As Lockn’ Festival finally opens its gates today, following a day of severe storm damage, attendees are beginning to file in and the festival is working hard to get everything back in order. They’ve done a solid job of rescheduling as many of Thursday’s acts as possible, and the rest of the weekend should be smooth sailing. (Check out the revised schedule for the weekend here).

Last-Minute Billy & The Kids Show Draws All-Star Cast Of Special Guests

Veteran concert photographer Dave Vann (who has shot for Phish, the Disco Biscuits, and just about every festival) will be taking over our Instagram account throughout the weekend, so follow @LiveForLiveMusic and keep an eye out for real-time updates from the scene!

[Cover photo by Dave Vann – “#locknfestival 2015 officially kicks off with #johnpopper performing the national anthem with first responders behind him in honor of #911”]