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A crowd of people watch one of the many
stage shows being put on around the grounds.
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Dancing and drinking, on and around the
benches that serve as seating, seems to be the order of the day (or of the
night, at any rate) here.
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A fairly good local midwest band plays
on the rock stage, previous to the appearance of Steppenwolf.
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As I said, drinking and dancing.
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This bunch is from Canada, and they seemed
bound and determined to have a good time. Here is the result of taking clerks,
office workers, and business people, and giving them Harleys and beer.
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And away they go. Amazingly no one fell
or was hurt, and there were no fights. Everyone was in good humor, even those
whose view of the stage was blocked by these antics.
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The stage features Westside Andy, and the
Mel Ford Band, who are actually pretty good, and certainly seem to be entertaining
the Canadians.
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Westside Andy, and Mel Ford are regular
performers at Summerfest. They generally perform locally in the Madison/Milwaukee
area.
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Mel Ford
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Tony Menzer
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Westside Andy
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Jimmy Voegeli
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The band ends it's performance, to an enthusiastic
crowd. They take a bow, and then leave the stage. The crew then sets up for
the next act, Steppenwolf.
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As darkness begins to fall, and the stage
is empty between shows, the audience plays, and keeps a big ball in the air.
From time to time, a tall, and rather attractive woman stands, drawing cheers
from this largely male gathering. The entire back of her jeans is cut out
(sorry, but no photographs of her here).
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The Vikings are coming, and they are making
no secret of the fact.
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Milling around in the early evening. I
pass several stages, trying to decide which show I want to see. Many others
are doing the same, or just wandering the grounds, looking at all of the
people.
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The Miller stage showcases a local band.
This is where the Doobie Brothers will appear later this night. it is already
crowded with people waiting for them to appear.
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It is at night when the crowds are at their
heaviest. There are shows, there is food, and there is everything under
the sun to buy. It had also turned into a clear, cool, pleasant night.
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There is time for one more stroll around
the grounds, and perhaps the purchase of some small item, before leaving
for the day, or perhaps hitting the town.
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At the gates, and ready to leave. The US
Bank building is still a beacon for the Harley faithful. It is midnight,
and the park is closing for the day.
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