So many fests, so little time...

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I just stumbled upon what looks to be another fantastic summertime musical experience. Has anyone ever heard of the Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, MI?

http://www.rothburyfestival.com/festival/artists.php

[jazzjones]

I just stumbled upon what looks to be another fantastic summertime musical experience. Has anyone ever heard of the Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, MI?

http://www.rothburyfestival.com/festival/artists.php

I've heard good things about that fest, and what a fantastic lineup. In addition to the great headliners are some other favorites I don't get to hear often enough, like Son Volt (Americana/altcountry, the other Uncle Tupelo spawn) and Railroad Earth (Americana/bluegrass/jam), and great African music - Femi Kuti, King Sunny Ade.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I found it by doing a John Butler tour search on the hope that he was touring the US this year. It's across the lake from us but doable as a weekend trip. I've been wanting to see JB for a while now and this looks like a great way to spend the 4th of July weekend.

[Zydekitten]

We had seen that one too a month or so ago . . . it just seems to be REALLY expensive for RV camping though! :(

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hey iwanna, I'm definitely going to Rothbury. It looks fantastic, doesn't it? I've never been before. I'll be there for Saturday & Sunday. Keep me posted on your plans, maybe we can meetup!! :)

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Cool, Sharon! I'll definitely keep you posted. We won't be camping and would only be there Saturday/Sunday as well. From the few artist's web sites I scoured I found

John Butler and Les Claypool on Saturday
Toots & the Maytals, Yonder Mnt String Band, and Gov't Mule on Sunday
Toubab Krewe's web site says they'll be there July 2-5 so I don't know what that means.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

We had seen that one too a month or so ago . . . it just seems to be REALLY expensive for RV camping though! :(

My camping experience is.... none, so I don't know expensive from reasonable from cheap. Do you guys rent RVs when you camp, or do you have one tucked away in the FQ somewhere?

[PaulC]

My camping experience is.... none, so I don't know expensive from reasonable from cheap. Do you guys rent RVs when you camp, or do you have one tucked away in the FQ somewhere?

inquirin' minds wanna know....

lookin' into settin' up a lil' visit to wanee... gards may fly back this way... the rv rental places in gainesville and ocala are sold out that weekend...

[Zydekitten]

My camping experience is.... none, so I don't know expensive from reasonable from cheap. Do you guys rent RVs when you camp, or do you have one tucked away in the FQ somewhere?
Well, I'm a tent/backpack camper from way back since I was a little kitten; Frank is not - hence the move to RV camping . . . we rent RVs locally near the festing sites and it seems to work very well.

However, after you factor in flights to/from Michigan and the very high rates they're charging for RV site and hookups (so you can have water and electrical power, sites without hookups are less expensive) - it makes trying out Rothbury unrealistic for us. :(

Too bad - it has a GREAT lineup!

[Zydekitten]

inquirin' minds wanna know....

lookin' into settin' up a lil' visit to wanee... gards may fly back this way... the rv rental places in gainesville and ocala are sold out that weekend...
We get our RV near Tallahassee when we go to Suwannee . . .

[PaulC]

We get our RV near Tallahassee when we go to Suwannee . . .


well now kitten,.. try to control your excitement over possibly seein' us....... :p

may have to rent one in tampa and drive it the 3 hrs from there....

[NOLA]

well now kitten,.. try to control your excitement over possibly seein' us....... :p

may have to rent one in tampa and drive it the 3 hrs from there....

Well for what its worth, I for one would be quite happy to see you and Gards and any other Threadheads who make it to Wanee. Gards had mentioned the possibility to me at IAC but I wasn't aware that you were contemplating this one - I think it will be a blast, potentially made even more so by the presence of the honey bears! I believe Jolie and her krewe as well as Mariena have said they are in for Wanee also...

I believe there is a NASCAR race somewhere relatively close that weekend - we had to scramble to get the last RV available at the place we rent from in Monticello (outside Tallahassee). Hopefully you can find something closer to home to bring up to the Suwannee.

[Zydekitten]

well now kitten,.. try to control your excitement over possibly seein' us....... :p

may have to rent one in tampa and drive it the 3 hrs from there....
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I would be VERY pleased to have you and Mr. Gards meet up with us at Wanee indeed!!! :D

However, you're speaking about this in terms of "may" - not "gonna" . . . so I was reserving actual excitement for when your tense becomes definite as opposed to potential . . . ;)

[PaulC]

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I would be VERY pleased to have you and Mr. Gards meet up with us at Wanee indeed!!! :D

However, you're speaking about this in terms of "may" - not "gonna" . . . so I was reserving actual excitement for when your tense becomes definite as opposed to potential . . . ;)

bein' the only male in our hacienda,.. there are times when a definite is definitely yet to be defined.....

but it's lookin' real good... w/ all the tender female feelin's out and about around here,.. one never knows...


if gards makes it a solid yes,.. then my far better half will jus' have to understand that it is my civic duty to help an aussie out in his time of need......

[jolie]

My camping experience is.... none, so I don't know expensive from reasonable from cheap. Do you guys rent RVs when you camp, or do you have one tucked away in the FQ somewhere?

inquirin' minds wanna know....

lookin' into settin' up a lil' visit to wanee... gards may fly back this way... the rv rental places in gainesville and ocala are sold out that weekend...

Well, I'm a tent/backpack camper from way back since I was a little kitten; Frank is not - hence the move to RV camping . . . we rent RVs locally near the festing sites and it seems to work very well.

However, after you factor in flights to/from Michigan and the very high rates they're charging for RV site and hookups (so you can have water and electrical power, sites without hookups are less expensive) - it makes trying out Rothbury unrealistic for us. :(

Too bad - it has a GREAT lineup!

YYR!! What fun it would be to have some more THs at my first camping fest...

I am a inexperienced camper as well so this will probably make better sense to those of you who are experienced or who have camped at Suwanee.

We are traveling with friends with a 5th wheel.. we have 2 spots reserved-- one for their RV, one for our tent.

Other friends called today and there are no longer "hook-up" sites available, only primitive sites which they say you can put a RV on, but you have to use a generator.

[jonnygospeltent]

I just stumbled upon what looks to be another fantastic summertime musical experience. Has anyone ever heard of the Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, MI?

http://www.rothburyfestival.com/festival/artists.php

While the lineup at Rothbury is amazing, I would feel like an adulterer if I went anywhere but Fitzgerald's on 4th of July weekend.

[Headless Hornman]

Must have been the honey bears talkin' Saturday night when you asked if I had room in my tent, Paul!

This TH bought early-bird tickets; see y'all at Wanee. Maybe we should bump the old Wanee thread.

[NOLA]

YYR!! What fun it would be to have some more THs at my first camping fest...

I am a inexperienced camper as well so this will probably make better sense to those of you who are experienced or who have camped at Suwanee.

We are traveling with friends with a 5th wheel.. we have 2 spots reserved-- one for their RV, one for our tent.

Other friends called today and there are no longer "hook-up" sites available, only primitive sites which they say you can put a RV on, but you have to use a generator.

What sites do you have reserved? We are in SP-2 between the horse stables and the main stage (and close to the bath house - maybe too close). Our site is an easy 5-10 minute walk to both stages, and we'll probably be able to hear the music from the main stage just fine from the RV....for when I've had my fill of beer and the need to drink some nice whisky takes over.

[NOLA]

Must have been the honey bears talkin' Saturday night when you asked if I had room in my tent, Paul!

This TH bought early-bird tickets; see y'all at Wanee. Maybe we should bump the old Wanee thread.

YYR; I knew there were some others planning to attend.

Speaking of tickets, ours just came in the mail yesterday. Wooo-Hoooo!!!!!

[snookums]

well now kitten,.. try to control your excitement over possibly seein' us....... :p

may have to rent one in tampa and drive it the 3 hrs from there....

That may be your best bet! I have rented an RV for Springfest/Mag fest and loaded it at home; it's sweet just to pull up/plug in and party!

[mariena]

My tickets came yesterday too! Now I will spend this weekend getting all of my supplies ready. I will monitor the Wanee thread for the next week for any suggestions that y'all may want to supply to this beginner camper.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

While the lineup at Rothbury is amazing, I would feel like an adulterer if I went anywhere but Fitzgerald's on 4th of July weekend.

Mr W will probably agree with you, jonny! Unfortunately, this is my one great chance to see John Butler and the rest of the lineup is incredible. I may even agree to sleep in a tent for the chance. Last I looked Bill hadn't posted his lineup yet...

Oh wait... Performers so far include: Joe Ely Band, Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women, Roomful of Blues, Michelle Malone, Eric Lindell, The Nighthawks, Pieta Brown & Dream #9, Over The Rhine, and Shemekia Copeland.

[Corona]

I just stumbled upon what looks to be another fantastic summertime musical experience. Has anyone ever heard of the Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, MI?

http://www.rothburyfestival.com/festival/artists.php
yes...3 hours from here! Amazing huh?

[PaulC]

Must have been the honey bears talkin' Saturday night when you asked if I had room in my tent, Paul!

This TH bought early-bird tickets; see y'all at Wanee. Maybe we should bump the old Wanee thread.


our mutual buddy billy from st' pete and i got to talkin' about wanee at the wave and he called me this mornin' about doin' an rv,.. and then gards emailed me sayin' it's a possibility for him too...

so you got room for 3 more in that tent,.. along w/ a family of bears??...

[jolie]

My tickets came yesterday too! Now I will spend this weekend getting all of my supplies ready. I will monitor the Wanee thread for the next week for any suggestions that y'all may want to supply to this beginner camper.

How many in your group Mariena? We need to tent shop soon.. Have air mattress and tarp for shade, chairs, stove.. also bringing bikes..

[mariena]

Looks like it is just me and Scott. My sister and her friend have decided not to go.

[jolie]

Looks like it is just me and Scott. My sister and her friend have decided not to go.

Maybe yall can join us for BBQ one evening... gonna get together with friends soon to plan food/menu. Trying to keep it simple.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

yes...3 hours from here! Amazing huh?

Are you going to Rothbury, Corona?

[sharon_loves_fats]

John Butler and Les Claypool on Saturday

Sweet! Saturday also = THE DEAD!!!!

Toots & the Maytals, Yonder Mnt String Band, and Gov't Mule on Sunday

And sweet! Sunday also = BOB DYLAN!!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

yes...3 hours from here! Amazing huh?

Corona, are you going???

[Staxsun]

Les Claypool on Saturday

More Claypool and more cowbell!!!!

[stlbarb]

How many in your group Mariena? We need to tent shop soon.. Have air mattress and tarp for shade, chairs, stove.. also bringing bikes..

you can often find camping gear in good condition on craigs list. sometimes only used once.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Ha! That's probably where mine would end up after the first use.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

1. TENT
a. 8'x10' tent
b. 9'x15' tent
2. 2 burner stove, propane (Brand new)
.3 Two mantle lantern. propane (brand new )
4. Coleman Non-Stick Griddle (brand new )
Great for preparing large breakfasts at home or when you're trying to satisfy a group of hungry anglers, hunters or campers after a morning in the field, this spacious griddle measures a full 10-3/4" x 16-1/2". Heavy-duty steel construction with a tough non-stick coating that makes clean-up much easier.
5. Coleman non stick fry pan.(brand new)
* Non stick surface cleans easily
* Vinyl coated cool handle grip
* Handle folds into pan for storage
6. Small waber grill

7.Sleeping pad (Brand new)
8. Flashlight (Brand new)
9. Coleman 30 degree Sleeping bag (Brand new)
10. 12 led light . (Brand new)
11.Plastic Container.
12. Cooler
13. 2 foldable chairs
14. water container , water bottle , 2 plates.
15. Coleman camping axe
16. Iron skillets
All for $250

Sounds like a bargain to me but I Know Nothing!

[funkkjunkie]

Sounds like a good deal to me too. I've camped since i was a youngun. Don't forget a tarp to go under your tent. It will be save you in rainy weather. Buy a tent that is of the taller variety. Don't get a pup tent. Bring either lounge chair cushions or a blowup mattress. Bring earplugs. You may be right next to a music stage or late partiers. These fests will sell food but it's fun to eat at your campsite. Make what you can ahead of time--things like chicken salad, potato salad, desserts, fruit, baked beans. Breakfast is a great meal for campouts- bacon, eggs and fried skillet toast are easy. I did pancakes, bacon and blueberry topping one year at wakarusa. Dont forget a large pan to wash dishes in. also plenty of trashbags. Bring a sweatshirt. I've been to more than one fest where i've forgotten this rule and had to buy one somewhere. Cold weather can come when you least expect it. Bring a tarp or large bedspread type thingie that you can tie up between your tent and your car for shade. and last, expect to have to roll out of your tent shortly after the sun hits it. Of course you can roll the mattress out too and sleep outside but it will get hot as hell inside. Oh, and don't forget some kind of bug repellent. Find out if where you're going has chiggers. If they do, spray your feet and ankles liberally or pay the price of lots of itching.

[ABITAGIRL1]

whoo Sharon - Stu and I are doing Rothbury. AND in celebration of our 20 year Anniversary are doing the "good life" package -we are doing that amazing one with the safari tents and electricity and real beds. It's sick expensive, we could do a Mediterranean Cruise for less, it's insane but it's our 20 year Anniversary and it needs to be celebrated BIG, plus it's just so US. We love the lineup - so glad to hear there will be some TH's in attendance!

[mariena]

Maybe yall can join us for BBQ one evening... gonna get together with friends soon to plan food/menu. Trying to keep it simple.

Sounds good, just let me know if you want to do it and how I can help.

[sharon_loves_fats]

whoo Sharon - Stu and I are doing Rothbury. AND in celebration of our 20 year Anniversary are doing the "good life" package -we are doing that amazing one with the safari tents and electricity and real beds. It's sick expensive, we could do a Mediterranean Cruise for less, it's insane but it's our 20 year Anniversary and it needs to be celebrated BIG, plus it's just so US. We love the lineup - so glad to hear there will be some TH's in attendance!

Woohoo, Kerry!!! So glad you & Stu are going. Your setup sounds awesome, you'll be livin' the Rothbury high life for your anniversary! We will have to talk Rothbury plans at CFF :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Thanks for the tips, fjunkie. All camping hints and tips are much appreciated. Mr W is giving me sideways looks which means.... well, it's not a no yet :p

[Headless Hornman]

Sounds like a good deal to me too. I've camped since i was a youngun. Don't forget a tarp to go under your tent. It will be save you in rainy weather. Buy a tent that is of the taller variety. Don't get a pup tent. Bring either lounge chair cushions or a blowup mattress. Bring earplugs. You may be right next to a music stage or late partiers. These fests will sell food but it's fun to eat at your campsite. Make what you can ahead of time--things like chicken salad, potato salad, desserts, fruit, baked beans. Breakfast is a great meal for campouts- bacon, eggs and fried skillet toast are easy. I did pancakes, bacon and blueberry topping one year at wakarusa. Dont forget a large pan to wash dishes in.
...

If you put a tarp under your tent fold it so nothing sticks out around the edges or it may funnel water under your tent and make things worse (I never bother with a tarp under the tent myself, but it's a good idea to protect the tent bottom from cuts if the ground is rocky or rooty).

When selecting a campsite take a look at the trees overhead to make sure they're healthy. Last time I set up at Spirit of the Suwanee the first place I picked looked great but there was a dead limb that had dropped and caught on a lower branch and I didn't want that hanging over my head all weekend.

Cooking outdoors makes food taste great no matter what you cook!

If you're bringing bikes to SOS bring front and back lights and extra lights to ride at night. The Wanee website says 'no bikes' but I'm pretty sure that's in the stage area and not throughout the campground. It is very cool to take a ride down to the river late at night; if the moon's out the sandy beach will blind you. The stars are incredible. Because it's about a 1/3 of a mile down to the river there will be very few people making the trip so it's a great way to take a break from the crowd.

[Zydekitten]

If you put a tarp under your tent fold it so nothing sticks out around the edges or it may funnel water under your tent and make things worse (I never bother with a tarp under the tent myself, but it's a good idea to protect the tent bottom from cuts if the ground is rocky or rooty).

When selecting a campsite take a look at the trees overhead to make sure they're healthy. Last time I set up at Spirit of the Suwanee the first place I picked looked great but there was a dead limb that had dropped and caught on a lower branch and I didn't want that hanging over my head all weekend.

Cooking outdoors makes food taste great no matter what you cook!

If you're bringing bikes to SOS bring front and back lights and extra lights to ride at night. The Wanee website says 'no bikes' but I'm pretty sure that's in the stage area and not throughout the campground. It is very cool to take a ride down to the river late at night; if the moon's out the sandy beach will blind you. The stars are incredible. Because it's about a 1/3 of a mile down to the river there will be very few people making the trip so it's a great way to take a break from the crowd.
I concur with HH about making sure your tarp doesn't stick out around the edges of your tent. Or if you can, get a tent that has a matching "footprint" (a special ground cover that exactly fits the dimensions of your tent) - I ALWAYS use some sort of tarp/footprint, as I want my nice Marmot tent to have as long a life as possible (says the former R.E.I. employee) . . . ;)

As far as bikes at Wanee go, usually it's okay to bike around Suwannee - but I was under the impression that due to the very large crowd (much larger and probably rowdier than the crowds at either MagFest or SpringFest), they're asking folks not to bring bikes to Wanee. I wonder if that holds for golf carts also - maybe one of the folks here who's been to Wanee before can keep me honest on this?

If you were coming to Wanee, I'd be more than happy to loan you my tent and other camping gear - but it sounds like you won't and are mulling over camping at Rothbury . . . so unfortunately, I can't easily loan you gear. :(

I also recommend either a Therm-a-Rest inflatable pad (what I have) or a good air mattress for under your sleeping bags - cots are a PITA. A small doormat for the front of your tent (to try and keep dust, dirt, mud and grass out of the tent).

The rainfly is handy not only to keep water out, but also to give shade and cooler temps than without it (depending on where your tent is set up and the design of it - unfortunately some rainflies can cover up venting).

P.S. - if that gear is truly in new condition, that's a hell of a deal! :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

If you were coming to Wanee, I'd be more than happy to loan you my tent and other camping gear - but it sounds like you won't and are mulling over camping at Rothbury . . . so unfortunately, I can't easily loan you gear. :(

Oh, thank you, kitty. That's very generous and sweet of you. Someday. Hey, who knows? Maybe we'll like this camping sh.. and make a habit of these camp out fests!

I spoke to the guy offering the package on craigslist and it's up to $350 with a bigger second tent. Not sure what his deal is, or why I want two tents (I don't), but I'm thinking of a plan B that still involves camping but not necessarily purchasing.

Thanks again. Wish you and NOLA were coming to MI in July.

[boudineer]

While the lineup at Rothbury is amazing, I would feel like an adulterer if I went anywhere but Fitzgerald's on 4th of July weekend.

jonny has a good point there, dearie.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

oops!

busted...

aren't you supposed to be working?

Hey! Wait until you hear my Plan B.


It includes boudin balls.




Or, at least it does now. :D

[funkkjunkie]

Anyone here going to Wakarusa next weekend? Can't make it to Crawfish Fest so that's my substitute. Troy Andrews and PBS on Thursday. Galactic and Mofro on Saturday!

Also I'm pretty sure Delta will be at Kenny Brown's Hill Country Picnic the end of june. Anyone else?

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Have a great time, fj!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Ok, Plan B is simmering away... I'm waiting to hear back from neighbors who camp regularly to see if they're up for a holiday getaway over the 4th. It will be a lot more fun traveling with other folks we know and camping with folks who know what the hell they're doing.

[Corona]

yes...3 hours from here! Amazing huh?
but I'm working that weekend :(

[glinda]

While the lineup at Rothbury is amazing, I would feel like an adulterer if I went anywhere but Fitzgerald's on 4th of July weekend.

Totally agree, jonny. I do wish they'd post their line-up. Marcia Ball, for sure, and Eric Lindell, I hear, but last year's was sooo good.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

shhhhhhh -- ixnay on the itgeraldsfestfay. ;)


Realistically, that's probably where we'll end up. That's not a bad thing but I would LOVE to figure out a way to get to Rothbury.

Here's what Fitzgerald's has lined up so far...

Performers so far include: Joe Ely Band, Marcia Ball, Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women, Roomful of Blues, Michelle Malone, Eric Lindell, The Nighthawks, Pieta Brown & Dream #9, Over The Rhine, and Shemekia Copeland.




And between now and then there's the Chicago Blues Fest. Anyone planning on going this year? lineup (http://www.chicagofestivals.net/category/city-of-chicago-festivals/blues-festival)

[nealbook]

Outside of Jazz fest, Rothbury is the best festival I have been to and I have been to a number. I went last year with my wife, a buddy who also is a Jazz Fest regulars and a few other friends. Disclaimer- we camped in VIP. It totally was worth it for us. Air conditioned bathroom trailers and shower trailers, etc. I am not a big time camper, but it helped that we had awsome weather. Also, there were almost no bugs to be found. Heard the promoters sprayed for a good time in advance to kill the little critters. The set up is great. There is a part between some stages called the Sherwood Forest. There were hammocks hanging between trees and places to sit and hang out. At night there were amazinf lights and lighted objects hanging in the forest. Do a google images search for "Rothbury Sherwood Forest." So cool at night!!! Food was so so. We brought food with us that was better. The people were great too. Met many intersting fun people.

Also, the music was amazing. Line up is great this year. Most of our group is going back. We can't make it for number of reasons, but will be checking out another 4th of July weekend festival I have heard is great and always wanted to check out, the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, Ca. John Butler is there too, among others.

So many good festivals out there, but only so much time and money......

[Belle]

If anyone in the mid atlantic is not going to Crawfish Fest this one looks mighty fine..

http://www.blues-fest.org/schedule.html

[sharon_loves_fats]

At night there were amazinf lights and lighted objects hanging in the forest. Do a google images search for "Rothbury Sherwood Forest."

OMG, that looks amazing!!! Can't wait to see it in person :)

[nealbook]

OMG, that looks amazing!!! Can't wait to see it in person :)

It really is. The background on my laptop is a picture I took walking through there. After the Phil Lesh and Friends set Sunday night we took one more stroll through on the way to our campsite. It was crowded with people walking, sitting, etc. Someone near me started yelling trying to find their friend Carl. Soon everyone in th forest was yelling "Carl" or "Where's Carl." Was quite funny. I always wonder how late people were still hanging out there before the security made them go because there were so many people and many were in definite hang out mode or crashed out in the hammocks.

Another cool thing was all of the various art instillations. Funky thing in meadows, paths, etc. One was a monky thing (go to youtube and search Rothbury monkeys) that moved to percussion and music. There were animal sculptures and in one spot sculptures that were percusion instruments and people would be playing on them when you walked by.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Sounds like there's lots of cool stuff around the grounds. Really lookin' forward to this festival!!

[nealbook]

Sounds like there's lots of cool stuff around the grounds. Really lookin' forward to this festival!!

Enjoy! I think you will have a great time. Many good bands. Definitely check out the Black Crowes. Luther Dickinson from the North Miss. Allstars is playing guitar with them. Caught them in Chicago in December when there on business and it is a band with renewed energy and man Luther rips. Did a great cover of Cold Rain and Snow. Anyway, I will be interested to get oyur take on Rothbury.

[revjimk]

My favorite Fest besides JF is easily Grassroots in Trumansburg, NY (near Ithaca), and I go to Zydeco festivals all summer (already been to Fests in San Diego & Daphne, Alabama since JF)
Grassroots has a great eclectic music mix, good food & a real hippy vibe, (a refined Woodstock) Beautiful scenery & all nite Keith Frank dance
Don't camp tho; you won't sleep...
rev

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Totally agree, jonny. I do wish they'd post their line-up. Marcia Ball, for sure, and Eric Lindell, I hear, but last year's was sooo good.

American Music Festival daily schedule is up

http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/AmericanMusicFestival.html

[glinda]

American Music Festival daily schedule is up

http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/AmericanMusicFestival.html

Thanks, wannabe! Looks good. Will be there 7/3, Fo SHO!
Marcia Ball
Eric Lindell
Roomful of Blues
Shemekia Copeland
The Gourds
Pieta Brown & Dream #9
Robbie Fulks

[jonnygospeltent]

I probably will have my annual pre Fitz. BBQ on the 3rd. You all are invited of course.

[Belle]

I probably will have my annual pre Fitz. BBQ on the 3rd. You all are invited of course.

Wish we were making it again Johnny but alas Cousin week is the 11th to the 18th. Thanks for last year, it was real nice to drive the 650 miles and land in your back yard to relax before the show at Fitzgeralds.

Have fun and we sure are gonna miss it.:(

[Belle]

Thanks, wannabe! Looks good. Will be there 7/3, Fo SHO!
Marcia Ball
Eric Lindell
Roomful of Blues
Shemekia Copeland
The Gourds
Pieta Brown & Dream #9
Robbie Fulks

Glinda I so wanna be there with ya again.

Family is getting in the way of MY fun...its not my family by the way..the outlaws. Grrrr too much drama for me and it is cold in the Northwoods no matter the season.

[jonnygospeltent]

Wish we were making it again Johnny but alas Cousin week is the 11th to the 18th. Thanks for last year, it was real nice to drive the 650 miles and land in your back yard to relax before the show at Fitzgeralds.

Have fun and we sure are gonna miss it.:(

Susan cowsill at Fitzgeralds on July 19th.... Just Saying

[Belle]

Susan cowsill at Fitzgeralds on July 19th.... Just Saying


Just sayin that looks doable..as does Pitchfork.

Are you thinking about going to that show? That will determine my insistance. You still thinking about making CFF? I did hear that right didnt I?

[jonnygospeltent]

I wouldn't miss Susan so close to my house ..
It looks really good for me attending CFF on Sat.I'll be bringing my sister who lives in Pa.

[Belle]

I wouldn't miss Susan so close to my house ..
It looks really good for me attending CFF on Sat.I'll be bringing my sister who lives in Pa.

WooHoo! I am really happy about that news...

[sharon_loves_fats]

Rothbury schedule is up!!

http://rothburyfestival.com/festival_schedule.php

[Lit]

Rothbury schedule is up!!

http://rothburyfestival.com/festival_schedule.php

That's an insanely great lineup.

If you are not familiar with Martin Sexton, I highly recommend checking him out. Tough conflict with G. Love, but if you can catch at least some of Martin's set I don't think you'll be disappointed. Great singer/songwriter with incredible range and infectious energy and passion.

[ohio]

The title of this thread is too f*cking true. Heading immediately to buy lotto ticket...

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Rothbury schedule is up!!

http://rothburyfestival.com/festival_schedule.php

sniff!!!!!


I'm ok.




Really.





I'll be fine.







waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

[sharon_loves_fats]

That's an insanely great lineup.

I know, I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

If you are not familiar with Martin Sexton, I highly recommend checking him out. Tough conflict with G. Love, but if you can catch at least some of Martin's set I don't think you'll be disappointed. Great singer/songwriter with incredible range and infectious energy and passion.

I'll only be there Sat/Sun. But my friends are doing the whole enchilada. I'll pass on your recommendation.

[sharon_loves_fats]

sniff!!!!!


I'm ok.




Really.





I'll be fine.







waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

Noooo... you're not going?? :( :( :(

[i wanna be in NOLA]

No, maybe next year... sniff...

I'll be at Fitzgerald's crying in my beer, lol.


I hope it will work out better next year.

[sharon_loves_fats]

No, maybe next year... sniff...

I'll be at Fitzgerald's crying in my beer, lol.


I hope it will work out better next year.

Bummer, maybe next year. But I think you will be at Fitzgerald's, beer in hand, grinning from ear to ear :D

[NOLA]

That's an insanely great lineup.

If you are not familiar with Martin Sexton, I highly recommend checking him out. Tough conflict with G. Love, but if you can catch at least some of Martin's set I don't think you'll be disappointed. Great singer/songwriter with incredible range and infectious energy and passion.

YYR, Lit. That's a whole lotta FOMS for those attending....

[Lit]

The title of this thread is too f*cking true. Heading immediately to buy lotto ticket...

YYR. Someone should throw that saying on a CafePress t-shirt with another TH design. I'd buy one for sure. Bumpersticker too...

[NOLA]

YYR. Someone should throw that saying on a CafePress t-shirt with another TH design. I'd buy one for sure. Bumpersticker too...

At some point earlier in the year, Kitten and I discussed how much fun it would be to try to hit at least one festival per week during 2009, and then write a book about it. We're a little bit off pace, but if we count this weekend's "three festivals in one" at the French Market (Creole Tomato, Seafood and Cajun/Zydeco) as 3 festivals, we'll be almost back on track....although another 10 day stretch like we just completed with CFF and Wanee on back-to-back weekends might be the end of me (and my continued employment).

[Lit]

At some point earlier in the year, Kitten and I discussed how much fun it would be to try to hit at least one festival per week during 2009, and then write a book about it. We're a little bit off pace, but if we count this weekend's "three festivals in one" at the French Market (Creole Tomato, Seafood and Cajun/Zydeco) as 3 festivals, we'll be almost back on track....although another 10 day stretch like we just completed with CFF and Wanee on back-to-back weekends might be the end of me (and my continued employment).

Working title ideas:

So Many Fests, One Year's Time

Pudding Shot Memories (or lack thereof)

[swag]

At some point earlier in the year, Kitten and I discussed how much fun it would be to try to hit at least one festival per week during 2009, and then write a book about it. We're a little bit off pace, but if we count this weekend's "three festivals in one" at the French Market (Creole Tomato, Seafood and Cajun/Zydeco) as 3 festivals, we'll be almost back on track....although another 10 day stretch like we just completed with CFF and Wanee on back-to-back weekends might be the end of me (and my continued employment).

No fair. You live in Nola. You could do a festival a week without ever leaving the Parish.

[mrSteve]

BLUES ON THE FOX SATURDAY JUNE 20TH
Aurora, Illinois

2:00 pm Hix Brothers Junior All-Stars

3:00 pm Henry Butler

4:15 pm Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm

5:30 pm Sugar Blue

7:00 pm Watermelon Slim & the Workers

8:30 pm Los Lobos

[sharon_loves_fats]

Pudding Shot Memories (or lack thereof)

I love it!

[sharon_loves_fats]

BLUES ON THE FOX SATURDAY JUNE 20TH
Aurora, Illinois

2:00 pm Hix Brothers Junior All-Stars

3:00 pm Henry Butler

4:15 pm Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm

5:30 pm Sugar Blue

7:00 pm Watermelon Slim & the Workers

8:30 pm Los Lobos

Nice!

[NOLA]

No fair. You live in Nola. You could do a festival a week without ever leaving the Parish.

True dat. But we've been doing a fair amount of traveling too - Suwanee SpringFest, CFF, Wanee, have tix for MagnoliaFest, just booked Mulberry Mountain Harvest Fest, and looking hard at the Jam Cruise next January...its been a helluva 50th year!

[Phatpapa]

Rothbury schedule is up!!

http://rothburyfestival.com/festival_schedule.php

String Cheese's only incident of 2009? :(

[ohio]

String Cheese's only incident of 2009? :(
yeah, I thought I heard they had split up?

[rosetree]

True dat. But we've been doing a fair amount of traveling too - Suwanee SpringFest, CFF, Wanee, have tix for MagnoliaFest, just booked Mulberry Mountain Harvest Fest, and looking hard at the Jam Cruise next January...its been a helluva 50th year!

Have you asked your liver if you can do all of these shows????:eek: ;) :D
Y'all are setting the bar pretty high! (no pun intended) ;)

[Phatpapa]

yeah, I thought I heard they had split up?

me too
sucks I won't be there for their short lived reunion

[Phatpapa]

While we're at it, Aspen has a couple of fests this summer:

http://www.jazzaspen.org/

There are also a bunch of free shows in Snowmass again this year:

July 2
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

July 9
Cyril Neville

July 16
The Iguana's

July 23
The Band of Heathens

July 30
Ryan Shaw

August 6
Trombone Shorty

looks like I'll be putting some miles on the 4 Runner :)