Three Sheets to the Wind were in top form and had the audience drowning out shouts from the kitchen as the poor guy tried to get orders picked up. There are so many talented people in that group. Always a treat to hear Rose and Colin in close harmony.

I caught Finn and Haddie. Now that they are three will they change their name? Between Ken and Barry the audience had no choice but to sing along.

John and Rika offered a treasure of songs from the Northwest. Stirs His Coffee With His Thumb - never heard anyone do that live before. I bought two of their CDs trying to get a recording of a haunting song they did about a tug sunk while hauling lumber. Finally had to ask Jon to send me lyrics.

Hillary has a beautiful voice that seems so effortless. Like Jeri I found myself closing my eyes and letting the music just flow over me. She will be doing a mini-concert at the Getaway. Don't miss it.

Richard is in trouble - he did not sing Lady Of Autumn for the non-Getaway folks. HARUMPH! He spent last night chasing my cats around trying to get pictures. Ed actually posed glaring into the lens with a very annoyed "Get out of my face" look.

David Coffin joined Great Bay Sailor at RiRa's as the final "act". WOW! Every singer and every song was spot on. The audience ate it up and (under threats) sang long and loud with beautiful harmonies.

The Portsmouth Festival just gets better and better every year. The audiences come in expecting to participate. They love the music and the friendly atmosphere. The line up of performers is nothing short of amazing. I can not begin to imagine the last minute glitches that occur behind the scenes. But it always goes off seamlessly. Both the performers and the audiences really enjoy themselves.

Congratulation to Linn, Tom, Barbara and all who make this possible. Once again - a phenomenal event. thank you.

One complaint - why do you always choos a rainy weekend????? I know CELLAR!