MISSION REPORT
Event Coordinator: Jon Weger (SL 9142)
Event: Weird Al Concert
Date: May 28, 2011
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL
Once again the Midwest Garrison was called upon by Weird Al to get 'White and Nerdy,' and many answered the call. Being the first of four shows over the next few weeks in Illinois, we wanted to set the bar high for all that will follow. Thanks to the efforts of some of the Legion's finest troopers we entertained and did everyone proud! Thanks to everyone who pitched in with everything from taking our great photos and video, and to those who threw inhibitions aside and danced without a care a la Napoleon Dynamite....you know who you are!
Being my first experience with an Al show, I must say he puts on quite a show! His ability as a show man is eclipsed only by his genuine gratitude for our help; he thanked everyone personally for coming out in support. He didn't even balk when asked by Brian if he'd mind if we tried to upstage him! His response after a quick smile was simple; 'Absolutely not, go for it!'
We must thank everyone for their wonderful treatment of us and making us feel a big part of the show; the Genesee staff, Al's management, the fans and of course, Al himself. A special thanks goes out to our costume support and photography staff who chronicled everything perfectly and even recorded a 1080p video of the performance as well!
Vader
jweger77 - Jon Weger (SL-9142)
TK
Beans - (TK-4541)
RDB - Kevin Skiera (TK-9336)
batbob71 - Bob Dziura (TK-1656)
mattbobmcd - Matt McDonald (TK-8148)
Biker Scouts
EnemyZero - Tom Hobson (TB-5435)
Fleetfang - Brian Troyan (TK-8968)
Clones
Vadersblade - Robert Hamilton (CT-8310)
Richiestix - Richard Denikas (CC-5951)
Photographer / Handlers
Janine Jender
Jean Bean
Jessi Weger
Photo Album : http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx20 ... 20Concert/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I9q0yF8_Ns&sns=fb
Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
Great event and report Jon! Your doing fantastic job with getting involved. Thank you for stepping up!
Many bothans died to bring you this post...the tearing of ligaments and almost the loss of a TK's finger...
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
Thanks Kevin! I really appreciate that! Having such a great group makes it easy to coordinate events. And thank you for being one of the first in line to jump in!
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
GREAT job! Looks like you had a lot of fun...
and I think that the Weird Al group is now comfortable with working with us...
I did one of the first rounds of appearances many years ago...and...for the one I did....things seemed a little more formal...
and poor Al appeared exhausted...
and I think that the Weird Al group is now comfortable with working with us...
I did one of the first rounds of appearances many years ago...and...for the one I did....things seemed a little more formal...
and poor Al appeared exhausted...
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
Great job everyone!
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams".
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
added to TOD
post if I missed you, on each of your TOD everybody
Jon. awesome mission report! thank for putting the ID#s in it.. makes it so much easier!
Thank you
post if I missed you, on each of your TOD everybody
Jon. awesome mission report! thank for putting the ID#s in it.. makes it so much easier!
Thank you
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
It was a lot of fun!! I love taking the pics for everyone to show their friends/family and to reminisce. I only wish I had more time to figure out how to work the camcorder. It got a little jerky on me. Oh well...
http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx20 ... 20Concert/
In the photobucket folder linked above, I added a few screenshots. Seems like a regular cam didn't do much. The screenshots aren't the best, but they aren't so bad. I only had the option of camera or camcorder.
Here are some samples...
http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx20 ... 20Concert/
In the photobucket folder linked above, I added a few screenshots. Seems like a regular cam didn't do much. The screenshots aren't the best, but they aren't so bad. I only had the option of camera or camcorder.
Here are some samples...
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
Awesome pictures! Thanks for all of the hard work Janine!
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Re: Weird Al Concert, May 28, 2011 - Waukegan, IL
^^ same!!!
Many bothans died to bring you this post...the tearing of ligaments and almost the loss of a TK's finger...