Bastille Day Festivities

Bastille Day at Barbette seems to be cursed by a string of 95+ days. Last year I attended with the hopes of seeing Solid Gold but due to some rain/humidity issues their equipment quasi-imploded. It wasn't a totaly loss as we had the great fortune to experience Har Mar Superstar, quite possibly the most surprisingly awesome performer to ever wear a wifebeater.

This year was equally hot but I wasn't able to stay long enough for any surprises.  One of the things I love most about summer in the Twine Cities is the plethora of free, wander-around-and-drink-stuff opportunities nestled into various neighborhoods.  Bastille Day fete next to Barbette is nestled in the heart of Uptown and was the perfect mid-afternoon location for a Big Ginger (Jameson is well and good but I'm pretty fond of 2Gingers whiskey, courtesy of this drink) and some people-watching.

The people being watched were excellent swing dancers, cuttin' a rug to Patty and the Buttons (Patty was sick but the fella who filled in was lovely) as we sat on a hot curb and sipped our drink. I love a good multi-generational band, and I don't think you can ever have too many accordions.  There's something lovely about watching a bunch of people dance around to the pulse and swing of a steady bass.  And the whiskey makes it that much sweeter.