Headlining the Hardee's 2nd Stage

Shinedown always puts on a killer performance. Emotion. Power. Intensity.

Smile Empty Soul opens the main stage at XFEST 2005

they rock hard.

10 Years just rocked the 2nd Stage.
Quick review - I was impressed. These guys are super intense and energenic. Its always good to see a band who really loves to play live.
- Pletch


























Photos by Intern Lindsay.

The only beer back here is root-beer....WHAT'S UP with THAT???

--entire X-103 staff

Track Dude Michael Young here and I'm rockin' (I mean managing) the 2nd stage....it's hot as balls!

Gunner still doesn't know the bands!!!
I need a BIO!!!!
--Gunner

my posse
i've got chicks on my couch! OUCH!
--Alex B

Gunner enters thunderdome
I'm here and I've ripped the sleeves off my shirt.
-- Gunner
AKA - Gunner of a Down

The backstage arrival of Don Stuck
I'm here and brought the IMC posse with me.
-- Don Stuck

I beat the crap out of 10 Year's drummer and took his drumstick. Actually he threw it at me cause he loves me.
-- Nikki

I MUST REMEMBER TO BREATHE IN AND BREATHE OUT!!!!! ARRRRRRRRRDDDDGGGGGGGGGGH!
--Nikki

Megan kicks off XFEST 2005 on the the Hardee's 2nd Stage

Nikki interviews 10 Years live in the green room at XFest 2005.

They'll be on the Hardee's 2nd Stage at 2:30.

Nikki is interviewing Megan McCauley as I type this... uh... cool!! I did her first! Uh... the intervieew.

- Alex B.


PS> Can't wait to see corsette on the 2nd Stage!

Come on out to the Karma Autograph Booth and meet the bands!
2:15 Megan McCauley
3:15 10 Years
4:20 Ill Nino
5:45 Disturbed
6:15 Smile Empty Soul
7:00 Cold
8:00 Shinedown
9:15 Fuel

lawn chairs
blankets
large posters
banners
flags
inflatables


Allowed Items
sun tan lotion
backpack & purses (might be searched)
1 liter or smaller bottled water, caps removed at gate
trash bag to sit on
chain jewelery is permitted and available for purchase at booths

Megan McCauley stopped by the X103 Studio to spend some time talking with Alex B. and singing a few songs.


She kicks off X-Fest on the Hardee's Second Stage at 1:30pm. Gates open at 12:30 so get there early and don't miss Megan's set.


For more photos of Megan, click here.

Hardees Second Stage
1:30pm – Megan McCauley
2:30pm – 10 Years
3:30pm – Ill Nino
4:30pm – Cold

Main Stage
5:30pm – Smile Empty Soul
6:30pm – Shinedown
8:00pm – Fuel
9:30pm – Disturbed

Parking lot opens at 10:30am
Doors Open at 12:30pm

The weather will be perfect, the bands will be kicking ass, and the beer...the BEER will be flowing!

See you tomorrow.
Pletch