Throngs of music lovers headed to Humboldt this weekend for the second edition of the Middle of Everywhere music festival. On a sweltering Sunday afternoon Sister Lucille kicked things off at Camp Hunter, where attendees soaked in the sun and a seriously funky mix of blues, roots and soul.
Cold drinks and shade were indispensable as Sister Lucille’s four members — Kimberly Dill with vocals, Jamie Holdren playing guitar, Kevin Lyons on drums, and Reed Herron on the bass — played songs from their latest album, Tell the World. Five groups followed, as the music lasted well into Sunday night.
Things kicked off Friday evening with live music at venues around Humboldt’s square, and Saturday night’s concert took place at the Revival Music Hall.
Rhonda Naff of Humboldt, one of the festival’s volunteers, is excited to keep building momentum. “We’re already excited about next year. It’s grown a lot since last year, and each year we try something new,” said Naff. “We’re still learning, but this just gets better and better.” 
Naff mentioned plans to add capacity to Revival Music Hall, with a goal of turning the former church into a venue with space for around 150 seats and living quarters for visiting musicians in the basement.
A Bolder Humboldt’s community engagement director Damaris Kunkler said over 50 volunteers helped make the festival a success. As she looked out at the crowd and a rocking stage, Kunkler could only smile. “It’s been a beautiful weekend, absolutely amazing.”
