Songs are written James Taylor and Stephen Schwartz among others. Music is blues and jazz influenced. Dialogue is derived from interviews for Terkel's book. The family event features a sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society competition as well as artists booths and live music. Around 7,000 people attended last year's cook-off.
Admission is free.
Finals will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with concerts by Marcy Playground, Jungle Brothers, Fastball and Moby. Bandemonium offers games, contests and giveaways daily. There will be celebrities on hand from WWF and Playboy. For information, call 234-7882. There will be a freewill offering.