Kickass Party in the Park: Southern Style

My whole life right now is Party in the Park. It's a ten week free concert series, sponsored by the City. I told you about Lucinda Williams a bit a couple weeks ago. I do a ton of pre-planning for these and then actually put on the show with an amazing team of people from Up All Night Concerts, Temple Bar, WCMF, the RPD and the City of Rochester.

Tonight Was North Mississippi Allstars and Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Two huge acts That were a complete blast to work with and watch play. I'm a fan of both bands, something that happens pretty rarely with the shows I produce. The band members of each act were old friends so there was a lot of guest appearances in NMA and DDBB. Also, Derrick Campbell (of the local gone international Campbell Brothers) stopped in to play with North Mississippi. Amazing. I got on the mic at the end just to say "WOW." and thanks to the crowd.

Here are just a few shots I took. Some were also taken by Jeff Rhodes when I handed off my camera to him, backstage.


Afterward each week, the staff from the Party in the Park shows head over to Temple Bar on East ave for a much needed decompression. Pictures also included.