This is Christian, the very talented drummer for the local party band -The Teter Todders… that is until until Tuesday, then he will be part of the United States Air Force when he reports to basic training in Texas. Tonight was the party/show/send off he deserves. Congratulations Christian, it has been an honor to watch and photograph you over the last year. Take care and stay safe, thank you for your service and never put those drumsticks down.

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The time-stamp on this photo is 12:01:12 September 1, 2014.  72 seconds in to a new day, and the man is Rob, the owner of the Tradesman (The T) in Milford, Ma. Behind him is the remains of the biggest, baddest rock and roll show this side of anywhere and… his bar. I walked behind the building 13 hours earlier and Rob shook my hand and said “trp, ,make us look good”. It was an easy thing to do. 11 bands, vendors, a food truck, Dj JC Fusion, fans, fans, and more fans.  Pouring rain did not stop us, a quick tornado warning might have gotten our attention but it passed. The show was insane. I thought last year was huge, seeing what a difference a year makes, I am slightly scared for August 30th, 2015.  Great job Rob and all those that helped, Mr. Rock and Roll Ray, Chris on sound, the light crew, the stage builders, the vendors, the cooks, the bartenders, the Milford Police Dept, the poor people that needed to clean up, the fans and most of all the bands – each one talented enough to headline their own show. Ricky n Danny, Zerodrift, Herdin’ Cats, If We Go At All, Salty Johnson Band, Easy Company, Teter Todders, Velvet Skies, We Were Astronauts, Tollbooth Willie, Smear Campaign. More photos and a video from my time I got to spend on the stage with Tollbooth Willie. Do yourselves a favor.  I gave you the date, block the calendar and join Rob and crew next year.

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It is late, I just got done uploading the photos from the Labor Day Bash at the Tradesman in Milford MA.  A threat of rain did not keep the crowds, bands, food, or booze away.  Awesome music, sending summer out with a bang. In order you have (the dailypic) Were Were Astronauts, (below) Zero Drift, Teter Todders, Tollbooth Willie and Velvet Skies.  Go check these bands out, the local music scene is alive and rockin’ in Milford. These people deserve the attention, along with the establishments like the Tradesman that give them a place to be showcased.

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