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All Photos & Descriptions by Aimee Power

Saturday from Sappyfest 4 August 1.09
Saturday was a big day - main stage music, zine fair, craft fair, Uncle Larry's music... phew. I bought some goodies and got to experience Jon Rae Fletcher. I have seen him perform with Jon Rae and the River, but was glad to catch a glimpse of his solo work. Afterwards I got to get excited about Julie Doiron again and see Calm Down It's Monday. They are a lovely three piece and I felt it complimented my day just perfectly. The sun was coming out and my surroundings were perfect. They capped off my afternoon and I felt warm and fuzzy before I went back to home base to drink more beer. But I suppose the beer helped with the warmth and the fuzziness.

For the evening shows, we gathered a big PEI crew to go down to the mainstage, but we went a bit too late and the tent looked full. We decided to stick around behind the stage so we had adequate room to drink and dance, and I felt it was the best seat in the house. Ladyhawk were the show stopper of the night and I am not ashamed to say that I fist pumped more than once. They are a rock band that delivers great ferocity and I was cool with getting their sweat all over me. Their set jived me up and I knew it was just the start of a great night.

Afterwards, our group split up due to the D'urbervilles and BA Johnston were playing at Uncle Larry's, whereas Mount Eerie was performing at the Vogue theatre. It was a pretty tough decision but having learned that Mount Eerie was booked to play Ampersand that Monday, I chose the rockier show and felt good about my decision. BA Johnston threw pool inflatables into the crowd, some drunk dude gave him a Rev and he ended the night with the Littlest Hobo theme song.

After that insanity, the D'urbervilles were up next and they kept me interested in dancing for the rest of the night. I found their music simple and likeable, in the best way possible of course. Dancing to them just came so easy.