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Dave Speaks ���������������������������� 4 Know before you go �������������� 6 The Kelly Quinn Band �������� 12 B.B. King Tribute ���������������� 13 Committee members ������������ 13 Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole ��������������������� 14 Top 5 SITP memories ���������� 15 Food Vendors ����������������������� 17 North Mississippi Allstars ��� 20

Gogol Bordello ��������������������� 21 Foster the People ���������������� 24 Aretha Franklin ������������������� 25 Second Stage lineup ������������ 26 Fishbone �������������������������������� 27 Kids Zone ������������������������������ 36 Top 10 ������������������������������������ 38 Arts Alley ����������������������������� 40 Sponsors �������������������������������� 42 Legal stuff ����������������������������� 44

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Dave speaks

Dave Bernstein‌ Twenty-five years. Wow. How can that even be? I remember 1991 well. Well, reasonably well. It was so laid back, we were so clueless. I think there were six or eight of us. We charged vendors $100 and 10% to sign up, and had six of them. We had four sponsors, led by Cy Chesterman.

Buckwheat Zydeco and “Gatemouth” Brown were contracted a month before the festival. How it actually happened I still don’t know, but it somehow became a thing. We were way over budget, but we sold way more beer than we ever planned, and we somehow created a dilemma. We had $10,000 left over … wow … we need to do it again!

As I sit here for the 25th year in a row, trying to find something bright to type, I can only think of how much of a blur it all really is. Turning 25 is a burden if truth be told. “What are you going to do for the 25th, I’m sure it will be massive!” I heard hundreds of times even before 24. “Yes, for the anniversary we are going to arrange for aliens from Mars to land in front of the bandshell and hand out 100 dollar bills and free funnel cakes, then Stevie Ray Vaughan will do a quick set with Jim Morrison sitting in on Little Wing … it will be sick.”

Booking Saturday in the Park is not easy, the pressure can be overwhelming. Some years are easier than others, but with every success brings more pressure. At first we had to get the Neville Brothers. If we could

just get them, that would be amazing.

Then Santana. Later The Allman Brothers Band, Ratdog, Ben Harper, Blues Traveler, The Avett Brothers, B.B. King, Brian Setzer, John Hiatt, and of course the Black Crowes.

Hundreds of artists graced our stage, and after 25 years I found myself searching for a common thread. While many love SITP because it’s just a good time, to me there always seemed to be something special that happened musically at times, many times, year after year. A phenomenon where, maybe for just a few moments or parts of a set, an artist or a band along with the crowd all gel into one common vibe, and generate a collectively amazing musical moment.

I noticed this first when the Neville’s closed their set with Amazing Grace into an extended jam. I later witnessed it during Santana’s set, and many times after. But the one that has stuck with me the most was watching B.B. King take his final bow in front of 25,000 rabid SITP fans.

B.B.’s set at SITP was an accident, a case of lemonade from lemons. A guy named Jade Nielsen and I booked B.B. into the Orpheum in the fall of 2006. We naively booked him on election night, and that was a big election, so nobody wanted to go to a show that night. We called B.B.’s agent who agreed to postpone the date and apply our deposit to an SITP play that next summer. Leading up to the fest, I wasn’t hearing the hype and was afraid nobody

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Saturday in the Park cofounders Dave Bernstein, left, and Adam Feiges are shown at the Grandview Park bandshell, site of the annual music festival in Sioux City in this 1991 Sioux City Journal photo.

would show up. I was very wrong. The crowd that day was massive, and ran from 7 to 97 years of age. When B.B. bounded up the stairs to the stage, the crowd went insane, and they hung on every word and every single note. As his set came to a close I was told the queue to signal the fireworks was “when Mr. King stands up and puts on his coat and hat and takes his bow, that is the time.” I stood there and watched as he played a bit more then slowly stood as the band vamped, and someone walked over and helped him put his long coat on, and then his hat, and then he slowly took his final bow to the massive roar of the crowd as the fireworks perfectly lit the sky right in front of his eyes. He waved and smiled and walked down the stairs in back of the stage.

This was his last time performing in Sioux City, as many of us knew it probably would be. We were proud we sent “The King” off in style.

So this year on our 25th episode of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City’s Saturday in the Park, watch for those special musical SITP moments. Please keep in mind that these moments are made possible by an amazing committee of volunteers, some of whom have been doing this for a quarter of a century, and are truly an incredible and often bizarre group of humans. One valued member of this committee, SITP’s esteemed Stage Manager of many years Bill Julius, is unable to “work” the fest this year due to some health issues. Bill is the guy

that people like Bob Weir look to and ask “can we play just one more,” and he brings a calm and cool to an otherwise chaotic situation. This year won’t be easy without him but we wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to his return next year.

None of this happens without the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and all of our other amazing sponsors, because without them it would not be free. No chance. This year we were truly humbled to not only break, but completely shatter our previous fundraising records. After 25 years one would think it would be harder, not easier to raise funds, but thanks to our sponsors and an extremely generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation, we are able to continue with the tradition of providing truly amazing live music for free in Grandview Park.

Finally, thank you to the City of Sioux City, because they, and you, actually agreed 25 years ago to trust some kids in their mid 20’s with this beautiful park, and let us throw a really big party in it, and actually sell beer, and have been supporting and encouraging us ever since. Saturday in the Park is not one person, it is the product of an amazing community, a community of generous volunteers and supporters, and I am humbled to be a part of it. *This year is dedicated to the many who have passed through the doors of SITP and are no longer with us to celebrate. Earle, Gary, Tommy, Morrie, Mike, “Gatemouth”, Koko, Son, and B.B. among many others.

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Ride the bus We try to think of everything to make your SITP experience the best. One of the ways we do this is to offer you a hassle-free way to attend without dealing with the frustration of finding a parking spot within a square-mile of the beautiful Grandview Park.

Feel spoiled by being chauffeured to the event by a nice driver in a very nice Sioux City bus as you and yours are comfortably swaying back and forth singing “The Wheels on the Bus” in eight-part harmony.

Park at the Tyson Event Center, 401 Gordon Drive, and get picked up near the Tyson fountain area.

You can even get a ride back after having more fun than any of us deserve to have.

A ride to the park costs $1.80

for adults, $0.90 for seniors and disabled and $1.55 for youth.

Children 5 and under are free with an adult.

Have fun, ride the bus, be safe, be thankful and may peace be on your journey.

– Phyl Claeys, The Keeper of the Gates SITP

either, as there are about 40 containers that can be found around the park. Thank you for your earthly consideration.

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Beer breakdown

Grab a cold one and enjoy the SITP festivities in style. Here’s Cash for days what you need to know about the beer this year: If you were silly enough to 1. No BYOB. No alcoholic bevforget your wad o’ cash at home, erages are allowed to be brought then the ATMs will surely quell worries of having to leave the on the premises. You may think It’s easy being green at SITP your park (say sayonara to your parking this rule is harsh but remember, While your neighbor one blan- spot). Machines will be spread out you got into this festival free. The across the grounds, so don’t think more beer you buy from us the ket over may seem a little trashy, more money we’ll have to perfor a second that we don’t have that is still no excuse to throw suade next year’s artists to come you covered. your garbage in their direction. perform here.

Of course we recommend you Take the time to dispose of it 2. The price is right. Buy five properly. Help out the small army bring cash before the event, but then we couldn’t collect the con- tickets for $20. Individual tickets of volunteers who clean the park after the festival by throwing your venience fee. We’re trying to keep cost $4.50.

3. What’s brewing. We’re trash away in the appropriate re- you prepared – especially since very proud of this year’s lineup two of the ATMs will be next to cycling and garbage bins located of high-end draft and specialty the beer tent. Plus, you never throughout the park. You won’t know what you may find from the beers and wine: Budweiser, Bud have any trouble finding them,

Light, Bud Select, Select 55, Michelob Golden Light, Bud Light Lime, Chelada - Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Shock Top Lemon, Johnny Appleseed, Bud Light Lime Lime-A-Rita, Bud Light Lime Straw-Ber-Rita, Bud Light Lime Raz-B-Rita, Bud Light Lime Mang-O-Rita, Bud Light Lime Lemon-Ade-Rita, Michelob Ultra Draft, Shock Top Belgian White Draft, Goose Island IPA Draft, Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Draft, Millstream Schild Brau Amber Draft, West O Red Draft and Copa Di Vino Wines.

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Search for “Saturday in the Park 2015” on Google Play or iTunes and download it immediately.

This app will be your official guide to everything SITP. Can’t remember which bands are playing?

No problem! The app has a built-in music schedule so you know exactly when and where to be.

Hankering for some good eats? Check out the list of food vendors and you’ll never go hungry. You can also create your own schedule, read up on the bands and take photos directly from the app, which are ready to upload on your various social media accounts.

After party You think the party’s over after the fireworks? Ha! Please. This year’s after party takes place at The Chesterfield, 1225 Fourth St. There you can get an up-close-and-personal glimpse at your favorite Second Stage acts. See two local hip-hop acts, Rev and Protige, along with an encore performance by We Be Lions, Manny Phesto, Sophistafunk and Fishbone.

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Sioux City Journal/Weekender live coverage Even though it’s the biggest music festival in town, we totally understand if you don’t want to leave the comfort of your own home. Who doesn’t like sitting in front of a computer all day and scrolling through Facebook and Twitter feeds?

Well, we certainly do. Once the park is open to the public, you can bet that we’re going to be right there tweeting, live blogging and posting photos as the day rolls along. Follow @scj and @scweekender for consistent updates on everything SITP. Don’t forget to follow the SITP’s official Twitter @sitpfest for the inside scoop including backstage tidbits.

Those who want to be included in our live blog be sure to include #sitpfest in your tweets.

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The Kelly Quinn Band 12:05 p.m.

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The Kelly Quinn Band takes another step forward with SITP performance

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ When Kelly Quinn announced via a Facebook post that he and his eponymous band would be opening the main stage at Saturday in the Park, an old high school friend commented: “It seems like just yesterday you were playing in the window at Rosie’s on Fourth Street.”

Indeed, The Kelly Quinn Band has come a long way since its days as a two-piece guitar-and-drum duo, cramming into any bar they could for small fee and few drinks.

As the years went by, Quinn and Scott Tott added Eric Smith and Bob Snodgrass to the lineup, eventually developing the band into what it is now. But Quinn said he never would have expected all those years ago that his band would land a gig at Saturday in the Park, let alone playing in the Bandshell.

“It’s pretty humbling,” said Quinn. “It’s definitely a bucket list show for me, personally. When I got the email, I was literally jumping up and down in my office.”

Snodgrass also shared Quinn’s enthusiasm.

“There are only so many big things you can do in this town and this one is really huge,” he said.

Quinn said the band could have been playing for the people setting up for the event and “probably been just as excited.”

But being able to play on the same stage as musicians like Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Rita Marley is something the band members are really looking forward to.

had been wanting to do for some time. To Quinn, it was just another step forward for the band.

“I don’t think we’ve ever taken a step back, really,” said Quinn. “We’ve had some times where I’m pretty sure I’ve had conversations with everybody saying, ‘I’m done. This is the last show. I can’t do this anymore.’ But that was usually my Irish temper coming out.

“Once we started recording for our album is when I really started thinking Saturday in the Park wasn’t totally out of our range. And once we started seriously writing music, that’s when we might have thought something like this was possible.”

As the band reaches its 10th year as a Provided four-piece, Quinn and Snodgrass say The Kelly Quinn Band performs. The Sioux City-based band will be the opening act at their success is attributed them building Saturday in the Park. friendly relationships with venues and their owners as well as not having a “musiwho-cares-who-finishes-the-song kind “Knowing those people I’ve listened to of deal,” he said. “We picked each other up, cian’s attitude.” growing up and all those legends – I’ll be “We don’t have the egos,” said Quinn. “I found where our weak links were and made thinking of that when I’m up there playthink it comes back to us not taking ouring,” said Quinn. “It’s just insane the peo- everything stronger. As a band we work selves too seriously. That’s probably one of ple that have played on the stage. We have more as a cohesive unit.” our best qualities, which I think has helped Frequently known as the party band the opening slot and I think that’s pretty us with the longevity of our band.” wanting to “play for the night” and have awesome.”

The crowd at Saturday in the Park may a good time, The Kelly Quinn Band took a Band members agree The Kelly Quinn still see glimpses of the party band they Band’s induction to this year’s Saturday in step away from the cover songs they were the Park lineup shows how much the band known for and released a full-length album know and love, but Quinn said audience members will likely experience The Kelly of original tracks. has matured. Though in the early days, Quinn Band as a songwriting band.

“Fuddruckus” was released in NovemSnodgrass said, The Kelly Quinn Band “You’re going to see all our own material ber 2014 and showed a different side of needed a lot of work. and possibly see a couple new songs,” said The Kelly Quinn Band. The band released “Before we were just kind of Quinn. “You’re going to hopefully see the a few previous EPs before “Fuddruckus,” all over the place just having fun best show we’ve ever put on.” but a full album was something the guys and it was Jagermeister shots and

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B.B. King tribute 1 p.m.

The thrill is gone but not forgotten

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ The music world wept after news broke that the King of Blues himself, B.B. King, died in mid-May this year. King was only months away from celebrating his 90th birthday.

His legacy and memory will live on at Saturday in the Park thanks to Johnnie Bolin and a handful of local musicians performing a B.B. King tribute. Bolin remembered forming a band back in the 1970s.

Back when everybody was performing Top 40, his band was performing songs like “The Thrill Is Gone” and a couple other tunes by King.

“B.B. was an all-around entertainer,” said Bolin. “He’s a guitar player, a singer and an entertainer. The band I play with, Black Oak [Arkansas], we’ve been to B.B. King’s nightclub quite a bit when we’re on the road and at Memphis for awhile.”

King is a household name among many musicians, Bolin said.

“When you think of the blues, that’s the guy,” he said. “Elvis was the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Aretha [Franklin] is the queen of soul and B.B. was the king of the blues.”

Bolin said he admired King’s dedication to his music. The musician was still performing shows well into his 80s along with his signature black Gibson guitars he dubbed “Lucille.” He worked tirelessly, performing hundreds of shows a year in the early years of his career. In the mid 1950s, King was reported to have played 342 shows.

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B.B. King performed at Saturday in the Park on June 30, 2007. His memory and impact will be remembered with a tribute band, performing at 1 p.m. at this year’s festival.

King’s endurance as a traveling entertainer persisted throughout his career.

“It was remarkable a man could still tour like that, because so many don’t,” said Bolin. “He was getting old but he hung in there and kept going and going.”

King left a lasting impact. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987; he was considered by “Rolling Stone” as the sixth best guitar player of all time in 2011; Gibson Guitar Corporation released a special guitar line called 80th Birthday Lucille that was dedicated to King; a chain of B.B. King Blues Clubs were opened across the country; and he released numerous records, singles, live albums and compilation CDs. As luck would have it, King eventually became the headlining act during the 17th

year at Saturday in the Park, an act committee members were trying to book since the festival’s creation. King and his trusty Lucille took to the Bandshell stage on June 30, 2007.

Bolin referred to King as a forefather of not only the blues genre, but music in general.

“To make it in the blues and keep it up for that long, no one has done that,” said Bolin.

“He had the dedication and the impact and feel that no one ever heard.”

Bolin said he and the rest of the B.B. King tribute band members looking forward to putting on a good show and remembering he King of the Blues and what his music meant to everyone who ever listened to it.

“He was the one, he really was,” said Bolin.

2015 Committee members ■■ Maurice Girard ■■ Adam Girard ■■ Amy Chace ■■ Sue Chartier ■■ MaryAnn Johnson ■■ Lisa Lammers ■■ Cris Bjork ■■ Salem Peterson ■■ Greg Nashleanas ■■ Chris Braunschweig ■■ Tim Hynds ■■ Leon Husk ■■ Dave Bernstein ■■ Greg Grupp ■■ Paul Martin, Jr. ■■ Daniele Feenstra ■■ Kerry Hope ■■ Di Gray ■■ John Gray ■■ Kent Kolbe ■■ Mark Wisniewski ■■ Dee Polak ■■ George Polak ■■ John Steever ■■ Bill Julius ■■ Beth Trejo ■■ Diana Johnsen ■■ George Duchossois ■■ Jason Reinert

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■■ Brandon Stowe ■■ Kelly Quinn ■■ Robert James ■■ Joe Dunn ■■ Steve Kohl ■■ Joe Krage ■■ Stan Sherman, Jr. ■■ Jimmy Most ■■ Heather Rubel ■■ Gail Bernstein ■■ Breezy Struthers Drake ■■ Jason Uhl ■■ Marc Mozak ■■ Jessica Comstock ■■ Mark Shechet ■■ Phil Claeys ■■ Shenell Conley ■■ Garie Lewis ■■ Paula Stockton ■■ Brent Stockton ■■ Jason Babor ■■ Kristine Horras ■■ Glenn Walinski ■■ Bob Cannon ■■ Thomas Ritchie ■■ Ari Lebowitz ■■ Durinda Aspleaf ■■ Randy Johnson

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Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole 2 p.m.

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Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole bring spice and rusticity to the park

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ I always associated the words “Cajun” and “creole” with cuisine from the bayous of Louisiana.

As it turns out, those same words also correspond with music.

If you were hoping for something spicy and rustic after the B.B King tribute at Saturday in the Park, you won’t be disappointed once Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole take the bandshell stage.

Watson, originally from San Felipe, Texas, found his way to southern Louisiana in his early 20s. He immersed himself into the state’s Acadian culture and French music, even learning a bit of the language. In fact, much of his songs and albums are in French – “Le Troubadour Creole,” “Le Soliel Est Leve,” “L’Esprit Creole” and “Homage Au Passe” to name a few.

Now in his 30s, Watson has been nominated for four Grammy Awards thanks to his work with Pine Leaf Boys – a Cajun/creole band – as well as his solo career. Watson and his band Bijou Creole look to bring back the historical sounds of the south with French- and Spanish-inspired tunes and rhythms influenced by the West African tribes that were sold as slaves in the Caribbean and Louisiana.

With his trusty fiddle and Cajun accordion, Watson creates albums pulsating with catchy rhythms and down-home Creole lyrics. His live performances, alongside his band Bijou Creole, are unforgettable. Watson’s drive for authenticity shows in his work.

So what exactly is creole and Cajun music? Now that’s a tough one to describe. It’s much easier to just hear it for yourself, honestly. The best way to explain Watson’s music is to picture a bunch of people huddled around a rickety old porch in the middle of a swamp (frog croaks, cricket chirps and all). Now imagine it’s 90-plus degrees outside and those guys standing on the porch have large patches of sweat bleeding through their shirts. Their instruments – a fiddle, a couple gourds and maybe a banjo – are in pristine condition. Beads of sweat drip from their foreheads as they all begin to play, tapping their feet as they go. Now take that entire group of people (porch and all) and move it to France.

Throw an accordion player in the mix and there you have it.

That’s just my interpretation. It’s better to discover for yourself just what Watson and Bijou Creole will bring to Saturday in the Park. His brand of music will certainly add of bit of spice to the lineup. In a quote from his website, Watson describes his music in his own words: “We don’t want to forget that one of the biggest contributions to our culture, music and heritage

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was made by the Native Americans. I find that the old zydeco rhythms sound like a mix of African and Native American ceremonial rhythms. This mélange very possibly came out through the

intermingling of the Native American population and the Maroons.”

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Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole will perform at 2 p.m. on the Main Stage at Saturday in the Park.

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TopFavorite 5 Saturday in the Park moments

By Mike Feathers Twenty-five years of the park! Wow. I was pretty involved for 15, I can’t believe that 10 more have passed. Last week I was thinking about and remembering some of the goofy top 10 lists over the years in the Blues City Journal; here are my top five favorite SITP moments. The years run together but the details are crystal clear. It was hard picking just five.

5. General Public: I was very interested in David Wakeling’s music. First with The Beat, and later The English Beat. Pete Townshend [from The Who] had covered a number of his songs, including a live version of “Save It For Later” at a London charity event later released for sale. Somehow it was really late in the game when I realized General Public was another of Dave’s bands. They closed their set with a very different rock/reggae version of “Save It For Later,” that to this day rings in my ears every time I think of it.

4. Junior Brown: This guy is a trip. I will never forget working on a failing generator at the Second Stage that had been dealing us fits. As we struggled to get this thing going, I will never forget a 14-yearold kid with a green mohawk running over the hill yelling to his friends like a building had collapsed. “Guys, guys, there is some crazy old cowboy guy with a homemade slide guitar … playing surfer music! You have to see it!” I knew then and there Junior had taken the stage. He totally blew the place out of the water. Hours later back stage I said, “Great set, Mr. Brown.” His response was a classic. As it turns out, Junior was not too excited to see that Johnny Lang was the headliner. So his comeback to me in his muffled heavy Southern drawl was, “I sure as hell ain’t no Johnny Lang! That’s for sure!”

3. Dr. John: Now, musically, this guy – well, he is just OK. Surprisingly better live, I will admit. So for a couple of days it

seemed like we had been navigating around Dr. John’s grand piano. His guys were there, we had to get a crane to get it on stage, it had to be covered, no-one could touch it.

He is closing the show in one of those sets that will change your mind. Then we heard it – thunder and lightning just behind the stage. The clouds we had dodged all day were here to stay. Suddenly there was a toad-soaking rainstorm where you could not see your hand in front of your face.

Unplugging amps, trying to get plastic on speakers – it was a mad frenzy. Then it hit me. Oh my god, that jillion-dollar piano.

Rain poured onto, over and through this piano that just hours earlier we all were not allowed to look at. Well as it turns out, there are rules before the show and rules during the show. And it was showtime! Dr. John sat in a monsoon by himself on that stage, banging on that piano like a drum and finished his set. Amazing.

2. Friday night, too? One year, we

decided in a moment of idiocy that we should have Saturday in the Park on Saturday as well as Friday night. Why not ? How hard could it be? Well the answer is: really hard. I think that was a one-time deal.

We closed the show that Friday night with Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, one of many of those early bands we did not know. However, Dave did. So this harmonica-playing, blues-singing maniac has the place wild. Completely nuts.

He is singing and playing the harmonica.

Rod had an early version of this wireless stuff that actually worked (many did not back then) so he was flying all over the place. We were on the stage pretending to know or do something, and then it happened. This guy in the middle of his last song goes to the edge of the Bandshell stage, Ray-Bans on, at night, crazy song blaring... and he jumps! Yep, he jumps off

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Burritos, nachos, taco burger, island dog, tacos, hard ice cream, mini donuts, beverages

Coney Island

Coney Island hot dogs, loosemeats, chips, beverages

Famous Dave’s BBQ

Pork sandwiches, nachos, beans, coleslaw, ribs, rib tips,

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Food is among the attractions at the annual Saturday in the Park free concert.

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Vendors

beverages

Snowflakes Shaved Ice/Made it Myself Shaved Ice

Shaved ice, cotton candy, smoothies, island drinks

Gobblestop Turkey Shop

Smoked turkey leg, turkey bacon wrap, pork chop on a stick, pork chop sandwich, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, brats, nachos, fries, cheeseballs, fried green beans, chips, beverages

Godfather’s Pizza

Pizza by the slice, whole pizzas, monkey bread, beverages

Tacos, burritos, tortas, tamales

Marc O’s

Indian tacos, prime rib sandwich, supreme nachos, walking tacos, taco blizzard, corn dogs, beverages

Papa Johns, The Parthenon

Gyro, chicken gyro, hot & spicy gyro, hot & spicy chicken, greek salad, baklava, beverages

Papa John’s Pizza

Pizza slice, garlic parmesan breadsticks, beverages

Three Guys & A Ribeye

Ribeye sandwhich, french fries, cheese curds or mozzarella

Holy Trinity Church

Gyro, beverages

Kock’s Kettle Korn

Tornado Enterprise

Kettle corn

Kustom Kupcakes

La Juanita

Cupcakes, wraps, frappes, smoothies, beverages

Hand-dipped corn dogs, freshsqueezed lemonade

Tornado Funnel Cakes

Funnel cakes, flavored lemonade

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

People walk past the food stands during Saturday in the Park at Grandview Park Saturday, July 6, 2013.

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North Mississippi Allstars 3:15 p.m.

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Allstars keep the music of their elders alive and well

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ North Mississippi Allstars formed all the way back in 1996 by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson. The two were inspired by their father, Memphis legend Jim Dickinson, to pursue their musical endeavors.

With Luther on guitar and Cody on drums, there was nothing stopping North Mississippi Allstars from making their own style and brand of rock ‘n’ roll blues.

The band saw its first bit of success with the release of the debut album “Shake Hands With Shorty” in 2000, which garnered a Grammy nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues Album.” A year later the brothers would be given another Grammy nod thanks to the followup album “51 Phantom,” followed by the band’s third Grammy nomination in 2005 for the album “Electric Blue Watermelon.”

In 2008, the brothers branched out and pursued other projects. Luther began touring with the Black Crowes and later formed South Memphis String Band and The Wandering and also recorded a solo acoustic album. Cody formed the band Hill Country Revue and tried his hand at producing other artists.

The brothers have since reunited to perform again as North Mississippi Allstars.

I had a chance to ask Luther about his experiences with the band and his other projects: I heard a few of you guys have side projects away from North Mississippi Allstars. What are/were those projects?

We used to filter every idea and experimentation through North Mississippi Allstars but now we keep the concept of North Mississippi Allstars pure- collaborative improvisation-based blues rock.

What’s it like to come back to North Mississippi Allstars after working those side projects?

We learn so much from playing with other musicians like Robert Randolph. Backing up Mavis Staples and John Hiatt were amazing experiences that schooled us!

What sets North Mississippi Allstars apart from the side projects? Is it more than just the differences in style/ members/sound?

North Mississippi Allstars to perform at 3:15 p.m. at Saturday in the Park.

Side projects are vehicles for different repertoires and aesthetics. If I want to make an acoustic folk record with my friends from Australia, for example, it won’t be called North Mississippi Allstars.

What’s the reason to keep coming back to North Mississippi Allstars?

We were fortunate enough to learn the tradition of north Mississippi hill-country blues from our friends and the elders back home and it’s our responsibility to keep the music alive and evolving.

Is there a certain comfort level when you’re in North Mississippi Allstars? If so, what do you think that is attributed to?

North Mississippi Allstars is anything but comfortable! We work hard and push hard on stage to make every night of music and every day of travel worthwhile.

Is there or was there ever a lull or delay when returning to North Mississippi Allstars? Or is it easy to get back into it? If so, why is that?

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Musically, North Mississippi Allstars is like riding a bicycle, coming back home.

After thousands of shows we know what we are doing and can handle ourselves.

What can the crowd expect from North Mississippi Allstars at Saturday in the Park?

We will shake what yo mama gave you all night long, preachin’ the blues! World boogie is coming!

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Gogol Bordello 5 p.m.

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Get ready to feel inspired after watching Gogol Bordello

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ When it comes to performing a Gogol Bordello live show, frontman Eugene Hütz would rather not have all the members standing on the stage brushing their guitar strings. Instead, he looks to the premise of opera in order for the band to deliver an exciting and memorable performance.

“It’s a combination of storytelling, music-advanced orchestration, fashion, performance and some of them even use perfume,” said Hütz during a phone interview.

“The principle of the band is alchemic to start with. There are a lot of elements to it that bands tend to overlook.”

Combining those operatic elements into a dynamic and energetic show is what Gogol Bordello does best. No one is just standing around plucking away at a few strings.

There’s a unique energy and vibe surrounding Gogol Bordello. It’s a wonder the Manhattan-based band hasn’t fallen over from exhaustion, especially after being together for 16 years.

“But when you do something that you love to do, you don’t get tired,” said Hütz.

“If it [the show] would be like a script that somebody wrote for me, and I’d have to run around and perform it, I’d probably be pretty exhausted of that and never want to do it again in my life.

“Since it’s us who does the script, then it already naturally has something that we love to do about it.”

So is any sort of planning involved for the show? Or is it all natural at this point?

Hütz said it’s a little bit of both and feels almost like jazz in a sense. Every song Gogol Bordello plays contains a story, and they, in turn, play around and improvise with that story.

“Everyone is welcome to play around and that’s kind of a rise to natural creativity,” said Hütz. “That’s really the most important part at the end of the day. We’re creative people and that’s the bread and butter for our soul.

Instead of having the audience interpret a message from Gogol Bordello’s live shows (which Hütz said can drain a person), Hütz prefers the audience feel something else.

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“A message is a very overrated thing,” he said. “I prefer to replace it with the word ‘inspiration.’ I think inspiration is way more important than any message. Inspiration is pure energy. Whenever you have pure energy in you, you’re going to use it.

Whatever that might be for you.”

Hütz added, “every soul is very unique.”

Whether people feel it or not, he said, everyone has an “absolutely unique talent and unique layout of who they are.” But it’s how one taps into that trait, which is where Gogol Bordello comes in.

“Inspiration gives you the energy to tap into it,” said Hütz. “From then on, it’s from your personal imagination. What do you want to do with that? The sky is the limit.”

Performing these shows for so long must have had an effect on Hütz. Before, music and writing would inspire him. Now, it’s the small things in life that seem to work just fine.

“Since I spend so much time creatively, no particular activity is necessary for me to get the inspiration going,” said Hütz. “I think it’s accumulative from being an artist

for many years. There’s a lot of inspiration just waking up in the morning and really not doing anything. It just depends on the way you think.”

Hütz added that the inspiration is transferred through everyone in Gogol Bordello, not just him.

“Every note comes from inspiration, so of course it’s going to transfer naturally,” he said. “There’s inspiration in everyone in the band. It’s really a chemistry in the original sense of the word.”

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the top of the Bandshell into an empty spot in the crowd. A few of us rushed to the edge of the stage to see how bad it was. Rod did not break his legs; heck he didn’t miss a note. This guy jumped off the Bandshell in a harmonica solo, like nothing happened.

That stage is 12 feet high. His music and antics puts him near the top of my list.

1. Has to be the King, B.B. King. Now it is not just his shows. I was lucky enough to see him six times and have several conversations with B.B. and his manager, Marcus. We had been involved in a B.B. King show in Omaha and the previous year he had done an outdoor show at the Explorers ballpark. Now even back then, B.B. had a couple of deals. No. 1 was his stool. It was specific. Not another stool, his stool. He also insisted on a golf cart to take him to the stage if it was any distance from the parking area.

I was thrilled and lucky enough to be his golf cart driver twice, first at the Ex’s field, and later at the park when we could not get

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his motor coach very close to the back of the Bandshell. So as Randy Johnson DBX and I helped B.B. out of his bus, Marcus said, “B, remember Michael your driver.”

“Yes sir, Mr. Mike, how are you?” Now I am convinced B.B. King is my pal and I am on Cloud Nine! I held out my hand and guided him down the steep bus steps and said, “How are you, Mr. King?” (It’s all I had. I was with B.B. King. Work with me!). He looked at me, smiled and said, “I’m great, Mike, I love Idaho!” It was pretty clear then that he got on the bus until it stopped and did his thing. No one considered correcting the King. Idaho/Iowa – close enough for us. B.B. will be missed.

So you all have your favorite park moments and more to come for sure. Keep in mind this show is not for profit, it’s all volunteer. That dude hauling a trash can is getting sunburn, blisters and a T-shirt for the effort. It is a show for the love of the show – the best kind.

Mike Feathers, aka FEZ, aka Wolfe

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Foster the People 7 p.m.

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Developing different styles and sounds in records and shows

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ Whenever anybody asks what kind of music Mark Pontius and his fellow bandmates (Mark Foster and Cubbie Fink) play in Foster the People, he can never come up with an answer.

Some might classify the band’s music as indie pop, alternative rock or (my personal favorite) neo-psychedelia.

“I think we, as a band, are hard to categorize,” said Pontius during a phone interview. “It’s hard to categorize bands at all I think. They’re trying to mix a bunch of things and find their own way. There are a lot of in-betweens.”

Nowadays, Pontius continued, musicians or bands just say what they are “inspired by and that’s kind of what [they] sound like.” For Pontius, his inspirations go back to when he was a child. He was raised alongside a sister five years older than him; she had the more extensive music collection. Growing up in the 1980s, Pontius found himself listening to a lot of his sister’s pop music albums.

“I love that cheesy ‘80s stuff like Ace of Base, Phil Collins and Michael Jackson,” said Pontius. “I don’t know if I bring a lot of that into the band. There may be a little bit, subtly.”

He added that everyone in Foster the People has different influences and is inspired by their own musical tastes. But

Foster the People will perform at 7 p.m. on the main stage at Saturday in the Park.

some members of the band don’t necessarily need inspiration to make a hit. Foster, for example, forced himself to write what would eventually become “Pumped Up Kicks” on a day when he didn’t feel like writing.

That song would later grant Foster the People a multi-album record deal, high spots on musical charts and a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance.” The group’s debut album “Torches” also earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Alternative Album.”

Foster the People earned its third nomination for “Best Short Form Music Video” thanks to the song “Houdini.”

It’s been almost a year since Foster the People released its followup album “Supermodel.” Pontius said the band wasn’t looking to surpass the previous “Torches,” which was certified platinum in the U.S. Instead, the band was looking to try out

different styles, which led to “Supermodels” becoming a much heavier album, musically, whereas “Torches” had more electronic sounds.

Pontius, Foster the People’s drummer, said some songs featured afrobeat or African-inspired rhythms which, as a percussionist, he found to be quite challenging.

“It’s very different from the Western way of doing music,” said Pontius, adding that he could talk forever about afrobeat.

“Everything is 4/4 [time signatures] in our music. With them it’s 12-bar phrases and six-bar phrases and different time signatures.

“I learned American music. When you go to study African music, it’s all completely the opposite. It’s like you’re breaking the rules, per se. And for me as a drummer, I feel like I’m learning to play drums again.

It’s really inspiring to me.”

Though only a few tracks from

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“Supermodel” took influence from the afrobeat sound, Pontius said he can try it out more during live shows.

“I don’t think we’ve fully jumped into it” said Pontius. “That [the album] was just a little taste of that. I think with our live shows we’re looking to do a little bit more of it, which is fun.”

Perhaps Saturday in the Park will allow him to experiment with his playing a little bit? For now, Pontius just wants discover his unique style and sound and “keep that fluid throughout a lot of [their] records.”

“But within that same world, changing styles and letting influences inspire you and fall into your playing,” said Pontius.

“But I like the idea of hearing the expression of a musician as the same when you hear it through a record. Like that band is that collection of musicians and you can tell right away. I like the idea of that.”

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Aretha Franklin 9 p.m.

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10 facts proving why Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul

By Michelle Kuester‌ Prepare to show some major ‘R-E-S-PE-C-T’ for this “Natural Woman” as she takes the main stage during the 25th annual Saturday in the Park fest July 4.

In the meantime, check out these little known facts about the Queen of Soul so you can be the most knowledgeable fan in the crowd (along with everyone else who read this).

The background: Aretha Franklin was born March 25, 1942, in Memphis, the fourth of five children born to a Baptist preacher and a gospel singer (maybe where she got those famous pipes?). Before she was 5, Franklin’s family moved to Detroit where she quickly rose to fame in the Motown community after singing at her father’s church.

Franklin has won a total of 18 Grammy Awards and is one of the bestselling female artists of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide.

In comparison, pop star Miley Cyrus has received zero Grammys and sold a meager 15.9 million albums, according to billboard. com.

In 1987, she was the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other famous females inducted later include last year’s SITP headliner Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight and Madonna.

Rolling Stone magazine gave Franklin the top spot on their list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

Let’s be honest, that is a list of musical icons and this year’s SITP headliner took the honors. It’s no coincidence that one of her biggest hits was all about respect.

No fancy-schmancy music lessons needed for her, Franklin learned how to play piano by ear as a child. Isn’t that the sign of a prodigy or something? See No. 5.

Related: She received honorary doctorates from Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, the

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Berklee College of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of Michigan for her contributions to music.

How many Ivy League doctorate degrees do YOU have? Thought so.

The Queen of Soul meets “The Blues Brothers”? That’s right.

Franklin made a cameo as a waitress in the 1980 comedy musical starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

In October 2014, she set fire to the rain by being the first woman to have 100 songs on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart after achieving success with her cover of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.”

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47 on the chart. Rumor has it, Aretha is the real deal. We’ll just have to keep on chasing pavement because we’ll never find someone like you again, Aretha. OK, enough with the bad Adele puns. (Bad Adele pun count for those playing along: four.)

In 1989, the state of Michigan officially labeled Franklin’s voice a “natural resource.” This fact makes us all about going green and protecting the planet’s resources. Actually, we’re into that kind of thing anyway, but this reaffirms it.

Save the Earth!

Franklin’s voice is no doubt heavenly and this fact proves it. In 2014, asteroid 249516 Aretha was named in her honor. Really makes all those sandwiches that are named after celebs seem way less cool now, huh?

Even the president loves Aretha (and why wouldn’t he?) She performed at Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2006, singing “My Country ’Tis of Thee.” She also was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sing it for America!

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By Christopher Braunschweig‌ Every year the Second Stage at Saturday in the Park is known for its diverse range of regional and local acts. The stage will continue that tradition with a mixture of hiphop and rock bands/musicians to entertain the crowd with an alternative sound to the Saturday in the Park music festival.

Casey Schroeder and guitarist Todd Thomas.

These guys have been rockin’ Sioux City for the past 17 years. Since the Truckstop Mamas performs very rarely, it’s always a treat to see these guys. Their set list of original punk rock songs will certainly generate some spunky angst in the audience. These guys have no filter and offer loud, progressive and in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll. Prepare yourself.

Formed in 2010, the band established itself as a group with a vast spectrum of music influences, combining elements of hip-hop, grunge, funk and all-around rock into one kickass show. We Be Lions’ dynamic vocals, catchy melodies and identifiable lyrics are ever-present in their live shows as well as their two full-length albums and EP. Their one-of-a-kind sound must be experienced. What better way than at Saturday in the Park.

GhostCat – 4:35 p.m.

GhostCat has been on the rise since its introduction to the music scene almost a year ago.

The band managed to take the top prize at two separate Battle of the Bands competitions – quite the achievement for such a relatively new band. GhostCat – made up of Alex Erwin, Cody Garwood, Steve Skog, Matt Hackett and Justin Yap – is certainly one of the most unique bands Rev – Noon in Sioux City. Tying down the band to one specific Opening Saturday in the Park’s Second Stage is Manny Phesto – 1:50 p.m.

Sophistafunk – 3:40 p.m. genre would be quite the task. One could argue Rosario Perez, Jr., known by his stage name Rev. A trio of multi-talented musicians – Jack Brown, As Minneapolis, Minn., comes closer and closer This local hip-hop artist looks at everyday life for to developing into a nationally recognized hip-hop Adam Gold and Emmanuel Washington – formed that GhostCat is a punk rock band and another could say it’s more like indie rock or maybe it’s a inspiration. Growing up in the country and, later, Sophistafunk nearly eight years ago in Syracuse, scene, Manny Phesto is looking to make it to the new wave jazz group – they do have a saxophone on the streets has given Rev a unique perspective, top. It’s been almost a year since Phesto released N.Y., and has been winning over crowds ever player after all. Well, however you want to classify which he then incorporates into his work. To him, his debut album “Southside Looking In,” which since. Using a combination of “spoken-word the sound, there’s no denying that GhostCat is every song is an autobiography that tells stories garnered favorable reactions and critical acclaim. artistry, old-school hip hop and funky rhythms,” an incredibly fun band and one you’ll want to see about heartbreak, addiction or perseverance. His Give it one listen and you’ll understand why. His Sophistafunk has created a unique live music again and again. energy ranges from laid back and chill to sordid experience. See for yourself and you’ll be wonderenthralling lyrics and commanding voice offer a and gritty, but he always leaves the audience sat- unique energy to the hip-hop world. You’re in for ing how three guys can create such a big sound.

King Washington – 5:30 p.m. isfied. Rev is a relatively new local talent, and he’s a real treat.

Sophistafunk’s electronic influences will spark Hearing the name King Washington may make only just getting started. your inner dance moves and the soulful lyrics will you believe this is a one-man show, when in reality We Be Lions – 2:45 p.m. leave you with a gigantic grin on your face. It’s it’s three – Tyson Kelly, George Krikes and Billy What kind of band makes you want to move Truckstop Mamas – 12:55 p.m. safe to say that you’ll feel good after listening to Lee. These guys form the band, created in the late your feet and bang your head at the same time?

This local band consists of drummer James this band.

It’s gotta be Omaha’s very own We Be Lions.

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Through many stylistic shifts, the core of Fishbone remains the same

By Christopher Braunschweig‌ Ever since Fishbone was created in 1979, band members have come and gone. Originally formed by six musicians, only three of the founding members still perform for Fishbone – John Norwood Fisher, Angelo Moore and Walter Kibby.

The band has always been known to fuse different styles and genres of music like punk rock, soul, ska and funk, so it’s no surprise that the band’s sound has continuously changed over the years. Fisher, the band’s bass player, said the band was always willing to adapt to the times.

“We’ll try to honor the original sound while having the freedom to go wherever we need to go,” said Fisher during a phone interview. “We allow for people to bring something that’s uniquely their own to [the band].”

Fishbone has gone through many

stylistic shifts, bouncing in different directions depending on the times and the band’s roster. But it all “comes back to the same root” and it’s still “nutty as ever.”

Fisher said he hopes the band will continue to expand and grow, maintaining its unique sound.

“We might be doing something really different but maybe it’s not that different sometimes,” he said. “What really matters is if somebody else sees it as different.”

So how has Fishbone managed to keep the same spirit after 36 years? Fisher said having three of the original members still performing live shows helps. But having the freedom to experiment and try new styles and techniques has certainly kept the experience fresh and exciting.

“And it absolutely comes across in our

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way,” he said. “But I don’t need it all the time. I play bass and that’s a classic supporting role and I enjoy that role. I got my shows,” said Fisher. “The bottom line is own showtimes – my time to shine.” the unapologetically individualistic preOf course, discerning which band memsentation of each member became what is expected as a whole. [The audience] expect ber gets the attention isn’t necessarily part of the game plan. These things “just kind to see a bunch of people being honest to of happen naturally.” Just the way Fisher themselves and supporting each other as likes it, and, luckily, it comes easy. musicians.”

“With most shows that we do, everybody In a sense, every band member in Fishgets a moment,” said Fisher. “Most of the bone gets a chance to be in the spotlight. band is taking it in. They’re seeing an opThough Fisher said the frontman still demands the audience’s attention more than portunity and taking it.”

Band members also incorporate their anything. own tastes into Fishbone’s songs. In parts “We got a pretty goddamn good frontof the band’s history, Fisher said, members man and I take comfort in that he might have made conscious efforts to include steal the spotlight from everybody onstage,” said Fisher. “That’s the way it’s sup- their own influences. But it can be hit or miss. The band won’t conform unless it posed to be.” feels like Fishbone.

Although Fisher does admit he doesn’t When it does work out, “there is somemind when the spotlight is directed at him. thing incredible behind those moments.”

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Which makes coming up with new songs rather easy for Fishbone.

“My mind has never had any difficulty with new material because there are a lot of writers in Fishbone,” said Fisher.

“Every incarnation of the band has had at least four or so prolific writers.”

At the core, Fishbone hasn’t changed much. The band is still firmly attached to artistic freedom and keeping stylistic preferences between individual band members.

“I have personal growth as a musician where I implement different techniques, but I’m still the same guy,” said Fisher.

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continued from page 26 2000s out of Los Angeles, Calif. King Washington excels in its beautiful harmonies and alluring lyrics, which the guys describe as “a throwback to when rock ‘n’ roll was a songwriter’s game.” Their sound teeters between classic folk and indie rock. The band has been compared to acts like Radiohead, REM and Bon Iver. The pressure is on for King Washington to live up to those comparisons at Saturday in the Park; it’s doubtful we will be disappointed.

Duenday – 6:25 p.m.

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Kids Zone

Mr. Twister A popular performer in the Rivercade/ KCAU Kid’s Zone each year, Mr. Twister is back once again armed with fun and balloons. Mr. Twister’s wife, Ms. Twist, will also be joining in the fun. For the past 13 years, Mr. Twister has entertained children at Saturday in the Park with his wacky assortment of balloons. Make sure to bring the young ones up to visit Mr. Twister & Ms. Twist and ask for a free crazy balloon sculpture.

The details WHAT: Kid’s Zone WHEN: Noon-7 p.m.

COST: $1 per single ride ticket, all-day wristband for $20.

REMINDER: Wristbands are not valid on the Eurobungy or carnival rides and are not valid after 7 p.m.

bring science and nature into your world.

Come early to see and learn more about the animals.

ZooMobile with the Great Plains Zoo

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Make learning fun when the Sioux Falls Zoo comes to you. With program styles for every size audience, topics built around state and national science standards, and unique animals from around the globe, the Sioux Falls ZooMobile is a great way to

Corey Fravel is like a machine gun of tricks. Corey performs interactive card tricks and sleight–of-hand “Street Magic” right in front of any and all that gather around. Your kids may have seen Corey perform last year at Saturday in the Park, at

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Music makes the everyday extraordinary.

Face painting in the kids zone during Saturday in the Park at Grandview Park Saturday, July 6, 2013.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

City for 23 years. We provide face painting designs from $5-$10. And we even have temporary tattoos! We’ve painted the moms and dads that are now bringing their children. Moms want their children to have the same fun that they had years ago. Stop by the Kid’s Zone and get your happy face on!

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their school thanks to Beyond the Bell they spend time in the Kid’s Zone. or at After Prom parties. In addition, Face Painting he’s performed at shows for “older” audiences. Come visit Corey as he will Happy Faces face painting by Patti entertain children, and parents, as and friends has been coming to Sioux

This year’s Kid’s Zone will once again feature inflatables to entertain kids of all ages all day long. There will be old favorites such as the Eurobungy, obstacles courses and a bounce house. Be sure to stop up to the Kid’s Zone to check out all of the attractions!.

There’s something about music that enhances the senses and makes us feel like we’re experiencing things for the first time. Baird is proud to support the artists whose efforts continue to shape the world we share.

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Top 10

Top 10 reasons why Saturday in the Park has “lived long and prospered” for 25 years

By Steve Kohl‌ 10. Like dogs, cats and other pets, we expect you to leave your tribbles at home.

9. Romulan ale has been banned in the beer garden from the beginning.

8. James Tiberius Kirk hales from Riverside, Iowa.

What did you expect?

7. Three knitters at every festival committee meeting are a good substitute for Vulcan meditation.

6. Somehow we manage to pull Ari off the Halodeck just before the start of every show.

5. Aretha will play as announced, since we prevented Jake and Elwood Blues from showing up. Something about the Blues Brothers not showing her any r-e-sp-e-c-t.

4. We book the best bands every year in order to avoid attack by Klingon birds of prey.

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3. We serve neither blood wine nor “gagh” (live serpent worms) in the food court.

2. It is illegal for Letterman to retire until he brings his talk show to “the original home office” and presents the show at the Orpheum for at least one week.

1. To do otherwise would have been illogical.

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Arts Alley

Ambrosia, Sioux City

Ambrosia, a custom design company in Sioux City specializes in custom jewelry including unique wedding rings, fashion jewelry, redesigning outdated jewelry, and restoring inherited jewelry. Each piece is designed through detailed drawings, advance 3D computer modeling and handcrafted with the utmost care. Learn more at Ambrosia-Designs.com.

Aura Borealis, Mankato, Minn.

Discover the magic and beauty from stones around the world. Come enjoy the beauty of the large assortment of gems, minerals, crystals and

stones. We have something for everyone.

quality materials with non-toxic finishes as I turn wood into art.

Azapaza, Sioux City

Bio Chi Institute/Mind & Body Connection, Sioux City

Azapaza is a Sioux City classic, having done business in Siouxland for almost 15 years.

We’ve done many years at SITP and have had stores on Pierce and Court streets. We still sell handmade clothing, jewelry and art. Check us out at Azapaza. net.

Relax while listening to great music with a massage. Mind & Body Connection will be giving chair massages and bar massages. So take a breath and enjoy the show.

BGG Woodworks, Sioux Bodhi Imports, Lincoln, City Neb.

BGG Woodworks is a woodturning shop based right here in Sioux City, making custom handmade pens, bowls and other turned items. I use the best

Bodhi Imports offers a unique, wide variety of treasures from around the world. You’ll find amazing stones and crystals, clothing, statuary, incense, jewelry, oils, meditation cushions, art and more. Bodhi believes in diversity and everyone is welcomed with a smile. Come to shop and absorb some good Bodhi energy.

Children Creations, Sioux City

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Children Creations supplies creative dress-up for boys and

girls. We have tutus, hair bows, pirate accessories, doll clothes, jewelry, tattoos, hero capes and lots more. We try our best to have affordable prices so you can treat your little one while at the park. If you are interested in customized handmade items as well, come and see our portfolio.

Free giveaways to the first 10 customers.

fashion eyewear and motorcycle eyewear. New for 2015 by Cycle eyewear.

Cosmic Dyes is a one-stop shop for everything tie-dye. With every color and style, Cosmic Dyes will keep you in the festival spirit.

tall and burning for 10-12 hours, Outcense is the largest incense in the United States. Made nontoxic with essential oils and bamboo by Zort’s Fireworks Andrew Barber and Sioux City native Taylor Neff. Learn more at outcense.com

Live Laugh and Shop, Sheldon, Iowa

Live, Laugh and Shop sells cool novelty items.

PJ’s Passions, Tecumseh, Neb.

Stop by for something to put you into the festival spirit.

Something for everyone. Flags, body jewelry, purses, cool colors/head bands, wooden roses, belts, buckles, T-shirts and jewelry.

Outcense, Kansas City, Steph’s Stuff/Sapphire Cosmic Dyes, Linwood, Mo. 51 Tutus, Sioux City Giant, long-lasting outdoor Kan. incense. Measuring in at 5 feet Sapphire 51 Tutu’s booth will

Happy Faces, Omaha, Neb.

Face painting at Saturday in the Park since the first year it started. Professional face painters and tattoo artists. Come and get a flag painted on.

Irie Moon Sunglasses, Lincoln, Neb.

Irie Moon Sunglasses/Bikeeye.com complete supplier of

Peacemaker & Hillbilly Rock Shop, Jackson, Neb.

have baby and toddler tutus and hair bows, kids’ denim skirts and denim tutus. When it’s hot, cool down with a neck cooler.

Sunny Day Creations, Clive, Iowa

Sunny Day Creations has been offering eco-friendly handmade and customized tie-dye art since 1990. “Add some colors to your life.” Part of SITP since 1992.

Back again for our second year at Saturday in the Park, TAT2U, Omaha, Neb. Peacemaker & Hillbilly Rock Back again for the 11th year Shop offers a variety of rocks, in a row, TAT2U will be spraying jewelry, crystals, gemstones and over 1,000 designs of tempodiamonds. rary air-brushed tattoos on concertgoers. Come choose your favorite tattoo for the weekend.

The Necklace Guys, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Over 20 years, The Necklace Guys have displayed their fun, leather, beaded jewelry at SITP. We have a great selection of anklets, bracelets and necklaces.

Different and cute stuff. Stop by and see us!

Zeke’s Tree, Sioux City, Iowa

Zeke’s Tree offers an eclectic, quality mix of fair trade items from around the world. Introducing for Saturday in the Park 2015, 100 percent American organic cotton throw blankets, made right here in Sioux City.

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Sponsors Joanne Grueskin Greg and Teri Grupp Bill and Jo Hackett Bill and Colleen Hagemeyer Judy Hamer Alan and Pat Heisterkamp Sophornia Heyl Kirk and Rosalie Ivener Tim and Colleen Jarman Ken Jarmer Chris Jensen and Beth Harms Colin and Pokey Jensen Cindy Johnson Greg Johnson Paul and Suzi Kaiman Kevin Keane Mark Kochen Bruce and Bev Kolbe Kris Krause and Josh Bumgardner Gary and Carolyn Maly Christopher and Niki Margeas Dr. Robert Margeas Shawn McCoy Bill and Barbara McLarty Cindy McLaughlin Kent Meyer Bruce Miller Alysa Mozak and Justin Thompson Andrea Mozak-Frisch Marc and Julie Mozak Tony and Sarah Mozak Mark and Ardie Nixa David and Joan Paulsrud Ginny Peterson Mark and Polly Peterson Marti Peterson Marcia and Richard Poole Jerry and Carolyn Probst Khalid and Terrie Rasheed Sam Rasheed Regina Roth Pete Sandman Linda Santi Gary and Betsy Schubert Mike and Mary Schuh Robert and Molly Seff Samuel N. Shapiro Steve and Marcia Shook Jody and Gina Sitzmann Doug and Pam Smith Marvin and Myrna Sorensen Alexandra Sprague

Corporate sponsors Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City Great Southern Bank Gilchrist Foundation American Airlines American Pop Corn Company Aramark Uniform Services Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Bass Advertising Bear Graphics BenStar Packaging & Distribution, Inc. Blue Bunny Briar Cliff University Budweiser/L&L Distributing CableONE Caribou Coffee Central Bank Chatterkick Chesterman Company City of Sioux City Classic Rock 99.5 Claussens Greenhouses, Nursery & Landscaping Cloverleaf Cold Storage CNOS Dasani Dennis Supply Company Downtown Holiday Inn Dr. Richard Hettinger/Dental Depot Echo Electric Supply Electronic Engineering Ely, Ely & Shechet, LLC Fareway Stores GR Lindblade H & R Construction KCAU Kind World Foundation Kjeldseth Design Lederman Bonding Company Longlines Mercy Medical Center MidAmerican Energy Morningside College Neumann Monson Wictor Architects Packaging Corp of America R. W. Baird River-Cade Rosenthals Rush Werks Sabre Industries

Sign Pro Sioux City Compressed Steel Sioux City Engineering Sioux City Journal Sioux Gateway Airport Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Siouxland Concrete/Standard Ready Mix Siouxland Paramedics Specialized Waste Hauling Stan Houston Equipment Company State Steel Supply Co. Stokes Electric Stoney Creek Inn Tur-Pak Foods, Inc Tyson Foods UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes US Bank Waitt Foundation Weekender Weinberg Investments Wells Fargo Bank Z-98 - Clear Channel

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Individual sponsors Bill and Marsha Adams Dr. Rob and Kathy Anderson Bryan and Wini Arneson Tim Baller Matthew and Stefani Barnes Wayne and Joyce Barnes Eric and Kitty Bertness Nancy Boysen Bill and Donna Bradbury Tom and Jean Carroll Roger and Joy Caudron Brad and Jennifer Clay David and Marilyn Cohen Larry and Diane Countryman Dave and Arlene Curry Bob DeLoss Terri and Bill Dooley Erin Webber-Dreeszen David and JoEllen Fravel Tom and Carol Garvey Nancy S. Giles Mary Goebel Kathleen E. Golden Russ and Gretchen Gondek John and Di Gray Dan and Gyna Greenwell & Family Dennis and North Grueskin

David Sterling Bill and Gloria Stewart Dave and Randi Tank Joe and Diana Twidwell Steven Uhl Ellen Vakulskas Fiona Valentine Glenn Walinski Keith E. Weaver Doug and LeaAnn Young Business sponsors NEW ORLEANS Delperdang, Schuh & Co., P.C. Great Western Bank Innovative Business Consultants Knoepfler Chevrolet Mark Albenesius, Inc. Rick Collins Toyota Steffen Truck & Equipment Adam Feiges Greg Jones and Carol Roge Stan and Amber Sherman CHICAGO Aalfs Manufacturing , Inc. Any Season Grounds Care, LLC Arcelor Mittal Budget Motors Inc. Century 21 Prolink Elite Staffing, LLC Foulk Brothers Plumbing & Heating Global Foods Processing, Inc. Great West Casualty Co. & Joe Morten and Son Inc. Gunderson’s Jewelers Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Klinger Companies, Inc. L.G. Everist, Inc. LCC “Garage Door Specialists” Pathology Medical Services of Siouxland Pinnacle Bank Security National Bank Short Staffed Inc. Solid Fabrications, Inc. Team Creative Fire Thermo King KANSAS CITY Aggies All Power, Inc. Al Sturgeon Law Office Aventure Staffing and Professional Services

Avery Brothers, LLC Bart Holles Construction, Inc. Ben Fish Tire Company Brown Wegher Construction Charlie’s Wine and Spirits Claeys Brothers Moving and Storage Coffee King, Inc. Davenport Cleaners 1st Financial Bank USA Five Star Awards & More Gerkin Windows and Doors Grainger Heidman Law Firm HyVee-Hamilton International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 231 Jebro, Inc. L.P. Gill, Inc. Morin Turf Network Systems+ Office Systems Co. Overhead Door Company of Sioux City Palmer Candy Co. Pierce St. Laundry PLaN architecture Prestige Collision Repair Centers Prodenco Group Inc. Rose Hill Med Spa Roto-Rooter Sergeant Bluff Eye Care Sioux City Bandits Sioux City Musketeers Siouxland Urology Associates Telco Triad Community Credit Union Donald B. Wender, M.D. MEMPHIS Action Moving and Storage AJ Phillips Publishing Ben Fish Tire Company Blankenship Meier Painting & Decorating Bluff Creek Golf Cars Cannon Moss Brygger Architects CD Norvell, P.C. Tax & Accounting Services Captive Insurance Management Company Chamberlain Tile Co. Dakota Traffic Services El Fredo Pizza

Engineering & Construction Services F & M Bank FiberComm Home Depot IMKO Workforce Solutions Iowa-Nebraska State Bank Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches JJ Rentals JKL Enterprises, Inc. John D. Kiernan, OD King of Trails Construction, Inc. Kollman Appliance Lechner Lumber Co. Lindblom Services, Inc. L & L Builders Co. Mac’s Heating & A/C Myres Law Firm Plains Mechanical Services, Inc. Praxair Distribution, Inc. PREMIER Bankcard Ray’s Midbell Music Rebos Revolver Vapor Shop LLC RML Architects Rocklin Manufacturing Co. Sioux Rubber and Urethane Sioux City Wintronic Siouxland Women’s Health Care Sugar Shack Bakery Thompson Electric Company Trembly Termite & Pest Control Tri-State Dental Lab United Comercial United Real Estate Solutions Van Meter, Inc. Van Osdel Plastering & Drywall, Inc. Western Iowa Coop Western Iowa Tech Community College Wigman Company Zenk Auto & Repair, Inc. SIOUX CITY Barkley Asphalt, Inc. Commodity Consulting Services, Inc. HyVee-Hamilton Wine & Spirits McClintock Insurance, Inc. Meier Towing, Inc. Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes Rhoadside Blooming House Sergeant Bluff Dental, PLLC

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at the

Legal stuff

1. Disability transportation

3. No coolers, please

Due to federal regulations, we are unable to offer separate shuttle bus service.

However, we encourage those with disabilities to use the city buses this year that will be picking up and dropping off patrons at the Tyson Events Center. We understand that the city will be using buses that should compensate for those who need a bit of a special ride.

Coolers simply take up too much valuable sitting space at Saturday in the Park, not to mention the negative impact it has on beverage and food sales that are needed to help make the event happen each year. Plus, we often end up picking up stray coolers Sunday morning. Please leave your own beverages at home.

2. No pets, please

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Please leave your dogs, cats, tribbles and alligators at home this year. The large crowds and heat that we frequently have at the festival are not good for your pet, who might suffer from heat stress or even get stepped on at the festival. (That’s not mentioning the stuff your pet may leave behind for others to sit on). If you leave your TV set tuned to “Animal Planet” and plenty of animal beverages around, your pets should do fine on their own. Of course, with any adult doggie beverages, make sure that your dog is at least 3 years old (21 in dog years). Special note to the Swamp People: Iowa does not have an alligator hunting season. Duck Commander duck calls will be used to round up any ducks brought to the park. “River monsters” must be left in the Missouri River.

4. Saturday in the Park is not responsible for lost or stolen items You should turn your lost people and lost personal possessions in at the Information Booth. Although we’re told the info booth has a person who is able to figure out the owner’s phone number for practically any cellphone, we cannot guarantee your lost phone (or any other item) will be returned to you. We can only guarantee that we might find one and use it to call or text your girlfriend or boyfriend.

5. All bags subject to search After 9/11 and the Boston Marathon, enough said. And please leave your duck calls at home.

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6. Butt out

regarding tents, umbrellas and blankets/ tarps. The policy is: ■■ No tents of awnings except in designated area (south and east of upper beer 7. Parents should be responsible for garden).

■■ No shade umbrellas larger than a standard rain or golf umbrella except in their own children designated area (south and east of upper beer garden).

Please keep track of your kids. If for ■■ No unoccupied or under-occupied some reason you lose track of them, consuper-sized blankets or tarps reserving tact the Review & Information Booth for space for later visitors. such “Lost people.” But because so many We intend to gather any rule-breaking people take their own pictures in front of items and store them for you at the Saturthe booth, Di will now be charging $5 in day in the Park Information Booth. They advance for each picture taken. can be picked up when you head home for 8. Stay where you belong the night.

Saturday in the Park reserves the right to Please stay out of the water fountain, only admire it. Please stay out of the roses, take and store your items. Saturday in the Park also reserves the right to use discreonly admire them. You should be aware tion in the removal of items that diminish that the roses bite! In addition, Mr. Spock has placed an invisible dye in the water that other festival guests’ enjoyment of the will stain anyone entering the fountain for event. identification purposes, so beware!

Thanks for understanding, 9. Use that blanket or lose it Steve Kohl, SITP Legal Eagle In an effort to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City’s Saturday in the Park festival a fantastic experience for as many people as we possibly can, this year we ask you to once again abide by our policy No smoking in designated areas, especially in the seating areas close to the Bandshell

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