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 Well all, it’s almost time for Wetstock 20. Preparations are in full swing. We’re working on Wetstock TV and streaming live with an 80″ screen on top. The line up has been completed with the addition of a very special guest, Reggae Lou. He will finish the show Saturday and leaves soon on tour up the east coast. We are very proud to have him.Saturday May 24: Bo Fodor and the Hitchhikers featuring Bubba Low Notes The GypSea Cowboys featuring Randy and his box of incredible props and his fiddle as well. The incomparable Reggae Lou. If you haven’t seen him this is your chance before he leaves on tour. Sunday May 25: Bobby Howard & The Ukeholics (when have you heard Psycho Killer on ukuleles?) Stormfront the local favorites rocking Wetstock for the past couple of years. See videos on YouTube , under wetstock 2023 Ray West Band, the longtime veteran of Wetstock. I have an old pic of him playing Wetstock with sweat pouring down his body and all over his guitar in the hot sun. Reminds me of a song, “The sweat pours out your body, like the music that you play.”  So everyone I appreciate y’all coming out and supporting this event. 20 years can be a long time. I’m dubbing this “Blast For Last” Anyone wishing to donate to help pay the bands can contact me at zargoid@comcast.netWetstock 20. Two days of peace & music.Your Friend, Flip Flop Bob Wetstock.tv |
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 Picnic Island, the site of the 20th Wetstock music festival this Saturday and Sunday. |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 5/20/25 at 8:32 am. |