I can check attending the Austin Ice Cream Festival off my life list. Whoooo-ee. We went prior to noon and were still drenched in sweat by the time we stood in the first line for our frozen treat. I felt deeply sorry for all the volunteers who were there until 7 pm.
Been here. Done that.
But I scored a free nail polish at one booth.
After more swimming to recuperate from the heat, it was time to head to the famed Continental Club to hear legend Wanda Jackson~while you may not care for her vocal quality, you've got to admire a 77 year old who is still recording and still out on a world tour.
And it was fun to hear her stories of singers just as fame was finding them~Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and myriad others. Inspiring to see an artist still going after 60+ years of performing.
I haven't ever heard of Wanda Jackson. I find it a little eerie that she looks DEAD ON like someone I know here in Cali - although my friend wouldn't likely be caught dead in hot pink fringe. It does take all kinds.
ReplyDeleteHer voice is an acquired taste~but she is recording something like her 40th album.
DeleteLove the colored cones-what fun!
ReplyDeleteThey were beautiful but I admire them much more inside a shop with a/c.
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