I’ve been a die-hard, Bouncing Souls fan since the first time I saw them live in 2003. I was 20 and only a few years into discovering the entire punk scene. The positive, love-every-moment, vibe of the band and the fans at that show enthralled me, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Since then I have developed a tendency to associate moves, relationships, and “crucial moments” (😊) in my life with their music and the different times and places I’ve seen them play. While that first show was a formative experience, there was another that had an even bigger impact on me: January 24th, 2009 in Minneapolis. At that time, I was living in Madison, Wisconsin and really into this guy I’d been seeing f
The first stop for Sabroso Festival was held in beautiful Dana Point, California, at Doheny State Beach. This sunny, two-day fest was filled with tacos, beer tasting, Lucha Libre wrestling matches, and most importantly, music. This event comes together seamlessly, every year, thanks to SGE (Synergy Global Entertainment) and Brew Ha Ha (check out Season 1, Episode 7 of the podcast for more about these guys). The main sponsor of this event is Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce owned by Dexter Holland of The Offspring, and that stuff is everywhere! A complete list of partners, sponsors, and charities can be found on Sabroso Festival’s website. These sponsors pulled off one of the best events of the seaso
