Yes indeed, Mel and I went back for another round of fair action Sunday evening. We had to retrieve my contest entries anyway, so we arrived early to take in more of the insanity that is the Iowa State Fair. More jam was purchased, as it is extremely delicious, pork burgers consumed and, to our hearts' dismay, so was a batter-dipped deep-fried Snickers Candy Bar. Thankfully, Mel and I split a single greasy, sugary bar- I don't think I could have handled an entire "Scottish Confection". Yup, those wacky Scots sure do enjoy batter and hot oil.
We also caught a bit of Vocal Trash- "Designed to combine tight vocal harmonies with the grit of "Street Instruments", Vocal Trash delivers a unique blend of Oldies, Rock and Roll with contemporary beats, to achieve a sound not soon forgotten by spectators young and old." Sure, it may be a little cheesy or hokey, but I can't deny the group's musical talent; their beats were tight and fast, and the vocal work excellent. Granted, they play a clean, family-oriented show, but they provided energy, vitality and rhythm normally lacking from such performances.