we got on site at 10 am when the gates opened. the vip lounge was underadvertised, as they had an open bar and gratis carolina bbq buffett, plus a titos trailer. it was going to be a big day.

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first group was kingfish. a young blues guitarist who kicked off the day with a buddy guy style onslaught. very talented kid.

it was time to get a good bite to eat, to establish the necessary base for the day, a flank steak and pretzel bun sandwich.

next up was holly williams, daughter of hank jr., and she is worth your attention. most of the songs she played were off her ‘highway’ album.

watched first half of trampled by turtles set, then over to neko case for her set.

back to main stage for iron and wine.

went back to vip lounge for smoked chicken, ribs, low country shrimp boil, cheddar biscuits and some sweet tea (with some tito’s). caught last half of sheryl crow set, mostly just to position ourselves for the next and final act, wilco. managed to get in the front row, on the fence, just in time for the heavens to unload for 30 minutes. but it was worth it. they put on an outstanding show. nels cline was directly in front of us, and he was on fire. more on them later.