The String Cheese
Incident at Hornings Hideout
June 18-20, 2004
This was my first time
to Hornings and it was absolutely incredible. All three nights
were amazing with Saturday being the coup de grāce. Xavier Rudd
started things off on Friday with some energetic tunage from down under
and the thunderstorm that rolled in revved up the energy for the
second half of his set. I missed most of Michael Franti & Spearhead
(going to put on dry clothes), but caught the tail end which was
fantastic. The energy was at a perfect pitch for the arrival of SCI, which
they carried through to the finish of the night. There was a display of
crystals on stage when Sound Tribe Sector 9 started off the musical
festivities for Saturday night and the crowd was conducting the vibes like
water. A short break ensued where the area in front of the stage was
cleared and out came an impressive parade of dancing glo-stick
sculptures. The the crowd was once again allowed into the arena and SCI
came out for four incredible sets with jam after indescribable jam. The
energy was so high and free-flowing you didn't want the night to end. At
one point Michael Travis climbed over the gate and meandered through the
first few rows of people. The music was my entire exsistence. Then came
Sunday. And with Sunday came Keller Williams. This was the day I had been
looking forward to all weekend and I was not disappointed. Keller opened
the show with his most dedicated fans front and center (including myself).
He jammed in a way that only he can. Then came a rousing round of mountain
fiddle music from SCI. Then Keller was back on stage for crazy fantastic
second set including Scott Law on guitar and Jamie Janover on Hammered
Dulcimer. The night was well rounded out in the third set and nicely
finished with "Could You Be Loved". I took me the better part of the
following week to come down from the energy high of that weekend. This
particular festival will be a definite repeater. I haven't been to many
shows yet, but I have a feeling this will be one of, if not the most
memorable show I have or will have ever attended.
Photo: Keller Williams June 20, 2004 (photo
credit goes to my beautiful cousin Stephanie)
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