The crowds at Houston Whatever Fest may not have been plentiful, but the people that were there knew how to have a good time. The Sunday lineup of Houston Whatever Fest experienced pending severe weather that moved the party indoors to Warehouse Live and The Secret Group. Comedy and music kept Houstonians laughing and dancing throughout the weekend.

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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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    Sam Demaris confronts a heckler at Whatever Fest.
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    The Waffle Bus being enjoyed by a festival goer.
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    Hometown comedian Dale Cheesman with MC duties for the comedy acts at Houston Whatever Fest.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press while walking between venues.
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    Emma Willman explains why she drinks Red Bull to fans at Whatever Fest.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press while walking between venues.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest waiting for AWOLNATION.
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    Sam Demaris and a fan at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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    Comedian Gabe Bravo keeps the crowd rolling during his set at Whatever Fest.
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    Whatever Fest fans loitering outside of the Secret Group.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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    The rowdy crowd of Whatever Fest screams for AWOLNATION.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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    Dave Ross keeping the crowd laughing at Whatever Fest.
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    Fans at Whatever Fest pose for the Houston Press.
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Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.

When he's not roaming around the city in search of tacos and graffiti, Houston Press contributor Marco Torres both writes and points his camera lens toward the vibrant Houston music scene and beyond.