Movin' On

I like Movin' On. A special place in my heart is set aside for Movin' On--the FREE, outdoor, all-day, concert festival held at Penn State University on the HUB lawn every April. What started as a "hippie fest" known as Gentle Thursday back in the 70s, has become one of the largest student-run concerts in the country.

As a student at Penn State, I worked as a volunteer with Movin' On in a variety of roles--inflatable worker, hospitality committee (take care of the bands), head of security, and sponsorship director my senior year. Sitting in my top five, all-time college memories is standing on the HUB Lawn in 2005, up on the hill, looking down on a crowd of students rocking out to Rusted Root. Not in my top five, but damn near close, was the sweaty chest bump I received from Bubba Sparxxx backstage in 2003. Other Movin' On bands and artists through the years include Ben Folds, Run DMC, Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, Jewel, Wilco, Bowling for Soup, Pete Yorn, Talib Kwali, Our Lady Peace, and countless others.

Check out the 2009 Movin' On line-up at the official website. I don't know any of the bands, but then again, that's half the fun of going to the festival.

I am honored, not only to be a Penn State alumni (hell yeah, NIT Champs!), but also to call myself a Movin' On alum. There were many great students before me who gave up their time to plan this festival, and there are so many others who have come after. If you are in the Penn State/State College, PA area this weekend, stop by the HUB Lawn to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Movin' On. There will be non-stop music, good people, delicious food, and great times all around.

And to those looking for a good song to kick-start the weekend, here's a little something to remind us all of Movin' On 2005. Enjoy and have a great weekend!




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