POSTING Y2K9 COMMENTS AND/OR REVIEWS (Was Re: Y2K9 sampler video)

[tEd ® KiLLiAn <tedkillian@charter.net>]

Michael,

Speaking for myself (and perhaps a few others), some of us are just  
tired old farts who have been going to the festival every year since  
it's inception and have filled the Loopers' Delight archive every year  
with kudus, reviews and discussions of it to the point that perhaps  
we've a sense that people are tired of hearing from us about it.

Or maybe we're just tired . . . I know I am . . . and would like to  
hear someone else talk about it.

As always . . . Rick & Co. did a fabulous job putting it on, and an  
outstanding job of gathering talent from around the world . . . all of  
which at a general financial loss personally (not to mention  
dedication of time, loss of sleep and frequent peace of mind).

Every performer in attendance had his or her moments of brilliance.

A few had their struggles with tech "gremlins" and the "brilliant  
part" was in how they dealt with it.

But **particular** standouts (for me) were Lilli Lewis, Jim Thomas,  
Bill Walker, (yourself) Michael Peters, DCO, Sjaak Overgaauw, Kevin  
Kalimbaman Spears and Andre Donawa, Daryl Shawn and Jim Goodin,  
bassista Ariane Cap, and the vocal duo of Laurel Murphy and Ryan Slemko.

In addition, Daniel Thomas (& son) had his best set ever, as did  
Warren Sirota, Matt Davignon and our own Stanosaur (more felt than  
heard).

Many first-timers at the fest also put in memorable sets, including  
Nat Grant, Electro Funkadelica, and Organamatonic.

I was also absolutely knocked-out by Julia  
Entertainmentforthebraindead Kotowski from Cologne.

It's too hard to write and post this stuff though, because as soon as  
you do, you think of someone else you missed and you're afraid of  
possible hurt feelings.

I'll push the button and send this anyway and hope that anyone I  
missed forgives me . . . or can simply dismiss me as an old fart.

Best regards to all,

Ted Killian

On Oct 27, 2009, at 12:18 AM, Michael Peters wrote:

> p.s. I'm surprised that there are hardly any postings about this  
> festival on
> the LD list. It was one of the most exciting and memorable musical  
> events I
> can remember. Meeting old friends (some of them for the first time)  
> and new
> friends, talking with many interesting people, lots and lots of  
> incredible
> music and inspiration. Thanks so much to Rick and of course also to  
> Chris,
> Bill, and Nancy for having us.