We had a great time at the Mountain Music Fest at Wintergreen yesterday. We got there early and at first were the youngest people there. Court's used to that, but it's been a long, long time since I could make that claim.The place gradually filled with blue blood couples, all retired, with their perfectly matched, designer-label outfits. It's been a long time since I've been surrounded by so much conspicuous consumption. We were amongst perfectly pedigreed couples with their perfectly pedigreed dogs.
What is it with old people and nautical-themed outfits? I thought leather boat shoes sans socks went out with the 1980s. I guess I was wrong. It's like these people never outgrew their fraternity days. I haven't seen so many turned up Izod collars since Ronald Reagan was president.
Eventually some rednecks did show up, so Court and I didn't stand out like dykes at a GOP fundraiser.
The music was great. Best performance was Robin & Linda Williams singing of Feed My Sheep. We also enjoyed the jamming breakouts. Maybe next year I'll feel confident enough in my own guitar picking to join in.
The local talent was very good. Especially these guys. They are getting airtime on our bluegrass station. This couple played at our church picnic earlier this summer. Our favorite song of theirs is this.
I love the mountains. The views from the resort were spectacular. Driving up from East Jesus, we saw a lot of property for sale. No doubt it's all way beyond our means--- it's Nelson County Virginia after all. But it's fun to dream.
More pictures of our day are here.
3 comments:
Looks like a great day to me. I'm totally jealous...I love the area and the music.
Looks beautiful! sounds like a great fun.
Nautical look and collars up...the recycling of clothing styles. Old is new again, and sometimes it's a good thing, at least for me. Actually, in some towns around here the preppy and nautical look never left. The land of LL Bean, Izod and Polo is alive and well here.
That looks like beautiful country down there. Glad you guys had a good time. I love bluegrass, but you know that already. :)
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