Mechanicsville - This summer in RVA has been filled with scorching hot days and well planned social events designed to sweat it out with our friends and enjoy loads of top notch local entertainment.  The most recent was a full day and night of music, friends and community celebration with the July 10th installment of Schneckapalooza held at the spacious Mechanicsville home of Tara and Mark Schneck.  The area itself has been dubbed the "Garage Mahal," and it’s sole purpose is to entertain.

This years lineup included eleven bands, starting in the afternoon and lasting into the morning hours. Friends gathered inside the Schnecks garage which has been turned into an impressive party area complete with stage and beautiful lighting provided for their favorite RVA bands to perform.  This year's bands included:

The Lonely Planet Boys
Secret Agent T
The Hellnecks
The Hotdamns
The Dregs
The Highway Saints
Venus Throw
The Octane Saints
The Velvet Nines
Gojira-X
Father of Twelve

A new addition to this year's lineup also included food provided by Smokin’ Willies BBQ.  It was a BYOB event with free refreshments for all the band members.  It was completely non-profit with custom t-shirts made to commemorate the show.  The drive to the Garage Mahal is a lengthy one for anyone living outside of Mechanicsville.  The Schnecks planned ahead and cleared enough space on their outside property to provide camping space for anyone choosing to stay the night and avoid the drive home.

This was my second time attending Schneckapalooza, and I was not disappointed.  The afternoon was hot and hazy, and I usually forgo any outdoor activities when the conditions are so severe, but I gladly made an exception to have the opportunity to see so many of my friends perform while enjoying such a great vibe as the one this event inspired.

Schneckapalooza has become an annual event and deserves the proper promotion to continue giving local bands and their friends and fans a day of summer celebration and pure, down-home rock and roll.

 

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