Presented by
the Do LaB, the annual Lightning in a Bottle festival returns to San Antonio
Recreation Area May 25th-30th for a weekend full of mind-warping, face-melting, free lovin’ music and art with an eco
friendly conscious. This year, LiB is
hosting some of the most up and coming and biggest names in the Electronic
Industry. Of course you cannot miss the Australian electronica god, Chet Faker
or the avant-garde lyrics from Grimes, the jazzy drops from Big Gigantic, the
intelligent beats from Four Tet, or the ethereal pipes on Marian Hill. However,
be sure to expect some fiery sets, celestial bangers, and groovy combinations from
artists like Sabo & Goldcap, both seasoned Desert
Hearts DJ’s, Ekali, and Elder Brook. Peep the fully stacked line up below:
Lightning Stage: Chet Faker, Grimes, Jamie xx, Big Gigantic, Lucent Dossier Experience,
Moderat, Ibeyi, Emancipator Ensemble, Nahko & Medicine for the People,
William Close & The Earth Harp Collective, Alina Baraz, Hundred Waters,
Tourist, Marian Hill, Rubblebucket, Raury, The Russ Liquid Test, Elderbrook,
Dirtwire, Pimps of Joytime, NoMBe, Fungineers, Vokab Company, Lafa Taylor
Thunder Stage: Cashmere Cat, Tokimonsta, The Polish Ambassador, Mr. Carmack, Mija,
Crying Over Porcelain, PANTyRAiD, Minnesota b2b G Jones, Eprom, Haywyre,
Autograf, Desert Dwellers (Live Experience), Thriftworks, Ekali, Dimond Saints,
Hayden James, Bleep Bloop, The Funk Hunters, The Librarian, Clozee, David
Starfire, Space Jesus, Atyya Haana, Michael Manahan, Gilligan Moss, Henry Pope
The Woogie: Four Tet, Guy Gerber, Josh Wink, Magda, andhim, Lee Burridge, &ME,
Steve Bug, Just Be, Monkey Safari, Lane 8, Francesca Lombardo, Justin Jay,
Jonas Rathsman, Guido Schneider, Shall Ocin, Sacha Robotti, Jonas Saalbach,
David Scuba, Jamie Schwabl
Beyond the
showcasing of some of the finest electronic music, Lightening in a Bottle
presents an abundance of interactive art
environments, speakers, dank eats & drinks, and plenty of yoga meditation
to get the Zen rolling. To help you navigate through the vast cultural oasis,
we put together an official guide:
The Marketplace
Features vendors, clothing, jewelry, leather
and more made by the community.
Food &
drink:
LIB offers
some amazing local, organic, and healthy food vendors. There are choices for
everyone, ranging from vegetarian, raw, and gluten free options. Beer, wine,
and libations will also be sold throughout the festival but make sure to have
your ID!
The Lucent Temple of Consciousness:
The temple is considered the epicenter of the
festival, the vibration and pulse of the art, music, and culture. The Temple
hosts visionaries, wisdom keepers, teachers, healers, activists, and musicians.
Some highlights are included below.
Lightning Stage
Yoga
• Friday: YOGA OF BASS: Ecstatic Bass Session
with FreQ Nasty and Claire Thompson
• Saturaday: YOGA UNDER THE EARTH HARP: feat.
Kishan Shah with music by William Close and The Earth Harp Collective
• Sunday: SONIC SHAMANIC: A movement journey
by Nicole Doherty feat. DJ Marques Wyatt
Panels
• Thursday: Permaculture Action Panel
moderated by Ryan Rising feat. Penny Livingston, James Stark, Jeanette Acosta,
Scott Whitaker and Eric Olsen
• Saturday: Indigenous Intelligence and Plant
Medicine Panel feat. Zach Leary, John Perkins, Daniel Raphel, Dr. Gerry, and
Ariel Mendoza, moderated by Tony Moss. Flat Earth Panel feat. Marty Leeds,
Sevan Bomar, Laura Eisenhower, and Suprise Guest, Moderated By Dream Rockwell
• Sunday: Sex, Love and Intimacy Panel feat.
Michaela Boehm, Robert Kandell, Lara Catone, Kamali Minter, Cheri Rae, and
Layla Martin
Contact Improv +
Ecstatic Dance Sets
Dance your face off every night on the
Yoga Om stage from 8:30pm to midnight! Contact Improv led by: Daniel Mollner,
Sita Devi and Raina Satori and Ecstatic Dance DJs: Dj Dragonfly, Shamans Dream,
Dj CUTTaRUGG, Tasha Blank and Ryan Herr
The Village:
A compilation
of several mini networks including the Sacred Fire, Ancestral
Arts Arbor, Community Lodge, Witch’s Hut and the Permaculture Action Hub. Take an ancestral art class like fire making,
a workshop on African drumming and dance, or listen to a talk on permaculture.
The Learning Kitchen:
Always wanted to learn how to cook clean?
This Kitchen offers nutrition classes, demonstrations, and workshops for
detoxing, cleansing, fermentation, home brewing, going green, and more.
The Grand Artique:
A trading post, general store, hotel, and
gypsy encampment with a fire music line up all weekend long to keep you going on the dance floor.
The Jive Joint:
A New Orleans style spot to groove out to
some live jazzy, soul, funk infused tunes by Super Tall Paul.
Gong
Sanctuary:
Dancing too
hard? No need to brake an ankle. Take a hot second, lay down, relax and feel
the good vibrations from gongs and chimes. Let yourself sink down into some
cosmic meditation.
Tea Temple:
Bottomless cups of warm tea to soothe the
soul after a long day of the groove. Say no more.
Lightning in a Paintcan:
Live painting, presented by the Do Art Foundation, to express your inner creativity. Grab a brush or use your hands and get weird.
…And that's only the half of it. Experience all LiB has to offer and get your tickets before they are all sold out!
Written by Melissa Russi
