Got Our Irish On Last Weekend-- Part 7: A Band and A Beer Tent

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

Liz didn't want to go, so I went by myself over to the beer tent at Miller Point Park located about a block from the Foxhole.  It used to be a popular restaurant called Joey T's, but unfortunately it burned down.  It is located on the Fox River.

McHenry had this St. Patrick's Day festival over two days, yesterday and today.  Yesterday, they had bands all day and into the night at the park.  We saw pictures and the place was jam packed.  Today, it wasn't.  There were perhaps 30-35 people in the huge tent (which was also heated).  No problem getting a seat or a drink.

The band Goin' South was playing while I was there.  Obviously, they play newer country music and do it quite well.  I imagine, though, that they were disappointed about not playing in front of the masses as was at the tent yesterday.  This was the band setting up to play at Sunnyside when we were there yesterday.

Of all the bands they had playing today and yesterday, though, I don't think any of them did Irish music.  This wold have been a great place for Terry and Greg Spizzirri to play.  We sure miss Terry who died last year and was noted for his Irish music.  His father was Italian, but mother Irish.  he referred to himself as The Garlic Celtic.

It was so much nicer with fewer people today.  On the way out I found Girl Scouts selling cookies and bought two boxes.

Much Nicer Today.  --RoadDog