Paramount Blues Festival

We went to the blues festival, here in town. It was fun. We sat with a friend, whose wife showed up later. Last year I was a little aggravated because they like to talk with us through the entire show, but this year, they didn't do so. We got there around 4:00, and sat baking in the sun (not really complaining). Then the sun went behind a tree, and it cooled off. Then it went down, and it got downright cold. We both shivered through most of the evening. Were surprised to learn it was only the mid-sixties. Slight breeze, though.

Deb Callahan was playing when we arrived. I liked her set a lot. Maybe my favorite of the day. She's from Philly. The rest of the bands we saw were local.

Then the Jared James Nichols Band. Blues-ish hard rock. He did a Ted Nugent tune.


Then Reverend Raven & the Chain Smoking Altar Boys. Good show. Fun, swinging blues.

Then Jim Liban's band. I hadn't see him in years, so I wanted to see how he was doing now. Still good, but took way too long in between songs. He had a local blues guy, Stokes play a few tunes with the band. Then Milwaukee Slim joined for one. I loved Slim's red suit. I've been thinking lately that I want a purple one. And an excuse to wear it.



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the weekend

Friday night, an LJ acquaintance stopped by to pick up some excess flowers. I spent the rest of the night indoors, which I don't usually do (lately) when the weather's nice.

Saturday late morning and early afternoon, I worked in the yard. Then we went to the blues fest.

Sunday late morning and early afternoon, I worked in the yard. Then I went to gaming. The weather has been great. A little warm in the sun, a little cool in the shade. Pleasant. When I was in the sun, I was really baking in my black t-shirt and denim shorts. I didn't care, because summer is almost over. I'll take every last bit of heat I can get, and not complain.

I've been spending most of my free time working outdoors. I've been trying to get the gardens back in shape. They've gotten a little bit out of hand. I've been working at it for several weeks, and still have a long way to go. It looks like summer will end in a few days. As of Thursday, the forecast temps won't exceed 60°.