The MeadowGrass music festival had Flumps, but no flops Saturday.

“Play another one!” was commonly heard from the crowd — something of a victory for festival director, Steve Harris.

“My worst fear is to put artists on the stage and have people walk away thinking they were horrible. Thankfully, that has yet to happen.”

In its fourth year, MeadowGrass brings three days of live performances to scenic La Foret in Black Forest.

You can camp. You can dance. You can even hula hoop, all in the company of musicians who range in popularity from national headliners to local up-and-comers.

With 19 bands slated to perform this year, there’s something for everyone.

This year’s attendance has tripled since the early days when a few hundred friends gathered to jam. More than 4,000 people are expected to bring out their blankets, lawn chairs and a few tambourines in support of good music for the festival.

Take a look at photos and a performance by headliner, Son Volt

Organizers say while getting popular bands is always a goal, it’s more important to honor the spirit of live music.

“We are about people who write their own songs and play their own instruments. They like to go out on their road and share their music. The musicians we book to play really appreciate that. They want an audience who appreciates it,” says Harris.

Headlining the festival, indie rock band, Son Volt, has released seven critically acclaimed, full-length albums of original material.

Also on the stage were local up-and-comers, The Flumps, a group that is relatively new to playing festivals.

“The response has been awesome. We sold all of our albums in one afternoon,” says Dino Bello, Flumps guitar player and vocalist for the indie folk band.

The Flumps were the buzz of Saturday afternoon.

“We also made some great contacts with radio and are looking into something with South by Southwest next year,” says Alex Koshak, Flumps drummer, referring to a massive annual festival in Austin, Texas.

While it’s tempting to assume by its name, MeadowGrass is not just for bluegrass.

“It’s a music festival. It’s really a little bit of everything,” Harris said. “It’s a melting pot.”

Nathan Pleshek, left, Bella O’Brien, Hannah Hostak, and Hannah Brockman dance to Big Daddy Love performs Saturday, May 26, 2012, during the second day of the MeadowGrass Music Festival at La Foret in Black Forest. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) Photo by CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE

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