THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, August 21, 1994 TAG: 9408180254
SECTION: CAROLINA COAST PAGE: 12 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: John Harper
LENGTH: Medium: 73 lines
About two months ago, Denise Carrico of Kill Devil Hills, Lucille Lamberto-Egan and Patty Callum of Manteo and Martha Monroe of Duck started tossing around the idea of going to Woodstock II.
Logistics were worked out and the tickets were purchased.
Lucille and Denise wanted their children to be a part of the adventure. Lucille's sons, Josia, 16, and Laffite, 14, are into the alternative rock of Nine Inch Nails, Blind Melon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, all bands sharing the stages with original Woodstockers Joe Cocker, Santana and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Denise would be taking Justin, 12, and Amelia, l5.
Patty and Martha, Lucille and sons, Denise and kids would pack the group in a van and drive to Woodstock.
They left the Outer Banks Aug. 12 and arrived at Woodstock the next day. The Carrico and Monroe families left Aug. 14. Patty and Lucille and sons stayed through the entire three days of mud and music.
All the festivalgoers came home happy they made the trip. Here's their report:
Denise: ``We were definitely tired when we got there. There was a hassle with the tickets, and that took about five hours to straighten out. When we finally got on the site, we pitched four tents. It was a great location, about 100 yards from the stage. The weather was beautiful on Friday. By Saturday, the rain had soaked the grounds and people were crashing the gates. What had been a peaceful crowd now seemed a little angry. People were pouring in. I felt nervous, so we decided to leave. The music was great, especially Melissa Etheridge. She did a Janis Joplin tribute that brought tears to my eyes. She was really powerful.''
Lucille: ``We had a great spot. The sound was good and the bands were pretty much on schedule. It was wonderful watching all the people. There was a definite sense of togetherness. We made friends with the people in our campsite. By the second day, there was a lot of sharing going on. There was mud everywhere, so you became a mud person whether you wanted to or not. Me and the boys got about waist-deep in the mud. It felt like a rebirthing. Everybody was hugging. I really got into Santana. Not only was his music incredible, but he passed on his message of love and peace. I'd go again in a minute.''
Josia: ``Harmony prevailed. Everyone was patient with other people's music. I liked Nine Inch Nails and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Santana was also real good.''
Patty: ``I met a lot of nice people. Things changed day to day. The first day, everyone stayed in their own little neighborhood. By the second day, there was a great deal of sharing. Mud was the great equalizer. Once we were all muddy, everyone was the same. I didn't sleep all that well. The music was incredible. Melissa Etheridge just blew me away. Although I'm tired, I'd leave tonight to do it again. My bags are still packed.''
Also traveling to Woodstock were brothers Caine and Josh Livesay of Manteo. Caine, 20, and Josh, 18, were part of a group of seven.
Caine: ``It took us about 12 hours to get there. The traffic wasn't too bad. We had a pretty good position on the site. We pitched a tent. We didn't have a lot of food, but we got by. I was a little upset that they were letting people in for free. The music was great, especially Metallica. The Allman Brothers sounded real good. I was really surprised by all the families. It was nice. I didn't see any skinny-dipping, but I did see some naked people. Every time one walked by, the cameras clicked. It was a great time. I'd leave tonight if there was another one.''
So for the Outer Bankers at Woodstock '94, there was joy in Mudville even though the baseball players have struck. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DREW C. WILSON
Patty Callum, left, and Lucille Lamberto-Egan, both of Manteo, went
to Woodstock II held last weekend in Saugerties, N.Y.
by CNB