A while ago I drove past this place.  Today I got to go back and explore.  I've been working on  a couple of projects one was quiet landscapes and another was portraits.  This fit and didn't fit both.  This seemed like a reflection of our outlook that things are disposable.  Our throw away mentality has no bounds.  A quiet empty landscape of our excess.  On the up side this is actually a salvage yard where you can go and get new doors, windows, hoods, almost any piece you need for your older car.  So kind of like Goodwill for your clothes, here is a place to get inexpensive used parts for your car, truck, or motorcycle.  (Or just browse the fashions of the past that no one wants anymore.)

Berlin

As anyone who has been in one of my morning classes knows Berlin will be playing in the mornings...the more stressed the louder it plays.  So it was very fun to get to see and hear them at Summerfest this year.

This is not the best shot of her in the crowd, except for the face of the girl in the peach.  I wish her reaction was a little more visible, but it was ecstatic.

Summerfest 2017 Tommy Tutone

So its hard to believe that I am such a slacker and haven't posted since last summerfest.  Just goes to show I need to start putting some of my other stuff up.  But it you'll see it all eventually.  This year's Summerfest started off with a bang.  Tommy Tutone and Berlin.  Just a little nostaglia.

I noticed two things about my shooting tonight.  One- the person closest to me on stage gets more pics, and two-while singing and being moved by the music I seem to capture people making faces they may not think are flattering  😊

School of Rock at Summerfest

Well, it has been fun, and a learning experience.  If I am fortunate enough to attend next year I will have a much better idea of what I am getting into and how to make my way through the crowds.  All in all I saw some great musicians.  Not all of them played my types of music, but all represented their genres well.

I was very impressed by some of the School of Rock kids I saw in the AM.  It made me wonder where the careers of some of the people I knew 'back in the day' would be if they had such an outlet or platform to champion them.  There is one person in particular who stood out.  I was wondering by the BMO Harris stage to see what they had to offer when I heard an amazing voice doing a cover of Jefferson Airplane.  I was very surprised to see someone so young doing a really good Grace Slick

To top it off I saw several young women representing on every instrument.  Actually the girl who was drumming for the Jefferson Airplane set was also amazing, but too hidden by her drum set to get a good shot.  I am hoping that seeing so many young women involved in all areas of music is a good sign of things to come.  (Of course I only saw one woman on the production side-so that will need little improvement too)  Just in case you think I am a little blind I included this gentleman in the School of Rock group.  I did not care for his set but as a group I thought they did an great job.  (And he reminded me of an old friend)

Well Known Strangers

Well you won't find their name on the Johnson Controls line-up for Friday the 8th, but happily they were there.  I'm not sure if they will be on the JC page or not, I haven't checked yet, but if they are give a listen.

Strange Daze

The first Uline Stage offering Thursday (7/7) was Strange Daze.  I will admit I was so into seeing what was at the park and that I didn't give them much time.  What I heard I liked, but they had finished their set by the time I had made a round of the park.  And I should mention- cudos to them for dealing so well with the rain and the early time slot.

Celeste Buckingham Thurs. (7/7)

This girl has amazingly powerful voice and a really impressive range.  Definitely worth a listen if you get a chance.  Check out the Summerfest and Johnson Controls Emerging Artists website