Festival of the River

This weekend we checked out the Festival of the River in Arlington, which was generally a good time. Vendors weren't much to see, unless you really want to expand your collection of hippie jewelry and sarongs (except for Goods From the Woods - my uncle Brad's booth of handcrafted log furniture, which is leaps and bounds above any you've seen anywhere else, plug plug plug). The music, however, was fantastic, and for free admission and parking, was well worth coming to see. The headliner on Saturday was Big Brother and the Holding Co., who apparently are Janis Joplin's original backup band and a replacement singer, who gives Janis a run for her money! If you're into Janis Joplin, you must see this band live.

Sunday's bands are more in the 90's alternative vein, so if that's your cup of tea, it's free free free! Overall, a worthwhile endeavor, and we'll probably go again next year.