My Son the Hurricane (Hillside '10)

Once before have I seen a gaggle of musicians parade through a Hillside crowd. Unlike that internationally acclaimed band who were already in their heyday, My Son the Hurricane are an emerging group with something to prove. Without warning they began playing single-file, looping around the edge of the Island Tent during a break in the Saturday afternoon rain. Quite a stir was made even before their lead sing-/rapp-er reached the stage, blazing yellow banner bearing the bands name in hand.

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Eventually all twelve members clamoured up there behind him with their assortment of instruments and large brass contingent (complete with massive tuba). For the size of the band they were astonishingly in unison while playing some fun, upbeat music. Overtop of this, their beaming, charismatic frontman spit hip hop rhymes and did all in his power to get the party going. He was somewhat successful as a brave soul attempted to body surf, and even people just ducking under the tent for its rain protection seemed to be nodding along in approval. A playful version of Pantera's Walk medleyed into Rage's Bombtrack, the latter being an appropriate way to showcase their skills. If it's some high energy fun you're after, consider giving these guys a shout.