscious event requires relatively little land space, and the organizers strive and succeeded in making the festival one of the most environmentally considerate in the country. Volunteers combed the grounds all day encouraging garbage gathering and recycling, while a village of eco-conscious organizations and companies greeted the nearly 4,200 attendees upon entry.
Music on the Mountaintop has an impressive musical history for such a young event, and there’s already a legacy of artistry being established via repeat performances from headliners and local favorites alike. Luminaries like Sam Bush, Acoustic Syndicate and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band have performed at both iterations, helping give the event an air of tradition waiting to take hold. READ ON for more from Bryan on Music On The Mountaintop…
