This year's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival had a lot to live up to. It didn't fail. It was as emotionally powerful as ever. And a lot of fun. Here's some pics I took over a couple of days. Be sure to check out
The Life of Rasket for some equally (well almost) good pictures of the event. Click on the pictures for the full-size image.
The Carolina Chocolate Drops play old-timey tunes with verve and panache.
Jugs, Jews harp, they are decidedly more low-tech than most of the other bands, even at a bluegrass festival.
With impeccable style, no less.
My favorite crowd shot. There's so much to see in this photo. I especially like the anxious girl in red.
Elvis Costello and Jerry Douglas slayed 'em.
Thanks.
Exene is incredible - a really haunting beautiful sound.
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| This is a nice stage because it's not overcrowded. You can move around and see the bands from different places. |
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| Exene talked about the Phoenix Hotel. Apparently, she's seen a ghost in her 20+ years staying there. |
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| Exene was one of many to sing songs about L.A. I didn't hear anyone do "If You're Going to San Francisco." |
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| Awesome. |
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| Someone snapping a photo of Patti Smith amongst the throngs. |
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| Go Giants! |
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| Patti Smith is an amazing presence. Her "Play With Fire" cover was exceptional. She drew the most tears, from what I could tell. |
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| Randy Newman. Wonder if he brought that piano from home. |
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| Nice Gillian Welch suspenders. |
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| Lots of stylish people to gawk at. |
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| "I Love L.A." may have sparked some rivalry in the audience. |
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| Dancing to "Stacy's Mom." Fountains of Wayne was a bit of a head-scratcher, |
1 comment:
Great photos! I especially enjoyed the shots of Elvis Costello, that stylish bastard. I love the man, myself. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform a few years back in Oregon. He played for 3 hours. It was amazing.
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