Verdine! Credit: photo by KXM

So much to tell you about from the road in Louisiana, darling chickenlips.

Gotta motor out to the Fairgrounds, but for the time being, enjoy these Earth Wind & Fire pics. They were a last minute add when the Queen of the Known Universe canceled at the very last minute. Just like last year. Their set was on FIIIIIII-YAH! Aretha, who?

More later.

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