Editor’s Note: The following review was written by an idiot. He was only given this job as a favor for a family friend. Apologies in advance.
by Lev Itee/Savannah Illustrated
Nov. 18, 2025 -This was the third year the The 912 Group hosted the Dairy Daze Fall Music Fest, but the lack of seating made me wonder whether they had any experience at all organizing such events. There was just a field of grass, as if you are supposed to bring your own chair, or God forbid, sit on the ground (Good luck getting back up! Hah!)
The sun was also out and I found myself hot, sweaty and spitting out sun block due to a need to constantly reapply the substance to my face.
Perhaps instead of the historic Old Roberds Dairy Farm (What’s with that spelling), the organizers could hold the event in a climate-controlled facility next year. How about that fancy new arena the city opened up a few years back, which we all spent our hard-earned tax dollars on?
As far as the music goes, I’m not sure what to say. When did pyrotechnics become musical instruments? The use of flamed-emitting handcrafted metal torches by the Iron Opera to serve as percussion seemed to impress the crowd around me, but I was left dumbfounded. And an accordion accompanied the madness. Now being of Polish linage, I’m not one to knock a good polka, but this was not polka. This was a science experiment with no purpose. Whatever happened with guitars, bass and drums? I guess you could say the previous band, the heathenish sounding ‘39th Gate of Hell’, provided sufficient guitar, although it was honestly a bit loud – acoustic tunes often found emitting inside your nearest Starbucks are really more my jam. (I also didn’t appreciate the sneers I got when I hilariously screamed more cowbell! Some people just have no sense of humor.)
There was also some soul, blues, funk, rock and country tunes performed by the likes of Marleaux Jones, Arthur Shuey Blues, The Train Wrecks and Jacob E Evans, AKA Jacob Sandwich, whose sexy crooning and seductive smooth talk made me feel a bit jealous, if I am honest. Perhaps, he could tone down the sexiness next time to keep us less charming singles feeling more confident? Anyways … where was I?
Oh yeah. In addition to music, there was a “Forest Gallery” and bazaar supporting local artists and non-profits. From pottery to glass work, the art lineup included: Stacie Jean Albano, Adrienne Berkland, Betsy Cain, and many more. It was a bit overwhelming if you ask me. Are we at a music festival, an art festival or what? Let’s stay in the lane (as the kids say.)
In addition, vendors and food trucks were there, offering up barbecue, hot dogs and popsicles. I got some brisket from A Seat at The Table. It was delicious, but it was such a big sandwich I could have split it and shared it with someone else. I ate it all though. The King of Pops raspberry lime popscicle helped cool me down in that heat, but I’m never sure how to eat those things. Do you lick them? Bite them? Just let them dissolve in your mouth? It’s probably one of those things we’ll never really know, like how magnets work.
I guess I should mention that Proceeds from the event support I is We Inc., a non-profit dedicated to empowering underserved, high-risk youth in the region. Although, I’m a little perplexed that they teach young people to play chess. That is a hard game. I’ve tried it and the movements don’t make any sense. I’ll take a game of Uno any day though. Personal preference, I assume.
Anyway, that’s my review of the Dairy Daze. I look forward to the organization incorporating my recommendations for next year. Until then, I’ll see you even if you don’t see me (Testing this catch phrase. What do you think?)
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