TBF 2012 Reflections

[Hot Sugar]

EJ....agreed 100%!!! I'll also mention the picks at Run A Mock and Arizona Bowl.

I loved the picking up at Run a Muck. There wasn't much last year that I remember, so it was fun to not have to seek it out as much this year. I could sit in our living room and watch some fantastic musicians having a blast. 

[Pilgrim99]

Elephant Revival was a revelation for me. I was awestruck, and hope they get a main stage set next year.

Greensky's nightgrass show was a blast. One of the best shows I've been to in the past five years.

Fogerty. Wow. I always like Leftover Salmon at night, but following that rager was a tough assignment.

I met Seryn during a random gondola ride. Nice kids, like their music, and hope they get more attention thanks to their appearance at TBF.

As always, thanks to all at PB for a great time, a smoothly-run festival, and the efforts of all the volunteers.

 Listening to: the local news...and political ads (sigh)

[Hippie]

 
I agree with the folks that mentioned the Run a Muck picks this year. It is such an honor to be surrounded by so many amazing musicians, One of our goals this was was to create a venue for pickers to perform in the campground. It worked really well.

This was a very distracting year for me with the new job starting here in a few days. I cherish all of my campmates and their wonderful energy and am really grateful that everyone left the drama at the door.

The festival, for me, is mostly about the camaraderie we have in the campground during the pre fest. It is so nice to have the chance to hang with all of you beautiful people for a week or so on the summer solstice. I am so grateful that next year my drive will only be about 5 hours instead of the 22 hour marathon of the past decade or so.




 Listening to: KBUT - Community radio for Crested Butte