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Writer's pictureJulie Pavlacka

Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ (2015.09.25)

This festival had an amazing line up - so naturally me and all my friends met up for this event. It was such a good time and I wish I could repeat it over and over again.

I didn't think I was going to get to shoot this show - I was just going to dance, sing, and hang out with friends because four of my favorite bands were playing. However, after posting a picture on twitter - I some how convinced Kevin Devine to give me a photo pass. He's perfect and amazing; I am so thankful that he exists as a human. I only got to go into the pit for him, Manchester Orchestra, and Spoon - but I still took picture of everyone (except for Thrice I was too busy drinking beer and hanging out with friends and missed their set).

So let's get on with pictures!

Kevin Devine

Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Kevin Devine - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25

Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25

And then there's these horrible pictures (but I'm posting them anyway because Kevin's in them):

Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Manchester Orchestra - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25

Spoon

Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Spoon - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25

Jimmy Eat World

So - this is when I started taking pictures from the back. I'm really short so there's lots of heads and stuff blocking the stage.

Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Jimmy Eat World - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25

Brand New

There was some really tall people in front of me - but halfway through the set my friends and I went about quarter of a mile (probably not even that much of an exageration, sadly) away from the stage onto this hill that made it a little bit easier to take pictures. Sorry for the shit quality from cropping in - I can't afford any more lenses right now.

Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25
Brand New - Summer Ends Music Festival - Tempe, AZ - 2015.09.25

Anyway, it was such a great night. I'm am sooooo happy I got to bring my camera in - but part of me wishes I didn't have it so I could dance my ass off in the crowd. However, it might have been too hot for that and they fucking ran out of water - what kind of bullshit is that? If you some how managed to make it through this incredibly long post - I love you. Also, if anyone is interested in prints, I am thinking of opening up an online store. I'll probably be selling mostly 11"x17" and 16"x20". Let me know if you're interested in something or a specific image (new or old) and I'll see what I can do.

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