Just came back from the land of Hersheys Kisses and Peanut Butter Cups. It was Farm Aid 2012 at Hershey Park, an amusement park built by Mr. Hershey so that his employees would have something to do on their days off. Day started off with a threat of rain, so we stopped at a grocery store to by some plastic bags and ponchos- not needed because it never rains on Farm Aid. The show as great, with sets by Dale Watson, Pegi Young (joined by her husband Neal)
Grace Potter,
Jack Johnson, Kenny Chesney and the four principals of Farm Aid- Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp. All played inspired sets, with Neal (joined by Crazy Horse) breaking his set down to some very weird psychedelic noise. John brought Kenny Chesney up to sing Pink Houses, and Willie played with just about everybody. Grace Potter was the most fun to shoot-(she never stops moving).
The concert was sold out, thanks to Kenny Chesney and Jack Johnson, who are both huge draws. Nice to shoot the whole day with no restrictions!