Fargo Blues Festival - Opening Day

So out of the blue last tuesday, I get a call from Bobby Houle,
and he asks if I want to play Harp at the Fargo Blues Festival.
Now I haven't heard from Bobby in at least 6 months, and so
I did what any mature, sensible man would do when someone
who hasn't said word one to you in over half a year asks if you
if you can take off from work on Friday, and drive 250 miles
for no pay, with no rehearsal to play at a blues festival in
Fargo. I said "of course", threw my gear in the car Wednesday
night, and left Thursday night right after work. Got to Fargo
just after midnight, woke up Friday morning, and it was raining.

But, sometimes these things work out, and this was one of those
times. The band really came together by the third song - the
sound crew was very professional (truly amazing sound),
everyone was playing together, and could could feel the music
breathing on stage (like it does when it really comes together).
A lot of people really liked it, A lot of CD's were sold, and some
great musicians took note of this act, which is cool.

I've never played in a festival before, but if you get a chance,
do it. It's something you'll remember a long time.

One Festival Down, hopefully, many more to go.

Later,

Catfish