The stage is basically set, as you can see here. There is another stage in the front of the ballpark for bands that will play until the gates open at 3 pm.
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Getting Set for Wingstock
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Wingstock Schedule
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
The order of events for Saturday’s 4th Wingstock Festival at FirstEnergy Park…
1-3 pm: Freeloaders Tailgate Party featuring Jupiter Jones (outside the park)
1-5 pm: Harley Hog Pit Bike and Classic Car Show voting in parking lot
3 pm: Doors Open
3-6 pm: Wings!
3:15: Live bands begin on main stages of the field
6 pm: King of the Wing, Classic Car and Harley Hog Pit Bike Show winners announced
6:15: Beatles tribute from Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens
7:15: Blue Oyster Cult
8:45: Foreigner
See you Saturday.
Seven Days, Two Concerts
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Ever wonder how FirstEnergy Park gets transformed into and out of one concert and then into and out of another, all in a seven day period?
We wanted to take you inside the ropes, behind the scenes (and any other metaphor you might deem appropriate), and we did that with this podcast (click here to listen).
So we sat down with the three people who make it all happen: head groundskeeper Ryan Radcliffe and special events managers Steve Farago and Lisa Carone.
- What’s the hardest part about setting up and taking everything down?
- Just how much floor gets used?
- What has to be done to the field?
- The weather?
It’s all in here. Enjoy.
Wingstock: The Blog Post
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Contained in here is absolutely everything you need to know about the 4th Wingstock Festival on Saturday. First, listen to an audio preview here, thanks to 105.7 The Hawk.
The Bands: Foreigner and Blue Oyster Cult (see below)
When: Saturday, gates at 3 pm
Where: FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood (on the field)
When: Saturday
Why: Why not?
How: Tickets here, in person at the BlueClaws Box Office, or at 732-901-7000
Also includes:
- Free chicken wings from local vendors, one of whom gets crowned King of the Wing
- Classic Car Show
- Hog Pit Bike Show
Now, just sit back and listen to the music:
THUNDERFEST Photos
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
One Down, One to Go
Monday, September 28th, 2009
The first THUNDERFEST is in the books, and as they take the stage away and port-a-floor away, here’s a great picture that sums up the night (of Jason Aldean).
The plan is to sit down with a few of the people who make this happen (not Aldean, sorry).
We’ll talk with those in charge of setting up the stage and the floor, then taking it down, and then setting it back up again for Wingstock, which is on Saturday. We’ll post that all here for you in the coming days.
THUNDERFEST Schedule
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Here you go…
1:45: Bullzeye
2:45: Julia Burton
4:00: Due West
5:15: Brady Seals (formerly of Little Texas)
6:30: Williams Riley
8:00: Jason Aldean
Enjoy!
THUNDERFEST on eBay
Monday, September 21st, 2009
One chance to see THUNDERFEST from a luxury suite. We’ve put a special suite for Sunday’s up on eBay (bid here). THUNDERFEST features Jason Aldean, Julia Burton, Ty Williams, Williams Riley, Brady Seals (formerly of Little Texas, and blog favorite), and more, and is an all-day country music festival this Sunday at FirstEnergy Park.
Your suite would include the following:
- $200 food credit
- Tickets for you and 19 friends
- A private room
- Climate control
- Cable television
- Indoor and outdoor seating
Good luck!
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Mentioned the other day that blog friend and BlueClaws Special Events Manager Lisa Carone will be hosting this week with Captain Jack on Thunder 98.5. Tuesday, 3 pm. Listen at 98.5 on the FM dial or at www.thunder985.com.