Mike Benson’s Blog

Well, my boy has done it again. In under fifteen minutes, George Bush managed to make us look like idiots to another head of state. This time his mistake was saying the queen was there for our bicentennial in 1776. Well, these things happen just move on like it did not occur and apologize to the queen in private right?

No, George Bush winked at the Queen. Winked at the Queen of England? What was this guy thinking, does he have any brains at all? But hey, at least he did not give her a back rub right.

Just got back from Jazz Fest in New Orleans, it was a blast. A friend of mine is getting married and had his bachelor party in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. It was a blast and not at all what I expected.

I was expecting a mini-Woodstock. You know, one big stage and a bunch bands playing all day on that stage. Instead there were 11 stages and concert tents. There were bands on all those stages all day and they were all excellent.

My favorite was the gospel tent, we went to the tent just because we had not been there. I was expecting some kind of hymn revival, instead I was treated to some grinding rock and roll gospel. It was awesome. It reminded me of some concerts I went to in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Grinding guitar, pounding drums loud vocals and accompaniment. I loved it.

If you love music you should go to the Jazz Fest. There is something for everyone. Just make sure you bring sun screen, a hat, and an easy to carry chair. It’s hot and you have to pretty much stand all day.