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Humans of Riverbend 2015, Part 3

Daniel Loveless and his 6-month-old son William attend Riverbend on June 5, 2015.
Daniel Loveless and his 6-month-old son William attend Riverbend on June 5, 2015. Daniel Loveless and his 6-month-old son William attend Riverbend on June 5, 2015.

Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, we’re documenting the Humans of Riverbend. We meet someone at the festival, ask a question, and take a picture.

See other installments in this series:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 4

Part 5

Daniel Loveless with William, 6 months

photo Daniel Loveless and his 6-month-old son William attend Riverbend on June 5, 2015.

“What’s the most unexpected thing about fatherhood?”
“I know it’s cliche, but you never know you could love someone so much.”

Aiden Bennett and his dad, Gaylon

photo Gaylon Bennett, left, and his son Aiden Bennett are seen at Riverbend on June 5, 2015.

“He’s crazy, just like I am.”

(From left) Michael Alexander, Jacob Alexander and Devin Alexander

photo (From left) Michael Alexander, Jacob Alexander and Devin Alexander attend Riverbend on June 5, 2015.

“We’ve grown up with each other. We joke around with each other. We’ve lived here our whole lives.”
“Do either of you have anything else to say?”
“No, I’m the main talker.”

Amber Schutt

photo Amber Schutt reads a book at Riverbend on June 5, 2015.

“Would you recommend that book?”
“Yes, but I would be guarded about who I recommended it to.”

Cousins Joanna Alder (right) and Ashley Mussared

photo Cousins Joanna Alder (right) and Ashley Mussared are seen at Riverbend on June 5, 2015.

“I didn’t want to come alone and she needed a ride.”
“I’ve worked outside the gates for the past five years, this is my first time at Riverbend.”