Pictures from the 2001 Pullman Grand Hobo Concert
During the weekend of June 16-17 a number of Hobos and friends got together in the Pullman district of Chicago, Illinois to say hello, have a little fun, and to sing and play at the 5th Grand Hobo Concert.

Luther in the organ loft; Larry Penn (Rose Tattoo), Ed, Banjo Fred, Joe Hickerson,
Clark Branson

and M.A.D. Marry and Grandpa, and Banjo Fred moved.
Some of the Bo's and friends watch.

M.A.D. Mary and Grandpa sing out!

Luther and Frog, 2 Hobo Kings!

Joe Hickerson

Everyone singing...

...and playing "Hallelujah I'm a bum..."

Luther the Jet, and Frog. Hobo Kings

Chris saying hello to Burlington, the hobo dog.

The Texas Mad Man, and his bicycle, which he takes with on the trains.

Grandpa and The Texas Mad Man

Frog and M.A.D. Mary, Hobo King 1997 and Queen 2000.

Stretch and Burlington

M.A.D. Mary setting out to deliver the bus she was driving.

M.A.D. Mary and Grandpa do drive away deliveries. Frog says goodbye.

Burlington doing a little "Rubber Tramping"

Grandpa and M.A.D Mary (2000 Hobo Queen) at dinner saturday night.

Grandpa tells a tall tale at dinner.

Luther the Jet, Frog (Kings) and M.A.D. Mary (Queen) knight Stretch as a Hobo
Duke of the Road.

Frog, Luther, and M.A.D. Mary confer "Friend of the Hobo" status on
"Polenta" Paul, who provided a great dinner including polenta.

"It's true, honnest, its all totally true...."

The Texas Mad Man in a little game of chess during dinner.

Banjo Fred entertains while we eat.

Luther the Jet at the poetry reading.

Grandpa relates a great story.

The Texas Mad Man reads a passage

The Hobo Jungle at Pullman, everyone relaxing

Burlington guarding the bindles, with the Pullman mural in the background.
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