Posted by Mergedigital.com - at 01:21:03 PM on July 20, 2006
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Musikfest last year was a blur. I did so much over those 10 days that I barely remember having time to breathe. I do remember that breathing was difficult because it was so damn hot but that was expected, I suppose. The thing is, last year was my first Musikfest experience. I moved here in 2004 just after the Fest-ivities ended.
At any rate, it was a lot of fun and now having the experience of it all, I have some serious expectations for this year - and a few memories from last year.
LAST YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS
* I totally blocked out the whole Clay Aiken appearance and even had a drawn-out argument at work about how he wasn't there last year. A quick look through our photos proved me totally wrong - he was here. I guess I just blocked that out with all the other unpleasant things that I've experienced and heard about.Thank goodness I didn't have to see him perform.
* George Clinton & The P-Funk concert was awesome. There were people in their pimped-out best dancing all over the place. The band went on and on and on until Musikfest actually turned off the lights and cut their mics.
* Steve Miller Band gave half a show when the rain started to pour. Once the lightening started the show was called off and we were left soaking wet with mud up to our ankles wondering if there would be refunds - there weren't.
* Cast In Bronze: I know that creepy guy in black with the bells is there every year but he had me mystified. I think I watched his show like six times over the 10 days.
* Huge margaritas... Tortilla Flat was filling up the Fest mugs with margs on the rocks. I don't recall how much it was exactly but it was totally worth it.
* Stars Of Bethlehem band competition was long but very cool. The only sad part was when they announced the winner while The Insidious Rays was still breaking down their stuff on the stage. The fans booed and it was totally anticlimactic. They changed the contest this year to solve that problem.
* Funnel Cake.... mmmmmmmmm.
THIS YEAR'S HIT LIST
* Regional Band Showcase... the updated 'Stars' contest is split into two day this year, the first and second Saturday. There are eight finalists and they're all pretty worthy. Check them out.
* Soul Food Sunday - don't know what that's all about but it sounds deliciously fattening.
* Hip Hop Day at Plaza Tropical. That's not the official name, I'm sure, but there is a lineup of DJs and hip-hop artists leading up to the Ne-Yo/LL Cool J concert.
* The Machine, because I really love Pink Floyd and these guys are acclaimed as being one of the best tribute bands.
* Melissa Etheridge, only because I get to do the VIP tent that night courtesy of a friend's cousin (oh, and I'm sure her music will be great too).
* Not having to see Carrie Underwood (I got someone else to do it). HOORAY!
* Funnel Cake.... MMMMMMMMM.
- Judianne
