For the Faithful Who Have Answered

Well, we did it! I guess you can see how much time I had to blog.  Too bad.  But if I would've had time, here's what I might've said.....

Wednesday: We managed to get the mainstage site set-up without any major hitches.  Passed the building inspection and even had time to get a haircut.  Best not to look like a shaggy lion when so many people are coming to visit....Music and art at Connell House were well-received.  The crowd was smaller this year but also more thoughtful.  People who left early missed John Thompson playing the harp and the piano at the same time.  It was surreal!

The Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble kicked things waaaay up at Fusion.  It's a miracle the band even fit in there - 9 players, including a regular drumset and percussionist, soprano sax, violin, accordian and more.  Wall-to-wall people ate up every morsel they played.  There are always moments as an organizer when you can't believe how little things can add up to something so exciting and that was definitely one of them

Over at Dooly's a few intrepid souls disregarded their Carleton County bedtime (ie. 10pm!) to stay up late and hear Atlantic Bridge.  I am now playing keys and singing with this group and thanks to the steller hosting and tech support of Peter McLaughlin, we managed to make some toes tap and even a few brave souls danced. 

The loudest show of the week was already underway at the Mainstage, sponsored by MES Music.  I didn't have a chance to get there but I heard people had a great time.  I can't say enough about Dean and Jennie Weeks and their support for this festival.  We would have fallen on our faces without Dean.  He had the gear, he was there all week with only a few breaks and made everyone sound fantastic.  So if you live around here, you'd better buy local, because we're screwed if something ever happens to MES Music!!

I'll write some more about the rest later.  Didn't realize there was this much to tell!  Stay tuned.....