PeteInGA

Looking like you might need your panchos on tonight.

Well in 2 years they are blowing the place up so we won't have to deal with it. I'm very curious how the acoustics in the new stadium will sound.

1997 might be my favorite Cadets show of all time

Love the new silks that Hop posted of FB. Can't wait to see it all Saturday night!

Did I read "field covers"????

Pioneer is stuck in the basement of the Alamo.

I really like Crossmen but PLEASE ditch the singer. It feels so forced. She (as a singer) sounds great but it's not needed.

Looks like some wet weather headed right towards the 'Burg

Scores are up

Anyone know when the tag is going to be added?

REALLY small chance.

Anyone have the time line?

Anyone in Akron? Radar looks like lots of rain skirting the area.

Is it over?

Does anyone have performance times for tonight?

Here are my personal thoughts on the theater experience: We had probably between 100-125 people in attendance at the theater in the NE Atlanta burbs. My first time doing the DCI at the movies. Was a bit concerned as to how it would go from all of the past issues I've read with regards to the production. Our particular theater had great sound, great video, and never missed a beat so overall I was quite glad I came out. Madison Scouts: It's a very MS show. The performers and the product are very entertaining and I'm sure live was even more amplified. My concern is that this show could have been performed anytime in the last 30 years. It was lacking in innovation and almost seemed like a step (or a few steps) in the wrong direction. Blue Stars: After hearing the introduction interview I was excited to see Side Show. While it was still very dirty (as it should be for this time of year) I was pretty disappointed overall. I was expecting a little more freak show and got more of a family friendly show. It was still entertaining but leaned towards gimmicky for me. I'm sure that as it evolves the idea of it being a depression era traveling circus side show will become more evident. Cavies: Had heard so many positive things coming from the corps and that this was the product to launch them back into the mix. After seeing the show, I'm not sure where I stand. Part of me wants to really like it and think that it can be competitive with the big guns. The other part of me thinks its really flat and the "game on" idea doesn't read at all except through the uniform. I really hope that I'm wrong and that as things move along it does become a powerful show. Tons of fast energy but sadly, this show received the least response from our theater. Carolina Crown: I really want to like this darker side of Crown. And the first 2/3s of the show I really do like it. The color guard is really kicking it right now and the corps was a lot cleaner than I expected. As always, the brass was fantastic. I'm sure that this is far from complete but the transition to Ode to Joy is very abrupt and that is where I was lost. I understand the storyline but it just felt like we jumped from the middle of the book to the last chapter. The overall set design seemed to be lacking from a visual standpoint. I want to see more "hell" on the field (and maybe it will come...props??). Overall it was highly entertaining but a bit of a head scratcher for me. Cadets: Wow...this show is VERY Cadets on all fronts. It is full of powerful music and tons of visual elements (all the things we expect from the Cadets). The idea of the number 10 is portrayed in many different ways, sometimes hitting you over the head and others more subtle. Fantastic percussion. Color guard was pretty dirty (for the Cadets this kind of surprised me, I'm sure they will come along nicely though). Overall, it is quite a production and one that will be towards the top of the heap all season I'm sure. For what it's worth, this show received the largest ovation from my theater. Bloo: After last seasons success, I was really excited to see this. And I was not let down at all. It's like they continued right where they left off. This show is LOUD!!! I can't wait to see it live where I'm relying on my ears vs. the microphones on the field and theater speakers. Holy cow, this corps is moving! And the level of clean was the best of the night across the board. Another product that will be near the top in August. Again...these are MY opinions only. I really enjoyed the show and can't wait to see more from these corps and the rest of the field. Best of luck to everyone on a great 2015 season!

You can forget that open roof. Weather.com says 80% chance of storms in Indy tomorrow. I think it has to be 10% or less for the stadium to consider opening the roof (for any event).

Have we seen any color guard uniform pictures or renderings yet? (Or have I just missed them?)

They didn't have them on in Atlanta. They didn't have that ton of makeup on that they used to wear under those helmets either. Those guard uniforms just don't cut it for me. I've tried all season to get into this show but...

No, it's not just you.

Phoenix would be much safer, with the enclosed stadium.

Boston. First live read. Fantastic, full of energy!

Radar doesn't look so good.