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| Tommy and Dad Watching the Acts |
I went to the
King Biscuit Blues Festival (
KBBF) again this year. It was October 8-10. Once again, I worked the main stage.
We did not have a lot of help this year, but it might have run the smoothest I recall the festival ever going. The acts were given about 30 minutes between when one finished and the next needed to play. It was wonderful! We had all kinds of time to get set up and prepare for the next band. It worked out great!
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| Anson Funderburgh Playing Guitar |
Dad Shirron and I went this year. I was trying to remember how long I have been going to the festival, and I believe I started around 2004 or 2005. I am not exactly sure. I have been going every year since, only missing 2020 when the whole festival was canceled.
I thought all the acts this year were really good. Sometimes there are bands that play where you question why they were there, their sound is not good, or they are difficult to work with getting them on and off the main stage. This year, we had no issues at all. Everything went smoothly, and it was great!
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| Back Stage of Paul Thorn |
As we were leading up to the festival, the weather was forecast to be hot, with rain all day on Saturday. As the weekend approached, we did have hot weather on Thursday and Friday, with temperatures around 91 degrees both days. It was not too bad, but it did get hot and sweaty.
Saturday was forecast to have a 95% chance of rain, with possible flooding due to the hurricane coming up from the south. As Saturday approached, though, we noticed the forecast changing. Finally, Saturday morning, the rain went completely out of the forecast. It turned out to be a beautiful day in the seventies, overcast, and with no rain at all. It was glorious!
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| Bart and Me Working the KBBF |
Every year as
KBBF approaches, Dad Shirron talks about how it will be his last, and Tommy says the same thing. On the drive down this year, I was asked if I would continue after they stopped going. Before the festival, I was not sure. I mainly go because I want to spend time with Tommy and Dad Shirron and see other friends.
After this festival, though, I can see myself continuing. I did lead a few of the stage acts this year, getting people on and off the stage and making sure they got started on time. It went really well, which made me feel better about possibly continuing in the future.
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| Robert Nighthawk Playing B3 |
Dad did leave everything he normally takes with him from Topeka at the festival for whoever takes over the stage manager role. We will see what happens next year.
Here are a few pictures, and that is it for tonight. I am writing this early Sunday evening after getting back from our last camping trip of the year.
Until next time, have a great week, and I will talk to you later.
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| Bobby Rush and His Dancing Ladies |
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| Dad Watching Anson Play |
