Expect Results

If you do ever go to Total Fest...it's always wise to hit Paul's Pancake Parlor with a guy just like Merlin!
This guy is my all time fave buddy!
He knows how to party, loves The Beatles, and gives the best squeezes ever!
He's three and can spell just about anything you throw at him!

Breakfast!

Country fried Montucky grub!

We discussed our options and, on Merlin's suggestion, decided to go to the mighty Blackfoot River for a dip in it's healing waters!
He's got the best ideas!

Can you tell I'm in love with this little munchie?
He's a dreamboat!

We hit the riv with a vengeance!

Merlin found his spot and got busy with some rock throwing and river work!

It's beautiful, my friends!

And cold!
Miriam was the most courageous though and took the plunge.

Rocker beach.

As per uzje, all the best of the best was there!

And a fine addition to the group was Anna, Erika, Gus, and Simon!
It was so nice for us all to be together!

Dogs included.

Inga! Merlin! Gus!
Trifecta of cute!

River Jim!
Nips on the Riv!

Growing up so fast!
Love you Mer-baby!


It was a total river experience!
But, as we all know, we had places to go - BBQ #2.

Josh & Niki's place was packed to the gills with rockers, show attendees, and lots of awesomes!

Everyone gets REAL comfortable.

And the grub just gets better and better!
But you have to grub good and fast because there's a whole nother night of musical insanity to get down to!

And by insanity, I mean Rooster Sauce!
Some Missoula faves compose this good time outfit!
Dave's the one in the mask...and you can see his lovely long eyelashes even under the mask!

Adelaide is a fine lady bass player and has an undeniable energy!

And guess who else is in Rooster Sauce?!
The Count!
And he's always a joy to watch!

Posing and preening like a rooster, you could say...

For some reason, they threw tortillas at the audience.
Disgusting.

Then, my main girl Jenny Jen's band, Vera played!
I was bummed because my camera deleted a lot the pics I had for their set!
Bum out.

This picture does not properly represent how amazing a shredder Cyndie actually is!

Sassy mom-core!
And like I've said before, I feel the riot grrrl influence every moment of their set!
They killed it!

Joseph and Millicent!
Dog Dickians.

And friend forev, Kia!
She's just gotten better the longer I've known her!

Mandy, Erika, and Kia - There's gotta be something in the Missoula water, right?

Miriam...took a break.
But you can do that at Total Fest!

But she missed The Blind Shake.
And holy shit, if you have the chance...DON'T MISS THE BLIND SHAKE.
They will kick you in the ass harder than the last time you got kicked in the ass.
Reflect on that for a minute or two!

Jenny Jen and Amy!

International Playboy Joe and Cyndie!

And then there was Black Elk. Long time pals that'll tear it down...and they never disappoint!
The ladies prepped on the couch for the show.

Joey and I got front and center - and got some filthy playing cards.

This is what you do with those, I guess.

Erik started rippin' it up, as he is want to do...

Drummer Jeff got busy sweating and Tom...well, he stayed clothed this time around.

Erik's set up.

Jen rockin' it out!

And this guy...well, he sorta beat me up.

Hesher douche.

It was so god damn hot, I thought I was going to puke.
But the music sustained me!

And this moment is when Don, the bass player, realized Kia was dancing with him...without him knowing.

Woo!

Tom's moves...

And then...Underground Railroad to Candyland!
Todd Recess!

We love these guys and pretty much ANYTHING that comes out of San Pedro!

Some of these dudes are from Toys that Kill...and the ones that aren't...made us forget about Toys that Kill!

Hot drummer! Chachi!

And when that was over...It was time to dig in with Le Force!
MULLET ELF! JUD!
A rockin' duo!

Jud smashin'.

Elf shreddin'.

And the best part...Le Force let us into their lives this year! (More on that later!)

It's not a party without Kelly Gately!
I missed his band Leaders, but I got some quality Kelly time throughout the weekend...
And look, sweet Josh May!


Sure, shit got different...
We went to a shitty after hours party where we got bossed around...but we wound up making up for it by hanging out with Gator and The Leaders!
Pickle juice drinkin', beer swillin', and just general after party hijinks!

It hurts the next day...
It really hurts!