Not only do all of the musicians donate their time to play at FarmAid, but they also pay all of their own expenses to get here and play. With their passion and commitment, mixed with a crowd of like-minded people, a gorgeous location in the trees, near perfect weather, great music, and the best food I've ever had at a concert -- it's no wonder there is magic in the air. The food is local and organic, the conversation is political and economic, and the dancing is contagious. Saturday in the park. People laughing; people talking, a man telling nice dream. An achievable dream.

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