This was a Bill Bailey Production held in the cow auction pavilion at the Jackson County Agriculture Center. Everyone brought their own lawn chairs to sit in. We (Miss Cindy came with us) got there about noon and set ours up about 10 rows back. The pavilion was covered, but no sides, with just a few fans. It was very, very, hot. We were all thrilled when it rained a couple of times and cooled down a little. All the groups except the McKameys took off their coats and ties. In the back at their product table I asked Ruben if Peg wouldn’t let them. He looked over at her and she just stared, he said “I guess not.” I thought they were going to pass out on stage. It was hot hot, but I hope Bill does it next 4th of July weekend. We’ll be there.
Like I said, it was a cow pavilion, but all the sound guys did a great job. The overall sound was very good.
1st night
- Gold City -We hadn’t heard them in a long time, but they were as good as we remembered.
- McKameys -They sounded great, but I was afraid Ruben was going to pass out from the heat.
- Dove Brothers – Great, as always.
- Dixie Echoes -Their bass singer had resigned the day they left Pensacola. Stewart said he showed up at the bus and said he wasn’t going. They didn’t even have time to find a temporary replacement for the weekend. A quartet doesn’t sound as good if one of main parts is missing. They did the best they could.