With a selection of more than 200 beers from 65 breweries, a diverse lineup of emerging acts featuring both regional and international artists, and offerings from a slew of local food vendors and artisans, Paste’s Untapped Fest is a Hipster’s Paradise. A true testament to DFW’s rapidly growing music scene, the festival makes its sophomore debut in Fort Worth this Saturday, once again bringing the best in indie talent and craft beer to the Metroplex.
After the festival’s successful 2013 premiere, the event returns to the area boasting a buzzworthy, significantly more colorful lineup this year. From eclectic alt-rock trio The Joy Formidable and revivalist folk band The Felice Brothers, to L.A.’s underground hip-hop duo People Under the Stairs and Fort Worth’s own Southern rockers Quaker City Night Hawks, the schedule for Saturday’s event neglects to appeal to very few musical palettes.
The lineup features several noteworthy acts, including R&B-inspired singer songwriter Allen Stone—known for powerhouse vocals and soulful tones beyond his young years—and our favorite indie-pop outfit Lucius. While Kate Nash was originally slated to headline the event alongside The Joy Formidable and Stone, Lucius will take Nash’s place. As the band’s vivacious leading ladies give quite arguably one of the best live performances among emerging artists today, we can’t say we’re disappointed with the change.
Not to be overlooked are Dallas-based hip-hop artists Sam Lao and –Topic and French psyche-punk band La Femme, all of whom are scheduled to perform earlier that afternoon.
While festival goers certainly don’t need to be drunk to enjoy the day’s performances, a long list of coveted beer selections ensures they won’t go thirsty. The beer list touts casks from Texas favorites Rahr & Sons, Deep Ellum and Real Ale, among others, as well as several limited release beers, four of which are making their Texas debut at the event and two of which are making their first appearances outside brewery doors.
If there’s anything that brings Texans together, it’s music and beer. Combining the best of both, Untapped Fort Worth is one event locals shouldn’t miss this weekend.
Untapped will take place from 3 to 10 p.m., this Saturday, March 8, at Panther Island Pavilion. The artist schedule is as follows:
For tickets and additional information, visit the festival’s website.
