This is one from hell that turned out ok.

Some years ago I was hiored to perform at the River festival in Bangor Maine. When I arrived, I was appalled to see that my spot was in the open under a blazing sun.
On top of that, I was scheduled to perform right next to the expo building where RAY CHARLES was due to perform at the same time!

While wondering how I got into such a mess, two of the Irish Rovers walked by. Jimmy Furguson and the bass player. I recognized them and they stopped to chat. I told them what the organizer had done to me and Furgerson said, " Bummer, let's hope you don't hurt him too badly"!

Turns out there were many people who wouldn't pay the extra for a ticket to see Ray Charles, so I got a large group at my site.