Jazz & Ribs Fest 2009

I wish I could say that I’d spent the whole weekend there, documenting the entire thing, but I can’t. In fact, I could only be there for a couple of hours on Sunday, but at least I got to meet a few people, hear some great music from Mark Flugge’s band, and take a few photos. I don’t eat ribs, but I loved the signs and the friendly competition among the vendors.

Flugge has a trio that he usually performs with, including Dave DeWitt, and Dave Weinstock. On Sunday he had a few guests, including Jim Ed Cobb on percussion, and my old friends Randy Mather and Kim Pensyl on horns. They played all Mark Flugge originals for nearly an hour and a half, and a great time was had by all.

Mark Flugge and band @ Columbus Jazz & Ribs Fest

Randy Mather and Kim Pensyl @ Cols. Jazz & Ribs Fest.

Mark Flugge, Cols. Jazz & Ribs Fest.

Sign at the Cols. Jazz & Ribs Fest.

Overview of festival & Columbus skyline.

Doo Dah Parade

Today was the annual Doo Dah Parade in Columbus. Is it about politics? Culture? Satire? Or a little bit of all of them and more?

Doo Dah Parade

 

                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                        

He looked like he was thinking hard.

New Blog

 

In an effort to write a little more on daily life, and general ramblings, I’ve started a new Word Press blog which you can get to from here. It’s called Angels in an Uproar and will be more about my life since losing my job, relationship and home in the last several months. It all sounds so uplifting, doesn’t it? But in fact, I’m not wallowing in the past, so have no fear. Come and see me there.

Happy 4th to all of you!