Posts in Oaktopia

Denton pulls out all the stops for Oaktopia

By Discover Denton on Sep. 26, 2016

The most common thing I've heard the last week was, "Oh, you're going to Oaktopia? I'm so jealous!" Sometimes, you just have to treat yo'self and Oaktopia 2016 truly was a treat. From a great kick-off Thursday night to the action-packed Friday and Saturdays of the festival, this is going to be one…

Oaktopia Readies for Big Year Four

By Discover Denton on Sep. 18, 2016

Four years ago, he was just another kid with a dream. He loves and plays music. He’s been booking gigs for years. In fact, booking bands is how it all began. It is Oaktopia, and the then-kid-now-producer is Matt Battaglia. It was August 2012. A couple of bands were looking for gigs on the same…

Dentoning and Oaktopia

By Jake Laughlin on Sep. 25, 2015

Denton is overflowing with art and creativity. From the outside looking in, you might think that’s why Denton has finally begun receiving the attention it deserves. However, I think it is important to note where that creativity truly comes from. Denton’s greatest resource is its people and their…

Original and Independent Interests Converge in Denton

By Discover Denton on Sep. 20, 2015

Something wonderful about being Original Independent Denton is that our original, independent ideals, interests and expressions often occur simultaneously. This means no one can ever claim boredom in Denton. It also means that on some calendar dates, Denton is the center of a festival kaleidoscope…

Thoughts on Oaktopia

By Jake Laughlin on Nov. 21, 2013

On November 26th Denton played host to Oaktopia, and I HAD to write about this one! Oaktopia was a grassroots festival featuring more than 60 artists in one day. Denton’s stages were full to the brim with incredible music! But there was something very special about Oaktopia that has made me into a…