This View By: Walter HargraveI was in the nest with Norman Barney and George Angsuwan working the sound most of the night and from what I could see people were really getting into the rock -n- roll with their full attention. Tapping feet, moving heads up and down, dancing, screaming. I could tell people wanted to hear rock -n- roll and that's what they got. All the bands did a great job with their performances and the sound they produced was phenomenal. The room couldn't have gotten any fuller, packed from wall to wall most of the show standing room only. The turn out was more than anyone could have asked for. They even had food to purchase outside the doors, that kept people there even longer in my opinion.This view by: Jody Fadley
Other than a few sound problems and a skirmish, the show was perfect. I had a great time and I think that Okeechobee will never forget that night.
This is to be an annual event, so be sure not to miss Summer Jam 2000!I would like to take this time to thank some very special people for helping us with the show:
Jody Fadley - for coming up with the idea in the first place!
Steve Christopher - for being a kick butt drummer!
Rodney Harper - for the incredible bass licks!
Joe Franco - for tuning and setting up the drum set at the show and practices!Martha's House- for being there when needed by battered women and children
Allen and Nancy Smith - for the use of their establishment,
Good Spirits Lounge Thanks very much!Vance Akins - for excellent pre show and during show photography.
Rob Keating - for an endless list of advertising and promotional work!Rick Schnider - for the use of his Crate Pro Audio PA and GREAT mikes! Thanks Rick!
Norman Barney - for promotional leg work and sound system setup.
Robby Buster - for helping with the equipment setup process (Drummer for LouD)George Angsuwan - for running sound and sound checking!
Brian Ackland - for transporting equipment to and from the show and for taking photos for us!Troy Corser - for filming the JSR section of the show.
Robert Hargrave Sr. - for helping with the drink specials.
Robert Hargrave Jr. - for photography during the show.My apologies to anyone who hasn't been verbally or otherwise thanked, Take the time to pat yourselves on the backs for you are all deserving for a great show Thanks again!
Walter Hargrave
By the time I got there at 2:00 PM Sunday September 5th (Doors opened at 3:00 PM) and noticed all the people streaming in, I knew something huge was going to happen in Okeechobee. Rock -N- Roll in the air so thick you couldn't cut it with a knife.This view by: Norman Barney
As soon as LouD took the stage,and the crowd jumped into participation, I knew for sure where this was going, FAST! :)
LUSTER with front man George, grabbed all of us with their unique style of rock -n- roll (with a twist) and would not let go - oh what a rush! You just had to be there!
By the time I jumped on the stage with our 3 piece band JSR, the crowd was already there mentally - and we were there physically, and boy were we there! NOBODY'S going
Home SoonÓ. I thought our set ended far to soon- we could have played all night!
And if that wasn't enough, Whisker Biskit gets on the stage and blows everybody away with all of our favorite classic rock -n- roll songs, pinch me please, I must be dreaming!
Just when I thought the pace and attitude was about to settle down, Standing 8 jumps on the stage with a strong mix of covers and originals, nobody was left standing.
Closing the show with the legendary, Timmy Bast Band seemed all to appropriate! :)
A damn good time was had by all, hope to see you all next year!Jody J. Fadley
All I got to say is, THANK YOU OKEECHOBEE AND ALL OF OUR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS! You showed us that you the people still wanna rock!This view by: Steve ChristopherWe showed that there is an alternative to our standard Country, Rodeo Labor Day happenings. I think Jody and Walt have gave you a complete review of everything, so in closing, I personally thank everyone who came, who saw, and kicked our butts with your longing for ROCK N ROLL!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!!
Norman Barney
I had the time of my life at the show. My energy level was so high and is still up there. Rodney and Jody’s performance was outstanding. We all did a great job. I can’t wait until next year so we can do it again at Summer Jam 2000. I would like to take the time to thank the following people. Walt for every thing that you’ve done for the band and on the internet keep up the good work as I now you will. Joe franco my friend and Drum technician/Teacher without you I would not be were I am now with my playing. Rodney and Jody thanks for being the good friends that you guys are and I now it will last for a long time to come. I can’t wait to produce are first CD. Vance Akins a real good friend of mine. And responsible for the JSR Photography Thanks vance.And last but not least, I would like to personally thank all of the people that came out to support Marthas House. Thank you all SEE YA NEXT YEAR.This view by: Becky (A out of town visitor)
Steve
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you that put thisThis view by: Stacy
together. I came down to Okeechobee from South GA because i knew that
the Summer Jam 99 was going to be a killer Rock-n-Roll concert. I had a
wonderful time and i think that is the general concensus of all who
attended. Thanks again guys, for giving me a night to remember. See you
next year.
Becky
I came to the Rock show to hear some good ole Rock n Roll and to have some fun.......and that is exactly what I got. It was the best time I have had in Okeechobee. All the bands were fantastic!!!
From the gripping sounds of Loud to the heart racing music from JSR........Whisker Biscuit really rocked the place down followed by the great performance from Standing 8. A good time was had by all that came out to support Marthas House. I would like to thank all the bands and all the people that put this show together. It was the best!!! Its nice to know that there are people in this town that still love to hear Rock and Roll music. Without them, we wouldnt have a show. Rock will never die!!!
Cant wait for Summer Jam 2000.......Stacy
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