Rothbury 09 was a HUGE success. great people, great music, great fun, all around greatness.  I have to say though the highlight for me was finding out that the String Cheese Incident was doing a soundcheck  "in 15 min" at the main stage. My friends and I high-tailed it over there, we got to see the whole thing... 
There are dozens of people who have written review about the Cheese sets... but I loved the soundcheck. For the main set, there were big red balls, gymnasts, lights and thousands of people. But for the soundcheck it was like the good old days of cheese where it was me, the band, a few friends, and about 100 other people.  Here are two short videos, one is Rivertrance... 5 min of sweetness. The second video is a version of Jessica they did. Billy Nershi is on the electric guitar, which happens but is rare for Billy. He has really improved his electric chops, no question he is an incredible acoustic guitar player. now his electric chops are really fantastic. Enjoy the Videos!!!
 
 
The Macpodz at Rothbury: a Michigan Treasure in the Midst of a Michigan Treasure.   The Macpodz are a young up and coming jamband that at paying their dues in the live music scene and earning a name for themselvs as a band to dance to. Imagine listeing to funky latin Jazz band that like to rock and loves to roll. There are few bands who manages to keep me intrested without a guitar... I always think that there will be something missing. JFJO does a good job (when Reed Mathis is playing the lead Bass) but the Macpodz are a lot more dynamic and are able to keep my attention for a lot longer.  
At Rothbury this year we got many speacial treats. The Friday Afternoon Macpodz set was one of them. If you live in the Midwest you have probably seen them, if you are a moe.Ron you probably have seen them (the opened for moe. for a tour) and if love music, but have not seen the Macpodz then get to it.
FYI this video is not from Rothbury... but it will give you a good taste
 
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Its no secret that I am a huge Brett Dennen fan. He played a great set at Rothbury (for the second time) this time included a nice MJ Tribute (Billie Jeane). I was also Lucky enough to meet Brett at the Rock House tent... he is tall as all hell, and a really nice guy. Here are a few pics, and a short video from the set.  Enjoy!!!

 

Have I mentioned I love the Rothbury festival lately?

You need to check out their website. There are contests to help make Rothbury a more enjoyable experience as a festival goer, as well as fantastic prizes.

The line-up is insane!!! The Dead, Dylan , Willie, Bisco, Cheese, Les, STS9, Macpodz (from Michigan), Brett Dennen, and so many more.

Check out my Rothbury page to see links, news, and more of what is to come.