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Jamboree In The Hills
- by Marisa
- July 22, 2007
Well, it’s over for another year and once again I didn’t attend. It’s been going on for 30 years and yet, I’ve never been there. I need to resolve to get to the next Jamboree In The Hills.
Way back in 1977, Johnny Cash appeared along with his wife June Carter Cash, Barbara Mandrell, Merle Haggard, Tom T. Hall and Freddy Fender among others. It was a two day music festival back then but it’s grown to a 4 day country music extravaganza. This year, besides current hot stars like Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Neal McCoy, Friday night was a southern rock oldies feast with The Outlaws, .38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Charlie Daniels Band. Even my husband, who is not at all a fan of concerts of any type, commented that he’d have liked to be there for that.
And today, just before Neal McCoy wrapped it all up with his usual high energy performance, Sawyer Brown put on one hell of a show. Lead Singer Mark Miller still has that voice that makes me weak in the knees. And of course, he held on till the very end to do “Some Girls Do,” my favorite Sawyer Brown song.
I’m not a camping person and country music isn’t my favorite, but all those old bands playing this year really got me thinking about JITH and how fortunate I am to live so close to the event. I really ought to get over there next year. I’m sure if we plan ahead, we can reserve a camper for the week so we won’t have to “rough it” in a tent. Yes, a camper will work.
Anyone else want to make plans to attend next year?
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If they have the same lineup next year as they did this year – I’d love to go!
Not me, my idea of a concert is inside, with air conditioning and no bugs….
Keep asking someone is bound to want to meet you there.
What really confuses me, I feel the same about family reunions.
Regards, Dorothy
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I have to keep checking the website for when they announce next year’s lineup. I think they usually do it around January. That’s plenty of time to book that camper!
I’m more of a hotel and room service person actually. But for that kind of music, I’d deal with a camper.
Ah, some of the things I miss about being a northerner :-p