Bluesfest, July 11, Blue Rodeo

So this is about as relaxing as it gets. The band was on time, had a full crew, everything worked and the opening acts were pretty basic setups. What else is there to say?

 

This is the day we got the hibachi, and it has to be the single best investment in the history of festivals. On site catering is often bland, if not plain revolting (a tub of beef and bean paste? No thank you.), so we took it into our own hands to make sure we’re well fed. In the past years, it wasn’t so bad (except for the chork: not quite chicken, not quite pork), but this year they decided to have separate catering arrangements for the staff and the artists. Dinner last night was *a* chicken “drumstick” (really just a glorified wing) with *a* spoonful of salad and *a* strawberry. Now, understand I’m not saying we’re better / more important, etc… than the other folks there. The problem is they only work 4 hour shifts and we work 17 hour days. We need to eat well to make it through. It’s absolutely essential. So, it’s nothing against the other staff, there just needs to be a logistical improvement somewhere. When you’re there at 7:30 am til at least midnight and you only get one meal provided, it has to count.

 

So, excuse my rant, back to the hibachi. We have dogs, burgers, fajitas, bacon, steaks, name it, it’s there and it’s great. We have a full line of condiments and we bring in daily desserts. Things are looking up. It’s been attracting a lot of attention. The bands think it’s great, and a couple of them have even decided to bring their own on tour. If you go back there, you’ll notice it behind the police tape, and don’t even think about crossing the line. Get your own hibachi.