Hot Time in Bridgeport as DCI returns to Connecticut July 5, 2010 – Bridgeport, CT . . . Steamy temps and even hotter music came to town as the Boston Crusaders hosted “Bridgeport Drums” at historic John F. Kennedy Stadium. It was the first time in almost a decade that the junior circuit had visited […]
Statesmen easily lead day at annual Rochester "Bruni" tribute July 4, 2010 — Rochester, NY . . . The 2010 “Vince Bruni Preview of Champions” was going to be a major show. Not only would the Empire Statesmen debut their 2010 program, “Going to Oz.” on their home turf, they were supposed to be going […]
Bluecoats edge past Crown at Akron clashJuly 9, 2010 — Akron, OH . . . The “Innovations in Brass” competition was revived in grand fashion at University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium. A stellar line-up of past DCI Champions and potentially future ones gave the approximately 2,500 in attendance a great evening of musical and visual […]
DCUK Stoke held by Kidsgrove ScoutsJuly 4, 2010 – Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, U.K. . . . Nine corps turned out to the Northwood Stadium for the first DCUK competition of the season. Hosted by Kidsgrove Scouts, the current DCUK champion, it was set to be very interesting. The weather looked very overcast as doors opened and […]
DCI at Americafest 2010Fireworks, hotdogs, bar-b-que and the sounds of “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Oh, and let’s not forget some of America’s best drum and bugle corps. This years 84th Fourth of July celebration at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, brought out thousands to see five of drum corps’ finest. Starting with a pre-show […]
The Cavaliers host their 50th "Pageant of Drums"July 3, 2010 — Michigan City, IN . . . The 50th “Pageant of Drums” show kicked off with a brief celebration honoring contributors to the show and also honoring the 50th anniversary of the 50-star United States flag — all very appropriate for a celebration of the […]
Blue Knights dazzle in the Northwest, Spokane Thunder returnsJuly 3, 2010 — Hillsboro, OR . . . The Blue Knights performed an entertaining and well-executed show to lead the “Portland Summer Music Games.” The Troopers and Cascades also performed in World Class competition. The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets led the Open Class corps, followed closely […]
Bluecoats sweep show at Bowling Green sponsored by Glassmen June 24, 2010 – Bowling Green, OH . . . One of the benefits of being a drum corps fan in the 21st century is that there are so many resources available to us on the Internet when it comes to following and, in my case […]
California Summer Tour 2010 July 2010 – Northern California . . . Recently I returned from a short Northern California tour where I witnessed a new era of drum corps; what was once old is now new again. Ok, let me explain. Us old-timers always boast about the days when drum corps were known more […]
Things were looking hot in New Jersey at YEA/Surf DCI event June 29, 2010 — Ewing, NJ . . . The weather in the Northeast had been absolutely scalding the past few days, with high humidity and temperatures up to 98 degrees. I had been at the show in Arlington, VA, just before this one, […]
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