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It was a less crunchy Lilith Fair for a flashier, draggier generation of femmes and themmes.
It was, as the bandMunacalled it in giant letters onstage, LESBOPALOOZA.
The main character of the weekend wasChappell Roan, and she wasnt even there.
I just sobbed, she said.
My mom looked at me like somebodydied.
Everywhere you turned that Saturday, when she was meant to perform, you saw a Chappell Roan fan.
Some wore mermaid-teal skirts, country-western hot pants, or minidresses festooned with hearts and stars.
It took her two hours to apply.
Despite all her effort, Winter still thought Roan should take as much time off as needed.
Take care of yourself No.
1 priority, all the time, she told me.
Its important to hear how some perceptions that we think are harmless actually feel to the artists.
I personally find fan behavior very embarrassing.
Of course I respect Chappell.
I consume her music, but I dont really look to celebrities for their opinions on everything.
Im my own person, she told me.
I think people take celebrities so seriously, and its concerning.
We need to tone it down … Shesaidshes literally just some random bitch.
Her friend and fellow med student Jared Bowen-Kauth, 25, chimed in, Were random bitches too!
and Gay people,how you feeling?Straight people, how you feeling?I dont care!
When we were growing up in the 2000s, there was nothing no representation.
It makes me emotional because I could have used that.
I wish Id seen myself sooner.
The second day started with Nashville-based alt-pop act Annie DiRusso, who wore a bright-yellow rain poncho in solidarity.
Philly punk band Mannequin Pussy (Were Chappell Roan!)
got the crowd on the floor head-banging, which meant wet hair flinging water everywhere.
A couple of free spirits danced in the rain, sans ponchos, sweeping their legs through the puddles.
Monae: Where are the theater kids tonight?
Crowd: [Loud gay shrieking.]
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