ESSENCE 2 FESTIVAL 2025-DAY 3-PART THREE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH - THE FINAL RECKONING. WORDS/PICS BY MARK J.
ESSENCE 2 FESTIVAL 2025-DAY 3-PART THREE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH - THE FINAL RECKONING. WORDS/PICS BY MARK J. Sunday brought Essence Festival to its climactic conclusion. The crowd was battle-worn from two days of sonic extremity, but the lineup demanded full attention - this was the day that would define whether the festival succeeded as a complete artistic statement or merely assembled disparate acts. Thankfully, Sunday delivered complete transcendence. KNIFE (Main Stage, 3:00-3:30 PM) The opening set from Knife (a band I scream in), based on feedback from the audience and other bands, was that Knife played very well, and the crowd clearly enjoyed their performance. A solid start to the final day. Highlight was Stephen from No Names joining us for our cover of the Godflesh classic "Like Rats". https://youtu.be/Cv3M5_c4Ap8 https://linktr.ee/KNIFE_RIFFS MARLENE CLAUDENE RADICE (Abyss Stage, 3:30-4:00 PM) Marlene Claudene Radice brought mesmerising musicianship to the Abyss Stag...