What's a summer music festival without winter sports? The Jeep World Outside Music Festival had something for everyone.
Over the weekend a large percent of the sports-and-music enthused citizens of Albuquerque were at the Journal Pavilion enjoying the largest music event yet this summer.
Sheryl Crow, Train, O.A.R. and Ziggy Marley performed along with a plethora of lesser-known, yet talented, performers such as Five For Fighting, Doyle Bramhall, Gabe Dixon Band, Howie Day, Maroon 5, Pseudopod, Remy Shand, Ruby Horse, Silver Crush and Tonic.
Alongside the music performers were many audience participatory activities - a snowboard simulator, climbing tower, kayaking pool with an artificial waterfall, scuba diving pool and a mountain bike trail. As if that wasn't already enough to try and accomplish between 3-10 p.m., there also was the Athletes Stunt Show.
Stunt snowboarder, Paul "Fish Belly" Williams attacked the snowboard simulator while just a few feet away, national champion bike stuntmen Ryan Leech and Jeff Lenosky took turns flying through the air.
Also at the festival, a 50-foot ski jump tower lent its stability to world-known stunt skier Stefan Palmberg.
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Don't think all this fun occurred without any advice. Inside the Eco-Village, Jeep World Outside Festival showcased both local and national environmental organizations.
Next door to Eco-Village was the Camel Tent where one could smoke cigarettes inside a luxurious, aroma-infused atmosphere.
In spite of the extreme sports and infectious music, some still found the influence of corporations distracting.
"The musical performances are certainly enjoyable," said participant Jelani Allen. "But you have to overlook the fact that you are taking part in a massive advertising campaign." As much as it seemed the music was just background sound to the sports events and the drinking booths, the music/sports idea seemed to go hand-in-hand.
As the evening wound down, the last performer - Sheryl Crow - had the audience's full attention.
Crow's performance was illuminated by the evening's lightning show. While leaving the mouth of the venue, a generally good feeling was eminent.
