Results: Big River

The story - for those who made it through school without reading Twain's novel, it concerns Huck Finn, pal of Tom Sawyer. Both have been awarded a large sum of money for help capturing a killer. Huck's dad is a drunkard who feels he should handle the money. Fearing he might be injured or killed, Huck fakes his own death and splits. He meets up with runaway slave Jim, and the pair begin their river journey. Just for the record, have you read the book or seen an adaptation of it?

Muddy Water / River in the Rain - this medley features Huck and Jim making their getaway, and later spend a rainy night on their raft. Ever taken a river trip of some type?

When the Sun Goes Down in the South - on their voyage, our guys meet the 'Duke' and the 'King', in reality a pair of con artists. They pull Huck into a scam featuring the Royal Nonesuch. This tune conjures up the vibe as these guys explain their craft. Ever been to a sideshow you saw something you felt was an total scam / gimmick?

Waiting For the Light to Shine (Reprise) - later on, Huck realizes he has to turn the tables on the Duke and King when they attempt to rob a pair of gals of their inheritance, not to mention decide where he stands as far as Jim...which involves "taking up wickedness again". Speaking of, ever go against common convention for what you felt was right?