Pre-Solsticity

Happy birthday to William Taylor Shellenberger!


Another year, another Summer Solstice festival - and a fine festival it was yesterday in what had to be as near a perfect day as can be had in these parts. This time they even had free beer from one of their sponsors, Victory Brewing Co (see inset pic at right). Bendertown is also the most impressive party tent on the East Coast... What more can I say about Solstice that hasn't already been said? For me, there are 4 absolute truths to Solstice:

1. I will have an awesome time and see/hear/jam with some very talented bands, with a crowd that is fun with (little or) no trouble
   
2. Jerry will forget my name at some point during the day
   
3. By the end of the night, someone will block in my car in a manner that I could not have predicted earlier
   
4. I will not get to camp out and will have to leave "early" because of some scheduling conflict (after 5 years, this one has to be my fault somehow)

I should take this opportunity to remind you that I'll be performing with the Steve Liberace Band at MilkBoy Coffeehouse on July 21. This is an all-ages show, so no booze - but they do have awesome coffee and desserts and a great atmosphere. It will also be an all-originals gig. Tix are $10 and if you buy one from me, you will also receive a free copy of Steve's Rock Star Fantasy Land CD. I leave you with a 70s-style Rawk Star pic of Hake & Jarema during their evening show at Solstice - enjoy...