Idea #13: Turn up the #Volume509
Spokane's Volume Music Festival, which is sponsored by the Inlander, is a fantastic event that has grown by leaps and bounds since its early days several years ago. Now being held for two days in late May, Volume has exceeded the wildest expectations of many, helping to launch newer groups and grow fan bases.
But let's dream bigger. How about attracting some more regional acts? How about using new venues (that Riverfront Park amphitheater can't be completed soon enough)? How about committing to making the event 100% all-ages? We're looking forward to this year's edition of Volume, but we can't help but wonder what the year after will bring, or the year after that. Let's hope it retains its hyper-local, non-commercialized roots while finding a good mix of local, regional, and perhaps smaller national (think indie bands with smaller fanbases) acts. There's much to love about Spokane's music scene, and Volume is an ode to its liveliness and authenticity.