Woody Fest
Randy Crouch, right, tunes his guitar with fellow flute player and bandmate at his side at the Brick Street Cafe during Woody Fest in Okemah, Okla. Photo by Ashley McKee, The Oklahoman
Woody Guthrie is a legend. He influenced some of the most inspired singer-song writers to date including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and bands like The Band and the Rolling Stones. It was an honor to travel to his birthplace to shoot a celebration just for him. The festival itself was right my alley. Bluegrass, rock, folk, blues, and country-western music and style surrounded my every move. I met young and old alike who shared a common love for music and playing music. I love going to a place or an event where it doesn’t matter how much you know or how good you are at something, but because you are there celebrating one person or thing, you are family. It is that small town goodness we all forget about sometimes.
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I loved the Woody Fest coverage! The video was so enjoyable and made me wish I could have been there! Your pictures really covered the character and heart of this event. Thank you Ashley for bringing a little Woody Fest to all our homes. Yes, a little small town goodness is great for the soul.