Photographer Cortney Armitage spent last weekend channeling the sweltering, grandiose performances from Forecastle Festival, Louisville’s annual celebration of big music and environmental philanthropy. When Armitage wasn’t darting Cheetah-like from stage to stage, she met with a slew of musicians to capture their lives behind the curtain, as seen in the gallery above. Check back this weekend for Paste’s coverage of FYF Festival and in a few weeks for Panorama, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and more.
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Adia Victoria at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Ages and Ages at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Beach Slang at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Big Thief at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Big Thief at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Big Thief at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Big Thief at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Big Thief at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Capital Cities at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
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Capital Cities at Forecastle Festival, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY