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Hey, how are you all doing? Hows your summer going? I haven't been writing much. I have still been seeing some shows and last night I went to Rockfest 2010. I had never been to Rockfest before. In general, I am not a huge fan of outdoor music. Its never loud enough, dark enough, or close enough. But, when someone pressed some free tickets into my hand, I decided to go for it. I will remain forever thankful to that individual for giving me those tickets, saving me the money I would have eventually spent to satisfy my curiosity. That curiosity is now fully satisfied. I know the answer. I hated Rockfest. I hated it on so many levels, it is going to be tough to describe. …But, I am going to do my best.
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 I haven't been writing much. I haven't been working much. I haven't been painting my house, because it is raining all the time. I haven't been riding the Harley at all. Man, I don't have any idea what has happened in the last four weeks. The days have just flown together in one big long rainy haze.
Just to stick this up on the site, I am going to jam some stuff into a cliff notes style entry. It was never considered done so never mind the run on sentences and misspellings.
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The Snout Saloon, my local pub is under new ownership. I have been working through some separation anxiety about the old bar. But, as I say, I am working through it. The Snout is cleaned up, to be sure. (Article One of what I consider two unfinished write-ups. I don't write much in the summer but I decided to post it anyway)
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On Feburary 7th, the day after the Decadent Cabaret, I was looking for the web site of the band, No Loving Place. I wanted to determine their next show because I wanted to be there. Back then, the middle of May was a long ways away. The Decadent Cabaret show only gave me a very small taste of something I wanted more of. I had to wait until last night to fulfill that taste. And, even then, I didn't get what I expected. Because, it wasn't No Loving Place. And, it wasn't loud, roaring, pounding screaming that took the stage. It was Sons of Banner.
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 I had a nephew in town tonight and so it was a good excuse to get out. A little dinner at the Galloway Grill and then a short hop over to the Haymarket for some beers and music. The band was GFY. Sort of a subset of the Eau Claire Blues All Stars …which you don't hear much about lately. Perhaps they are not playing anymore? The Haymarket Grill was fairly quiet but the band did well playing to the small crowd. It was a good night for some blues.
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Back in December, I very briefly saw Lucas K & The Cool Hand Saints at the Sheeley House. They were playing wildly. There was an electric fiddle in the band. And, I was impressed. Sadly, we couldn't stay. But I have been hoping to get back there and see them ever since. Finally this week schedules lined up and I was there. Sipping a Rush River beer. It was a good experience. It is near bluegrass levels energy, focused at funky rock and roll. I was happy to see Lucas K & The Cool Hand Saints for the full show.
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It's been a while since I have seen Anna Johnson. Each time I do, I am happier. She is developing more stage presence, her music is more confident. Tonight, Chippewa Falls High School played host to Anna Johnson. Once local, she and her band are now living in Nashville. They came here, to Anna's home, for her CD release party. It was a great party. The music was good. I thought Anna was looking great. She seemed relaxed and happy, though she told us she was quite nervous, you couldn't see it on her.
(Sorry about picture quality. The family camera was at another event. I handed out a couple of stickynotes with my name and email, asking for some pictures but so far haven't gotten anything.)
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About three years ago I caught Jess McChesney's solo act. Though I found it technically interesting in just how he does his thing, I was rather luke-warm on the music itself. It was ok. I suppose I thought much the same of Jess's music as many of the elitist singer/songwriter musicians think of cover bands, talentless. Dependent on the electronic toys, and lifeless. Fast forward three years. Things have changed. Jess hasn't just been resting, he has been getting better. Way better, and I don't think I will pass up an opportunity to see him again. It was a great show!
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