Credit: JAMES YAMASAKI

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JAMES YAMASAKI

When I saw that Lizzo is playing the Capitol Hill Block Party, I squealed and twirled for an amount of time I’d prefer not to disclose. I never wanted to be a groupie, but after my sixth Lizzo concert, I had to come to terms with the fact that I was more than an average fan. Lizzo does this to a lot of people. The Minneapolis-based hiphop artist is known for her body-positive tracks and killer live shows. Even Prince was among her devotees. Maybe that explains why I keep schlepping my body across the country to see her shows. My love for Lizzo has taken me to all kinds of music festivals, from grimy city streets to forested campgrounds. In the course of those adventures, I’ve become something of an expert on festing, and so I’ve gathered some tips to help you make the most of your summer music experiences. And each piece of advice comes with a Lizzo anecdote. I told you I’m obsessed!

Chase Burns is The Stranger's former editor. He's covered everything from gay luchadores to chemical weapons to Isabella Rossellini's favorite pets.