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Fusion will be at Aardvark Park, 3625 E Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467 Friday 11:35 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday (w/ detail): 8:45 – 10:45 AM sectionals 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM FULL ENSEMBLE 1:10 PM Run through 6:44 PM scheduled - Fusion performs in prelims Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Schuylerville, NY Aug 7, 2016 5 Excelsior 63.35 4 Bush 81.20 3 Sun 83.80 2 Sabers 85.55 1 Fusion 89.20

<while my new Dewalt weed whacker battery recharges <<guess I need 2 batteries>>>, … A few thoughts on Kingston to share. <ya know mowin’ and weed whackin’ as medium focus activities gives time for bubbling up ideas so here ya go> So yesterday, me being inactive from Core, I was, yes, in The Pool thinking of all the corps up in Kingston sweating their butts in the last run getting ready to compete. Up at 4:30 AM, get the bus, work all day. So yes it is hard to really relax as inactive member, knowing the work they do, so I got the urge to make the drive and GO. The rain threat made its way north to south, so driving north on Thruway there were dark skies and a short period of rain. Then … Gorgeous clear. And by showtime I’d say weather was perfect. I love that Kingston show: the folks that run it, the crowds, the terrible legendary-bad showers even, the rain challenges, the warmup in neighbor streets - and so I am glad it is back. Looking forward to more great competition and another round of scores, I bought my ticket. Kingston has all reserved seating, so the line can get long and slow as each person selects a seat, and gets that ticket drawn out from the deck. Great folks there doing that ticket work though! Fascinating but obvious that the seating grid (yes on graph paper) fills from 50 up high on out and down. I ended up sitting Side 2 outside the 30, down low with friends so that specially picked seat never got visited. The Stadium was quite full, a great crowd - they love Sunrisers, they love Fusion, They LOVE the CABS, and they LOVE THE ALUMNI. And treat all corps great. I was out with my Core in the parking lot after Sunrisers but came back to see Cabs from backfield. So comments are light, but here goes. Sunrisers are getting stronger every week. I had this impression of old style drum corps even though guard and show concept is very modern. They get into these brass power formations and go all out. The high note guy screams on every tag, but not sticking out of the blend – love it. And the vets solo work rocks. Scottie and Carol as drum majors - ya know I’ve been counting past few weeks – these folks each have been with 5 DCA corps each – can you name them? (Richie W got all 10) Fusion – stronger in all aspects since Woodbridge – the show is brought by all members very cohesively. The sounds are dark and ominous and the gorgeous recognizable ballad is great. They keep you on edge of seat. The scores vs. Cabs show the comparison quite well, essentially for me visual vs brass (leave percussion and guard out for a moment). Cabs hornline is powerhouse and they use it well. Cabs (from backfield) – kick a** energy, force and confidence to the front. Big company percussion line elongated left to right looks and sounded impressive to me; neighbor said dirt, sorry – he’s a drum guy. The tubas are gorgeous – Bubba is back with his bros (maybe ladies too, don’t know). I missed Sabers and Hurcs. Bush is sounding good - recognizable tunes from Billy Joel are fun. Was the pit soloist guy there, maybe not, sorry if he was? (ouch) He is great, but I am not a fan of pit soloist, even Joey P <not as musician/person, as pit soloist functional utility>. Wait I am confused, that is C2 for another show (by the way one theme for me in appreciating corps this year is The Recognizable Tunes <even recognizable by me>. C2’s “Both Sides Now” may be best of the year. Back in the stands for Cabs Alumni. Just great solo work from #1 Sop guy. And the corps grooves better than ever. The crowd loves every minute. Outdoor brass and drums at its best on Summer Night. If you know the sound and the look, no more need be said. Now OLYMPIC Retreat. So the Rio Olympics had pageantry Friday night. But Kingston calls for the drum corps Olympic Retreat. Some corps travel to Schuylerville later that night, but line up and do it. From the stands it is spectacular. Cab’s Alumni playing the corps on with awesome groove. (duhdatdatdadat … doomp doomp) Drum majors leading all serious, each guard person with that arm up and hand gesture and smile, the hornlines and drumlines endless, side by side, corps by corps, uniform colors a blur and a long march to back field. Really folks it is spectacular. The Announcer did a great job getting right to the scores, after some nice education scholarships for various corps members. Serious drama right to end, 2nd place with High Guard and Visual I think <ooops now I knew who won>, and Cabs took it by 0.8. Each corps “played itself off”, in reverse order of placement, and really that should be captured somewhere. Fans yell remarks with vigor for each corps, ’nuff said. OK so I understand at pre-game corps were asked if anyone would not want to do a victory concert if asked. No objections. So I stayed, maybe best part of the night …. Cabs arc’d it up with pit in front and ran the show. This is how you can see the bond of a corps and the well-rehearsed content, in an all-out bring it with b*** performance. My buddy Doc blew the house down with the trio or whatever they had – Love it. A proud moment for the Cabs – cant’s wait to see the next show and show down. Oh yeah, I’m biased as I love the parades and Olympic retreat – dreaded by many marching members - LOL. Schuylerville had a parade today and 4 PM EDT show, scores should be in SOON. Don edited for typos, and to complete .... now I knew who won (those caption results give away the winner yahhhh?)

great - conspiracy laid to rest. Man I got sucked in pretty easily - LOL. I am usually bad at looking around, especially finding all the little icons like the "burgers" on apps these days! Lesson learned. THANKS - Good job DCA - now we have best of both!

This is a time of data transparency, and big data. (we don't crank that much on the recap anyway, but think of it that way as compared to the summary) With the summary only we lose a lot of insight. Shouldn't we get what we, as paying fans, vets, supporters of corps or rock throwers and what have you, benefit from what DCA pays for in professional judge scoring detail, drawn from a budget from those same paying fans? If the reason is to foster a fresh look for judges week to week (DCI premise), won't the judges curious in the run rate find a way easily to see the recent recap page? We'll get the data from Wikileaks I suppose. Bring back the recaps please!

A Saturday brain puzzle. OK, I'll ask for help ... BFO? Boys from Other Schools? Brazilian Food orgy? Back the F Off? I guess a Baritone thing. Great reviews as always. Thanks ... BigW has eyes and ears for all aspects of the show and inner drama.

I got a PM, so now I remember. THANKS Latest scores go in the chart, not necessarily highest. "You are only as good as your last ..."

Thanks for the reviews, so much info. I found this "stereo" comment insightful. I heard the same from Fusion at Lehman, some zippy left to right and back again ensemble sounds. Now that you have labeled this as the stereo effect, I will listen for it and try to figure out why it seems a bit unique. It compares to what? the wall of sound, even as it moves left to right to left that is most common? Maybe after stereo we go to surround sound and VR - lol.

Thanks for posting scores. Any reason Lehman, PA show not included? DCA site has recap. There are slightly higher scores for White Sabers, Skyliners, and Bushwackers. Lehman, PA – 06/25/2016 24 Jun 2016 1. Fusion Core 77.20 2. White Sabers 71.90 3. Skyliners 69.20 (0.2) 4. Bushwackers 68.70 Don

wold love love to see a few comments (this afternoon I said to my wife, you know I have ancestors buried in Frederick back in 1861, and they used to have their own town, Kemptown. She said, "when are you leaving?". She knows me well. But, no road trip this time. Depending on you all. We are an hour and twenty+ into it Corps – in order of appearance: · Skyliners · Carolina Gold · Fusion Core · White Sabers · Buccaneers · Atlanta CV · Cadets2 With C Holland, Big W and a few others said to be going, let’s get some snippets of comment. Save the good stuff for review! A look back at 2015 Finals and a couple in Prelims: 1. Buccaneers 97.58 2. Cadets2 96.33 5. Atlanta CV 93.83 7. Fusion Core 89.75 8. White Sabers 88.33 11. Carolina Gold 82.95 (0.4) (Prelims) 13. Skyliners 79.18 (Prelims) This is competition tonight folks. Don

An Evening With The Corps - some fun comments to share, not in order of performance, but let’s say order of highlights that come to mind, day after. Skyliners field corps brought their game folks - very impressive. In recent years I was really not happy about electronics and synths in DCA. Now who coulda thunk that our modern version of Sky, here in 2016 is laying down some kind of hip hop influenced (to my ears) groove with synth and electronic percussion, that was loud - almost too loud - but it worked. It was in your face, we are doing this and come and get some. Great players and it was NOT a doubling of tubas (to my ear) – so very much appreciated. A contrast of electronics and acoustic – done well. Live with it, and enjoy it I tell myself. You get a big brassy sound and it has power. Signature closer lacked the b**ls needed but gave that mix of nostalgia. A lineup of Sky alumni at the fence, waiting for their performance slot at end paid serious tribute to the field corps that is marching competitive DCA. (I commented to one legendary Alumni that the field corps was Excellent, and he said well not excellent but GOOD – too funny) And they were rewarded with a score. Looking at recaps I see 2nd in Music Effect, Communication and close to 2nd in Effect Total– I had them 2nd overall actually. Kudos to drum major, very entertaining and exuded the excitement he had to be there. Factor in some bias I suppose. Bush – great music concept. “Forte-piano”. Many of my comments I must say are heavily influenced by the narration from the announcer. Nice job on these show previews. And for this corps, he drove home the music diversity we were about to experience. Some excellent brass playing at times. Need to see this corps again. White Sabers - So the storyline narration was really enticing. No spoiler alert. They had beautiful characters for it, but I didn’t see enough storyline brought out. Almost had trouble finding the characters for sure until I saw them troop the stands together. Some opportunity there I think, but as usual I need to see things a few time to catch what is going on, so watch this space. As in last year, the brass line is gorgeous. A great corps, and a threat to climb, as last year. Fusion – I need to see this show at least 10 more times to capture what everyone is doing. Fusion generates electricity, and verve, and it is a bit 3 ring circus of a show going on – maybe that is why we judge Visual, Drum, Brass in the various categories. I love the pit energy - musical complexity, and they provide show leadership. Drumline cooks, and got some scores that were deserved. Guard beautiful in full out sudden flag spin with big formation. Gorgeous colors with that black turf for a perfect, weather wise, Evening of the Corps. One moment I recall is the guard person at top of the prop (sounds like a club name someday), passing out flags one at a time in time, like weapons to war, but ahhhh yes we are non-violent (well except for certain shows in recent years, including The Hit – yikes, save that story for another time). Drill is intense, lots of energy, lots of motion, a fusion of bodies moment, some props effects taking shape, where to look? Power of hornline, probably not as loud as Cabs last year – is that what we strive for? - and not as loud as Bucs and a few others – but they have power. Love it. Fusion has balance and plays loud too. A little formulaic for the ending of the tunes though. You want that big donut and they bring it, and once with surprise extra dynamics. Nice trumpet solo from son of some vets of a drum corps family. I have him in a corps photo for Fusion first year 2007, when he was half height, no longer. Big Ben – love it. General I have no notes, so many of my observations are now lost – that is how my memory works/doesn’t work LOL. But I found myself counting Tubas. Is that a fair way to categorize the corps? Nahhh. But it is an essential indicator of strength, in many ways. Congrats to Sky. Amazing journey to competitive return, and nostalgia of the Aloooomni is there. A successful show in like a country retreat atmosphere. Others may say out in Bumble we were LOL. Thank goodness for navigators. I heard some great stories from others that seem to not have navigators – is this a DCA fan attribute? I don’t need no stinkin’ navigator. Written MapQuest, asking for the verbal way outta here? My buddy Ricky was that guy – I said no way you’ll hear directions from me. On the way in I was right there at the correctional facility nearby, stayed straight on the road to go by! Serious country roads, kettle corn, great countryside. Sky was long way from Randall’s Island and the concrete canyons of NYC, but they pulled off a very successful show. First scores of the season – love it. Wait – I told you this was out of order – LOL. Bridgemen Alumni were mostly powerful sound of the night! So much fun with that repertoire, their uniforms, and up in your face jamming. Russo in the stands as a respectful 2nd drum major rocks the house, a true entertainer. G Bugles madness – love it. A great show opener. Sky Alumni - more G bugles pure fun. And that classic street beat, on a summer night, crowd loved it. Some cool high note work from an extra screamer who I had not seen with Sky prior. A nice setting with that repertoire. OK, time for a wrap. Don

Andy, your tribute rings true. Beautifully stated, thanks. A pause to reflect indeed. It was Fall 1968 when I met you and Ray and that amazing collection of people who would march 1969 as Skyliners. A roadmap for a lifetime of connections was set. I came online just now to check latest on Spring Preview, and it is always stunning to see another RIP. We start a new season, as another chapter closes. Ray had that engaging style, and was a true competitor – his spirit for drum corps lives on. Don

I am trying my best to stay positive with the change to Amps and Electronics. I have some background having played bass in various funk bands in the 70’s, where we got our first graphic equalizer and synthesizer, with mixing boards, power amps, preamps, echo, etc. Using that 10 band per channel EQ opened up the ears to the frequency choices. Fast forward I think of the sound reinforcement at a Randall’s Island concert or even at West Point when we did a parade with Fusion and got to jump on stage with the local band. Talking to that sound board guy that is hired for all West Point gigs, well wow – that board is complex, and those guys know how to mix. I went to the Cabs Clifton show with my buddy - he is an electronics repair and guitar guy, not drum corps guy, although he marched Tuba in 1965. OK, for each show we commented on the frequencies, speaker placement and obvious mix/balance problems, bad tones, or bass boom. I was quite distracted from the thrill of hearing amazing acoustic horns / drums / natural pit. Now recent Bush Clifton show, I’d say the Chez band put out a really good combo of Electrons (great rhythm section) with screamin’ mic’d horns. It was a pleasure – and I don’t think he had sound board person. When I listen to say Stevie Wonder with a big band I can’t get enough of the amazing mix with amplified synth. Maybe not fair to compare drum corps to that keyboard player in any sense. But even with all the DCI experience (I read a long thread) which I have not heard much of, we are just crawling into this venue. And in the end it is really not good quality at all in the realm of amplified outdoor show. Heck the corps setup in like 3 minutes! And what a waste with amazing on the move horns and drums to hear, to end up with mediocre at best amplified performance – ALL. The topics are out there how a synth can equal sound of 10-12 tubas - it does to my ears. The blend of the 2 to me is not that interesting. What to do? Fight it? Help make it better? Control the boundaries as some are discussing – more rules/penalties. The voice overs and sound effects stand on their own. But doubling and special synth musical patched sounds - I’ll look for the next $100 Stevie tour ticket I think. Is there a DCI corps I should check out for state of the state?

Unless things have changed, I was going to say "Clarion". Now that went thru a name change to Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside. So it is there and across the street: Rochester Riverside Convention Center 123 East Main Street Rochester and it is in the street as well - a great event! Hotel ADDRESS: 120 East Main Street Rochester NY 14604 United States LAUNCH MAP GPS Coordinates: LAT: 43.156729 LONG: -77.60986

Fusion Core: Marcus Whitman HS, Rushville NY – Friday final run at 4 PM Veteran’s Memorial Park, Henrietta NY – Sat 8:30 AM to final run 1:30 PM; Sun 10 AM to final run 1 PM

Fusion Core rehearses at 915 Richter Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Approx 2 miles from stadium final run: 4:30 PM Performance Times (memo I saw) SKYLINERS 7:30 PM CADETS2 7:47 PM BUSHWACKERS 8:04 PM WHITE SABERS 8:21 PM CABALLEROS 8:38 PM FUSION 8:55 PM BUCCANEERS 9:12 PM

Agreed that stadium sound system was very much inadequate. The speaker by the stands as you enter the stadium seems pointed more to the field than the stands. Maybe it's for coaching kids on the field. Wonder if this can be improved for upcoming Bush show at same spot. Anyway, Fran can you or others explain the timing of the pre-show "warmup/performance" and your announcement for "Drum Major xxx, Is Your Corps Ready?", followed by the real opening when the judging starts (which I think is also when some of the electronics seems to go from one set of rules to another). The whole thing to me loses a lot of the drama and excitement as in prior format. And the drum major's chance to interact with the crowd is missed. geeeeeez (I know .. go with the changes!) Don

I recall you recently posted, “There’s a purple intimidator coming up behind them quickly.” SO with that money in the bank, here goes…. LOL so as forever Hudson Valley guy, I’ll offer: I really think you want to end up Garden State Parkway South to Exit 157 to Rt 46 West to get into Clifton. Caution as once you get there the one-ways, and limited u-turns on 46 when you mess up, and forks, and underpasses will kill ya no doubt, and then the parking is insane so park and walk. Anyway, all worth it to get to this SHOW DAY. WAZE and GPS are great as you go but I always like to have a route in mind, so … 1 - From Newburgh area local 9W to US-6 W to Palisades Parkway South to 87 West to Garden State Parkway south. A beautiful ride, and as I always say celebrate The Mighty Hudson. (google map says 1 hr 3 mins if no traffic) 2 - Alternative is the boring NYS Thruway South to 87 East to Garden State Parkway South. (google map says 1 hr 7 mins no traffic) 3 - GPS may take you Thruway to 17 South, but that is the Saturday afternoon tour of a million stores and malls so take yer pick. (google map says 1 hr 6 mins no traffic) You’re probably not over by Newburgh so option #2 is best for Thruway south. Let’s hear what you encounter! Don ----------- edit... Ok so I love the mapping tools these days, and normal practice is don’t use my first answer – well established in the 80’s. So now an update. In #2, 87 to Parkway is a long way East to go. SO let’s blend #2 and #3. Now I say 87 to 17 south starting in Mahwah for about 10 miles, to Parkway South entrance just north of Century Road (in Paramus) which is north of Rt 4. (then to Rt 46 exit 157 as above) You are right – at least 10 ways to go. Directions are tough to give, use the Navigator like others said.

Skyliner terms of endearment, yes called dunces too … I looked it up, “definition of” for Pepe as instructor. Andy is the walking “thanks for the memories”. So, more of the 2nd sopranos who played early on with Angelo are identified. Dover was the tall kid I mentioned – nicknames usually used before real names (e.g. Shake and Bake) - and George Ross. Dominic Tambone (was he a hairdresser? fun with sketchy memory) was one of the 1st Sopranos along with a few others, then lots of Lead Soprano. That was the balance, like 8-4-4. As for me in 1970, we’ll take that to another time or thread, the prosecution has added good evidence here ;) This is not about me, but Andy told me a few years ago that I was thrown out of the Skyliners for long hair – that is amazing! All good vibes for Angelo is what it is.

Best regards and condolences to Angelo’s family and friends. Andy and Ray and others, please keep me on track here, but I am quite sure this is my fellow 2nd Soprano of 1969 season. Not a bad place was it to be with that hornline, and other Sopranos including Jimmy Ednie, Grass, Guarino, Pee Wee, Gus Wilke, Butch, Gene Grant, Ballard, and many more. Angelo was as hard working as anyone, and carried his part. Famous quote as least to me, “I may not be able to play, but I AM HERE m*****f*****”. That was probably a rough rehearsal at Randall’s Island when we would get ridiculed if needed (“you runts” maybe?) so we would meet the level of performance expected. SO no news that it was a tough crowd. Other 2nd Sops include a big guy from Glen Falls that rode down from greater Albany with Butch, and one other tall angular white kid - LOL. Sorry not recalling names. Yeah we recognized race, and Sky was the melting pot (no pun – LOL) that influenced me so positively as a young man – lessons for life. And Angelo looked after me at the downstairs of Salderini post, or up at Greenwood Lake – what fun. I was always ready to run parts and fingerings (uhhhh, 1-rotor-slide) with Angelo. And so Angelo was a strong asset to the Skyliners. Anyway, I regret missing Angelo in later years, but his positive, very energetic persona it seems carried thru for MANY years. Rest in peace. Feels like yesterday, but it was 46+ years ago – wow. Don

Thanks, that's it for sure. Quite a listing here ... http://diceman-radio.com/SrCorps/evening1.htm ... including these I played at with New York Skyliners ... what a thrill. An Evening With the Corps May 10, 1969 Symphony Hall - Newark, New Jersey An Evening With the Corps May 16, 1970 The Felt Forum - New York, New York Earlier in the listing, I see ... An Evening With the Corps 1966 Carnegie Who was there for that one or prior at Carnegie Hall? wow (not too far off topic of indoor Spring previews/venues)Hall

This was a triple blockbuster of Cabs Alumni/Cabs/Muchachos pride and drum corps NJ past/present/ future. Here's a little personal blog style partial review. Arrival for me very nostalgic as it is college alma mater town of New Brunswick, with so much renovation since early 70’s. I took a fast side trip to College, saw the Records Hall where I submitted my punch cards learning Fortran/PL1 back in the day, and the Ledge where I jammed with bands BITD brushing up against Steel Mill (Bruce early days), I digress (as always). The weather was gorgeous and the street in front of the magnificent State Theatre was blocked off. Good thing. Walking in from the public parking, the first sights of new season explode. The Saints mega tractor trailer is gleaming. The Lanes are parked out front, great to see Ricky and Bubba, and Bubba always hangs in, now with some eyesight troubles, but he says don’t worry I can hear better than ever! And they razz me about my corps jacket of the day, Ricky says of his brother, “he got over it!”. Bill Hoyt is there as the Cabs Alumni drumline fires up an amazing warmup. The sound of those drums in the street, with local HS band watching, and they just drummed very well … they were taking in some great influence, and a bit in awe I’d say. Next up a fast beer and shot with my favorite people at a gorgeous, expensive bar 10 yards away. This venue is heaven. OK now to back of theatre for some full corps serious warmups. Bridgemen in back lot, their sound is awesome. Reminds of Grand Prix last year where their parking lot warmup was one of best sounds of that awesome event. Pure power G horn sounds, right? Got to see Doc and Ponzo, and Rob L from Cabs and Cabs Alumni. Of course I am there to see my Fusion peeps. They spent the full day at Livingston college for drill practice. For the college scene, Livingston was in Day 1 when I was a freshman – the moonscape (in Year of Moon Landing) with those globe lights, and mud. But now all grown up and Fusion benefited from a great facility said Mikey D, visual caption lead. Thanks to the hosts. So, now the Core was ready to rock and they did. Every moment for me in front of horn line is special having been “in the line” for the first 7 years of the Core. What a blend, and dynamics, and nuance all here in early May. New horns looking spectacular and 11 tubas are just amazing to have, visually alone. I’m screaming at a few mello riffs that will knock us out for rest of season. And drumline so tasty to my ears. The pit – wow. I could go on, I know don’t prompt a lecture DD. Oh yeah a great quote from Ralph … the core is surrounded by gorgeous brick walls from the various buildings. He says, “we should bring these bricks for the season!!!” I about died, and shared the line with Matt S. (duhh, you all know the sound like in parades when you go under the overpass, yeah that’s it for 30-40 mins.) Core gets suited up, I get another round of conversations with the members as they are about to perform first public playing of “All Aboard”. Again, the venue was awesome. I do recall indoor shows in ’69 for Evening with the Corps at Symphony Hall and even the Madison Garden theatre (can’t recall the name) – so this 2015 preview was in a real theatre environment like Bergen PAC, even with aroma of fresh popcorn in the lobby. I saw only a little Golden Knights from the monitors as I waited to go in to my paid-for seat, and I did comment on that G bugle sound – always a thrill. Got to the seat and show moderator is doing a great job, and then to introduce Fusion he brings out Mikey D, who talks from experience to the Muchachos and Cabs crowd, while mentioning a long day teaching drill. The “All Aboard” narrative is read and then out comes the hornline to double arc in front of stage, curtain still down. It takes a few minutes to setup and then curtain raises. Older-than-me-even (LOL) gentleman next to me audibly goes WOW. The pit and drumline looks massive. Forgive my exuberance at having a larger corps now (we started with what? 24 horns, 2 snares?). Fusion sounds clean and the show flows well with good contrast song to song. I’m biased so no detailed review, but to me the pit and drumline sound phenomenal. As I said I spent quite a few years never hearing the corps from out front. Next was intermission. I got to BS with Cabs Alumni as they waited to go on, and then I watched from back row as they finished the introduction. Watching the Bull Call performer get ready as the intro lasted probably 2 minutes more than he needed was exciting as fellow horn player. Thrilling as ever, great job and the Cabs were off. I loved especially Concierto de Aranjuez. Cabs Alumni have a huge sound and spirit that carries all of drum corps on its back if ever needed, at least here in NJ. Cabs competitive corps have an interesting story line building on last year, featuring Unchained Melody which is a gorgeous theme. Cabs bring the power and intensity as well, which I enjoy. I’ll throw it out there that Fusion will be quite competitive with Cabs as we saw in many cases last season. We didn’t see the guards or field show last night so lots more to bring on and consider. P.S. as I looked for the name of the venue at MSG I came upon this timely post, thanks Andy! “like Winky used to preach: "no rehearsal next Sunday ... it's Mudder's Day ... and everbody's gotta Mudder" http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php/topic/135607-a-muthas-day-memory/ Back to “Happy Mother’s Day” – enjoy all. Best to all, Don

would be interesting to know details of the network fix for Stream 2. Maybe a cell phone hot spot for the uplink? I wonder what carriers have good cell data bw there? ATT, Verizon, cable? I assume they have server that provides streams if upload OK, maybe even multi cast. It may have been a wild work around. Sharing one wifi with the whole crowd, if that was plan, oopps. Very thankful for the fix - after C2 or Bush, by Fusion perfect to end on Stream 2.

exactly, worked perfectly for Fusion. Great shots throughout - thank you! Re-enter and choose Stream 2.

Fan Network Prelims 2 - just in time to see Fusion! Let's hope we get some bandwidth from Rochester