October 15, 2018

This blog is about one of the first shows I ever photographed. It was at the UWM Union in Milwaukee on December 4, 1971.

I used black and white, color negative and infrared slide films!! Used them all that night, so see if you can pick out which is which!

There are two bands called Gypsy and this is the band formed in Minneapolis, MN not the British version.

I remember this show being very loud and very good but it was one of my first shows so they were all good and loud!

The band was the house band at the Whiskey A Go Go in California in 1969 and 1970.

Enjoy!

The 2019 calendars are almost done. My next blog will have a preview!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The band Gypsy at UWM on 12-4-1971. This is the U.S. band Gypsy not the English band.

September 17, 2018

On September 2, 2018 I had the pleasure of seeing and photographing the opening of the Metallica, "WorldWired", U.S. tour in Madison, Wisconsin.

Since 1971 I have seen many shows but none like this one.   It was amazing!

The design and production of the show was done by Dan Braun, a Milwaukee native.

Dan created the show with kinetic cubes suspended above us that changed colors, graphics, positions and more!  It was like a huge beautiful ever changing chandelier like I've never seen before!

At one point in the show four cubes came out of the stage and all four guys were playing them with drumsticks!! These cubes also changed graphics and colors before they disappeared back into the white stage.

Check out a few photos and go see the guys. It's an incredible show.

Great, great job Dan! You are a wizard!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The opening of the U.S. 2018 Metallica tour at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin

September 3, 2018

The Wilson Center here in Brookfield, Wisconsin has an annual guitar festival. There is a lot happenig both outside and inside the Wilson Center. The photo of this little girl having fun is cute I think! She was listening to the band outside and having fun.

This year for the main act, the Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio performed to a full house.

I've photographed and met Elvin a few times since 1977.  Always a great show and an amazing guitar player. Could listen to his stories and slide guitar forever!

The Big Fun Trio consists of Elvin, Bob Welsh and Willy Jordan.

Bob Welsh played both keyboards and guitar. Not sure which he is better at but his guitar playing is awesome!

Willy Jordan hand played a Peruvian drumbox and it was a great sound to hear. Who needs a drum set with this talented guy!

Enjoy some photos of a great night at a beautiful festival just a couple of miles from my home!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

Elvin Bishop and his Big Fun Trio at the Wilson Center Guitar Festival on August 17,2018.

Edgar Winter and the guys at Summerfest 2018!

August 20, 2018

Time to get back to a music blog since the last three have been about Indy Cars.

Enjoy some pictures Edgar Winter and his band at Summerfest on July 1, 2018.

Edgar still can rock it and had an awesome band.

Check out Doug Rappaport, Koko Powell, Jason Carpenter and of course Edgar.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

June 25, 2018

I'm getting ready for Indy Cars at Road America on June 22, 23 and 24. So I'm writing this blog a little early because I'll be busy!! It's actually Tuesday June 19th as I do this.

I found some photos of my old friend, Uncle Vinty.

He was like no other musician as you will see. He was unique and loved by everyone because of his costumes and great show. I actually think those are my snow ski goggles he has on! No wonder I don't have them anymore!

Not sure, but I think this is from 1979 at the Blue River Cafe.

Enjoy some photos of my buddy.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The late great Uncle Vinty in and around 1979.