How Was The Concert? Some Kind Of Wonderful. (Or, Grand Funk Railroad Still Rocks!)

Last night was the Billy Elvis and the Haz Benz/Grand Funk concert at the Noble County Fair. Got to see my old friend Don Moore, still grinding away at WAWK (my alma mater, for those of you tracking my storied and illustrious career; the studios on North East Street in Kendallville were my first on-air radio home.)
Billy, Mike Hanke the sign guy, and the rest of the Haz Benz band did a surprisingly good job for their first gig. Good opening act.

Then, Grand Funk took the stage. Even a slight drizzle couldn't dampen our spirits. THEY FREAKIN' ROCKED!! Max Carl (ex-38 Special singer) and Bruce Kulick (ex-Ace Frehley replacement in KISS) joined Don Brewer and Mel Schacher on stage and rocked the crowd. My kids, attending their second rock concert ever (after Journey last Saturday night) were thrilled, and I have to admit as jaded as I am, even I was impressed.


But the best was yet to come. After being repeatedly reminded by the promoter (a great guy named Rich Mischell, BTW) that the band might not come out and greet us, not only did they come out...they stood and signed autographs, took pictures, and made themselves available in a way I haven't seen since my days in country radio. Damn nice guys....and my babies got their backstage passes autographed by Grand Funk Railroad!

The sno-cones and Mike's Fried Cheese Curds had a extra-special flavor after a great show from a great band.

(I know, I'm gushing here....but GFR really impressed me, and they deserve their props.)

The kids take off tomorrow morning....with some cool memories of their visit with their dad. That makes it all the more special.