Pieta Brown, Oak Center General Store, Lake City, MN- 4/11/26

Pieta Brown
Oak Center General Store
Lake City, MN
Apr. 11th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS412)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to Pieta for allowing me to record.

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Liz Draper

https://lizdraper.bandcamp.com/

1. Intro
2. ?
3. ?
4. Groningen Nevel

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Liz Draper: classically and jazz-trained versatile bassist, has performed, recorded and/or toured internationally with such groups as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, Soul Asylum, Charlie Parr, The Rose Ensemble, Ben Weaver, Orkestar Bez Ime, and Davina and the Vagabonds. A professional musician since age 16, Liz has performed in an astonishing array of musical genres and ensembles, from jazz and classical to folk, metal, improvisational, experimental, Balkan, and chamber strings.

Pieta Brown

https://www.pietabrown.com/

1. Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies (Trad.)
2. Wishes Falling Through the Rain
3. Calling All Angels
4. Roll and Tumble Blues (Hambone Willie Newbern cover)
5. Ask for More
6. In My Mind I Was Talking to Loretta
7. No Not Me
8. I'm Gone
9. Rosine
10. Painter’s Hands
11. Other Way Around

Pieta Brown- Vocals, Guitar
Liz Draper- Bass, Harmony Vocals
Jeremy Ylvisaker- Guitar, Harmony Vocals

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Pieta Brown: Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess, and country waif” by the BBC, Pieta Brown first came to international prominence with the release of her self-titled debut in 2002. Since then she has released multiple highly critically acclaimed albums, EPs and singles, with much attention being paid not only to her distinct sound and style, but also the power of her singing and songwriting, including fan favorite, Paradise Outlaw, which Bon Iver mastermind Justin Vernon has called his “favorite recording made at our studio.” Brown has toured worldwide with artists such as John Prine, Amos Lee, Brandi Carlisle, JJ Cale, Ani DiFranco, Mavis Staples, and Calexico among others.

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Tapers notes: After catching the Cat Clyde show in Davenport, IA on Friday night, I stopped at "The World's Largest Rest Stop" in Walcott, IA for the night, and headed out in the morning for Lake City for this show. I was definitely feeling the effects of being in the car for 24 of the last 30 hours, but once the show started it was all worth it. Liz Draper opened the night with a stand-up bass set, which was really beautiful, and Pieta closed out the night with a sublime set of her own. I tried a different spot for recording than I have in the past, and I was thrilled with the results.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home

Cat Clyde, Raccoon Motel, Davenport, IA- 4/10/26

Cat Clyde
Raccoon Motel
Davenport, IA
Apr. 10th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS411)

Lineage: Zoom H2 internal mics

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Boy Golden

https://www.boygolden.ca/

1. New Orleans
2. Mountain Road
3. Those Memories of You (Alan O’Bryant cover)
4. Smoke on the Breeze
5. Suffer
6. Like a Child
7. Eyes
8. Bad Habits

Liam Duncan- Vocals, Guitar
Austin Parachoniak- Guitar
Fontine- Hamrony Vocals, Tambourine

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From stoner-boy to country-boy, blue-boy to a golden-voiced-man, Boy Golden has embodied them all. Now, as our guide, Boy Golden leads us through this next experience with kindness and humour, straight down Highway 5 and headlong into For Eden. Ten stories told from his heart, his dreams and his real life, For Eden is about searching for things - like dreams, love and better versions of himself, all wrapped up in some idea of a perfect place, be it real or imagined. But Paradise isn’t an outer realm; it’s the peace Boy Golden’s found within.

From the lyrics, to the music, to the accompanying behind the scenes stories and newsletters, Boy Golden’s honesty and clarity are magnificent. At times they magnify small wells of sadness, bringing forth the tears; other times they widen smiles, decimate guilt and fear, and others still, his songwriting eases the boundaries between folk, bluegrass, Americana and pop music.

Cat Clyde

https://catclydemusic.com/

1. Where Is My Love
2. My Love
3. Everywhere I Go
4. Real Love
5. The Gloom
6. Wild One
7. Hold My Hand
8. Mystic Light
9. Wanna Ride
10. The Man I Loved Blues
11. Man’s World
12. Papa Took My Totems
13. Cowboy Dreams (Boy Golden cover) (with Boy Golden)
14. Press Down (with Boy Golden)
15. All the Black
16. Dark Back
17. So Cold
18. Night Eyes
19. Another Time
20. Yer Blues (The Beatles cover)
21. The River (Cat Clyde solo)

Cat Clyde- Vocals, Guitar
Michael Bayer- Drums
Aaron Khawaja- Bass
Sam Peterson- Guitar

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Cat Clyde is a singer/songwriter based out of rural Ontario, Canada. A combination of driven, soulful blues and sweet, folk-tinged, dulcet tones that carry a particular sense of familiarity provide the structure on which she creates her unique sound. With influences ranging from Patsy Cline and Lead Belly to Karen Dalton and Bobbie Gentry, this patchwork of musical significance, when stitched to her modern approach, fits like a well-tailored, corduroy-road cloth. Cat is currently finishing up her next album to be released in 2026 on Concord Records, with one song being released so far,“Wild One”.

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Tapers notes: I had seen Cat Clyde before I had ever heard her, back in 2019 when she opened for J.S. Ondara at the same venue (different building at the time though), and have ultimately become a bigger fan of Cat over the years. She has a new album out that is fantastic, so I was thrilled to see she was coming to the midwest. She played a show the night after this in Minneapolis, but since I already had tickets to another show that night, I made the decision to take the trek to Davenport. It was worth every minute, this was a fantastic show, and I was riding high the whole next day while driving to the next concert. Audio is pretty good here, I had tested some external mics with another recorder, but it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped, thankfully I brought the old reliable H2 just in case. The setlist here is great, I think she hit just about every song I was hoping to hear. During "Real Love" there was a marriage proposal on stage by someone from the crowd, so it was cool to be able to document that.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Bob Dylan, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI- 3/27/26

Bob Dylan
La Crosse Center
La Crosse, WI
Mar. 27th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS410)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

https://www.bobdylan.com/

1. To Be Alone With You
2. Man in the Long Black Coat
3. All Along the Watchtower
4. I Contain Multitudes
5. False Prophet
6. Black Rider
7. Love Sick
8. Goodbye Jimmy Reed
9. I Can Tell (Bo Diddley cover) (followed by band introductions)
10. I've Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You
11. Crossing the Rubicon
12. When I Paint My Masterpiece
13. Forgetful Heart
14. Soon After Midnight
15. Nervous Breakdown (Eddie Cochran cover)
16. Every Grain of Sand

Bob Dylan - Vocals, Electric Keyboard, Harp
Tony Garnier - Electric and Standup Bass
Anton Fig - Drums
Bob Britt - Acoustic Guitar
Doug Lancio - Acoustic Guitar

Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Another great Bob Dylan show, at least in my opinion. I hear and read a lot about how dissatisfied people are that Dylan doesn't "play the hits", and he doesn't talk to the audience, and while I can understand that point of view, I don't agree with it. I go to see him play what he wants to play, he's not a human jukebox or a nostalgia act. He's also not a speaker or hosting a Q & A, here's there to play music, and that's what I'm there to see him do. I've always said I would take Dylan's style, where he doesn't talk to the audience, over a musician who banters too much, then you lose out on potential songs because they are talking too much. Bob is not for everyone, but for those who go in with an open mind, there aren't many better experiences.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Bob Dylan, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN- 3/24/26

Bob Dylan
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
Mar. 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS409)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

https://www.bobdylan.com/

1. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
2. Man in the Long Black Coat
3. All Along the Watchtower
4. I Contain Multitudes
5. False Prophet
6. Black Rider
7. Love Sick
8. Key West (Philosopher Pirate)
9. I Can Tell (Bo Diddley cover)
10. I've Made Up My Mind to Give Myself To You
11. Crossing the Rubicon
12. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
13. When I Paint My Masterpiece
14. Soon After Midnight
15. Nervous Breakdown (Eddie Cochran cover)
16. Every Grain of Sand

Bob Dylan - Vocals, Electric Keyboard, Harp
Tony Garnier - Electric and Standup Bass
Anton Fig - Drums
Bob Britt - Acoustic Guitar
Doug Lancio - Acoustic Guitar

Google Drive

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Tapers notes: After missing out on seeing Bob last year in Mankato, I was pleasantly surprised to see Minnesota pop up again on his itinerary, and thankfully tickets were within my budget this time. Sound here is good, I'm sure better recordings will pop up, but I always enjoy sharing my recordings regardless. The first track has a couple interruptions as people were still trying to get to their seats, but after that there is negligible crowd noise. Highlights for me were Key West, it's one of my favorite late era Dylan songs, and Nervous Breakdown, it's probably one of my favorite Eddie Cochran songs, so it was cool seeing Bob pay tribute to a fellow Minnesotan. Looking forward to seeing Bob again Friday, so look forward to that recording at some point as well.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Cornbread Harris, Oak Center General Store, Lake City, MN- 3/21/26

Cornbread Harris
Oak Center General Store
Lake City, MN
Mar. 21st, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS408)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks as always to Cornbread Harris for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://cornbreadharris.bandcamp.com/

Set 1

1. Intro
2. ?
3. Deeper Blues
4. Candy Man
5. Take the "A" Train (Duke Ellington and His Orchestra cover)
6. Organ Grinder Blues (Clarence Williams cover)
7. Intermission Riff

Set 2

1. Country Boy Blues (Lil Green cover)
2. Pennies From Heaven (Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra cover)
3. Red Top
4. When I Been Drinking (Big Bill Broonzy cover)
5. Early in the Mornin' (Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five cover)
6. Put the World (Back Together)
7. Night Train (Jimmy Forrest cover)

Cornbread Harris- Vocals, Piano
Steve Clark- Saxophone, Flute
Maurice Jacox- Saxophone, Vocals
Doug Hill- Drums
Scott Soule- Bass, Vocals
Jon Pederson- Guitar
Nathan Berry- Trombone
Jason Marks- Trumpet

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Seeing Cornbread's name pop up on the Oak Center General Store schedule was a pleasant surprise, and the show didn't disappoint. Even at 98 years old, he puts on quite a show, and his band is superb. Audio quality here is good, some noise from the resident dogs barking, but other than that, no real flaws.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Damien Jurado, Turf Club, St. Paul, MN- 2/25/26

Damien Jurado
Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Feb. 25th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS407)

Lineage: Zoom H2 internal mics

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

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St. Yuma

https://styuma.bandcamp.com/

1. Intro
2. Drives
3. Alone the Walrus
4. Henry
5. After Hours Mr. Rogers
6. Mr. Buchanan
7. Trout Man
8. Early Morning Riser
9. Blues Mermaid
10. Revenge of the Clock
11. Sign of the Whale

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Established in 2015, St. Yuma is the musical outlet for Seattle-based singer-songwriter Stevan Alva. Known for crafting emotionally deep music, Alva draws inspiration from indie-folk and rock artists such as Wilco, Damien Jurado, and Silver Jews.

Damien Jurado

https://damienjuradomusic.com/

1. Intro
2. Silver Joy
3. Beacon Hill
4. Over Rainbows and Rainier
5. Cloudy Shoes
6. Rachel & Cali
7. Abilene
8. Lottery
9. Hello, I’m Leaving
10. What Happened to the Class of '65?
11. Passing the Giraffes
12. Passing the Elephants
13. The Last Great Washington State
14. A.M. AM
15. Kola

Damien Jurado- Vocals, Guitar
Lacey Brown- Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Xylophone

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Damien Jurado is a Seattle-based singer-songwriter known for intimate, character-driven indie-folk and rock with a melancholic tone. Emerging in the mid-90s, he signed to Sub Pop Records before finding acclaim on Secretly Canadian, and is currently on his own label, Maraqopa Records. Often compared to a musical Raymond Carver, his prolific career spans over 20 albums, exploring themes of quiet desperation and storytelling.

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Tapers notes: To say I was looking forward to this show would be an understatement. Damien Jurado has become one of my favorite songwriters over the last 10 years or so, and I had yet to see him before this show. Late last year he said he was no longer touring the coutry, and would only be playing shows in the PNW. Although I was bummed, I am out in Oregon with some regularity, so I figured I'd just plan a trip based around a show. To my surprise he announced dates in the midwest not long after that, so I jumped on a ticket to this show immediately. As with any favorite artist, there are always songs you wish they would play, but I was completely thrilled with this setlist regardless, more than half of them I knew by heart and would put on my fantasy setlist, so the drive home I was on cloud nine! I will still make a trip to see him out in the Oregon area at some point, but I was glad to check this off my bucket list in the meantime. Sound wise I was pleased with how it came out, there is virtually no crowd noise other than applause, there was a real respect for both Damien and the opener St. Yuma, so that always makes it easier to get a good recording.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Winter Dance Party (Night 3), Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA- 1/31/26

Winter Dance Party Night 3
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, IA
Jan. 31st, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS406)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

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Danny B. Harvey & Annie Marie Lewis

https://dannybharvey.com/
https://www.facebook.com/anniemarielewismusic/
https://www.lglmusic.com/

1. Intro
2. Good Rocking Tonight (Roy Brown cover)
3. Susie-Q (Dale Hawkins cover)
4. Rock Boppin' Baby (Edwin Bruce cover)
5. Hit the Road Jack (Percy Mayfield cover) (w/ Austin Allsup)
6. Right or Wrong (I'll Be With You) (Wanda Jackson cover)
7. Matchbox (Carl Perkins cover)

Linda Gail Lewis

8. Boogie Woogie Country Girl (Big Joe Turner cover)
9. Wild, Wild, Wild
10. Diggin' My Way Out Of Hell
11. Don't Let Me Cross Over (Penny Jay cover)
12. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Big Maybelle cover) (w/ Albert Lee)
13. Great Balls of Fire (Otis Blackwell cover) (w/ Albert Lee)
14. High School Confidential (Jerry Lee Lewis cover) (w/ Albert Lee)
15. Roll Over Beethoven (Chuck Berry cover) (w/ Albert Lee)

Danny B. Harvey- Vocals, Guitar
Annie Marie Lewis- Vocals

Linda Gail Lewis- Vocals, Keyboard
Tommy Vee- Bass
”Too Tall” Paul Vezelis- Drums

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Guitarist, producer and composer Danny B. Harvey has played and recorded with such great artists as Levi Dexter, Tim Polecat, Johnny Ramone, Nancy Sinatra, Lemmy Kilmister, Lee Rocker, Slim Jim Phantom and Wanda Jackson. Harvey performs with his wife Annie Marie Lewis, who is none other than the niece of the music icon Jerry Lee Lewis, daughter of Linda Gail Lewis, and cousin of Mickey Gilley. Annie has the genealogy, the roots, and the direct blood connection to the first family of rock ‘n’ roll!

Linda Gail Lewis was born a Louisiana girl, now resides in Austin, Texas, and carries on her rock ‘n’ roll legacy as little sister to musical legend and genius, Jerry Lee Lewis. Immersed in the sounds of pumping piano and country from a young age, she developed an unwavering passion for music. She has maintained her fervor for performing live, captivating audiences globally with her high-energy shows.

Midnight Cowgirls (ft. Albert Lee)

https://www.themidnightcowgirls.com/
https://albertleeofficial.com/

1. Intro
2. Wedding Belle Blues
3. Tennessee Homesick Blues (Dolly Parton cover)
4. Ain’t My First Rodeo
5. Queen of Hearts (Dave Edmunds cover)
6. Hillbilly Slip
7. Rock Around With Ollie Vee (Buddy Holly cover)
8. Keep On Truckin’
9. White Lightning (The Big Bopper cover)
10. Shotgun Ghost
11. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover)
12. Blame It on Your Heart (Patty Loveless cover)
13. Born Ready
14. 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton cover)

Blaise Dahl- Vocals
Jennie Vee- Bass, Harmony Vocals
Marlhy Murphy- Drums, Harmony Vocals
Cassidy Fleeman- Guitar, Harmony Vocals
Leilani Kilgore- Guitar

Albert Lee- Guitar

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The Midnight Cowgirls: Get ready to saddle up and ride into a rockin’ musical adventure!! Poised to revolutionize the music scene with their electrifying blend of country, new wave, post-punk, and rockabilly, the group’s fresh sound defies genre conventions, seamlessly blending twangy guitars with pulsating bass lines and driving rhythms.

Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history. The British-born country-rock artist has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. With a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business, he recorded a number of solo albums, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution on ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown.’ He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar.

Billy Gibbons and The BFG’s

https://billygibbons.com/

1. Intro
2. Waitin' for the Bus > Jesus Just Left Chicago
3. Gimme All Your Lovin'
4. Cheap Sunglasses
5. I Got Love If You Want It (Slim Harpo cover)
6. Blue Jean Blues
7. Q-Vo
8. Foxy Lady (The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover)
9. Brown Paper Bag
10. Just Got Paid
11. Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
12. Manic Mechanic
13. Sharp Dressed Man
14. La Grange
15. Thunderbird

Billy Gibbons- Vocals, Guitar
Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin- Guitar, Organ
Chris “Whipper” Layton- Drums

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Billy F. Gibbons and the BFGs: Headlining the entire event is legendary rock guitar player Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top fame. Gibbons is unquestionably one of the finest blues-rock guitar players to ever emerge. Raised in Houston, Texas, Gibbons grew up in a home that favored both classical and country sounds, but upon discovering Elvis Presley via an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” Gibbons became transfixed by rock ‘n’ roll. The group brings a sound that’s equal parts gritty blues, rock ‘n’ roll swagger, and southern charm.

Slim Jim Phantom & Friends

https://www.slimjimphantom.com/

1. Not Fade Away (The Crickets cover)
2. All My Love (Oh Boy) (Sonny West cover)
3. Big Boss Man (Jimmy Reed cover)
4. Matchbox (Carl Perkins cover)
5. White Lightning (The Big Bopper cover)
6. Rock This Town (Stray Cats cover)

Slim Jim Phantom- Drums, Vocals
Austin Allsup- Vocals, Guitar
Marlhy Murphy- Drums, Harmony Vocals
Tommy Vee- Bass
Bennett Vee- Guitar
Jennie Vee- Bass
Blaise Dahl- Vocals
Leilani Kilgore- Guitar
Cassidy Fleeman- Guitar

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Slim Jim Phantom: As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, alongside bandmates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. With a love for 50s rock ‘n’ roll and the hard-edged rockabilly sound, Slim Jim Phantom continues to inspire and excite audiences worldwide with a sound, style, and image that remain as fresh today as it ever was. The coolest drummer in rock ‘n’ roll, Phantom’s influence is still clearly felt on today’s music scene with countless rockabilly drummers imitating his pioneering stand-up style.

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Tapers notes: Night 3 of 3 of the Winter Dance Party 2026. And that's another Winter Dance Party in the books, already counting down the days until 2027's version. The final night is usually when the big headliners play, but this year felt a bit different. Linda Gail Lewis was really great, I had book looking forward to her since the lineup was announced and she did not disappoint. The Midnight Cowgirls are always great, there were 2 different members compared to last year, but they both fit in perfectly, and Leilani Kilgore was incredible on guitar. Then we get to Billy Gibbons...I'll admit up front I'm not too familiar with ZZ Top or Gibbons music, but I obviously know the name. I guess to me that set stuck out, and not in a good way. The weekend is about celebrating the 50's era of music, and Billy Gibbons has nothing to do with that era, and played zero songs from that era. The inclusion of him made no sense to me, and it brought in a crowd that was basically there to see him, and couldn't care less about the rest of the night's performers. There are also was a barrier between the crowd and the stage, which I had never seen at a WDP show, and I'm assuming it was at the request of Gibbons. It just made it feel like we were watching the show instead of being a part of it like most years...it left a bad taste in my mouth. Musically it was good, but it just didn't fit in with the rest of the weekend. The closing jam with Slim Jim and Friends lasted about half as long as it has in years past, and just kind of...ended. There was no MC at the end, the lights just went up and that was it. But, overall, the week is fun, as always, but the last night closed it on a down note. Hopefully next year they return to a more traditional lineup and feeling, it's always one of the highlights of my year, so I have faith it will.