mikekhs

Suncoast Sound

My first time at St X in about 30 years! Nice stadium for drum corps. Parking is a bit of an issue. I thought both Cadets and Vanguard had good runs. Both so much better in person! BK loses me TBH. Liked Troopers better on Flo, but some great moments in that show. Going to be a good week in Indy! Safe travels. Mike

We need 2 tickets for Friday's show. Someone has to have something right? Mike

Murphy 86 Devils.

This was great! Can't wait to see what happens this week. Mike

Suncoast Sound changed my world that summer!

Meanwhile, back at the staff change discussion...

First talk of goo is Cadets? Y’all just get here ?

Colts playing like I stole their lunch money. Nice opener.

Dude. Really? Come on Dan.

Monday night was a great lineup! The stadium is a great venue but had some issues... Akron Stadium will need to figure out better entry process for that many people in attendance. Bag checks took lots of time. That was not so good Monday night. Maybe just better signage or someone announcing where will call versus ticket purchase is located would help. Buses unloading right at the main gate also made things difficult. The reentry policy probably should not change mid show. Also get rid of vendors coming into the stands during shows. I do agree that the lot before and after the show is very accessible and that helps. Bill, you in here? Mike

Need two good seats for semifinals. I have been shopping everywhere! Someone must have a connection... Mike

Any idea if there are other changes in Madison drum staff? Anyone hearing anything on Cavaliers?

Have to admit it...I yelled "Z Pull" and then pretty much wept for the balance of the show. What they have been through coupled with the fact that it is the Cadets - it seemed natural. Garfield! Mike

Slight time issues side to side in Crossmen. A bit of front to back in Regiment. Anyone else have this or is it my seat ? Side two 35. 40 rows up.

Wow. Colts had almost no acoustic sound where I am sitting.

Kansas City (88 and 89) rehearsals were closed as I recall. Bill you in here? Mike

Loved it! My wife and I were calling out the selections and then the years. Finally just stood the whole time. Three questions... 1. The couple dancing during the Phantom pieces. Was that "Her" from 89? 2. The solo rim shot in Send In The Clowns. Meant as a tribute to? Gail? 3. Was Hardimon involved at all? Well done Vanguard! Mike

Leaving very soon. What's the word on backpacks?

Thanks. Is the battery back at full strength? Mike

The center at Cadets seems to have facial hair. I always thought was a no go for the Cadets. (93 guard was an exception I believe.) Any one here know the scoop? Mike

Meanwhile, back at the topic… Drum staff at Madison staying in tact? (Minus Lee) Mike

I will weigh in here. My first read on all of the above mentioned corps was at semis. While OC, Academy, Mandarins and PC were fine performances, I felt like BDB was placed correctly. and given what they have been achieving in recent years, this place may need to prepare for Concord to have two groups in the top 12. I also appreciated Vanguard Cadets. So cool to see "Feeder Corps" at this level! MIke

Just back from semis. Great show today! I missed it somewhere/somehow…where was Colts Bass 3? Mike

Thanks. Not sure how I missed that. Mike