Mississippi Trip Vol 17: Not a Weiner

Well we played our last gig in Memphis tonight. That means we are not advancing to the finals. We did however lay down another smattering of Bastard Blues Rock all over the our club on Beale. I thought we were true to ourselves and did what we do well. All in all the IBC has been super awesome. We met some great musicians and now have friends in New Jersey, New York, Tulsa, Pensacola and a few other places. That my friends is what it's all about. (oh yeah, and i got to meet and be interviewed by Bekka Bramlett today, Daughter of Bonnie & Delaney Bramlett. Don't know who that is? Google them)

Since we now have tomorrow off we'll try to make the best of it by checking out Sun studio and the human rights museum if we can fit it all in. We'll also head to the Orpheum Theatre to support our good friend, Matt Andersen, who move into the finals for solo and duo category.

This has been a real crazy way to finish off a huge, life altering trip into the heart of American blues music. Many, Many thanks to all the people who have extended their hospitality and educated us on the music that spawned here so many years ago. Huge thanks to the Dickinson Family, Alvin Hart, Rat, Red, Guy and crew at the shack up. Bruce Devlin for being here to take some great photos of it all. Truly awesome.

I know some of you will feel sad for us but don't worry your lil heads. We came to the south and made a great record and had some really REALLY good times. The only thing we're sad about is that our trip is coming to an end......

Don't go running away though....the trip's not over just yet, and that means more updates......

Ross