In case you missed it, Rachael’s 11th annual Feedback music and food festival returned to Austin – and it couldn’t have been a better party!
Thousands of people lined up in the early hours of the morning to get into this year’s event at Stubb’s BBQ, which featured 14 musical acts on three stages, 4 new recipes by Rach, and more – all for free! Then, it was off to the Feedback House for a few more bands and even more food to close out the day. Are we tired from all the excitement? Yes! Would we do it all again tomorrow? In a heartbeat!
Check out our favorite photos from this year, and see below for recipes, our playlist, and more!
Feedback at Stubb’s started with a special surprise performance from talented bagpipers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Our great Feedback friend and Austinite, Bob Schneider, returned and opened our main stage! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
John Cusimano (Rachael’s husband) always rocks hard with his band, The Cringe. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Rach hangs in the photo pit while her hubby takes the stage. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Did we mention that the food was incredible?! See below in this story for recipes. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Erika Wennerstrom opened the Indoor Stage with an acoustic set. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Caroline Rose – this girl can rock! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Safe to say: This is one of Rachael’s favorite days of the year! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Girl Talk brought his incredible megamixes to our stage – and even some fans from the crowd to come up and party! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Fans danced to Girl Talk while balloons (and so much more) were unleashed into the crowd. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
We relaxed to the sounds of L.A.-based Kevin Morby. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Albert Hammond Jr. (of The Strokes) had energy for days! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
A garage-pop band from Spain? Yes, please! Check out Hinds! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Waxahatchee graced our North Stage. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Salt-N-Pepa! What more do we need to say?! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
They brought so much lady power to the stage! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
They’ve been performing with DJ Spinderella for 32 years! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus played songs from her new album, Historian, out this month! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Ron Gallo rocks hard! Did we mention he can also play the trumpet? (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Kurt Vile brought his smooth and honest songs to our North Stage. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Dr. Pepper’s Jaded Hearts Club Band (feat. Matt Bellamy of Muse, members of NIN, The Zutons, Jet, Last Shadow Puppets, and more!) closed out the show with fantastic Beatles covers! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
They covered favorite tracks like “Helter Skelter,” “Taxman,” and “Back in the USSR.” (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Back at the Feedback House, one more evening of great food and music awaited! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
King’s Hawaiian was back with their awesome food truck to serve up some serious eats. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Mary Giuliani wrote a special recipe for us – served up with a Hebrew National dog on a King’s Hawaiian bun!
All the way from Pittsburgh, the Commonheart kicked off the final night of the House. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Thirsty, anyone? (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Joshua Hedley brought true country spirit to our stage! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Deep Eddy kept us refreshed with signature drinks. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Nutrish created a coloring wall for guests to enjoy between acts! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Rachael cuddled with adorable, adoptable puppies. (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
The Cringe came back for one more set – they’ve got energy for days! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
We couldn’t have asked for a better way to close out our party – thanks to Durand Jones and the Indications – and thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us! (Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman)
If you couldn’t join us for all the fun, don’t fret! You can cook up recipes from Rach’s Feedback House here, from Feedback at Stubb’s here, and enjoy this playlist featuring all our artists to discover old and new favorites.
And a big thanks to…
…our incredible and supportive sponsors, without whom Feedback and the Feedback House would not be possible. Thank you for making this year wonderful!
