Day 1 Part 2: Oh yeah, It's a Music Festival!

OK, enough talk about hotel rooms. This thing's about the music!

The only main stage performer that I missed today was Darrel Scott, but I needed the beauty rest. ;)

Next up was our roommates, Cadillac Sky:


...who kept their shirts on for most of the performance.



After them, Uncle Earl who put on a great show. They did an awesome version of the ballad "Willie Taylor" and a song that involved a hand clapping game with bass accompniment.












Next was Arlo Gurthire. (Who I took nothing but horrible photos of) For me, the highlight of his set was listening to "Alice's Restaurant" while sitting next to Bela Fleck! Priceless press pass predicament!

They we're followed up by the always fabulous Del McCoury Band. No real shockers from them, just good solid pickin'.



After Del came Ani DiFranco, who I've never really been that into. My attitude has changed! She put on a great set!














And then came Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. I'll admit, I didn't stay for the whole set. It was wonderful, but it was a bit too loud for my liking in the press area. I did my best to snap a bunch of photos because of the horrible lighting. (for photos anyway) I'm so glad that I got a new camera because this one is much, much better in low light.
Here's a few of the choice ones:







































Tomorrow might prove a bit wacky. We can stay in the hotel anymore since Cadillac Sky is heading to Washington. G-man and Lauren are taking them to Durango tonight so they can catch a plane in the morning. I'll stay here, check out, and set up my tent tomorrow. I'm not sure what I'll be doing for internet, but if I can't steal it, I'll probably use the free wireless at Baked In Telluride.

Stay tuned, music more is yet to come!