The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #113341   Message #2418540
Posted By: Dharmabum
20-Aug-08 - 08:32 AM
Thread Name: Philly Folk Fest 2008
Subject: RE: Philly Folk Fest 2008
Thanks for the pics Barbara.
That brought back alot of good memories.

The tent camping area is like entering a different dimention.
Some of the camps are so elaborate it's hard to imagine them being put up & taken down in such a short period of time.

Speaking of P.F.F.memories,here's one I'd like to share.
In 1980 or 81,they were filming a documentary about the fest,narrated by Oscar Brand.
At one of the evening concerts at the main stage,we were hit with a pretty major downpour.(A common occurance at the pff)
And as usual,the music continued on stage irregardless of what was happening in the audience.

Well,I had never gotten the chance to see that doc.
That is until the last PFF that I attended in 05.
On Thursday night at the camp stage they showed it.
And wouldn't you know it,there was that 5 seconds of fame that was missing in my life.
There I was, 25 years younger,front row,wearing a black plastic garbage bag,up to my knees in mud,dancing up a storm,in a storm,to Bill Harrell & the Virginians.

I'd love to have a copy of that doc.
But when I inquired about purchasing a copy from the PFF,I was told there were none available for purchase.
If anyone here knows where I might be able to acquire a copy let me know.

Anyway,Barbara,I'm glad you enjoyed the fest.
Like I said,It's something you have to experience at least once in your life.
Providing your not parked near the "reefer"truck.

D.B.