Ain't no party like a chitlin' party

Dana Fuchs gets up close and personal.

Chubby Carrier brought his zydeco sound.

Notes from the first night of the Snowy Range Music Festival in Laramie, Wyo.
Best band: Chubby Carrier brought down the house with his zydeco sound. As one of his songs said, "Ain't no party like a chitlin' party."
The audience: Definitely an AARP crowd. First show ever that I sat next to a retired guy. (You rock, Pete, you old hippie!)
Best song: Neville Brothers doing "Drift Away." Great song (originally by Dobie Gray) performed by a great singer (Aaron Neville).
Best beer: Borracho, a Mexican brew I hadn't tried before. Reminded me of Fat Tire but better.
Best bartenders: At the Bailey's stand. Where did they get these women? An escort service in Denver?
Best female artist: Dana Fuchs by default. She was the only one. And she was hot.
Best boobs: I don't want to touch this one but I need it as a lead-in to my next category. Did I mention Dana Fuchs was hot?
Best man boobs: No contest - Aaron Neville. Dude, you used to be ripped in a prison sort of way. But now gravity is having its way with you. Get rid of those tight T-shirts!
Best food: Fish and chips from Norman's food cart.
Tomorrow night's headliner is Michael Franti and Spearhead. Should draw a younger crowd and could turn into an herb fest.