The Strawberry Way

2 – 4 September

The next three days were pretty much more of the same. Highlights for me were the good company (I was provided with a D-35 and an F5 (thanks heaps!)), concerts, jamming, relaxing, playing for the breakfast crowd and soaking up the Strawberry vibe. Another interesting tradition is how people name their encampments, with whole groups staking a claim.

My favorite solo act was Nathan Moore and my favorite ensemble was the Joe Craven Trio and there were plenty of other great acts too.

Hog Ranch Radio plays a big part in the event, broadcasting the live acts throughout the campground and keeping everyone informed with announcements. Then also record everything and fill in the gaps by playing back performances from previous festivals.

I taught Garry's song “Bluegrass Heaven” to a lot of folks in jams and it was very enthusiastically received. We also played it for the breakfast crowd and it was broadcast to the entire camp on Hog Ranch Radio.

I've posted quite a lot of photos to try and give you a feel for the flavor of the festival.

Americana for the day: The Strawberry Way

Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/T.Micheal.Young/USA201102