Shakori Hills

I haven't made it out to any of the weekend long grassroots music festivals that have been held at the Shakori Hills site over the past couple of years. Somehow, the idea of three days of love and music in the mud doesn't appeal to me the way it did, oh, 37 years ago.

But the good folks out at Silk Hope, NC, have started a Friday night music series at the same location. Last night was the kickoff event. Music by The Gospel Jubilators, from Durham, Hooverville, and Sara Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion filled the evening and kept the rain at bay.

Alas, i didn't think to bring my camera (which was a shame, since i missed what may have been a top 5 all time church marquee: "God wants your obedience, not your opinion." That's going to inspire me to buy a pocket sized point and shoot that i can keep with me at all times.) so i can't share any of the sights with you.

But, i'll back for some of the upcoming shows, and i really hope that you Triangle dwellers take advantage of this venue. It's a pass the hat kind of thing, 5 - 10 bucks suggested donation, bring your own food, beer and wine, they'll provide the hula hoops.