Went to Aledo, Il. to the Barnes Family Bluegrass Festival. Friday was so windy. Just about blew the camper off the road. (Not really but it did feel like it). For some unknown reason we got the shelter for our camper. It did help break the wind. Ummm. That doesn't sound quite right. Mary, Donnie and I went to the show and just about froze. Yes I was COLD! The wind was blowing 30 miles an hour from the north. Katlin went for some blankets and my hooded sweatshirt and that helped, but we were still cold.
Here Dan, Katlin and Lloyd are getting in some practice time.
We saw several really good bands but I think this was our favorite. The name is Blue Moon Rising and they were very good. The bass player was one of the instructor at the bass workshop. I liked them cause thy didn't make anyone feel stupid.
While they were playing here came the bus. That just about says it all. Dailey and Vincent were totally awesome!!. They really put on a wonderful show. Dan, Katlin and I had seen them last year in Minnesota while we were on vacation. But they put on a much better show this year.
Here they are. Funny the band before them (Blue Moon Rising) were wearing flannel shirts and jeans and everyone here has a suit and tie.
That is the difference when you make the big time.
Yes they really were that close. Katlin thought they looked like Secret Service men with the suits and sunglasses. Even though the sun was shining it was still cold and windy. We went better prepared for the evening show and took blankets. Got home about 5:30 Sunday nite. Good week end. Dailey and Vincent will be in Keokuk and we already have seven tickets spoken for. If you get a chance see them.
