Friday, August 7, 2009

EFMF Day #1



There was supposed to be a 90% chance of precipitation yesterday, but either we beat the odds or the weather gods lied. The evening was cool and clear, with nary a raindrop in sight. Breabach, Kathleen Edwards, Steve Earle, and Boz Scaggs supplied the evening's entertainment. Breabach is a decent Celtic group, and Boz Scaggs is the guy that did some funky, smooth-jazzish disco back in the early 80's. They were both OK, but not exactly my cup of tea. Kathleen Edwards is a pretty good folky, alternative-country type, but the highlight of the evening was Steve Earle, unplugged and by himself. He sang a bunch of songs from his Townes Van Zandt tribute album, plus a few of his own best songs. Good stuff!
Tonight, the must-see group is the Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir. With a name like that, they've gotta be good.

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