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The WCSX 35th Anniversary Show: The Hill to Backstage

Welcome to my WCSX 35th Anniversary show scrapbook.  Scroll down to check out my pics from the hill, the parking lot, and backstage! I have pictures of everything BUT the…

A view from the lawn at the WCSX 35th Anniversary show! Used (Among others) in an article about mowing mistakes.

A view from the lawn at the WCSX 35th Anniversary show!

Welcome to my WCSX 35th Anniversary show scrapbook.  Scroll down to check out my pics from the hill, the parking lot, and backstage! I have pictures of everything BUT the show.  Don't worry, for our Sammy Hagar and George Thorogood show photos CLICK HEREIt was a beautiful day and a great party!  I loved broadcasting from Live on the Lawn.  I did not enjoy faceplanting, but it was funny.  To get the whole story of how this came about, CLICK HERE.  I brought snacks to be extra fancy.

After the lawn, I headed backstage to broadcast with Dahmer and hung out for Dahmer and Big Jim's interviews with George Thorogood.  We had some extra time, so I booked it out front and we took the Rock N Ride around to tailgating parties.  I LOVE visiting people while they tailgate.  I got a ton of pics and a lot of names.  Hopefully, I got yours and it's on the right pic. I promise you, I tried, but we met a lot of people.  I ran out of time for the parking lot and head backstage again.

Backstage at The WCSX 35th Anniversary Show

We had our winners coming to the Mas Tequila Backstage Fiesta and I wanted to be there to meet and greet them.  I went live on Facebook when Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony stopped by.  The sound quality isn't fabulous (it was noisy) but here's the video if you'd like to take a look.  My favorite point is about 8:35. I didn't know EXACTLY when they'd be in, but it was worth it to catch the moment with our winners.  They were SO EXCITED when Sammy and Michael walked in.

Enjoy the pics!  Hopefully, I caught a picture of you or someone you know!  We had a great time and thank you so much for making WCSX a part of your life for 35 years.

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LIVE ON THE LAWN!

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A view from the lawn at the WCSX 35th Anniversary show!

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Putting together our set up on the lawn! Beautiful weather!

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Doni's luxury remote on the hill

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This picture is upsetting. LOL I tried to make it look like I was sliding down the Hill, but it makes me feel like I'm at a lady doctor's appt.

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After the faceplant.

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I'm front row! The show is awesome!

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Or... it hasn't started yet and I'm trying to fake a picture... one of the two.

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Front row before the show!

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Here I am working hard and eating grapes during the broadcast on the hill.

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This pic is ridiculous but I had to do it. lol... Guy, Sammy and me.

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Ben Perez, Marketing Director for WCSX demonstrates how to properly flex VIP. :)

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The backstage broadcast area with special guest, George Thorogood!

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Thanks to GEORGE THOROGOOD for stopping by our broadcast!

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Fans of WCSX for years! Also, these peeps are Bigfoot hunters. #legit

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Photo ops at the Rock N Ride!

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The Stone Soup Bronco! Vets Returning Home sold A LOT of raffle tickets at the 35th Anniversary bash!

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Gina Parker and her husband, Chuck (not pictured) are regular callers and winners with WCSX!

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Russ Garland! He's won tickets from me during my mid-day show! Great to meet you F2F, Russ!

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Looking good, ladies!

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THIS is how you tailgate, people! A whole group of REDHEADS!

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Marco made us shirts! thanks!

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You have to hit the parking lot at a Pine Knob show! It's my favorite place!

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I found Joel in the parking lot! He was grabbing audio from a bunch of WCSX fans!

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Who's ready for Sammy and George! These people are!

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Loyal listener, Ali, is here to see Sammy!

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Enjoy the show!

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Mary and Jeff won tickets from WCSX!

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Chris, Mike, Nicole the birthday girl, Mike and Scott

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Michelle and Dan love WCSX and Sammy Hagar!

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Jeff, Mark, Bill and Canada Lenny!

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Love the attitude! This group was a lot of fun!

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Look at the tailgate spread! That's how you do it!

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Derek and Berney! They wouldn't get up, but they yelled til I cam over. I love it!

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Birthday girl Brenda, with Daisy Duke and Jayne

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These two were hilarious! They yelled to stop the Rock n Ride for a pic before we headed back.

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Doni and very hard working Joel at the WCSX tent. You probably saw Joel in the parking lot!

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Winners! Roger Pietrantoni and his guest, Jeff hanging with the WCSX crew!

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Four of our VIP winners, also sampling the Santos margaritas. :) They were delicious!

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Doni, Ryan and Jack

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WCSX winner, Nancy and I also sampled the Santos margaritas.

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Ryan and I sampled the winning Santos margaritas!

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The WCSX backstage party. Thanks for rolling out the FOOD, Honchos!

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Bonus Sammy shot!

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Donielle Flynn has two kids, two cats, two dogs, and a love of all things rock. She’s been in radio decades and held down top-rated day parts at Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington DC radio stations throughout her tenure. She enjoys writing about rock news, the Detroit community, and she has a series called “The Story Behind” where she researches the history of classic rock songs.