An inside look at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival
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Published by Sareth Ney on Jan. 12, 2017 at 2:43 p.m.
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Photo credit: Sareth Ney
PUEBLO, Colo.—Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival is set to take place from Aug. 10 through Aug. 14. It will take place at the following venues: J Michael’s Union Avenue Pub, Smitty’s Green Light Tavern, Rainbow Bar and The Draft. Over 50 acts have been confirmed and almost every genre will be represented.
When Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival was first introduced, it took place in Clive Barker’s studio. It was a screening of all of Sareth Ney’s short films. It went on hiatus for four years and manifested itself into a music and comedy festival, in Pueblo.
While in Pueblo, Ney planned to move to Fla. and wanted three of his comedian friends and three music acts to send him away. His status update on Facebook was flooded by the majority of the artists and comedians he provided press for. It returned as a festival. What started off as a going away party, it turned into a welcome home party.
“It was overwhelming,” Ney stated. “I had no idea my words and pictures would cause an effect on a city in the way it did. Musicians and comedians built the festival together and it was truly a homegrown movement. I’m honored and blessed to come home to see all of my friends at once, in this way.”
Comedians will have their own night, as the comedy portion will begin Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival. The old Phil’s Bar and Music Venue used to host hip-hop nights known as “Thursday Theory”. With the absence of the venue—the hip-hop artists will be added throughout the festival, with the other genres of music.
With most festivals in Pueblo having cover bands and tribute bands perform, Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival will be the complete opposite. Artists will only be considered, if they perform their own material on stage. Unlike most jubilees, there will be no submission fees to submit to take part. Also, there is no cover charge to any of the live entertainment and there will be no schedule conflicts of the artists on the bill.
“Pay to play is something I do not believe in,” Ney cites. “I also do not want the local businesses to turn away business. I also do not want artists to miss out on the opportunity to build or add to their fan bases, due to audience members having to pay an entry fee.”
When Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival was first introduced, it took place in Clive Barker’s studio. It was a screening of all of Sareth Ney’s short films. It went on hiatus for four years and manifested itself into a music and comedy festival, in Pueblo.
While in Pueblo, Ney planned to move to Fla. and wanted three of his comedian friends and three music acts to send him away. His status update on Facebook was flooded by the majority of the artists and comedians he provided press for. It returned as a festival. What started off as a going away party, it turned into a welcome home party.
“It was overwhelming,” Ney stated. “I had no idea my words and pictures would cause an effect on a city in the way it did. Musicians and comedians built the festival together and it was truly a homegrown movement. I’m honored and blessed to come home to see all of my friends at once, in this way.”
Comedians will have their own night, as the comedy portion will begin Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival. The old Phil’s Bar and Music Venue used to host hip-hop nights known as “Thursday Theory”. With the absence of the venue—the hip-hop artists will be added throughout the festival, with the other genres of music.
With most festivals in Pueblo having cover bands and tribute bands perform, Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival will be the complete opposite. Artists will only be considered, if they perform their own material on stage. Unlike most jubilees, there will be no submission fees to submit to take part. Also, there is no cover charge to any of the live entertainment and there will be no schedule conflicts of the artists on the bill.
“Pay to play is something I do not believe in,” Ney cites. “I also do not want the local businesses to turn away business. I also do not want artists to miss out on the opportunity to build or add to their fan bases, due to audience members having to pay an entry fee.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast and is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival.
