The barbecue is sizzling on the grill and the bikes are grumbling down Dickson Street. The only thing missing was the blues. Music at the main stage kicked off at 5 p.m. with Minus Bob.

“It’s nice to have a little sunshine,” the lead singer blurted to the crowd just as the overcast skies cleared, giving way to a few rays. But the storm clouds and the blues returned as the band jumped into a powerful “When I’m Delivered” and the ballad “Something Shining In Your Eyes.” And as if to taunt the fear of rain, Minus Bob pulled out an upbeat “Rainy Day Song.”

Little Hoojin’ just took the stage and will be followed by The Eoff Brothers at 9 p.m.