C2K - July 6th

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Thursday July 6th
BBQ & Bands

Our main activity on Thursday was the event formerly known as “RMC BBQ.” I figure these pictures will only be interesting to those who know what that is - so you will find them linked on a separate page. Below, you'll find pictures of the other bands we saw Thursday.

RMC BBQ Pictures

To the left and the right - pictures of Metropolis - they played the Label Stage on Thursday morning.

The Altar Boys prove that they can still rock the party.

I left the Altar Boys to check on the acoustic stage. I saw this sticker on a truck near there. In small letters, it said "The Echoing Green - Aggressive Smile Pop." We all commented at one time or another that we missed seeing Joey B. and the Echoing Green at the fest this year. Tidbits - the "MUD":
Anyone who was there will remember this - it was excessively "muddy" this year. It was common to see mud wrestling, mud slinging, and mud sliding between the two Encore tents.
We call it "mud" because we aren't entirely convinced that it is actually mud... Organic matter might be a better name. :-)
Many thanks go out to the Cstone volunteers (and fest attendees like Steve and friends at the Tollbooth tent) for applying layers and layers of hay to the mud areas.

Justin McRoberts, at the acoustic stage. He really impressed me - though the guys thought I was nuts at leaving the Altar Boys. Other bands we saw Thursday:
Daniel Amos

Hints:
Due to the mud - be sure to bring extra shoes that can be thrown away if needed.

Kate Miner, with Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong as back up.

And, yep, that's Bruce Brown watching from the side of the stage. :-)
Another picture of the Kate Miner show - including the guy from the Violet Burning, with Steve and Derri too.

Tidbits - Art at Cstone:
Cornerstone is more than musical art - it is also visual art. Every year, you can find an art gallery in a tent at ArtRageous. Check it out - you will most likely be impressed.

We'd been to Main Stage on Wednesday for Jennifer Knapp and Third Day - but the first pictures of main stage will show up below:

Tidbits - the Food:
There is food available at Main Stage, but there is a better selection in the main festival area. So, here's a brief list of the choices you will have: (the same vendors often come back year after year):

Subway

Pizza Hut

The Bushnell Locker - everybody loves their sandwiches

The Elephant Ears and Lemon Shakeups place. It doesn't really have a name - but you'll come to love it anyway. They've got huge elephant ears, fresh fried walleye, pork tenderloins, funnel cakes, and everybody's favorites - Lemon Shakeups and Strawberry-Lemon Shakeups.

Vegetarian - a great choice, even for the non-vegetarians out there.

The pasta palace - slow service, but usually good food.

Kettle Korn

Dairy Queen

And other vendors featuring such fine foods as cotton candy, nachos, hot dogs, corn dogs, shave ice, etc.

And - remember when buying your dinner - buy a bottle of water too. You need it.

Main stage - a view from from fairly close to the front. Main stage is set in a valley - a perfect natural amphitheater.

Hints - Water:
Drink one bottle of water.
When you're finished, drink another.
Continue throughout the week.
That's the best Cstone survival hint we can offer.
The main stage crowd during the Fono show.

Mike Roe - of the 77's - wearing a Green Bay Packers shirt. #77, of course!
The main stage Cornerstone banners are always well done. This year's were no exception.

The mud at Main Stage. The hay covers most of it in this picture. We don't want to fool you - it can get much, much worse. We heard rumors that there were some young children swallowed whole by the mud. :-) Tidbits - the hike to main stage:
It is about one mile from the festival food court to the edge of the main stage hill.
Along the way, you'll walk by Lake Wildwood, and even more portapoties and campsites.

Hints - Portapoties:
Some call them "Casa De Funk."
Others prefer the "Little Engineer's Room" (or, as I say, the "Little Historian's Room").
I've even heard them called the "Via Funkarosa"
Whatever you call them - they're the same. Portapoties serviced by Johnny on the Spot. And, as we all know - they are a necessity.
My sincere gratitude goes out to the Johnny on the Spot employees who keep those things in working order all week. They really deserve a prize (and a vacation!)
Even with those dedicated employees checking on the facilities - there are a few hints to make living with them easier:

Look to use the facilities right after the truck visits - when they're freshest.

Have a friend wait outside and hold your backpack or other belongings.

Bring a ziploc bag of extra toilet paper.

Always carry anti-bacterial hand gel. Normally, that stuff is nasty for biology - but when there's no washroom - it's essential.

Burlap to Cashmere took the stage between the 77s and Delirious. Honestly, it was a sad concert. The band has lost several members since they first wowed us at Cstone '98. And, sadly, they've lost energy also. Steven D. and company try very hard - but without all the instrumentation, it's tough to amaze us with guitar ability, etc. For fans who have loved their past shows, this one didn't quite live up. But, there is hope for the future. Steven's ability to play intimate acoustic songs from the main stage- and have them pierce the hearts of the entire crowd - is equally amazing as the band's former guitar power. It's a different flavor, but it's still good.

After Burlap, we were treated to a concert from Delirious. Sorry, no pictures - but if you can - just imagine a high energy praise and worship session. Very cool.

Hints - the Noise:
At the risk of sounding like a boring old person, I must say one thing: bring earplugs. Wear them. If you want to enjoy the excitement and energy of a main stage show from down front, or really any show in a tent - you need earplugs. I find that they lessen my headaches, don't distort the sound all that much, drown out audience noise, and block out noise for your neighbor's campsite when you're trying to sleep. And, speaking as a communications graduate - I know the importance of your hearing. Hearing loss isn't fun, and it's avoidable. So - go to your local music store, hardware store, or probably your local Wal-Mart and get some cheap earplugs. You'll be glad you did.

	To the left and the right - pictures of Metropolis - they played the Label Stage on Thursday morning.
The Altar Boys prove that they can still rock the party.
	I left the Altar Boys to check on the acoustic stage. I saw this sticker on a truck near there. In small letters, it said "The Echoing Green - Aggressive Smile Pop." We all commented at one time or another that we missed seeing Joey B. and the Echoing Green at the fest this year.		Tidbits - the "MUD": Anyone who was there will remember this - it was excessively "muddy" this year. It was common to see mud wrestling, mud slinging, and mud sliding between the two Encore tents. We call it "mud" because we aren't entirely convinced that it is actually mud... Organic matter might be a better name. :-) Many thanks go out to the Cstone volunteers (and fest attendees like Steve and friends at the Tollbooth tent) for applying layers and layers of hay to the mud areas.
Justin McRoberts, at the acoustic stage. He really impressed me - though the guys thought I was nuts at leaving the Altar Boys.		Other bands we saw Thursday: Daniel Amos
		Hints: Due to the mud - be sure to bring extra shoes that can be thrown away if needed.
Kate Miner, with Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong as back up. And, yep, that's Bruce Brown watching from the side of the stage. :-)		Another picture of the Kate Miner show - including the guy from the Violet Burning, with Steve and Derri too.
		Tidbits - Art at Cstone: Cornerstone is more than musical art - it is also visual art. Every year, you can find an art gallery in a tent at ArtRageous. Check it out - you will most likely be impressed.

Tidbits - the Food: There is food available at Main Stage, but there is a better selection in the main festival area. So, here's a brief list of the choices you will have: (the same vendors often come back year after year): Subway Pizza Hut The Bushnell Locker - everybody loves their sandwiches The Elephant Ears and Lemon Shakeups place. It doesn't really have a name - but you'll come to love it anyway. They've got huge elephant ears, fresh fried walleye, pork tenderloins, funnel cakes, and everybody's favorites - Lemon Shakeups and Strawberry-Lemon Shakeups. Vegetarian - a great choice, even for the non-vegetarians out there. The pasta palace - slow service, but usually good food. Kettle Korn Dairy Queen And other vendors featuring such fine foods as cotton candy, nachos, hot dogs, corn dogs, shave ice, etc. And - remember when buying your dinner - buy a bottle of water too. You need it.		Main stage - a view from from fairly close to the front. Main stage is set in a valley - a perfect natural amphitheater.
		Hints - Water: Drink one bottle of water. When you're finished, drink another. Continue throughout the week. That's the best Cstone survival hint we can offer.	The main stage crowd during the Fono show.

Mike Roe - of the 77's - wearing a Green Bay Packers shirt. #77, of course!	The main stage Cornerstone banners are always well done. This year's were no exception.
	The mud at Main Stage. The hay covers most of it in this picture. We don't want to fool you - it can get much, much worse. We heard rumors that there were some young children swallowed whole by the mud. :-)		Tidbits - the hike to main stage: It is about one mile from the festival food court to the edge of the main stage hill. Along the way, you'll walk by Lake Wildwood, and even more portapoties and campsites.
Hints - Portapoties: Some call them "Casa De Funk." Others prefer the "Little Engineer's Room" (or, as I say, the "Little Historian's Room"). I've even heard them called the "Via Funkarosa" Whatever you call them - they're the same. Portapoties serviced by Johnny on the Spot. And, as we all know - they are a necessity. My sincere gratitude goes out to the Johnny on the Spot employees who keep those things in working order all week. They really deserve a prize (and a vacation!) Even with those dedicated employees checking on the facilities - there are a few hints to make living with them easier: Look to use the facilities right after the truck visits - when they're freshest. Have a friend wait outside and hold your backpack or other belongings. Bring a ziploc bag of extra toilet paper. Always carry anti-bacterial hand gel. Normally, that stuff is nasty for biology - but when there's no washroom - it's essential.
		Burlap to Cashmere took the stage between the 77s and Delirious. Honestly, it was a sad concert. The band has lost several members since they first wowed us at Cstone '98. And, sadly, they've lost energy also. Steven D. and company try very hard - but without all the instrumentation, it's tough to amaze us with guitar ability, etc. For fans who have loved their past shows, this one didn't quite live up. But, there is hope for the future. Steven's ability to play intimate acoustic songs from the main stage- and have them pierce the hearts of the entire crowd - is equally amazing as the band's former guitar power. It's a different flavor, but it's still good.


		After Burlap, we were treated to a concert from Delirious. Sorry, no pictures - but if you can - just imagine a high energy praise and worship session. Very cool.
		Hints - the Noise: At the risk of sounding like a boring old person, I must say one thing: bring earplugs. Wear them. If you want to enjoy the excitement and energy of a main stage show from down front, or really any show in a tent - you need earplugs. I find that they lessen my headaches, don't distort the sound all that much, drown out audience noise, and block out noise for your neighbor's campsite when you're trying to sleep. And, speaking as a communications graduate - I know the importance of your hearing. Hearing loss isn't fun, and it's avoidable. So - go to your local music store, hardware store, or probably your local Wal-Mart and get some cheap earplugs. You'll be glad you did.