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Last night, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom kicked off the weekend early with a preview of the River Beats at State Bridge Festival, which starts today. Eliot Lipp celebrated the release of his album on the Pretty Lights Music label, with additional performances by Ana Sia, Samples, Knight Riderz, Mike Pinto Band, SuperDre, Sir Charles, Big Gigantic and members of Juno What?!. Along with the music, artists Shannon Donnelly, Collin Jones, Kristin Radakovits, ChelseaLyn Graeber and Techno Shaman all contributed to the show, painting during each set. Britt Chester was on hand and brought us back these photos.

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