Phil Pollard: Philaroo Entry 1, Day 2
Good Mornin' Knoxville!
Here's the latest installment of the Life and Times of Phil Pollard at Bonnaroo:
We've now spent our first night in our festival shantytown. The whole thing managed to stay put together pretty well, as did the people who slept there. We all got up just fine this morning ready for another day of music and whatever else comes along.
I've decided that this whole event can be summed up in one word: fun.
I know, I know. That's not a very inspired way to describe the biggest music festival in the country, but hear me out. Most adults never get a chance to just play. Everything at Bonnaroo is set up for play and fun, everyone you encounter is happy and doing fun things (someone told me people do drugs here, but I don't believe them). Everyone gets along with fun people doing fun things.
Last night we watched some other Knoxville performers. Both Nug Jug and Gypsy Hands Tribal Belly Dancers played to good crowds. The eventide was cool--even in the crowd of hot people. I have no way to express how many people are here. It's just amazing.
Now we're waiting for Robinella to start. She's got herself on a right nice stage. Oh--they're walking out right now. More later!
Phil