Summer Blast

With rising gas prices and tighter wallets, a nearby music festival is a cost-effective way for concert fans to see most of their favorite artists all at one place. For bands, it seems as though their summers have turned into a lap around the festival circuit. With many first-year festivals drawing crowds and existing festivals doing steady business, the United States is having a festival renaissance. ASCAP went on its own festival tour this summer. Take a look at some ASCAP members on various stages across the country.