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September 17, 2018
On September 2, 2018 I had the pleasure of seeing and photographing the opening of the Metallica, "WorldWired", U.S. tour in Madison, Wisconsin.
Since 1971 I have seen many shows but none like this one. It was amazing!
The design and production of the show was done by Dan Braun, a Milwaukee native.
Dan created the show with kinetic cubes suspended above us that changed colors, graphics, positions and more! It was like a huge beautiful ever changing chandelier like I've never seen before!
At one point in the show four cubes came out of the stage and all four guys were playing them with drumsticks!! These cubes also changed graphics and colors before they disappeared back into the white stage.
Check out a few photos and go see the guys. It's an incredible show.
Great, great job Dan! You are a wizard!
Thanks,
Rich Zimmermann
September 3, 2018
The Wilson Center here in Brookfield, Wisconsin has an annual guitar festival. There is a lot happenig both outside and inside the Wilson Center. The photo of this little girl having fun is cute I think! She was listening to the band outside and having fun.
This year for the main act, the Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio performed to a full house.
I've photographed and met Elvin a few times since 1977. Always a great show and an amazing guitar player. Could listen to his stories and slide guitar forever!
The Big Fun Trio consists of Elvin, Bob Welsh and Willy Jordan.
Bob Welsh played both keyboards and guitar. Not sure which he is better at but his guitar playing is awesome!
Willy Jordan hand played a Peruvian drumbox and it was a great sound to hear. Who needs a drum set with this talented guy!
Enjoy some photos of a great night at a beautiful festival just a couple of miles from my home!
Thanks,
Rich Zimmermann
August 20, 2018
Time to get back to a music blog since the last three have been about Indy Cars.
Enjoy some pictures Edgar Winter and his band at Summerfest on July 1, 2018.
Edgar still can rock it and had an awesome band.
Check out Doug Rappaport, Koko Powell, Jason Carpenter and of course Edgar.
Thanks,
Rich Zimmermann