If you missed this weekend's Tent Revival, you better get down on your knees and pray for forgiveness. My favorite performance was by Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue. Last year, Mike gave a fantastic solo acoustic performance up at Snowbird, but he really hit his stride with a full band and the wonderful backup vocals of the McCrary sisters. I don't think anyone who saw that set left disappointed.

A close second for me was Mavis Staples. It was my first time seeing this legendary performer and she was everything I expected.  As she retold some of the civil rights history she experienced, you couldn't help but feel inspired. And no one belts it out like Mavis.

On a side note, here's a unrelated funny segment from a National Public Radio interview featuring Mavis.