Last weekend we headed out to Norwich, NY (pronounced Norich, and filled with zombies and invalids) for the 753rd Chenango Blues Fest. We met our good friend Emily (also known as Shmem) Jones and her sister and brother in law. Dinosaur BBQ was set up there and beers were in cold cans for $3, so everything else was a bonus. Sarah was super excited to see a woman called Valerie June, but we hadn't heard of anyone else.
Ms. June was of a foul disposition, but did her best to persevere, and did play a good set. She played a couple guitars, a banjo, and probably something else, and sang with a haunting voice.
As soon as I saw the line up, I was super stoked to see a guy called Ben Prestage. Like everything important (books, wine, whiskey, trucks, horses, axes, hats, guns), I judged him by appearance, and again was proved right in my approach. Anybody who wears a beard and mustaches under such a hat MUST rock. And rock he did.
Dude makes a helluva racket!
Check out that cigar box guitar!
We had a great time! Hope to see both artists again and go to the Blues Fest again, too!
4 comments:
What fun! Bet Sarah loved getting a chance to see Emily :-)
I've been jonesin for some live music lately so this post made me really jealous :) I actually downloaded Valerie June's album the other day but haven't really had a chance to listen to much of it. She was on NPR and seemed pretty friendly when being interviewed! Seems like you guys have been doing some awesome stuff!!
I think "foul disposition" is hyperbole (shocking for keith to exaggerate ;))
Everyone has bad days here and there, she was and is still awesome in my opinion. Let me know what you think of the album Leanna, I've been listening to it pretty much on repeat.
That Ben Prestage dude was off the hook! I cannot believe how many things he can do at the same time, serious one man band. He's killer!
It was awesome to see Em :)
Whoa! I'm having a hard time keeping up w all the hobbies and activities. Ha ha! But here goes: first the carrots blew me away, they're HUGE! second, backpacking with the pup and ur friend and fish hunting looked fun. third I don't like festivals or crowds of people but if you're gonna gather I guess beer and music is a good reason! fourth blacksmithing! are you kidding me! next question in the farm to table movement: so, did you forge your own silverware?
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