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 Music Journalist Wakarusa walkabout; Images and memories from the music festival in Lawrence Source: KCS Here are some of his notes: Cows give cheese While waiting for the String Cheese Incident to come on, I'm standing nextto a fan who says he has seen the Incident 11 times but this time, he'sslightly disappointed. It has something to do with a cow. "The last six times I've seen the Cheese," he confesses, "Kyle (the pianist) had a flying cow over him. Now he doesn't. That bums me out." Rebuffed by an angel My friend and I are walking around the festival when we pass a woman wearing wings. I say to my friend, "I should've taken a picture of that angel." The angel turns and yells, "I'm not an angel, I'm a fairy! Like in Greek mythology!" Fairy? Greek mythology? Rum punch I'm taking a break on the way to shooting seven rolls of film when this drunk guy walks up to me and punches me twice in the shoulder without even looking up. I walk off very confused. Precious moments Watching a fan shake a massive stick while a saxophonist plays. Smiling at people who then think my smile means I want a puff of their joint. Deciding there should be a legal age limit for bizarre hair-dye jobs. Watching the percussionist for the Hackensaw Boys play a washboard and paint cans. Thinking the name of the festival should change to something that more people can pronounce. At least two bands said the "Wakawoowoo festival." Knowing that if I need to relax, there's a masseuse waiting in the massage tent. Deciding the best band name is Deep Fried Pickle Project. Enjoying watching people's twirling dance moves (just not my own). Realizing that if you are willing to follow the String Cheese Incident for 17 shows, having a job making blown-glass pipes makes perfect sense. Realizing Wakarusa isn't exactly Woodstock when the VIPs get the best views, while the herd is herded behind a fence. To reach McClain Johnson, a junior at Pembroke Hill, send e-mail to
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