I took a different approach to the Mississippi Valley Blues
Festival this year. In the past, I
selected one or two bands that I wanted to see, and just attended those days.
This year, I attended every day, including the pre-fest party at The Muddy Waters
and two nights of post-fest jam sessions. I didn’t get to see every act, and
only attended two of the workshops, but I definitely had a healthy dose of
blues. By the end of Saturday night, I was exhausted but elated. It was
absolutely the best Blues Fest I’ve attended.