Blackberry Smoke in the Blues tent at 5pm . . . man that’s early . . . almost a matinee . . . but it was worth it! They had a great show reminiscent of their first visit to Harvest, except this time they were a known quantity to Harvest fans. They crossed the border hassle free (this time) complete with a new album. Great to see them back. They filled the tent with a really big feel-good dose of long haired southern rock the way southern rock is done best. Please come back for a three-peat.
I had some time to kill before Steve Earle, and I used it to finally hear Kendra Gale at Blues Court. I’ve been meaning to see her for a while, but couldn’t make it happen . . . guess I don’t get out much. Anyway, she rocks the Les Paul! Solid guitar work . . . great vocals . . . big future. I will make a special effort to hear her again . . . soon . . . and I expect she will view the crowd from the stage of many future Harvests.
Dawes at the Blues tent was my mystery band. I knew nothing of them beforehand . . . and I was pleased with what I heard. Five clean cut lads from California rockin’ the stage . . . maybe slightly in the vein of The Avett Brothers . . . only I honestly enjoyed Dawes more. I would definitely place them on the “call back” list.
Steve Earle is Steve Earle . . . we know him . . . we love him . . . we always have a place at the table for him. Steve Earle & The Dukes have played Harvest twice and he’s no stranger in Freddy . . . he’s played here a half dozen times all tolled.
Home early, relatively speaking . . . no afterburner for me tonight . . . four nights and I’m beat . . . feet are killing me. The weather all week has been perfect. The streets and venues have been full . . . .well done Harvest #28.
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