08/09/08 Springfield, IL: Illinois State Fair

Post by **kaffy©** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:43 pm

That was a very nice article!

Mock Rocker though? Ok.. yeah. I see it, but.. I dunno. lol

Fred Stalker?? Nah. Far from it

Post by **algonacchick** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:41 pm

Well, the term "mock rocker" can be kind of ambiguous. It's not like he's pretending to be a rocker (he definitely can rock), it's that he mocks rock and roll. But there are other genres he mocks equally well, so that still kind of isolates him. They could have used a better term.

Also, yeah, Fred's not a stalker, she's just very dedicated.

Post by **kaffy©** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:12 pm

yes. I know Patti.

Post by **algonacchick** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:41 pm

Yeah, I figured as much, but I thought I'd put it out there for anyone else.

Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:59 pm

Cindyandthecats @ Aug 11 2008, 01:11 PM wrote: What a difference between performers and their "requirements".

If I were a promoter, I'd consider Al an absolute bargain. Especially considering how technically elaborate the Straight Outta Lynwood show is. It can't be cheap to mount a show with so much video, confetti cannons, yankobucks, etc.

Alinite27 · Post by **Alinite27** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:47 pm

I got into the fair land around 3...paid my 3 dollars, went inside, saw some cool stuff; they had a nice Lincoln thing, and nice animals around...and then, the rest was regular fair stuff. The tickets for the Grandstand were way in the back from where I went in, and far over to the left...anyway, I finally got there, someone was offering 3rd row tickets, but I decided not to...since, I thought I would still do the Standing Room Only tickets. I got mine, and then left and came back around 5:30. Found a $3 lot that was just down a little road and straight out...I think it was probably the closest lot to get for the concert, and the people running it were really nice...

I got in and stood in line...I was right behind dogcmp3, new member here, Keith, alexis's friend...We ended up hanging together at the show. Unfortunately, right beside of us, was another Standing Room Only line that late people got into...so that was a little unfair. A little after 7, they ended up opening the gates, and "walked fastly" up to the stage. Another unfortunate, was that they had a barricade set up right in the center of the stage, so I chose a spot that was right next to a little speaker...I thought that wouldn't be bad, since I thought it just pushed the bass...however, it extremely pushed the concert throughout the whole fair and blew my eardrum. Jim played a lot to me, since I was right in front of him. Al came over a lot, and Steve gave me a wave during Yoda...so, it was a fun show other than the loud speakers. There weren't any stormtroopers, but that was fine. Al played a lot to me during Albuquerque, especially with the leaning down next to me...he was right in my face, lol....Fireworks went right up at the end of the concert, so that was cool...Talked to animator after the show and her friend while watching the fireworks..then drove closer to Rockford to Bloomington, since I knew there wouldn't be a meet-n'-greet...

Post by **fred27** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:20 am

ok, so i couldnt find it, and then last night Al said, that article on you, u havnt been following since 82?, i said no 92, so what i thought Al meant was tour chasin, but whatever, wonders how Al found it, i didnt tell him

Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:38 am

I came across a blog by someone who went to the State Fair concert, and really has a way with words:

Suffice to say, I had a great night. And it ended with a turkey leg.