Well, I think a STRONG warning about the sunshine on the car camping
pasture is a good idea. You NEED to bring your own shade if you're going to be
out there if you intend to spend much daylight time in camp.
Personally, I'm really going to miss Utah Phillips. I'm looking forward to
his son's presentation this year. It's really the unique feel of the Kate Wolf
Festival that appeals to me. And Utah was central to that uniqueness. No other
festival of this size can match either the intimacy or .... well, I don't quite
know how to put it. The, "I'll be a hippie till I die" statement by Wavy Gravy
a few years ago might sum it up best. The attitude seems very '60's to me. And
it's not the headliners who tend to create that (not that I don't enjoy them).
But you see the same headliners at all the festivals. Rather it's the smaller,
often local, acts like Utah and the people who man (or maybe I should say person
;)) the gates and carry the trash and etc. For me, that is really this
festival's strength. It's very northern California.

-- In KateWolfFestival@yahoogroups.com, "Dan" <CalifDan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Well, it's 30 days till the festival kicks off and I for one am looking
forward to it. It will be so nice to turn off my cell phone and leave it in the
car unloved for 3 days and be in the great outdoors, soaking up the beautiful
Northern California scenery and weather. Far enough from civilization that my
company can't reach me for the latest emergency. What a joy.
>
> So, what are you all thinking about this years festival? I think the artist
line up looks great. I know we have some first timers in this discussion group
who must have questions so I'd love to see those questions posted.
>
> Also be aware that we now have a "rides wanted" list and a "rides offered"
list in this group. Go to the "database" section on the left hand menu and
you'll see those two lists. If you're looking for a ride or have space in your
car for a music lover you can add an entry into the apprpriate list. Once you
have been matched up, let me know and I'll remove your entry from the list.
>
> Ticket refunds ended on May 15, so if you find yourself with an extra ticket,
you can use this group to look for a buyer. And if you suddenly need another
ticket you may want to use this group to ask if anyone has an extra.
>
> So, let's get this discussion going. Have any of you seen Emmylou or Richard
Harris live before? Were they as good as on CD's? I saw Shawn Colvin at this
festival when she came along with Mary Chapin Carpenter and she was quite good.
I'm looking forward to seeing her again.
>
> Who are you looking forward to seeing?
>
> what questons do you have about the festival?
>
> what suggestions do you have from prior festivals that you'd like to offer.
>
> Etc.
>
> Dan
>