May 8, 2016

This week, we look back to the Mahavishnu Orchestra performing at the Milwaukee Arena in May of 1973.

I have always likedJohn McGlauglin, Rick Laird, Jerry Goodman and Billy Cobham! Jan Hammer really added a lot with his keyboard work! The whole band is awesome!

Enjoy a look back and get ready for John in November in Chicago.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The Mahavishnu Orchestra at the Milwaukee Arena in May of 1973.

April 24, 2017

Here's a little taste of Hall and Oates 1977 that I just discovered doing work for Summerfest! I look forward to seeing them soon with Tears for Fears in Milwaukee!

I saw John Oates as a solo act a few months ago and wow he is good. The boys together again will be something to see.

1977 was when I loved using a cross screen filter on the lens. It softens things up a bit but gives a cool effect!

Enjoy a look at the guys.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The great duo of Hall and Oates at Summerfest in 1977.

Willie Nelson at Summerfest in 1977.

April 10, 2017

On Sunday night April 9th here in Milwaukee, the Elvin Bishop Group and Marshall Tucker bands were doing a show. Wish I could have made it because they are both awesome bands! Too much going on right now.

So, we look back at a show that Elvin Bishop did at Summerfest in 1977. This was when Mickey Thomas was in his band before he went on to Jefferson Starship.

Elvin at this time had two great hits, Travelin' Shoes and Fooled Around and Fell In Love. Mickey Thomas who did the vocals on Fooled Around and Feel In Love that made him famous.

I just heard a story about Elvin's Gibson ES-345 that he has played for years. During his days in the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Louis Meyer traded this Gibson for a Fender Telecaster that Elvin was playing. Elvin has played the Gibson ever since!

Enjoy a look at Elvin doing a daytime show and a few beer barrels from Summerfest! I like the photos of Elvin getting out of the limo with a Schlitz and the one of him sleeping backstage. They had just flown in from Hawaii and were a bit tired.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The Elvin Bishop group in 1977 at Summerfest! With a few beer barrels!

April 3, 2017

I have been compiling a lot of photos of the old days for Summerfest and their 50th anniversary celebration this year.

Here are some pictures from a great show in 1973 of the Doobie Brothers with Leo Kottke as the opening act!

Check them out and enjoy some really old film!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The Doobie Brothers at Summerfest 1973 with Leo Kottke opening the show.

March 20, 2017

This week's blog is about my good friends, Heartsfield. I found some more negatives in the closet as we continue to clean.

These photos I believe are from the club called Teddy's in Milwaukee. Not positive on that so any confirmation on where this is would be appreciated.

One of the photos shows Paul Green, an old dj from the WQFM days here in Milwaukee. Curious where he is now. Great beard he has here!

Heartsfield had several albums and continues today with Fred Dobrinski from the original band.

Enjoy a look at the old days of Heartsfield.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann