Discover the story of the song > Are You Here For The Festival – Michael Hurley

The protagonist asks if his friend has ever left the town of Nelsonville with a broken heart, or if she has ever left Woodstock feeling broken. He mentions that she was doing well, but something went wrong and she was up all night singing. He then asks if she went to the fiddle fest and didn't rest, and tells her to listen to the music. He says it's not good if there's no mud, and invites her to come off the bus and enjoy the festival. He repeats this invitation and asks if she is here for the festival.