Two weeks ago I rode up to Asheville for a hot minute to catch a good bit of the Asheville Music Jamboree. Sol Driven Train, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket, and Gov’t Mule highlighted an amazing Saturday of music in the mountains. Gov’t Mule drummer Matt Abts proved himself to be one of the most mind-blowing percussionists in the game right now, and when the band brought out Keller Williams to play “For What It’s Worth,” with teases of “Blue Sky,” I just about melted.
Sunday wasn’t shabby either, with Shannon Whitworth and the Refugees kicking things off, before a late afternoon set from lyric-extraordinaire James McMurtry. I headed home before Keller and the Keels, but just in time for the rare schwilly (it was a very friendly, family festival) to gank my backpack from my tent, complete with camera, notes, wallet, phone, etc…
So unfortunately, no full review, and this is coming two weeks late. But I have gathered some incredible photographs from friends David Keller and Andy Lassiter that aptly convey the feel and vibe of a wonderful festival. Enjoy.
