Po Boys Picnic, 3/31 2012
The second-ever Po Boys Picnic has come and gone, and in its wake are about 400 people’s memories of an evening of great fun and music.
The event was held at a small place south of Savoy, with a setting that included a not-too-steep hill down to a small lake, all well-mown and made ready for the day. Promoters J.R. Geller, Fuzzy Smith, and Overdrive Entertainment thought of so much more too, bringing in portapotties, and a barbeque pork meal beyond compare, and there was one vendor there with tables packed with cell phone accessories at very reasonable prices.
The stage, sound and lightning added drama to the music, but nothing superficial in that. Charlie Jack Daniels always knows how to handle the lighting for any group.
Performing were The Dustin Perkins Band, Chance Cody & Spur 503, Chase Sanford & Swamp Rat Jackson, and solo work from emerging singer-songwriter Travis Parker Simecek, aka stage name Travis Parker.
This reporter had to leave before Dustin Perkins and the guys took the stage, and I apologize for not having pictures of that set, I’m sure it was awesome. They just always are!
One special character of this event is that the crowd, the festival-goers so to speak, all kept the atmosphere so friendly and together, and were considerate to keep the grounds clean, after all, it was held in J.R.’s back yard. Also, the children could run and play without disturbing anyone. A bring-your-own-ice chest crowd can sometimes get a little out of hand, and it is the spectators who are to be commended for not letting that happen.
Keep an eye and ear out for the next Po Boys Picnic.
For Chance Cody & Spur 503 pix, click here
For Chase Sanford band pix, click here
For Travis Parker pix, click here
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