Truthfully, there may not be any better feeling than on stage with a mic in your hand. My level of excitement and anticipation to perform was fierce, and thankfully I got the chance to ignite a passionate crowd on a warm summer night in the hills of Syracuse NY at the Second Annual Freedom Festival. As the sun went down and the rain stopped, the Aquatic Inferno Live Experience was on full display featuring an intimate set under the Main Pavilion.

The music gods were on my side when I stepped on stage and that was clear as soon as I met the homie who would be DJing my set, my man Smartz. Big shoutout to Smartz for hyping me up and helping execute the vision, who afterward told me he’s a producer by trade. The energy was high, the crowd seemed to be feeding off my authenticity, and the sound system was hitting correct 🤘🏻

After my set I was able to able to chop it up with a handful of super dope people, artists, fans, and some folks who were in the crowd. Overall, the feedback I received was really uplifting, which has me feeling more inspired than ever. It was really humbling to hear people recite my lyrics and share their favorite parts of my set.

Tommy crushed the content game by having a camera set up recording the entire performance, used my phone to livestream on Instagram, captured film & digital photos throughout the set, and managed to get the audio from the sound technician. We will be uploading the footage to YouTube very soon and sharing some of the song clips within the next month… As promised from the jump, recipients of The Aquarium will have early access to content before it gets uploaded publicly.

“What a blessing to be back on stage doing what I love”

Freedom Festival 2024

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