This was our third year playing for Crusin' For A Cure, a benefit and car show to raise awareness and funds for treatment and research of prostate cancer, the number one cancer in men and the most treatable if detected early. This LA Times article mentions "live music". I guess that was us.
Since the call time for me and the KRB was 7:30 AM on a Saturday morning there was very little traffic on the commute into the OC. So I took a picture of the Honda Center.
And Angel Stadium.
I rolled onto the OC Fairgrounds right on time.
The band got to park in the VIP section so I didn't have to roll my gear very far to our stage on the Promenade.
I could see cool cars already. This is the largest single day classic car show in the country. I took a picture of my gear next to an Indy car and drag racer.
I found the stage and joined in the setup dance.
Jack added another sub to his PA system. They are actually his bass cabs, an 18 and a 410 SWR cabs, and they work pretty dang good.
This is a view of the Promenade, sort of the center of the fairgrounds, from behind the stage.
The Hangar, where I played with True Willie recently, is on the far side of the Promenade in the direction we are looking above. My buddy Rick is subbing for Mario today. He did a bang-up job.
Skyler is helping Jack with sound today and spinning tunes on the breaks.
Art and Daniel call a truce. Notice there are no rabbit ears in this picture.
Here's a behind-the-band view as Kelly's girls sing a couple of songs and Jack plays bass.
Daniel takes a solo during the girls' number.
While A. Rae and The Rescue Dogs entertain I take a couple of pictures of the parade. This is "Miss Cruisin' For A Cure".
The Grand Marshall of the parade.
Kelly gets up to sing with her girls. It's a family affair.
Kelly almost always brings snacks for her boys. These are not just for me.
On a break I wander the grounds a bit. There are acres and acres of classic cars here. over 3000 entries.
There were buildings full of cool cars too.
A couple of cars caught my attention today. I've always liked Camaros. I think this is a '69.
These cars are really built, and clean.
This '57 Olds 98 also caught my eye.
Look at that motor!
On the next break I decided to take care of business. At this event they give away free PSA and DRE screening. I had some blood drawn. Test results should be back in a couple of weeks.
Then I was escorted into a cute little examination room with flowers and wine to set the mood.
Unfortunately, the doctor didn't open the wine. Hey all you guys over 40! This is something you need to take care of, every year for guys over 50. The doctor said everything was normal for me. Prostrate cancer is very common but very treatable when detected early. Get it done!
On the next break it was lunch time! Art and I made our way over to the VIP tent for the buffet.
The vittles looked pretty dang good!
I had a couple of tasty BBQ chicken breasts, several slices of roast beef, a big salad, and a spot of mashed potatoes. Oh, and a couple of chocolate chip cookies.
On the way back to the stage we took a look at some of the movie cars.
It was a stroll-by crowd but everyone who stopped by enjoyed themselves.
Rick is laying down the beat as the girls sing a couple more songs.
It's "Devil Went Down To Georgia" time again. There are no rabbit ears this time. But I do see an elbow.
The drummer drums.
Our very own Skip is a prostate cancer survivor. He got the commemorative t-shirt and wore it proudly.
At the end of our last set all of the survivors gathered for a photo op. Skip is right there in the middle.
While the survivors are getting their picture taken the band strikes the stage.
I grabbed a picture from the social medias.
And that was my gig. It was a pretty normal gig except for the medical procedures.
The next pictures I post will be from Jacksonville, Florida. How about that? Thanks for looking!
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
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