Chris Taylor has spent decades turning rock obsession into a living, breathing scene and Fuzz Fest is the proof. If you love DIY music, underground bands, or the kind of festival where the lineup is curated by taste instead of algorithms, this conversation is your backstage pass.
Chris joins Jeff and Ryan to break down how Fuzz Fest grew from a 33-band, two-stage experiment into a beloved annual rock marathon at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. He shares why he started the festival in the first place, what it takes to keep it running almost entirely by hand, and how a handful of local connections became a full-blown destination for bands and fans who want the real thing.
Chris also digs into the return of Blue Snaggletooth, the stoner rock influences behind the band, and the rare Star Wars deep cut that inspired the name. Along the way, Jeff and Ryan geek out over everything from punk rock history to the weird, beautiful economics of putting on a true independent festival.
This episode is a love letter to rock lifers, scene builders, and anyone who understands that the best events are usually held together by passion, notebooks, van trips, and way too much gear. Perfect for fans of garage rock, psych, stoner rock, and DIY culture - and for anyone planning to be in Ann Arbor when Fuzz Fest kicks off.
Chris Taylor is the founder and curator of Fuzz Fest, a long-running Ann Arbor rock festival built around hand-picked bands, underground energy, and old-school festival craft. He also performs in Mazinga and Blue Snaggletooth. He also creates liquid light visuals under Eternal Eyes.
