Despite the rain causing a few minor setbacks, the Kilby Block Party crew persevered and ensured that the show went on for the second day of the festival on Saturday, May 14, 2023. Shades of Woodstock?
Highlights of the Day
The festival truly kicked off with an electrifying performance by Goth Babe. Their inventive antics, including tossing a blown-up watermelon floaty into the crowd and inviting an audience member to ride it, set the tone for an unforgettable performance. Caroline Polacheck, Gus Dapperton and The Moss were also massive hits, drawing in huge crowds. While Hippocampus delivered their highly anticipated performance, the former fell flat for me, lacking the energy and excitement of other acts. Overall, The Strokes definitely stole the show with their stunning visuals and unparalleled stage presence, cementing their position as the night’s top act.
My Day at Kilby
Day two of the festival proved to be a lot more enjoyable than the previous day, thanks to the larger crowds, more artists that matched by preferences, and an overall better atmosphere. Although earlier in the evening, if you had asked me to name my favorite performer, I would have undoubtedly said Goth Babe. However, it was the lesser-known group, Osees, that truly stole the show for me. Despite being unfamiliar with their music before the event, I decided to give them a chance and it turned out to be the best decision I made all night. In my opinion, their performance was the highlight of the entire event.
Super stoked for Sunday, let’s make the most of our final day and go all out in style!
See our day one coverage here and all of our Kilby Block Party Coverage here.
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Kilby Block Party 2023 photos by Natalie Simpson
- KILBY BLOCK PARTY 2023: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- KILBY BLOCK PARTY DAY ONE
- KILBY BLOCK PARTY DAY THREE
- INTERVIEW: PIXIES REFLECT ON THEIR ALT-ROCK LEGACY AHEAD OF KILBY BLOCK PARTY
- THE 2023 KILBY BLOCK PARTY LINEUP ANNOUNCED
- 2024 KILBY BLOCK PARTY LINEUP DROPS
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