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* “The world’s first Grateful Drag band BERTHA performing ‘Mississippi Half Step’ by the Grateful Dead at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO on June 17, 2025.” Well, OK then…

They say that Cain caught Abel rolling loaded dice
Ace of spades behind his ear and him not thinking twice

* What’s going on in your neck of the woods?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 7:04 am

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BERTHA will be playing in Urbana next week: https://go.seated.com/tour-events/5c6be7d0-a37c-40aa-9c51-4f7a6d0f7dba

Comment by JoanP Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 8:38 am
Joan P- Yes- The lineup for the Ellnora guitar fest is amazing. There are even a few free shows. This link gives some details. https://krannertcenter.com/ellnora

Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 10:35 am
Beautiful day, and lots of noisy birds squawking and fighting at my feeder.

Comment by Suburban Mom Wednesday, Aug 27, 25 @ 11:21 am

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