Friday, July 3, 2009

Waterfront Blues Festival - Friday quick picks

Man it was hot out there yesterday . . . but it didn't keep the crowd away and it felt right for the music . . .

The Troublemakers kicked it off right with a hot swampy set, Mary Flower showed why she's one of the best finger-picking and lap slide guitar players anywhere, the Sharkskin Revue had everyone swinging at the Front Porch Stage . . . followed by Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie who kept the crowd dancing until 11. Robin Ford and Keb' Mo' seemed to please everyone in the main stage area - great for Keb to step in at the last minute for the ill Etta James.

And speaking of Nathan and Geno . . . both will be doing a couple of sets today at the Front Porch stage today as part of the annual celebration of the bayou with zydeco and swamp rock all day. It's gonna get hot and sweaty out there, but come ready to dance until late. Bon temps!

Some great music in the bowl including some of our best local blues women all together at 4, Sonny Landreth at 5, Dave Gonzales & Mike Barfield at 6, Karl Denson at 7, and Malford Milligan & Greg Koch at 8 . . . this is going to be another hot day at the festival (in more ways than one!).

When you need shade breaks, check out what's going on at the FedEx Workshop stage - way more intimate shows with some of the main stage performers - one I'll try to get to is Steve Kerin & Friends' Music of Louisiana's Bayous at 9 . . . And if you have the energy, check out the after hours jams at the Marriott . . . .

Full schedule here.

So pace yourself, remember to hydrate, and check out some great music! See you out there!

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