Mudcat, of the Music Maker Revue, sprawls out on a blanket while on a foray into the crowd during his performance Friday.
Since I’m not currently working for any publication or newspaper and was thus unable to get credentialed for the festival, I set out with a camera and two lenses to see how much access I could get. While I couldn’t break through the barricades around the stage like the “real” media, I did the best I could from the fringes.
Best part about not working/being on deadline? Being able to relax and completely enjoy the shows without worrying about rushing back to the office to punch out captions (although I did that anyway on my own time). I got to meet a lot of awesome people, from musicians, fans, fellow photographers and even the production crew. A special shout out to everyone with the Music Maker Revue — y’all seriously rock and keep the music alive. It was great to get to know some of you personally this weekend!
Hit up the jump for three more photos and a festival-recap slideshow!
Sugar Blue, of the Perfect Age of Rock 'n Roll Blues Band, takes a harmonica solo Saturday.
Music fans gather in Peace Park on the University of Missouri campus for the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival.
Lee Gates and Sol of the Music Maker Revue mix it up on Friday.
