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I survived the 2010 Chicago HFC Jam!!


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Here are some of the shots I grabbed on Saturday/Saturday night:

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Bob S. and the Bros Herman, in their "album cover" pose...

Some random deckage:

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The Lunch Bunch:

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Paul signing a few things for Scott L ("SVL")...

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Paul's presentation to the group:

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Where are they now?

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This dude looks awfully familiar:

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The infamous "Ron Wood" Standard made an appearance...although he gave a valiant effort, Peter was not able to slip it under his shirt:

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And now, the Jam portion...

From the balcony, EL and Steve H. plan world domination...or maybe try to steal a look down a hot bartender's top:

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The Paul Hamer Experience kicked things off in style:

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Mike Gorman (Pezband) with a sweet 4-digit 8 string:

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Mimi Betinis led a rousing set with a few old classics and his new single:

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Wow, that looked to be a special time! In a world today that everything is disposable and doesn't mean much, it is really cool to see a bunch of guys from all over getting together to honor and celebrate Hamer guitars with the man who was there from the beginning.

I am proud to be a fan.

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I just realized that's Mike Gorman from Off Broadway, USA! Damn, what a missed opportunity bug him for stories about "the old days".

For you young guys, Off Broadway was probably the finest Power Pop band of the late '70s to mid 80's, though they were overshadowed by Adamany Management stable-mates Cheap Trick. Songs like Stay in Time, Bad Indication, Full Moon (Turn My Head Around) and many others are examples of perfect songwriting technique. Off Broadway guitarist John Ivan is one of the most innovative, tasteful and instantly-identifiable lead guitar players I've ever heard.

Go to iTunes or Amazon and listen to "On" and "Quick Turns". Unless you're a pure metalhead, you will thank me.

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I saw Off Broadway open a show at The Palladium in NYC. Can't remember who else was on the bill. UFO? Anyway, they got booed and were given the finger throughout their set. I guess you have to take the good with the bad.

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Bruce decides that tuning ISN'T for...whatever - I still want that damned guitar!

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The 4321'ers brought their "A-Game" to Chicago:

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My shutter just wasn't fast enough to keep up with the set-ending pose striking!

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BadgerDave keeps things classy onstage while the Muse keeps things cool at the bar:

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For you young guys, Off Broadway was probably the finest Power Pop band of the late '70s to mid 80's, though they were overshadowed by Adamany Management stable-mates Cheap Trick. Songs like Stay in Time, Bad Indication, Full Moon (Turn My Head Around) and many others are examples of perfect songwriting technique. Off Broadway guitarist John Ivan is one of the most innovative, tasteful and instantly-identifiable lead guitar players I've ever heard.

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Shredmeister goes over that blinding-fast lick one last time:

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More HFC action:

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Paul declares that it's officially "Miller Time" at Excalibur:

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"You need coolin'..."

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"...Baby, I'm not foolin'..."

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"I'm gonna send you back to schoolin'..."

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"Way down inside, Honey you need it..."

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"I'm gonna give you my love, I'm gonna give you my love..."

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"Wanna Whole Lotta Love..."

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Joe can belt it out with the best of 'em!

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I saw Off Broadway open a show at The Palladium in NYC. Can't remember who else was on the bill. UFO? Anyway, they got booed and were given the finger throughout their set. I guess you have to take the good with the bad.

Bad management. Similar to Jimi Hendrix opening for the Monkees.

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Joe with the lead singer cocktail on stage win! Wish I had been feeling better, I would have loved to knock 'em down with you at the after party!

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I saw Off Broadway open a show at The Palladium in NYC. Can't remember who else was on the bill. UFO? Anyway, they got booed and were given the finger throughout their set. I guess you have to take the good with the bad.

Bad management. Similar to Jimi Hendrix opening for the Monkees.

Also a tough NYC crowd and an unknown band opening for well known bands. Ya gotta be tough to do it.

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Los Bros Hermanos:

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With Ned Babb:

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Fastest fingers ever recorded on a 12'ver - Rob Herman!

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Ned, Paul and Mike:

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Joe ("Earachemyeye") with Paul:

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wasn't McChris supposed to bring playmates?

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Hectorp's Impact is the coolest bass I've played in a LONG time!

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That looks like a hell of a party !

Wished I was there...

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Love this shot! Best $1000 I ever spent!

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Who was the guy on the goldtop? He knew all the "Stranglehold" licks. That was great!

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