We asked Allan a few questions about the beginning of the fest and its evolution. Check out what he had to say and check back on Friday to get the rest of the deets on the party.
HID- When did you start ALSTOCK? Why?
AC- "This is the 4th annual Alstock extravaganza. The very first party in 2013 came as result of forgetfulness.
In December of 2012 I had a little get together in my basement. Although not the culmination, but certainly a catalyst for the #CoOwnaz, the lineup consisted of Gino The Ghost, Eddie Logix (who brought along Doc Waffles) and Passalacqua. It was without a doubt, a great time.
Cleaning up after that night I found a couple of extra mics that didn’t belong to me. So I messaged the two groups that weren’t my cousin and realized that they were Brent’s from Passalacqua. So I invited him to stop by. I had just got this old table in my back room so we sat back there because it was bright with natural light. We started clouding the air so we could see the light beams better and he started telling me about this festival that he had tried to put on before, but how it would be perfect in my backyard.
It was really Brent’s vision (he came up with the name too, not me. I’m not that narcissistic.) at first, but he convinced Bryan and I, and then the whole team came together and we created a magical night that has been the inspiration ever since."
HID- Who has played in previous years?
AC- "First off I would like to highlight the bands/performers that have been on EVERY Alstock thus far: BRITNEY STONEY; DOC WAFFLES; JAMES LINCK; MISTER; EDDIE LOGIX AND MIC PHELPS. (JP FROM THE HP would have been on that list, but Dan forgot the cymbals one year.)
Others that have played: ANCIENT LANGUAGE; GOSH PITH; COLD MEN YOUNG; DOC ILLINGSWORTH; DOUBLE WINTER; PHOSPHOR ELEPHANTS; SLEEPLESS INN; DANTE LASALLE; CLYDE MOOP; 2040; HIR-O; J WALKER XVI; NOTHING ELEGANT; KOPELLI; RUFIO JONES; PRGRM; DIAL 81; SHEEFY MCFLY; MIC WRITE; GOLDZILLA; DOS THE ARTIST; LOKEYE; ROYAL GRAND; ATOMS & EASE; BENJAMIN MILES; JAWS THAT BITE; SELFSAYS; and GINO THE GHOST"
HID- How do bands get chosen to be on the lineup?
AC- "Each year it’s been a little different. I ask a few select people who they would like to see, but it’s usually just a bunch of my friends that are doing cool things at the time."
HID- Where will you be hosting this year's event?
AC- "Now that I don’t have the event in my backyard, I like to keep it a secret until the day before. I will tell you that it is in Detroit and that I am really excited about this space. Both the main and DJ stages will be outdoors, but in the event of rain, there is a full indoor venue space ready to go."
HID- How do you get the sound system and all the stuff you need for the show?
AC- "I have a great friend that is a partner at 100 Percent Entertainment. Chis has been taking care of me and my events ever since the very first."
HID- Can you please explain what #CoOwnaz is?
AC- "#CoOwnaz is a family of like-minded individuals who support each other’s creative endeavors."
HID- Will there be vendors?
AC- "Over The Moon Clothing; Snowbunnie Sweeds; Detroit Dab City"
HID- What artist are you most excited about this year?
AC- "I am really excited about all of them. I set the lineup the other day and can really say that with the mix of different musicians that are taking the stage it really is going to blend well. Come early and stay late because you won’t want to miss anything."
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