Man oh man!!! Last night was,...well, it was. I think of myself as pretty liberal, but next to the group of concert goers that attended last nights festivities, I looked like a freaking Right Wing Conservative fresh off the farm. I've never seen so many acid-dropping, pot-smoking, free-spirited individuals all under one roof in my entire life. IT WAS THE COOLEST FREAK SHOW EVER.
The one thing this whole weekend has been about is bringing awesome musicians from the past and present together to celebrate an establishments 80th anniversary, and also to raise money for Children's House. I thought for this post I would put something human in that happened last night while I was waiting for the show to start.
The Garden, which is the covered patio stage at George's, has windows that look east. Beyond the windows a railroad track runs. (approx. five to six feet form the building) Just as I walked into the Garden a train passed by traveling about 10mph. I noticed a guy gazing out the open window, mesmerized by this Union Pacific. I took a few frames before he noticed me. We struck up a conversation, he told me how fascinated he was by these huge creations. Later I discovered he was the drummer for the warm-up act, "Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band." They were great by the way, they impressed me so much, I had to buy a CD, "Big Damnation." This kid who plays the drums is also the Reverends brother, Jamie. Part of his set includes a 5 gallon bucket. What the hell is that all about. This weekend has been a blast, it has also been an education.
Tonight is the last night of the festival which will feature Mountain of Venus, Outformation( made up of some members of Widespread Panic), Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of "Little Feat," and more of Steve Kimock and crew (Grateful Dead).
It's been real and it's been fun, but it ain't been real fun. Can't wait to get home. Ya know, this is probably the only time I will ever see these people, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to see these Legends, who are the best at what they do. It has been a pleasure.
Until tomorrow, or whenever.
-Lone Wolf
2 comments:
Always enjoy it when the train goes by at George's. The whole crowd turns and watches. Nostalgia, I think.
Was watching the trains in the yard by the house Saturday, I'll bet you would be able to get a ride for the photos you wanted to take. Just tell them your great grandfather helped build the railroads for Mo-Pac out west. We can work on making that happen.
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