"I'm joyful as can be
My spirit's been set free
appearin' on this stage at SkwerleFest

Though friends of mine sometimes upset me
and carnivores may try an' get me
none of that can steal my joy away

If nature doesn't second-guess me
and folks like you show up and let me
I'll keep on playin' music every day"

Intentional or not those verses really sum up the spirit that I used to so enjoy 40 years ago at festivals. The bus could break down three times on the way, the bottom could fall
out during the set, the sound system could suck but as long as folks showed up those guys and gals just kicked a$$.

Nothing stole the joy away.

Bud