Had a great time playing and being a fan at last week's Waterfront Blues Festival. Kudos to Peter Damman for corralling another stellar collection of topflight acts, and thanks to Bill Rhoades for inviting me to be part of his Harmonica Blowoff. A highlight for me was the great set by Mumbai's Maharajah of the Mouth Organ, Aki Kumar, and his killer band. Aki somehow blended Bollywood, the blues, politics, showmanship, and humor ("I got a girl named Linda Lou, I put the lamb in her vindaloo") into a totally entertaining concept. So great to see a talented young artist doing something creative and different. Be sure to pick up a copy of his great new record, "Hindi Man Blues." Killer stuff!