Ramblings of a Plywood Peddler

May has arrived and with it comes the Beale Street Music Fest. Lots of bands, lots of people and usually lots of mud. For the first time in a long time the wife and I ventured downtown for the festival and after a long lay off I have to say that it has come a long way. Gone are the days of uber long port-o-let lines and lack of concessions. It seems that they have finally gotten their acts together - they even had picnic tables to sit at around the park.

We ventured out around 2:45 on Sunday the 6th to see Guster and Bare Naked Ladies. I have to say that the recent development of the down town area has made music fest much more bearable. Lots of garages for parking and plenty of air conditioned places to grab a brew before you head into the park.

We got there just in time to see Guster at 5:15 - great show and a great band. If that drummer ever quits they are toast...his hands must ache for days. Good times and good music. After that was BNL - for those of you who are laughing - let me tell you that you get your money out of a bare naked show. they are hight energy and fun to watch. We had a blast; one of my best experiences at a concert.