It was a fine day for a music festival yesterday. As a matter of fact it was down right hot! Max and I were joined by Steve Albert and Johnny (Sky) King performing for Fallfest 2008, sponsored by The West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association in Lowell, MI. As we approached the Kent County Fair Grounds from the south we crossed the Grand River, and it was seriously over its banks and even over part of a road that would normally be the entrance to the grounds. The festival was high and dry though and the weather was fantastic, hardly a cloud in the sky, and nary a puddle in the stage area.
Of course there was lots of bluegrass music. We were especially blown away by a trio of 13 year olds called Cats And The Fiddler. (www.catsandthefiddler.com) These kids are scary good. Check them out if you have the opportunity. We did 2 shows one at 2:15 in the afternoon and the last show of the night starting around 9:15. The day was pretty hot by the time we started the afternoon set, but every once in a while a cool breeze would blow in to cool us off. We enjoyed performing but the waiting in between is no fun. It might have been nice to step out of the stage area to jam a bit, but we also wanted to stay at the CD table to talk to the fans that happened by. The audience that stayed for the late show was kind enough to ask for an encore after our 10 song set. Always a plus for us. There will be some pictures up at the WMBMA web site.
The WMBMA FallFest is a well-run festival. We appreciated the snacks, sandwiches and beverages, especially lots of ice-cold water, that were provided for the bands in the warm-up shed. (otherwise known at the goat barn, but, hey, it’s at the county fair grounds) We’d like to suggest the addition of some local seasonal fruits and vegetables to the food table for the vegetarians among us.
Next Friday, Sept. 26, we’ll be playing at the smoke free Bear Lake Tavern in North Muskegon. Click on the “SCHEDULE” button above for the details. We recommend reservations. It’s sure to be a fun night.
Saturday, Sept. 27, we play a private party for one of Max’s cousins. And Sunday we leave for Nashville and the International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass convention and business conference, certainly one of the coolest events of the year.
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