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I tried to remember what this day felt like as I was just out walking the dog. It's kind of hard to remember on this hot July afternoon, but you can almost feel the ice if you close your eyes and imagine real hard ...

Hamilton Street Festival: Musical Lineup Announced!

Make plans to be at the Hamilton Street Festival on Saturday, July 30th. In addition to ample food, drink, and crafts, there will be two stages with musical performances happening from noon to 6. We have out-of-town guests coming, and I can't wait to show them what Hamilton is all about!  The musical lineup, posted over at Hamilton-Lauraville Mainstreet News includes something for everyone:

HAMILTON STAGE:
12-The Fifty Sevens
1-The Sketties
2-Pirates For Sail
3-My Useless Self
4-Monger
5-Puddle
6-Almighty Senators

GIBBONS STAGE:
11:15-The Pakiva Blues Band
12:15-Northernmost
1:15-Garnet Hearts
2:15-Breakfast Club
3:15-Nights Bridge
4:15-Sean K. Preston
5:15-Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
6:15-The Pescatones

I linked to a web presence where I could find one.  If you're in one of these bands and I didn't link to your site, please feel free to add it in the comments!

Did you lose something?

Um, yeah, we kind of thought those bottle rockets were coming a little close to the house last night. Front doormat is a little close, I'd say. Not my favorite part of 4th of July in Baltimore. The dog's not especially fond of it either.