28th September brought magical experience performing in Tver region forests at Квакшино поле festival. Nature venues transform everything – acoustics, energy, audience connection. Trees become natural amphitheater, ground provides organic stage, wind carries melodies further than any sound system.
This performance marked special milestone for our live setup. We have our new, wonderful drummer Galya. Band evolution continues, bringing fresh creative perspectives to familiar material.
Galya’s debut exceeded expectations. Her rhythmic approach brings different energy to established songs while respecting their emotional core. Chemistry between musicians develops quickly in intimate forest setting where every note matters more than amplified venues.
Festival atmosphere encouraged experimentation. Setlist adapted to natural surroundings – acoustic moments gained deeper resonance, electric sections felt more raw and immediate. Audience sat on forest floor, creating communal experience impossible in traditional concert halls.
The Tver region landscape provided stunning backdrop. Video footage captures interplay between natural beauty and musical performance. Visual documentation from these woodland shows creates lasting memories of unique artistic moment.
Квакшино поле represents everything special about alternative festival culture. Organizers prioritize artistic experience over commercial considerations, creating space for genuine creative expression. Fellow performers brought equally committed energy, elevating entire weekend.
Interaction with nature-loving audience felt completely different from city crowds. People came seeking authentic experiences, arriving receptive to experimental approaches and willing to embrace unconventional presentation styles.
Pre-show nerves hit harder than usual – exhaustion, anxiety, maybe one drink too many. But the moment stage lights hit, everything transformed. Time compressed into pure performance flow. Inhibitions disappeared, dancing came naturally, silly jokes emerged spontaneously between songs. The forest crowd embraced every moment of authenticity.
Endless gratitude to my incredible team who made this magic possible. Special thanks to Sasha Shu for being there through every step of this journey. And infinite appreciation to everyone who truly cares about music – you make everything worthwhile.
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— Indie pop artist, musician Anastasia Ledovskaya