******************* The Lizardz *******************

May 17, 2008
The Lizardz are looking for a drummer
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2008 brings a new chapter to The Lizardz...
March 1 brought the debut of the 'new chapter'
...April 12 brought yet another...

* SHOWS *

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> 2008 <
 

Sat., September 20 - Good Time Charlie's - WIRapids, WI - 7-11pm
Pete and Beth's Wedding
 

Fri./Sat., September 26 & 27 - T.Murtuagh's - Minocqua,WI - FREE
Beef-o-Rama and the usual Up North insanity!
Our home in the Northwoods -WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!
 

Fri./Sat. October 31 & November 1 - T. Murtaugh's - Minocqua, WI - FREE
Omigod, another Halloween at the great googly-moogly in the Northwoods.
Murtaugh's was shakin' last year and this one should be an all out, knock down, drag out party!
 

* Annual Kellner Deer Hunter's Widows' Ball *
Sat., November 22 - Wildhorse Saloon - Kellner, WI
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!
* Annual Kellner Deer Hunter's Widows' Ball *

Bookings

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3/10/8 UPDATE
well THAT was quick!
 PATTY LEAVES
after 19 days, a handful of half-rehearsals and ONE gig,
stating her 'heart isn't in it', that she 'always wanted to front a band' but it 'wasn't what she thought it'd be'.

personally, i believe the whole 'band thing' scared her...
BIG PA, LOUD SOUNDS, STANDING IN FRONT OF A DRUM KIT,
10 HOUR SHOW (load out/in at 5p that she was unaware of, club load-in at 7:30p, club load-out at 3am)
...just TOO MUCH for an acoustic girl!

As in the past, this band will move on...and we will be
CHICKLESS
once again!!!!!!!!!!!

how does one deal with such absurdity?
why PARODY of course!

Acoustic Lizard (Gauss)
(sung to Louie Louie and/or Plastic People, in G)

acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
it was so absurd
acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
unplugged is the word

a tough little girl audition for band
she had the power in her hand
she had some pipes but we didn't see
she was afraid of electricity

acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
she had to go
acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
we didn't know

we search for singer for many months
she join the band but sing only once
making some sounds, she was Meronek
it was us that were moronic

acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
'twas so absurd
acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
wooden's the word

ok, let's plug in right now!
SOLO

she said she wouldn't let us down
but an acoustic needs no ground
a waste of time but what's the Point
just to play Danny's All Star Joint

acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
she had to go
acoustic lizard    ooooooooh
after one show

under a blood red moon above
we'd found lineup that we love
she was afraid of electricity
a product of acousticity 3X

hey Lizardz,
let's unplug...right NOW
(5/5/8 UPDATE: This song has been going over GREAT at Live Shows and will become a staple)

Tom Clasen

...and his 24" kick drum!

Tom also plays with The Recliners

The Passing of the Key...and another successful drummer transition
So it was under a Blood Red Total Lunar Eclipse

on 2/20/8 that the new chapter began outside of Area 31 in an undisclosed location!

(photo by 19 day girl)

****** Benefit CD Liner Notes ******
Lizardz donate 2 songs

(EXCELLENT cover art by Mark Larson)

THANK YOU for supporting this project
****this CD is available HERE****
Recordings begin!
1/9/8




(photos by Evan O'Day w/ Jeff's cameraphone...THANKS EV!)

* we'll miss ya Trav! *

Also...Brenda resigned as frontwoman...looks like half-a-new band in 2008...
EXCITING!

* ...miss ya Brenda! *

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the 2007 lineup
(photo by Tammy at Big Hunchies Roadhouse - THANKS!)

(7/4/7 photo by Brother Craig)

Xmas CDs available!
ALSO available here

 
 

the following pics by Brother Craig on 7/4/7 at the Barmuda Triangle, downtown Rapids pre-fireworks





Jeff giving away CDs to some happy fans-May 2007 Rehearsals




(THANKS Craig)

at Mark Motors' Arts Council Texas Hold'em Fundraiser on 5/4/7

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NEW YEAR'S EVE RADIO SPOT

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Jeff prefers CLEARTONE Strings

"Wisconsin's best rock band"
-Tom Striegel, Hollyrock's owner-Wis. Rapids 12/31/5

"Wisconsin Rapids' Favorite band"
-Hotel Mead, World's Largest Office Party flyer 12/9/5

"You guys fukkin' rock!"
-Some Drunk Dude-T. Murtaugh's. Minocqua, WI 6/17/5

"My new favorite band...with the worst sound"
-Taylor, Bartender-T. Murtaugh's. Minocqua, WI 7/28/6

"Lizardz? They oughtta call 'em Chameleons"
-Jake, Wildhorse Salloon. Kellner, WI 3/10/7

"local faves"
-The Daily Tribune 5/31/7

"The best band we have here"
-Anna, T. Murtaugh's 7/28/7

"My bartenders and staff tell me you're the best band we have here"
-"Shitty", T. Murtaugh's owner 8/10/7

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(photo by mike haessig...cartoon by mark larson)

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the passing of the baton...or drumsticks as it was 2006-2007

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Lizardz Bootz

Fellow Lizardz' guitarist Milo and i finished the first of, hopefully, many live Lizardz compilations which we can tailor to various venues after 16 hours of perusing the many live shows we have in hand...for the FIRST one,

inspired by our promo idea for the wildhorse, and our soundman's live demo cd,
the live lizardz 'authorized bootleg series' began friday by 3 of us digging through all recordings we have in hand.

notes were taken on each and every song on these discs-based on various 'tests',
some were keepers and some were not.
these 'tests' included such variables as:
is the entire song on the recording?
is this the best version available or is there a better one?
how's the mix?
any blatant errors?
(etc)
beginnings and ends were also taken into account

the initial concept was to make one cd, a 'best of' all the recordings we have in hand combined with some studio material, but as we perused through the pile we found more songs that 'passed the tests' than we thought so a 'small pile' of goodies became quite large-but much smaller than the mountain we began with.

so we began to see that we could TAILOR MAKE different editions for different venues, something that should excite owners, workers, and fans...and get live and studio recordings (and originals) out of the den and into hands outside the band. we also attempted to get all vocals and styles represented.
gary mossak is also featured (live and studio) as he has been with us at the wildhorse.

2 of us then began to assemble the first of these, designed for this month's wildhorse show
the 5 male lizardz listened to many of the cuts after the super bowl
the final tweak was assembling in an order that made sense and had flow
-MUCH more tricky than we thought.
also we looked at running time-many bands feel they need to fill an entire CD because they can and this often leads to death. we decided to go with under an hour so as to represent the good stuff and leave 'em wanting more.
hopefully, fans will collect and trade these (like football cards)
and this may get some to go to multiple shows at different venues.
our keyboardist and art teacher mark has a great idea for the disc covers that will work well with this concept,
SO.................after 16 + hours on the first edition here's the scoop

Lizardz Bootz Vol. 1 - 5 info here:

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w/ The Lizardz and nephew and niece in the Hotel Mead parking lot for Hogs to Bogs,
a charity event sponsored by (dig this) bikers and cranberry growers
10/8/5
(photos courtesy of Maggie Molesky-MANY MANY THANKS!!!!!)

at Hollyrock's in Rapids on 8/14/5,
Albert Bouchard (founding member of Blue Oyster Cult) sits in with The Lizardz
to perform "Make It Happen" to close the opening set!
(photo by Barrymore Sal)

(Photo by Tim O' Day)

photos copyright The Lizardz/Bill Nieman
2/14/5

the following shots from 2006's CMN Balloon Rally 'borrowed' from Relentless' site...THANKS!

^ who's that freak in back?!?!  ^

As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members,
"Early Springtime Rainfall"
was be Track of the Day at GarageBand.com.

For 24 hours on Thursday, the 27th of January, 2005 (PST)
"Early Springtime Rainfall" was featured on
GarageBand.com's Country front page

The Lizardz' Garageband.com site

Weavils' and Lizardz' music featured here in podcast form in Toddland!
Release dates were:
Aug 07, 2006, 12:00 Early Springtime Rainfall (The Lizardz)
Aug 03, 2006, 12:00 River City Blues (The Weavils)
Jul 30, 2006, 12:00 Who Do (The Lizardz)
Jul 26, 2006, 12:00  Satisfy (The Weavils)
Jul 22, 2006, 12:00 Gypsy Moth (The Lizardz)
Jul 18, 2006  Ode To Todd (The Weavils)

(many thanks to the incomparable Roger Linder for this)

A local band, The Lizardz, play recently at the Terrace of the Hotel Mead.
DOUG ALFT/DAILY TRIBUNE

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ALL HAIL HOLY MILO!

Hear the song here!

Here are show dates for  The Lizardz :

~~~~~~~~~~~~>>>>>PAST SHOWS<<<<<~~~~~~~~~~~~

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> 2008 <
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Sun., August 31 - Anchor Bay Bar and Grill - Biron, WI - 4-8pm ALL AGES -FREE!
3460 North Biron Dr
Brother Craig's Birthday Bash!
OUTDOORS
(weather permitting)
* Labor Day Weekend *
 

Sat., August 23 - CMN Balloon Rally - Alexander Field - WIRapids - FREE - ALL AGES
Lizardz open Beer tent
2-3pm
OUTDOOR fund-raiser for Children's Miracle Network...GREAT PEEPS, GREAT TIMES, GREAT FUN!
with Special Guest Drummer Dean Tassone
of the Weavils

Sat., August 16 - Biron Community Street Dance - Biron, WI - FREE ~ 6p-11p
451 Kahoun Road
One of Rapids' "suburbs"...OPEN TO PUBLIC...good ol' summer in Central Wisco!
with Special Guest Drummer Travis Plantico
of KGP Conspiracy
(THANKS Dan, Maggie, and Dennis)
* Fundraiser for Biron Fire Department *
Post show note: Travis was AMAAAAAAZING...as always.
Brenda sat in on "Comin' Home" and "Didn't Come to Dance" (first play this year!)
It seemed obvious that we have 'moved on' as
we couldn't think of any other songs we used to do.
GREAT CROWD, GREAT TIMES, NO RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

* 888 *
Friday, August 8 - Hollyrock's Beer Garden - WIRapids, WI - 9:30pm - FREE
Rapids' FINEST beer garden...
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!
with special guest Shane Huser on percussion

Fri., July 25 - Hotel Mead - WIRapids, WI - 6-10pm - FREE
Tunes on the Terrace
Jeff's Birthday Weekend
new ownership...GREAT TIMES!
with special guest Shane Huser on percussion
* APPROXIMATE SETLIST *
I
Not Fade Away>
Mercury Blues>
Feelin' Alright>
Chicago
All Day and All of the Night
For Your Love
Shiny Ford Truck
Summertime Blues
One Way Out
Rocket man
When I Paint My Masterpiece
add Gary Mossack:
Evil Ways
Roadhouse Blues
II
The Last Time
Hey Bulldog
Like A Rolling Stone
Fearless
Almost Cut My Hair
Low
The One I Love
Acoustic Lizard
All Over Now
Big Boss Man
III
I Can't Explain>
Honey Don't
Locomotive Breath
Lawyers, Guns and Money
Shien On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1)>
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)>
Not Fade Away (Reprise)

Sun., July 6 - Anchor Bay Bar and Grill - Biron, WI - 4-8pm ALL AGES -FREE!
3460 North Biron Dr
the new place in biron...right ON the river. ANOTHER great one at Dennis' spare-no-expenses classy joint.
OUTDOORS
(weather permitting)
Post show note: ANOTHER rain gig! This time NO SHOW...
we apologize for any inconveniences

Sat.June 28 - Mosquitofest - Boner Again - Nekoosa, WI - 6 to 10pm
6-10, then we emcee titty contest til 11
tuck pence follows...
Near Rainbow Casino
(GREAT STUFF from Brother Shane Huser on percussion! THANKS BRO!)
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Not Fade Away>All Day and All of the Night>Roadhouse Blues
Summertime Blues
Chicago
Smoke 2 Joints
Feelin' Alright>Like A Rolling Stone
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1)>Fearless>One Way Out
II
Iko Iko>Alright Now
Big Boss Man
The One I Love
Almost Cut My Hair
Locomotive Breath
Shiny Ford Truck
Low
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)
III
Fire On the Mountain
I Can't Explain
Mercury Blues>Evil Ways

Fri. June 27 - Hotel Mead - WIRapids, WI - FREE - Outdoors - ALL AGES
Tunes on the Terrace!
new ownership...GREAT TIMES!
 
 

Fri., June 20 - Port Edwards Fire Station - Port Edwards, WI - FREE - ALL AGES
7:30-11:30pm
Hot fun in the summertime!
Proceeds benefit the
Port Edwards Fire Department
with Fish Audio Productions

w/ Special Guest drummer Jack Faville
" Music by the Lizzards "
(yet ANOTHER variation on the spelling)

Post show note: ANOTHER rain gig...this time featuring "Rain" by the Beatles as a 2nd set opener. Lots of kids dancing and having fun...great FD peeps!
...and appearence by former frontwoman, Brenda Haessig
THIS is why one plays music for so long-to get these cool outdoor gigs on trailerbeds in parking lots in front of communities like this.
GREAT SHOW!
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Iko Iko>All Day and All of the Night
Honey Don't>Secret Agent Man (for Christopher and Megan)
Chicago
Hard to Handle
Roadhouse Blues
Jambalaya>Summertime Blues
Acoustic Lizard
Big River
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
All Over Now
Hey Bulldog
II
Rain>Not Fade Away>Like A Rolling Stone
enter Brenda
I'm A Believer
I Saw Him Standing There
Twist and Shout
Are You Gonna Be My Girl?
Me and Bobby McGee
I'm Coming Home (aborted)
exit Brenda
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1)>Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)
III
Feelin' Alright
Who Do
For Your Love
Mary Jane's Last Dance
The One I Love>The Last Time
Alright Now
Almost Cut My Hair

Sun., June 8 - Anchor Bay Bar and Grill - Biron, WI - 4-8pm ALL AGES -FREE!
3460 North Biron Dr
the new place in biron...right ON the river. ANOTHER great one at Dennis' spare-no-expenses classy joint.
OUTDOORS
(weather permitting)
Post show note:Weather was AWFUL as storms swam around our heads but the band held steady and true to perform a TWO HOUR SET and a second long one as well!
*** The Lizardz CD Giveaway! ***

Sat., May 31 - Wildhorse Saloon - Kellner, WI
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!
w/ Special Guest drummer Jack Faville
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Iko Iko
All Day and All of the Night>Honey Don't
Jambalaya
Chicago
Roadhouse Blues
Summertime Blues
Never Can Tell
When I Paint My Masterpiece
For Your Love
Big River
Mustang Sally
All Over Now
II
Not Fade Away>Like A Rolling Stone>Alright Now
(69:15)
enter Tom DeWitt
Feelin' Alright
Some Kinda Wonderful
Mean Old World
exit Tom DeWitt
The One I Love
Almost Cut My Hair
Hard to Handle
III
Locomotive Breath
Hey Bulldog
Myrtle
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part I)>Fearless>Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)
Bonus: Synth/Drums Soundcheck
(68:13)

Fri., May 23 - Hotel Mead - WIRapids, WI - 6-10pm - FREE
Grand Avenue Tavern
new ownership...GREAT TIMES!
Post show note: our first GREAT gig in the 'morgue' (perhaps) ever!
Overwhelming comment was, "Hey, you're a ROCK band again!"
(THANKS for noticing...and yes we are)
 

Sat., May 17 - The Lure - Nekoosa, WI  - FREE
1735 Archer Ln
w/ Special Guest drummer Jack Faville
on beautiful Lake Petenwell

THANKS Mitzy, Ron, Cammy, Jack, and Connie

Sat., May 3 - Jennings and Co. - WIRapids, WI - FREE
*The NEW place in the Barmuda Triangle*
MANY THANKS TO RICHARD RAJCHEL for sittin in on SAX!
Some FABULOUS moments including killer Pink Floyd!

Sunday, April 27 - Hollyrock's - WIRapids, WI
Benefit for Val Fenander
with Special Guest BILL RODENCAL
*In the Barmuda Triangle*
Several other bands on the bill including KGP Conspiracy
OUTDOORS if nice...else inside
other bands include:
KGP Conspiracy and The aTomix
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
Iko Iko>Secret Agent Man
Big River (Bill Rodencal Lead Vocals)
Summertime Blues
Chicago
They Love Each Other (Bill Rodencal Lead Vocals)
Mercury Blues
California
This One Goes Out
Like A Rolling Stone
Not Fade Away
Myrtle
Acoustic Lizard>Women Are Smarter

Friday, April 25 - The Bar (First Floor) - WIRapids, WI - 9-1
Our follow-up gig to the Musch-Plantico Benefit!
*In the Barmuda Triangle*
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Iko Iko>All Day and All of the Night>Honey Don't>Secret Agent Man
Chicago>Mercury Blues
Roadhouse Blues
They Love Each Other
Summertime Blues
For Your Love
Who Do
Rocket man
When I Paint My Masterpiece
All Over Now

II
Fellin' Alright>The Last Time
Like A Rolling Stone>Alright Now
Mustang Sally (w/ Roger Vantry)
Acoustic Lizard (w/ Roger Vantry)
Hey Bulldog (w/ Jack Faville)
Ain't No Sunshine (w/ Jack Faville)
Some Kinda Wonderful (w/ Tom DeWitt)
Fire Down Below (w/ Tom DeWitt)

III
One Way Out>Lawyers, Guns and Money
This One Goes Out
Locomotive Breath>California
Myrtle
I Can't Explain
Outside Woman Blues
Women Are Smarter>Not Fade Away>Ben Jennings Vamp>Mona>Not Fade Away

THANKS TO ALL THE GUESTS FOR SITTIN' IN!

420 BASH
Saturday, April 19 - Pour House - WIRapids, WI - 9-1
3140 Lake Ave
Our first gig at the 'new place' on the edge of town...NOW with music weekly!
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Iko Iko>All Day and All of the Night>Honey Don't>Secret Agent Man
Mercury Blues>Chicago
Big River
They Love Each Other
Roadhouse Blues (w/ Lars Steinke)
Acoustic Lizard
Summertime Blues
For Your Love>Used to Love Her

II
The Last Time>Feelin' Alright>Like A Rolling Stone>Lawyers, Guns, and Money (78:53)
Polish Girlfriend
Dead Flowers>I Can't Explain
Ring of Fire
Almost Cut My Hair
Alright Now

III
Locomotive Breath
Ain't No Sunshine>Not Fade Away>Who Do You Love>Not Fade Away
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part I)>Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)>(Turn On Your)Lovelight
Outside Woman Blues
This One Goes Out (67:59)

420 AT MIDNIGHT!

Saturday, April 12 - Hollyrock's - WIRapids, WI
!!!!! Desi and Steve's Wedding !!!!!
kinda private, kinda open
*In the Barmuda Triangle*
* WITH BILL RODENCAL ENTIRE SHOW *
* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Iko Iko>Desi Don't>All Day and All of the Night>Secret Agent Man
Mercury Blues
Chicago
Who Do
They Love Each Other (Bill lead Vocals)
Rocket man
Summertime Blues
Not Fade Away
garter kazoos
Myrtle
When I Paint My masterpiece (Bill lead Vocals)
California
Shiny Ford Truck
Used to Love Her (Bill lead Vocals)
(79:52)
II
Feelin' Alright (w/ Shakedown tease) 16minutes!!!>
The Last Time
Like A Rolling Stone
* enter Tom Striegel harmonica *
Born in Chicago
Mustang Desi
One Way Out
* exit Tom Striegel *
Hey Bulldog
Shine On You Crazy Diamond Intro>
Fearless
Plastic People>Acoustic Lizard+
Johnny B. Goode (Bill lead Vocals)
(69:40)
III
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad (Bill lead Vocals)>
Women Are Smarter
Locomotive Breath (Ian Vocals)
Trivia Invasion (Improv w/ Ian on Bass)>
Not Fade Away 2 (w/ Ian on Bass)
Not to Touch the Earth (w/ Ian on Bass)>
Roadhouse Blues (w/ Ian on Bass)
They Love Each Other 2 (bill lead Vocals)
Another Brick in the Wall Part 2
(67:19)

from the official site...
I'm really pleased to announce that our first official show at Hollyrock's as a five piece was a HUGE success! Thanks to Desi and Steve for a Trivia wedding reception like no other. Our pal Bill Rodencal was on hand to add his talents to the show and it was like a time trip back to the heyday of the band. Many old favorites were dusted off and the Dead were resurrected to the delight of many fans. It felt really good to be playing tight and being able to fly off the map and jam into some great improvisation again too. Tom Clasen's drumming is proving to be a great addition to the band and the grooves are really falling into place. Come on out to our local shows - we're playing the area a lot to shakedown the set lists,
so be prepared for lots of "new" stuff.
See ya at the shows!
 
 
 

Sat., March 1 - Wildhorse Saloon - Kellner, WI
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!
Patty's first and last show with The Lizardz
!!!!!The debut of the new configuration!!!!!
***** PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *****

The Lizardz began 'new chapter' this weekend
Local band The Lizardz will begin a 'new chapter' this Saturday, March 1 2008, at the Wildhorse Salloon in Kellner. The band, celebrating its 19th year, has gone through some recent personnel changes and will debut the new lineup at this show. Singer Patty Meronek, from Stevens Point's Head Over Heels, and drummer Tom Clasen, of Wisconsin Rapids' band The Recliners, have recently joined the group. Patty brings a great energy, good ideas, and excellent voice to the Lizardz while Tom's style brings a unique propulsion and feel to The Lizardz. Patty and Tom also bring over a decade of stage experience with them, respectively. Patty said, "I am looking forward to the journey ahead.
Head Over Heels will still be doing shows, but The Lizardz will be my first priority"
while Milo Plante, a founding member, added, "The new players are a great fit for the band".
"I'm very excited about the new lineup", said bassist Grant Meyer, also a founding member.
Early rehearsals have been quite successful and this year promises to bring many new songs to their setlists after this initial performance. Keyboardist Mark Larson added,  "We've been recording and writing and hope we can add some new originals very soon." Both Patty and Tom also plan to alter the band by bringing in some fresh material to be worked on throughout the spring.

The show takes place at 9:30pm this Saturday, March 1, at the Wildhorse Salloon in Kellner
and admission is free.

(photo by Grant Meyer)
initial reports from 3/1/8 Wildhorse gig...
buzzword was "PIPES", her vocals have power but timing and attention to the band need much work.
these were almost cloned statements from 3 different old-school fans

* ACTUAL SETLIST *
(taken from recording)
I
Iko Iko>Honey Don't
Mercury Blues>Secret Agent Man
California
The Last Time
* enter Patty *
Can You Feel the Sun?
When Will I Be Loved
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Blue Bayou
White Rabbit
* exit Patty *
Dead Flowers
Fearless>Lawyers, Guns and Money
II
Make It Happen
For Your Love
Early Springtime Rainfall>Plastic People
* enter Patty *
Keep On Growin'
Breakdown
What I Am
I Didn't Come to Dance
* exit Patty *
Outside Woman Blues>I Can't Explain
Myrtle
Low
III
All Day and All of the Night>Who Do
Not Fade Away>Who Do You Love>Mona>Not Fade Away
Rocket Man
* enter Patty *
Roadhouse Blues
After the Gold Rush
Danny's All Star Joint
* exit Patty *
Another Brick in the Wall Part 2
Hey Bulldog
*enter Patty *
Poor Poor Pitiful Me
Can You Feel the Sun?

3/10/8 UPDATE
exit Patty...forever
BUH-BYE
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!!!!! ONLY ONE SET IN THIS CONFIGURATION LEFT !!!!!
* Don't miss out *

Sun. Feb 10 - The Bar - 150 2nd St N - WIRapids, WI
Musch/Plantico Benefit
NOTE: this will be The Lizardz final set in this configuration as
Travis and Brenda are leaving

Fire destroys Grant home
7/30/7
GRANT -- Charred remains are all that's left of a town of Grant home after a fire destroyed it Sunday afternoon.
The renters who lived in the home at 2311 100th St. S. were Lizardz' drummer Travis's mother and sister.
They lost all belongings and their dog.
Two Stages, Raffles, Prizes, Food, Beverages, and Fun for all ages!
*FREE ADMISSION *
Rock Stage bands include:
Whiskey River Reunion, the Lizardz, the aTomix, KGP Conspiracy,
Surrender Dorothy, and Metalzedge
Acoustic Stage includes: Jack and Connie Duo, Kosmic Sounds, Jeff Weavil Power Hour,
and more

(poster by Travis Plantico)

* SETLIST *
(each member picked two songs)
Can You Feel the Sun
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
California
Shiny Ford Truck
I Didn't Come to Dance
I Can't Explain
Myrtle
Alright Now
Make It Happen
Low
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
(THANKS Brenda and Travis!)

> 2007 <

* LAST FULL SHOW with BRENDA and TRAVIS *
Mon., December 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH - Hotel Mead - WI RAPIDS ,WI

New Year’s Eve
Vegas Night at Hotel Mead

Over $5,000 in prizes to be given away!
$20 cover charge buys:

*$5,000 worth of chips
*Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Dice -8pm-11pm
*Admission to band
*One complimentary drink ticket
*Champagne toast at midnight
*Balloon Drop
*Party favors
*Complimentary after midnight coffee and dessert station
*Room Rates starting at $49!
*Special New Year’s Eve menu in the Grand Avenue Grill with family specials in the Café Mulino
*Horse & Carriage Rides available starting at 7pm by Equestrian Elegance

Fri., Dec. 14 - Hotel Mead - WI Rapids
Third year at The World's Largest Office Party
(post-show note: THANKS to all the companies that participated!
Roger Vantry of Rumours sat in to pack the dance floor with an LCD tune...THANKS Roger!)

Fri., December 7 - Private Party
Jeff-less (he's a Weavil that day)
!!!!! Deer Hunter's Widow's Rapids' Area Weekend BASH !!!!!

Saturday, November 17 ~ Wildhorse Saloon ~ Kellner, WI ~ FREE ~ 9:37pm
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!

!!!!! Deer Hunter's Widow's Rapids' Area Weekend BASH !!!!!
Setlist (taken from recording)
One
Iko Iko
Honey Don't
California
Stop Draggin My Heart Around
Mercury Blues
Fearless
Runaway
Keep On Growin'
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Rocket Man
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
Danny's All Star Joint
I Saw Him Standing There

Two
Just A Girl (enter Tom Clasen)
Last Time> Lawyers, Gins and Money
Dead Flowers
(exit Tom Clasen)
Ain't No Sunshine
Can You Feel the Sun
Go Your Own Way
Strange Kinda Woman
Comin' Home
True Friends

Three
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Myrtle
I Can't Explain
Gold
Another Brick in the Wall
Me and Bobbie McGee

Friday, November 16 ~ Mulligan's ~ WI Rapids, WI
212 W. Grand Ave.
Return to the Irish Pub...under NEW ownership
 

Friday/Saturday, October 26-27 ~ TMurtaugh's ~ Minocqua, WI ~ FREE ~ 9pm
500 Oneida St.
(P.O. Box 1041)
Spend a weekend with the Lizardz - Great peeps, great times!
Halloween Weekend-COSTUMES/PRIZES/MORE!
 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 ~ Jeff and Geppy (of The Weavils) at Cold Shot ~
APPLETON, WI ~ 9:30
Hosting the Jam Session with 'Scruffy' on drums...
MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!
 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 ~ Jeff at Cold Shot ~ APPLETON, WI ~ 9:30
Hosting the Jam Session with Bobby Evans on bass and 'Scruffy' on drums...
MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Saturday, October 13 ~ HOGS TO BOGS ~ HOTEL MEAD ~ WI Rapids ~ 2-6pm
AFTERNOON/OUTDOORS/ALL AGES/FREE
Mix chili cookoffs with lots of live music, vendors, beautiful scenery, special tours, and a couple hundred bikers and you've got the makings for a great time!
Our third time at this KILLER event that welds motorcycles and cranberries (imagine)
 

Saturday, September 29 ~ Wildhorse Saloon ~ Kellner, WI ~ FREE ~ 9:36pm
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!
 

Friday/Saturday, September 14-15 ~ TMurtaugh's ~ Minocqua, WI ~ FREE ~ 9pm
500 Oneida St.
Spend a weekend with the Lizardz - Great peeps, great times!
 

Sunday, September 2 ~ Lake Arrowhead ~ Rome, WI ~ 7:30p-11:30p
Labor Day weekend
 

**** BLizardz (Boy Lizardz) ****
Monday, August 27 ~ Hotel Mead ~ WIRapids, WI ~ 7-11pm
State Tavern League Association mid-summer meeting
Grand Avenue Tavern
*** BLizardz (Boy Lizardz) ***
 

Fri., Aug. 24 - CMN Balloon Rally - ALEXANDER FIELD - WI RAPIDS ,WI - ALL AGES
3620 First Street South
~ FREE ~
LIZARDZ     9pm-11pm
Outdoors...in front of THOUSANDS!!!!!!
GREAT fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network
 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 ~ COLD SHOT ~ APPLETON, WI ~ 10PM ~ FREE
Jeff hosts open jam
with owber/drummer Scuffy and bassist/axeman Bobby Evans...
ALWAYS a good time!
 

Saturday, August 18 ~ Biron Community Street Dance ~ Biron, WI ~ FREE ~ 6p-11p
451 Kahoun Road
One of Rapids' "suburbs"...right up the street from my parents' and Travis'
OPEN TO PUBLIC...good ol' summer in Central Wisco!
(THANKS Dan and Maggie)
(Post show note: RAIN RAIN and Beatles/Todd Rundgren "RAIN" debut by this incarnation.
KILLER THANKS to Dan for the VERY creative awning design that kept us mostly dry!
***Cornerstone Carpentry 2526 31st St N Wisconsin Rapids, WI (715) 423-8703***
(Rumor has it we may be invited back next year)

!!!!!! SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH THE LIZARDZ !!!!!!
~ Last Minute Add ~
Friday, August 10 ~ Trail's End ~ Nekoosa/Rome, WI ~ 7pm
Our first time at one of the newer joints in the area
so please support this
(just ignore the fence if you can)

Saturday, August 11 ~ Hotel Mead ~ Tunes on the Terrace ~ WI Rapids, WI
Outdoors ~ ALL AGES ~ 7-11pm
GREAT times...weather permitting
Great place, great peeps, great food, great drinks!
One of Rapids' finest outdoor venues...and we're there MONTHLY in this year!

!!!!!spend the weekend with the lizardz!!!!!
Friday/Saturday, July 27-28 ~ TMurtaugh's ~ Minocqua, WI ~ FREE ~ 9pm
500 Oneida St.
Spend a weekend with the Lizardz - Great peeps, great times!
Jeff's B-day Weekend!

~~~~~~ SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH THE LIZARDZ! ~~~~~~
Saturday, July 21 ~ Assumption High School All Alumni Dance ~ WI Rapids, WI ~ Time TBA
One of theeeeeeeeeeeese shows...but since Milo is a part of that family it's DESTINED to be a blast!
 

Sunday, July 22 ~ Anchor Bay Bar and Grill ~ Biron, WI ~ 4-8pm ~ ALL AGES ~ FREE
3460 North Biron Dr
the new place in biron...right ON the river. help us break in the inaugural year at Dennis' spare-no-expenses classy joint. OUTDOORS (weather permitting) 4-8pm all ages welcome! FREE

~~~~~~ SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH THE LIZARDZ! ~~~~~~
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Friday, July 13 ~ Hotel Mead ~ Tunes on the Terrace ~ WI Rapids, WI
Outdoors ~ ALL AGES ~ 6-10pm
GREAT times...weather permitting
Great place, great peeps, great food, great drinks!
One of Rapids' finest outdoor venues...and we're there MONTHLY in this year!
(Post show note: a PERFECT night to be on Rapids finest terrace...THANKS for all the great vibes and kind words.
TIM, it was cool to see ya bang those skins! Gary Mossack TORE UP a couple tunes with us as well...THANKS!)

Wednesday, July 4 ~ Barmuda Triangle ~ Downtown Wis. Rapids ~ ALL AGES ~ FREE
* 5-ish 'til fireworks *
Our 2nd time at this 'town gathering'...bring the kids!
VERY COOL EVENT
Thanks Maggie and the Aqua Skiers for booking this great event!
(Post show note: one of the GREATEST times EVER!!!!!!!)

Sunday, July 1 ~ Lake Arrowhead ~ Rome, WI ~ 7:30p-11:30p
Our first time at this classy joint...4th of July weekend
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* 5/11/7 NOTE: This show has just been cancelled *
Friday, June 15 ~ St. Lawrence Parrish Picnic ~ WI Rapids ~ FREE ~ALL AGES
10th Avenue - 7pm
GREAT outdoor stage, excellent cheap food/drink, and GOOD TIMES!
GREAT FUN the past two years so be a part of this one!
* 5/11/7 NOTE: This show has just been cancelled *
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Saturday, June 9 ~ Robinson Park ~ WI Rapids, WI
FREE ~ ALL AGES ~ Outdoors
Lynn McGrath Benefit * Lizardz play 3p-6p

Our good friend lynn mcgrath was injured in a diving accident during the summer of '6
and is still in the hospital
Please support this great event...and let's hope for a BEAUTIFUL day!

from the committee...
"Music starts at 11:30 with Tom Dewitt.  He will play one short set until about 12:15 at which time the Washington School 6th Grade Orchestra will perform three to four songs.  Tom will then play another short set until around 1:15.
1:30-3:00 TJ Greene
3:00-6:00 The Lizardz
6:30-10:00 Surrender Dorothy

Shortly after 10:00 we will begin announcing the winners of the 37 chinese raffle prizes and the 32 silent auction winners.  We will then announce the ticket winners for the bow, the ATV, the LazyBoy, the HD TV and the WobbleLight.
Whew!  It should be quite an evening!"
(Post-show note: we raised quite a sum to help lynn with her bills!)
 

Saturday, June 2 ~ Hotel Mead ~ Tunes on the Terrace ~ WI Rapids, WI
Outdoors ~ ALL AGES ~ 7-11pm
GREAT times...weather permitting
Great place, great peeps, great food, great drinks!
One of Rapids' finest outdoor venues...and we're there MONTHLY in this year!
(Thanks Dwight)

Saturday, May 19 ~ Wildhorse Saloon ~ Kellner, WI ~ FREE ~ 9:35pm
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!
with former drummer Jack Faville
 

Friday, May 4 ~ Mark Motors ~ Texas Hoe Down/Hold'em Event
Wis. Rapids, WI ~ 6:30-11p
Arts Council of South Wood County Fundraiser
fun, food, and real country flavor as the Arts Council kicks off a fundraiser campaign for this upcoming season.
A long time supporter of the arts in the Rapids community,
they also sponsor many artists-in-residents programs and art scholarships to our area youth.
Please come out to support this fabulous community treasure!

Learn how to play Texas Hold'em for fun and cheap prizes. Dress up in your favorite cowboy/cowgirl gear and join your friends for an evening of good fun, food, and music.
Chuck wagon food includes: BBQs, baked beans, coleslaw, and mudpies.
Dheap beer and wine availabble at cash bar.
$50 ticket includes: food, music, and grubsteak for Texas Hold'em
$25 ticket includes food and music
MUST BE 21
Tickets available at Daly Drug and the Arts Council office
Support the Arts, Dance to the Lizardz, Eat BBQ, and drink Bad Coffee
Proceeds support the Performing Arts-In-Education Programs by the Arts Council of SWC
* Call 715/421-4552 for more info *
****post show notes****
GREAT time with very unique stage setup. we kept volume low so sound was ok (if not it'd a been a nightmare).
twas cool to hear my leads bounce around the ceiling.
reminds me of the age-old question: how do you get $25 or $50 at the door in Rapids
answer: you DON'T!!!!

props to kristopher gasch for attempting such a fund-raiser, and trying something unique but i guess 'round here ya got to do like everyone else (as my mulligan's stint also proved)
the MAX ya can get here is $10...then ya sell em the raffle tickets and make out like bandits!
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Friday, April 13th ~ Blizardz ~ Hollyrock's ~ Wis Rapids, WI ~ 9:34pm-ish
114 2nd St N

!!!!! 2nd Annual Chickless Show !!!!!
the Blizardz=Boy Lizardz
*Chickless-no Brenda*

Olde School Lizardz at our olde home...the 'Rox
 

!!!Last Minute Add!!!
SATURDAY, MARCH 31 ~ CAMELOT ~ APPLETON, WI ~ 8pm
POWER TRIO
Jeff w/ Weavil Geppy and Scruffy of Cold Shot and Apple Creek

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 ~ COLD SHOT ~ APPLETON, WI ~ FREE ~ 9:30pm
Jeff sits in with the Hair Band
 

!!!!! LAST MINUTE ADD !!!!!

St. Patrick's Weekend
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 16 and 17
 OLD RUSTIC MILL
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
FREE 9pm
N5491 State Hwy 54
Last Minute St. Pat's weekend with
the Blizardz=Boy Lizardz
*Chickless-no Brenda*
Newly remodeled, come in and enjoy some fine dining.
Featuring steaks, Friday night fish fry, try the “Dry Ribs,” either as an appetizer or main entrée,
or deep fried green beans, plus many more delicious entrees.
Live music every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evening.

Saturday, March 10 ~ Wildhorse Saloon ~ Kellner, WI ~ FREE ~ 9:34pm
Our home in Kellner-WILD people, WILD times, WILDLY free!

Saturday, February 24 ~ Switched ~ Nekoosa, WI ~ FREE ~ 9pm to 1am
Our first time at this newly remodeled club so PLEASE support...THANKS!

Fat Tuesday, February 20 ~ Hotel Mead ~ WI Rapids, WI ~ FREE ~ 5:30-9:30pm
Think N'awlins and party wif us on a Tuesday-in the Churchill Room!

Saturday, January 27 ~ Big Hunchie's Roadhouse ~ Stevens Point, WI ~ FREE ~ 9:36pm
Our home in Point
GREAT food, peeps, and $1 POINT bottles all day/night long

LOCK UP THE KIDS!
(MORE killer art by keysman Mark Larson)

Friday, January 19 ~ Lincoln High School Cafeteria ~ Sportainment ~ FREE ~ 7-ish
SCARY fun last year to return to the cafe of childhood doom so we been asked back again
"We don't need no Education"
Centers around a basketball game
Sportainment!

 WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- At Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, the sports marketing classes are continuing a great tradition.
In the process, some area teachers are getting wet for a great cause.
Lincoln High's annual Sportstainment... put on by the Sports Marketing classes.
Erik Siler, a teacher from the Marketing Education Department at Lincoln says, "Our marketing class' final project, they're putting together some entertainment around the sporting activity."
The students worked a good part of the semester putting together all of the games... events and setting up sponsors.
That's giving them some great experience.
"This course really helps you with things like that. It helps you determine what you want to do with sports marketing." says, Brent Goska, a Senior at Lincoln.
As if you don't hear about Brent Goska enough as the quarterback of the football team... and also a member of the Varsity basketball team... he's done a lot to get this event going.
It's helping him and other students choose a possible career path.
Brent says, "It gives me the perspective on being in charge of promotion. What I want to do as a career, it's great experience."
The crowd they've brought it haven't forgotten their wallets either.
Most of the money will go towards the girls and boys basketball booster clubs.
The rest, from events like the dunk tank... will go towards the Childrens Miracle network.
Katie Esselman, a Junior at Lincoln says, "This year we had some people step up to the plate and get it in and help people out."
Because the crowd keeps growing.. more money will go towards CMN.
It was the students... that brought the people here.
"The kids, they own the project and they're doing a great job." adds Eric

NOTE: the January 10, 2006 bit below for more information

> 2006 <
Sun., December 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH - Hotel Mead - WI RAPIDS ,WI ~ 9pm to 1am
cool packages available...

NEW YEAR’S EVE DECEMBER 31, 2006 HOTEL MEAD

THE ONLY “PLACE TO BE” ON NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Enjoy two different entertainment venues during your evening!

THE LIZARDZ-Wisconsin Rapids' most favorite band playing the best in Rock and Roll Classics in the Grand Avenue Tavern. Show begins at 9:00pm and goes to 1:00am.
Come out and ring in the New Year with Jeff, Brenda, Mark, Milo, Jack and Grant. Bring your dancing shoes!
***** Interesting that my name is first *****
HOWARD SCHNEIDER BIG BAND-Performing in our festively decorated Grand Ballroom! The exciting show and sounds of the Howard Schneider Big Band will be playing all the songs of the Big Band era to the present. Enjoy a great selection of Big Band, Polkas, Waltz, Jazz and Swing music.
Performance begins at 9:00pm, enjoy to 1:00am. A must see New Year’s Eve show and dance!

Fri., Dec. 8 - Hotel Mead - WI Rapids
The World's Largest Office Party
Jeff-less...he's a WEAVIL that day

Fri., Nov. 24 - COLD SHOT - Appleton - FREE - 9:30pm
The Weavils' home in Appleton...and, hopefully, that of the Lizardz too!
Last time Hawk joined us...FULL BAND this trip
(and first/last 'Zardz-Faville show in the Fox Valley)
...with GREAT SOUND by owner 'Scruffy'

Sat., Nov. 18 - Wildhorse Salloon - KELLNER, WI - FREE
Our home in Kellner...great food, awesome dance fllor, excellent staff
~Deer hunter's Widows Ball~

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 ~ MULLIGAN'S ~ WI RAPIDS, WI ~ 9:30pm
Jeff's place of work so it WILL be a blast!
Veteran's Day Bash!
(all veteran's get in for FREE-just bring your card)
(Post-show note: MANY THANKS to Tom Stern and ALL vets that showed that eve...
the A/V fest was VERY special)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 ~ WANDER INN ~ JUNCTION CITY ~ FREE ~ 9:30pm
Our NEW home in the Amherst area...welcome back to a land of strange

Thursday, October 26 ~ Little Chubby's Vintage Blues and Chophouse ~ Stevens Point, WI
9pm ~ FREE!
(formerly Blue Top)
3425 Church St ~ Stevens Point, WI ~ FREE
Halloween Weekend Kickoff ~ Free CDs to the first 50 people (Bootz Vol. 5)
(Post-show note: FIRST BAND TO PLAY THIS NEW VENUE!
'twas GREAT to open the music scene at this new venue-
the free CDs were a smash hit again.
special thanks to all the cool staff, three drummers for showing up, and Al)
 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 ~ HOGS TO BOGS ~ HOTEL MEAD ~ WI Rapids ~ 2-6pm
AFTERNOON/OUTDOORS/ALL AGES/FREE
Mix chili cookoffs with lots of live music, vendors, beautiful scenery, special tours, and a couple hundred bikers and you've got the makings for a great time!
Our second time at this KILLER event that welds motorcycles and cranberries (imagine)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ~ 4 STOOLS SHORT ~ WI RAPIDS, WI ~ 9:30pm
Our first time at this crazy joint...in the main room

Sat., Sept., 23 - Wildhorse Salloon - KELLNER, WI - FREE
Our home in Kellner...great food, awesome dance fllor, excellent staff
 

Wed., Sept 20 ~ Hotel Mead ~ Grand Ave. Tavern ~ WI Rapids ~ 7-11 ~ FREE
As ambassadors for our community and the Hotel we will be hosting the State Highway Conference on Wednesday and Thursday. It is anticipated that well over 500 people will be at the hotel on Wednesday evening!

Sat., Sept. 16 ~ PAC ~ Lincoln High School ~ WI Rapids
ODC benefit
(Jeffless...he wass a WEAVIL that day)

Friday/Saturday, September 8/9 ~ T.MURTAUGH'S ~ MINOCQUA, WI
9pm ~ FREE!
500 Oneida Street
Spend a weekend with the Lizardz - Great peeps, great times!

Fri., Aug. 25 - CMN Balloon Rally - ALEXANDER FIELD - WI RAPIDS ,WI - FREE - 7pm
Outdoors...in front of THOUSANDS!!!!!!

Friday, Aug. 25 - WUSPon-air interview 3:00pm
(Thanks Charlie!)

Saturday, August 19, Rockin' Rec Park, Monroe County Fairgrounds, Tomah, WI
An outdoor festival featuring Thunder Road, Bonneville Roof Riders, The Lizardz, & the Catfish Walker Band, this one should be a blast! Only an hour from Rapids, here's a chance for our local fans to take a little trip, take a little trip and see ...
Ticket outlets set for Rockin' Rec Park
By Staff

Organizers for Rockin’ Rec Park (RRP) have announced ticket outlet locations for the music festival at Recreation Park in Tomah.
The event is Saturday, Aug. 19. Gates open at noon and four bands will perform from 1 to 11 p.m. in front of the grandstands.
The Lizardz, from Wisconsin Rapids, open the festival. They will be followed by the Catfish Walker Band from Black River Falls.
The Bonneville Roof Riders from the Tomah area will follow Catfish Walker. Thunder Road, with band members from Elroy and Reedsburg, close out the show as the headline act.
Tickets are at the printer and expected to be available for purchase next week at the following locations: Tomah Newspapers, Tomah Chamber of Commerce, First Bank of Tomah (downtown and Wal-Mart Super Center locations), Coulee News (West Salem), Vernon County Broadcaster (Viroqua), Westby Times (Westby) and Jackson County Chronicle (Black River Falls).
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show.
There will be food and refreshments on the grounds. Carry-ins will be prohibited.
 

Local band to perform at Rockin Rec Park in Tomah
.
TOMAH - A Black River Falls band is one of four that will perform at Rockin Rec Park on Aug. 19 at Recreation Park in Tomah.
The Catfish Walker Band will join The Lizardz, Bonneville Roof Riders and Thunder Road at the event being coordinated by the Tomah Lions Club. The Catfish Walker Band is scheduled to perform after The Lizardz, who will open the outdoor music concert at 1 p.m. The gates open at noon.
Thunder Road has played at the Monroe County Fair for the past couple of years. Bonneville Roof Riders are based in Tomah. The Lizardz are based in Wisconsin Rapids.
For those unfamiliar with the Wisconsin Rapids group, refer to their web site on internet by typing in The Lizardz. The Bonneville Roof Riders also have a web site if you want to learn more about that group, bonnevilleroofriders.com.
Food and refreshments will be provided on the grounds. Carry-ins will be prohibited.
The goal of the Tomah Lions is to have Rockin Rec Park become a signature event at Recreation Park with a percentage of proceeds going back to the city for maintenance and upkeep of Rec Park facilities.
Tickets for the event are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. The Jackson County Chronicle is serving as an outlet for tickets. Other advance ticket outlets are available until Aug. 18 at the Tomah Chamber of Commerce, First Bank of Tomah (downtown and Wal-Mart locations), Tomah Newspapers, Westby Times (Westby), Coulee News (West Salem) and the Vernon County Broadcaster (Viroqua).
For more information on Rockin Rec Park, call 372-7892 and ask for Bob.

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(Post-show note: unless people showed up for the late afternoon/evening, the promoters probably lost their asses. this shows how important it is to support cool gatherings in their infancy. hopefully they will continue this next year as i believe it has very promising possibilities as the venue/setting is awesome...and i would like to continue to be a part of this.
Also Catfish Walker's originals were KILLER as was the sound system and entire crew!!)
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******NOTE: Date moved******
Thursday, August 17 ~ Veteran's Park ~ Wis Rapids ~ FREE ~ All Ages
11:30 am - 1pm
Lunch By the River
(post non-show note-cancelled due to some of the only rain all summer (go figure!) )

Saturday, August 12 ~ Grotto ~ Rudolph ~ FREE ~ 6-9:30p
outdoor religious display - caves, bridges, flower garden and picnic grounds. ...
and Lizardz
Let's RAWK those caves!
(Post-show note-a RELIGIOUS experience fo' sho')

Friday, Aug 11 ~ Wander Inn ~ Amherst Junction ~ 9pm
First time in the Amsterdam of Central Wisco so please support this
(Post-show note-Amherst Junction is VERY FAR REMOVED from Amherst...Amsterdam it is NOT!)

Friday/Saturday, July 28/29 ~ T. Murtaugh's ~ Minocqua, WI ~ 9pm ~ FREE
500 Oneida Street
Jeff's birthday up nort dere hey
Join Us for FREE fun!

Saturday, July 22 ~ Big Hunchie's Roadhouse ~ Stevens Point ~ FREE ~9:32pm
Our home in Point
GREAT food, peeps, and $1 POINT bottles all day/night long

Friday, July 21 ~ Hotel Mead ~ Tunes on the Terrace ~ ALL AGES ~ FREE
Great place, great peeps, great food, great drinks!

Thursday, July 6 ~ McMillan Memorial Library ~ Wis Rapids ~ FREE ~ All Ages
SHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
NOT!
Beautiful auditorium for a Thursday show

Friday, June 30 ~ Lions Community Picnic ~ WI Rapids
Heart of Wisconsin Business and Economic Alliance
the big stage at the Lions Club on Cty W-just outta town
Outdoors and MUCH FUN!

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 ~ HOLLYROCK'S ~ WI RAPIDS, WI ~ 7pm
114 N. SECOND ST.
Jeff hosts the monthly Open Jam at Hollyrock's
All styles and ages welcome
(under 21 must be accompanied by adult)

Friday, June 16 ~ St. Lawrence Parrish Picnic ~ WI Rapids ~ FREE ~ALL AGES
10th Avenue - 7pm
GREAT outdoor stage, excellent cheap food/drink, and GOOD TIMES!
GREAT FUN last year so be a part of this one!
 

Sunday, June 11 ~ Good Time Charlie's ~ Wis. Rapids ~ 2p - 3:30p
yet another fukkin' benefit
* Chickless *

Thursday June 8 ~ Private Party ~ Wildhorse Saloon ~ Kellner ~ 7pm
...but come one and all!

SUNDAY, MAY 28 ~ HOLLYROCK'S ~ WI RAPIDS, WI ~ 7pm
114 N. SECOND ST.
Jeff hosts the monthly Open Jam at Hollyrock's
All styles and ages welcome
(under 21 must be accompanied by adult)
 

Sunday, May 21 ~ MATTJAM ~ Mulligan's ~ Wis. Rapids
Benefit with the Recliners and...?

Matt, a chef at Baker Street Grill was severely injured recently when he was hit by a logging truck on his bicycle. The Lizardz would like to help and we would like you to help too! Activities all day. Food, prizes, raffles, and music, music, music! Music all day.
The Recliners, our friends and one of Rapids' best party bands, is set to play as well.
Starts at noon-ish

Sat., May 13 - Hotel Mead - Grand Avenue Tap - WI RAPIDS ,WI - FREE

FRIDAY, MAY 5 ~ SAFIRE ~ WIS RAPIDS
430 W. Jackson St.
one set 10:30pm
(show aborted for hip hoppers)

FRIDAY, MAY 5 ~ THE RIDGES ~ BRYAN KEITH BENEFIT ~WIS RAPIDS
with the Country Gentlemen
8-10pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 ~ HOTEL MEAD ~ GRAND AVENUE TAVERN
Gathering of Innkeepers and Librarians
(shhhhhhhhhhhhh!)

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 ~ HOLLYROCK'S ~ WI RAPIDS, WI ~ 7pm
114 N. SECOND ST.
Jeff hosts the monthly Open Jam at Hollyrock's
All styles and ages welcome
(under 21 must be accompanied by adult)

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 ~ MULLIGAN'S ~ WI RAPIDS, WI ~ 9pm
ARTIST OF THE MONTH - ERIC CLAPTON
OPEN ACOUSTIC CLAPTON JAM

Sat., April 22 - Hollyrock's - WI Rapids, WI
"Chickless Lizardz"

(concept by me-artwork by mark larson)
~~~~~with Fish Audio Productions~~~~~

~~~~~ Jeff Alert!!!!! ~~~~~
FRI-SUN APRIL 7-9 ~