Re: Ann Arbor Art Fair with Bob Culbertson
AnDroiD wrote:
I was just busting chops. You know me. I just walk away. But for those of you that can't seem to tolerate any form of gentle criticism I suggest heading to the food court where you'll be...
My reference was light-hearted as well - pretty large fair where they can afford to grant space to more than just art. I parked at a nearby "frat house" lot the kids were selling parking spaces for, so I ended up in that religious-political section not realizing what I was walking into. Like Glenn said, a lot of causes are worthy, but even if it was a cause I believe in, it's a "no, not now, someone's waiting for me" situation. Someone from one of those booths started to approach me, but I promised Bob to be there at a certain time, so I didn't want to get into a debate, be it positive or negative.
I only stopped for the Didge player because I recognized the guy from a few internet searches I've done on that instrument, and he was in a middle of a song. Plus I have a deep connection to Australia where I actually met Bob for the first time.
Really a great time. One thing I'd like to add is how Bob often introduces people to the Stick. Instead of waiting for the usual "What is that thing/instrument?" he frequently takes initiative between songs and asks people for a show of hands if they have ever seen the instrument before. A few times he had some nice responses from people who were familiar with Tony Levin and Ann Arbor's own Steve Osburn. I enjoyed watching the faces of people that never seen the instrument before shocked when other people who knew what a Stick was spoke up. A really simple, but effective way to explain the Stick with audience interaction, rather than just a one-way lecture.