Long ago, back in the 1900s – 1995, I think – I went to a music festival called H.O.R.D.E. at the Star Lake Amphitheater in PA.
Y’all would not believe the lineup. I had NO idea of who I was watching sometimes and then later I realized I’d been to one of the best festivals of my life.
I saw Blues Traveler, Dave Matthews, The Black Crowes, God Street Wine, Joan Osborne, and G. Love & Special Sauce. I’d heard of three of those, maybe four, in 1995. If I’m remembering the history, The Dave Matthews Band hadn’t really hit their popularity yet – a lot of the artists hadn’t. It really was a “I saw them before they were big” moment but I swear I’m not being a condescending pedant about it. I’m just gobsmacked to this day.
In fact, I found on Reddit an early version of “Crash Into Me” that was recorded at HORDE in 1995.
I remember having a fabulous time, even though I was outside in western Pennsylvania in August (which I thought was the height of humidity until I moved to the DC area hahahahaha *weep*) surrounded by friends.
I don’t necessarily remember the performance of this song, but I know I heard it, maybe while I was walking around. So when I saw this video from 2000, I knew I had to share it.
Remember “Milk and Cereal” by G. Love & Special Sauce?
The funny part for me is that neither of them really know the lyrics, especially no shirt dude on the left. I am told by r/Zillennials that these two were Virginia Tech students Matt Feidler and Dan Loveless.
Also I want some Apple Cinnamon Cheerios.
Friday Videos hope you make some very long-lasting good memories this weekend!
