Friday – Happy 25th – July 4, 2008 Today promised to be another very busy day and did not break it’s word.
Press conferences, concerts, and celebrations, OH MY!
The early Press Tent events went off without a hitch. Elwood was able to ask Impending Doom a question which brought a smile to all of our hearts (yeah, there’s more to this story). After the initial interviews – train wrecks and…..stuff.
Tonight was the 25th Anniversary celebration of Cornerstone Festival. Main Stage sound checks and…well, stuff.
For the most part, the artist handled the schedule crashes pretty well. Mike Farris, who was new to the whole Cstone experience, the 77s and Lost Dogs had their Press Conferences scaled down to 15 minute each. I applaud the moderators for keeping it going and the artist for rolling with the punches.
Brian “Head” Welch, formally of the rock group KORN, graced our little sweaty stage. He has a very stern look about him, but man, what a nice guy. His security peeps were cool too. I really enjoyed them.
In between the groovy Press events, there was Music!
A great afternoon at the Gallery Stage had Mike Roe solo and The Psalters. Weird moment with Roe as he played about 15-20 minutes then left the stage – seems he felt the pressure of the Worship “Whoop-De-Doo”** that was going on this evening at the Main Stage. He came back to finish the set bringing Jimmy A with him.
The Psalters took the stage after the Roe set. MAN – Sweaty hippies, dancing people, and festive Native Americans. It doesn’t get much better than that.
I love the Psalters. I love that they put the emphases on the music and message rather than getting every note right. Sometimes, you gotta just f’ing yell darn-it! Sometimes you gotta put on scary make-up and yell to the beat of a drum! I’m not gonna judge!
After the Psalter’s set, Trish and I went to the Wycliffe Tent and checked out the Native American Dancers. Sweetness!
After talking with people, finding something to eat, and passing through Camp 77s, Trish and I finally made our way to the Main Stage in time for the middle of the Lee Boys set.
Kevin F, Dani, Anna, and I sat on the top of the hill watching the festivities and teens playing while looking for Trish. We lost Ms. L when she went to the loo. We were able to locate her again, thanks for David C’s handy texting skillz and we moved to lower ground.
Main Stage was full: Lee Boys, Mike Farris, 77’s, Lost Dogs, Over the Rhine, Charlie Peacock, and David Crowder Band among others. Fun night. Charlie Peacock and candles lit up the Whoop-De-Doo.
Elwood, Trish and I left during David Crowder’s set. Time was spent unloading chairs and blanket at Camp 77s before heading to the mid-way to watch the fireworks.
OH MY!!! The fireworks paled in comparison to the fire on the Gallery Stage a little after Mid-Night. A sleeper concert and, in my opinion, BEST OF FEST! Mike Farris grabbed us by the grabbers and did not let go until well after the last chord rang through.
Did I mention Best of Fest? Thanks Mike for bringing it!
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