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CONTENTS FEATURES Festival Survival Handbook 8

Ten Years in the Making 9

ALSO INSIDE Editor’s Letter Might As Well Jump 6

Paws for a Cause Sweet Pea 17

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Crossword & Wordsearch 18 From the Kitchen of

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Festival Survival Handbook

Big Bear’s Wife

Instant Pot Southern Green Beans 20

Confessions of a 30 Something

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Might As Well Jump The date: February 3, 1984. The place: Greensboro, North Carolina.

I attended my first rock concert. Van Halen had just released “1984”, and Jump was climbing the charts. The record was getting a little pushback from certain fans for introducing keyboards to a Van Halen album.

I didn’t care.

This was the mighty Van Halen. And I was going to see them live. A fairly unknown band opened for Eddie and the boys by the name Autograph. So, I guess the first rock band I saw live was Autograph. I didn’t know any of the songs, but Autograph closed its short set with Turn Up the Radio, which was a defining song of early eighties rock music.

Van Halen blew me away. David Lee Roth was the ultimate front man. And Eddie Van Halen was… well… Eddie Van Halen. I fell in love with live music at the Greensboro Coliseum.

I’ve been to more shows and seen bands I’ve completely forgotten about since that night. The first festival-type show I went to was Lollapalooza 1994 in Raleigh. It was over 12 hours of an eclectic group of bands. It was my first introduction to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The only time I saw George Clinton live. Green Day had just taken off and rocked the audience in the mid-day August sun. The Beastie Boys were amazing. And the Smashing Pumpkins ended the night with a shot of adrenaline the exhausted crowd needed.

It was the perfect show.

I’ve been a music lover for as far back as I can remember. One memory that has stuck with me through the years is the first time I was introduced to KISS. I was walking through Four Seasons Mall in Greensboro with my parents. We passed the Record Bar. There were displays of the new releases at the front of the store. One album was “Destroyer” by KISS. The four masked monsters stomping around a post-apocalyptic background scared me. I was used to listening to Sha Na Na on Saturday nights, not the “God of Thunder… and rock ‘n roll.”

I was five-years old.

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I don’t think we walked by the Record Bar again that day.

Two years later, I was listening to KISS Alive II non-stop and playing with my remote-controlled KISS van.

I was hooked.

Music plays a huge part in many people’s lives. This month, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival is coming to Danville and bringing one of the most impressive line-ups of rock bands ever assembled.

In this issue, Sam Jackson introduces readers to Jonathan Slye, the organizer of the festival. We also have a festival survival guide to help you prepare for the fun. Spoiler alert: the key thing to do during a concert or festival is to be kind to each other.

By the way, I had to look up the date for the Van Halen concert. I found a site that has a live recording of the show. So, for anyone who was there that night, here’s a link to re-live that magical night in Greensboro. https://www.themightyvanhalen.net/1984/02/03/1984-greensboro-nc/ Stay safe and Rock On.

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FEATURE FESTIVAL SURVIVAL HANDBOOK

Festival Survival Handbook

BY PAUL SEIPLE PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL

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is a necessity. Pick a pack that is rugged yet comfortable, you’ll be attached to this thing through the whole festival. If not, chances are it will get stolen. Petty theft just isn’t the name of a band on the second stage.

PREPARE YOURSELF

When packing make a checklist—personal hygiene products, energy bars, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, prescription medicine, aspirin, first aid kit, etc.

estivals are abundant during later summer and

fall. Crowds gather to enjoy good music, great

food, and magnificent art. Festival goers start planning for their favorite events months ahead of time, but when the big day arrives many aren’t as prepared as they once thought.

In 2016, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival averaged 99,000 attendees a day for the six-day festival.

If you’re a rookie, you’ll learn early on that patience gets you a long way when maneuvering through a sea of congestion. When large crowds of people congregate in the same area there will be heated moments. There will be inconsiderate people. Be ready to handle those situations in a calm manner.

It’s easy to concentrate on the fun times to be had at festivals, but there are a few steps you should take to make sure your fun isn’t lost in the long port-a-potty lines.

Don’t wait until the last minute to buy tickets. Festivals are known for being able to house large crowds, so you may feel no rush to purchase tickets. This could be trouble. Festivals are growing in popularity and tend to sell out faster these days. Buy tickets from reputable sources. If you choose online ticket resellers, be sure there is a policy in place to protect you from scams. Avoid ticket scalpers. The only reassurance that the ticket is genuine is the smile on the scalper’s face. Don’t trust it.

Treat the event like a final exam. Tests aren’t always fun, neither is failing. Knowing the policies of the festival, the sources of food and water, and restroom locations gives you a leg up in the game. Research the festival online to learn tricks and past grievances, if any, from festival goers to equip yourself for the fun times ahead. Also, when you arrive at the festival grab a brochure. It will have all important information plus onstage times for all performers.

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When researching the festival be sure to check for anything that is prohibited. If it’s on your checklist, scratch it off or risk confiscation.

PROTECT YOURSELF The first thing you should do when entering a festival is to locate the medical station. Chances are you will not assistance, but on the rare instance that you do, it’s good to know where to go ahead of time. If you have a preexisting medical condition, be sure to wear a medical id bracelet. Give friends advance notice of what to do in case of an emergency. An ounce of prevention could save your life.

Festivals are oftentimes held in locations notorious for bad cell phone reception. Don’t bank on having signal.

Set up a meeting place and time to catch up with your friends in case you get separated.

SKIN Sunscreen is something you should never leave home without when heading to a festival. Even on cloudy days, eighty percent of sunshine can still break through, bombarding you with harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Look for sunscreen that contains zinc oxide as it shields against the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays. Bring lip protection, sunglasses, and a hat as well for a shield from the sun.

HYDRATE As the sun can be your nemesis, so can dehydration. It’s crucial to stay hydrated. Some festivals have free water stations. Find them and fill up your water bottle. If you feel you are becoming dehydrated seek help immediately.

EARLY SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION •Increased Thirst • Dry Mouth • Weakness • Dizziness • Confusion • Heart Palpitations • Lack of Sweat Production • Decreased Urine • Fainting It’s also important to be very cautious when accepting beverages from strangers. The simple rule is don’t do it.

NUTRITION Don’t forget to eat. It’s imperative to keep your blood sugar levels even. Bring foods such as energy bars, apples, dried fruit, and nuts. Avoid food that will succumb to the heat —cheese, meat, etc.

EARS Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) will go on long after the band strums its last chord. Ringing in the ears will continue long after your camping buddy falls asleep after screaming, “Play Freebird,” all day. To ensure that you will be able to enjoy the music for years to come, play it safe and wear ear plugs. It doesn’t make you any less cool.

FEET With warm weather you may be tempted to wear sandals. Ignore the temptation. Closed-toe shoes will protect your feet from rhythmically challenged festival goers around you. Closed-toe shoes also give you an added protection against the sun. Feet are often neglected when applying sunscreen.

CLOTHING The afternoon heat may mock you for bringing a hoodie to a late summer festival, but your body will curse you at night if the temperatures dip. You have limited space when it comes to packing for a festival, but it’s important to never forget that Mother Nature has a mind of her own. Arm yourself for one of her tantrums. Bring a rain poncho too.

HAVE AN OPEN MIND Getting a large group of people together and mixing in hot weather, long lines for food and restrooms, and tight spaces in front of the stage can be a recipe for disaster.

Understand that even with all the planning, something will not go right. The people around you are at the festival for the same reasons as you—to have a good time. They are not your enemies. Don’t be a buzzkill.

Enjoy the time, make new friends, and create positive memories. www.showcasemagazine.com

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FEATURE TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING

Ten Years in the Making

BY SAM JACKSON PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL

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t isn’t easy to book a rock show with a big-name

band, especially in a small region such as Southside Virginia.

together” by checking with with radio stations, and looking up streaming numbers to determine what bands would draw.

Try booking over 180 bands across four days, with an expected crowd of over 30,000 per day and running a staff of over 900 employees. Then you’ll have a glimpse into what Blue Ridge Rock Festival CEO Jonathan Slye has been working on for quite some time.

What did Sly discover in his research?

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“It’s been a 10-year process,” Slye said. “We’ve put together the second-largest rock festival in the country.”

It’s been a hard path. For starters, the 2020 festival had to be postponed because of safety concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2019 event was forced to move venues before drawing big crowds.

This time, the festival, which is set for Sept. 9-12 at the Blue Ridge Amphitheater, sold out just days after the full lineup was announced. Not bad for an event Slye has called “the Little Engine that Could.”

How does a single concert promoter book an event this big with bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, and metal icons Anthrax and Megadeth all on the bill?

“I think one of the biggest keys is (building) relationships,” Slye said. “The music industry is a relationship-based industry.” And while other music festivals are built on the strength of what Slye calls “corporate rock,” Slye prefers to utilize those relationships and understanding of the market to build this beast.

The Northern Virginia native said he likes to keep an ear to the ground to understand what’s going on in the music industry. Slye estimated that it takes at least three months of promotion to put on a typical festival.

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our fans than people would I have realized,” he said.

That’s why ‘90s rap-metal titans like Papa Roach and Body Count were among the top names on the bill. In addition, hip hip heavyweights like T-Pain, Ludacris, Cypress Hill, and the legendary Rev Run of Run-DMC fame also will appear.

concerns about a recent surge in COVID cases, Slye said he’s had to remain focused on putting on a good show while looking after his patrons at the same time.

“There’s plenty of acts for everyone,” Syle said.

“It’s a really tricky situation. You’re seeing both sides of the fence,” he said. “What we’ve found was the safest policy was to adhere to state guidelines… we are going to comply with what the state has told us (to do).”

“We wanted to have an emphasis on ‘true value,’” he added, bringing in acts that have a significant following with in a 100 to 150-mile radius of the venue.

Safety still has to come first, especially at an event that will have camping available. But for many, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival is going to be a cathartic experience.

The 2019 event was moved to Infinity Downs in Arrington at the last minute, but still saw significant traffic. This time, though, Slye was determined to lock down a site at an accessible location for the thousands who were bound to visit.

“So many of the artists are gong on their first tours back, and many of them start on the Blue Ridge Rock Festival,” Slye said. “For some of them, it could be two years since they’ve been on the road.”

“I worked night and day” to acquire the property and put the lineup together, Slye said.

Although the regions top genre is what Slye calls “mainstream, active rock” and “metal core” is a strong second, “There’s a real synergy in Nu Metal crossing over with classic heavy metal bands like Anthrax (which is celebrating is 40th anniversary) and contemporaries Megadeth, half of the famed Big Four of thrash metal along with Slayer and Metallica. There’s a definite demand for some of those older acts,” Slye said. Which is why 2000s-era acts like Drowning Pool, Fozzy, Killswitch Engage, and Sevendust are also on the bill.

The mix of rock and hip hop may not be as common as it once was, but Slye points to the success of DMX, who appeared at the 2019 festival, as evidence that the rock audience has plenty of crossover taste. After DMX appeared at the festival, Slye said he made a point to tell Slye how much he enjoyed playing to the audience of rock fans who appreciate classic hip hop. Slye also said he’d hoped to bring DMX back this year before the rapper’s untimely death of a heart attack in April.

“I think that the music industry is smaller than some people think,” Slye said. Although at one time it had been more challenging to get ‘blue chip acts’ that don’t need the money, but “I think now we can not only acquire those acts, but when I come to a younger acts, it becomes easier when you establish credibility,” he added.

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The four-day event is ideal for others who want to break out of the pandemic doldrums.

“We’ve seen this huge surge in folks who are coming out to attend the festival for the whole week,” he added.

“I’ve been amazed at how many people are using Blue Ridge Rock Festival as a vacation.”

Impact on the Area There’s another facet to the festival as well. Hotels all around the region are already booked solid. Restaurants and grocery stores likely will be busy keeping up with demand caused by 30,000 rock fans a day descending on the area.

“Small local businesses will absolutely thrive,” Slye said. “(And) there’s another layer. I’ve never seen such a ‘skyhigh guest list’ of celebrities expected to come to the event,” he added. “Still, the event is for the fans, by the fans.”

“We’re very passionate about bringing a ‘big-event feel’ to small-town Virginia. “We have fans who can come in for a great weekend… for an affordable price,” Slye said.

“We just just want to be able to inspire and be a blessing to people.”

What is Slye looking forward to the most?

“Just having the event,” he said. “I think after all this time and all the challenges we’ve had to go through, for people to be able to gather and have joy and fun… is something I’m really looking forward to.”

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A STITCH IN TIME

Community Knit Fiber Art Yarn Bombing Exhibition Along the Danville Riverwalk

This DMFAH community fiber knit exhibition created by 25 community partners during the pandemic, is installed along the 11 entryways to the 13 mile Danville Riverwalk Trail. This Yarn Bomb installation is located in the River District and is accessable from the busteling Historical Craghead Street with its restaurants and coffeeshops.

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Crossroads: Change in Rural America

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This exhibition is made possible by DMFAH, Smithsonian Institution, Virginia Association of Museums, and Crossroads Community Partners: Old Dominion Agricultural Complex, Reid Street Gallery, Chatham First, and Pittsylvania County Historical Society

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PAWS FOR A CAUSE

Paws for a Cause WRITTEN BY PAULETTE DEAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY

We have been inspired through the years by the young people who have raised money to help the shelter animals or to volunteer at the shelter.

Sometimes, children opt to request guests at their birthday party bring items to donate to the shelter animals.

Others have raised money by selling lemonade or making homemade craft items to sell.

Since the fund began, we have been able to purchase toys, new cages, chew sticks, heat lamps, etc. for the rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, birds, bearded dragons and all others who come to stay with us. In fact, we were able to buy supplies for a beautiful goldfish that was actually seized by an animal control officer!

In August 2016, one of our junior volunteers, Mia Trotter, did something that was very simple but that had great consequences.

Mia is the daughter of a compassionate woman who used to work for us. She is actually the god-daughter of our shelter manager, April. April and her husband Tony spend a lot of time with Mia.

Never waste time thinking that unless you can do something majestic or far-reaching, you cannot do anything. Follow Mia’s example. You may never know how much good one small act will accomplish

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Mia noticed that most people This beautiful gray tabby is about three months old. She is very sweet and gets along with other cats. She also loves humans! are concerned with the shelter dogs and cats; we have always been grateful for the number of people who donate food, treats, and toys for them. However, Mia has a special love for the animals who reside in our Small Critter Room at the shelter.

Without consulting anyone, Mia collected money from family and friends. Armed with a sign on her piggy bank, she began the process. She wanted to make sure the public did not forget the small companion animals.

We thought this was a splendid idea, and we established The Little Critter Bliss Fund. Mia’s maternal grandparents are Richard and Earlene Bliss, so she wanted the name of the fund to also honor them. Her beloved grandmother, Earlene, has since passed away but was always so proud of Mia’s affiliation with the shelter. www.showcasemagazine.com

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FEATURE BIG BEAR’S WIFE

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Big Bear’s Wife Instant Pot Southern Green Beans WRITTEN BY ANGIE BARRETT OF BIGBEARSWIFE.COM PHOTO BY ANGIE BARRETT

Love KFC Coleslaw? This Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe is my favorite version and is great for cookouts and family dinners!

PREP TIME: 15m; COOK TIME: 10m; PRESSURE AND RELEASE TIME: 20m; TOTAL TIME: 45m; YIELD: 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS • 10 slices bacon • 2 pounds fresh green beans • 2 cups water • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base • 2 teaspoons onion powder • 2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select the Sauté Button.

2. Let pot of Instant Pot get super-hot.

3. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and add to Instant Pot. 4. Cook until crispy.

5. While bacon is cooking, wash the green beans and snap the ends off the green beans.

Toss out the green bean ends.

6. Turn instant pot off.

7. Add water, Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base, onion powder, onion powder and seasoning salt, Stir well.

8. Add green beans to pot and stir.

9. Close instant pot lid and set pressure to high for 10 minutes.

10. Once cooked, let natural release for 10 minutes and then manual release.

11. Carefully open lid after pressure is released and enjoy.

NOTES If you don’t have or can’t find Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base you can also dissolve a cube of chicken bouillon into 2 cups of hot water and use that in place of the Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base and water.

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CONFESSIONS OF A 30 SOMETHING

Confessions of a 30 Something I Know It’s Only Rock & Roll, But I Like It

BY LEE VOGLER PHOTO BY LEE VOGLER

Man, I really missed this. That’s the thought that hit me as I stepped into a packed stadium of 40,000 people for the Green Day and Weezer concert in DC a few weeks back. It had been roughly two years since I had been to a proper rock show with all the bells and whistles. It felt good to be back.

It was my fourth time seeing Green Day, and while they always put on an amazing show, this one was extra special. For one, Blair and I took Kingston with us, and it was his first time seeing the band. (He loved it, by the way). The other reason, though, was that there seemed to be extra significance to thousands of people gathering and enjoying something together. Sometimes you don’t realize how special something is until it’s been taken from you.

Personally, I’m looking forward to going to more concerts.

I’ve seen a lot of great bands in my lifetime: The Rolling Stones, KISS, Bob Seger. The list goes on and on. But there are some I’d like to check off the bucket list before it’s too late, like U2 and Bruce Springsteen.

So let’s look after one another and care for one another.

As we do, we can get back to doing what we love more and more. Heck, I may even go see KISS for the millionth time. Rock on!

There’s been a lot taken from us over the last year and a half. I know we’re still not out of the woods yet with COVID-19 (I really hoped I wouldn’t be typing those words in September 2021), but we’re closer to normal than we were this time a year ago. As more people get vaccinated (please do), we can put this chapter of our lives behind us once and for all.

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The 47-room newcomer is located in what was once home to the city’s iconic broadsheet, The Danville Register & Bee, now freshly reimagined as a warm and welcoming home base for business travelers and Virginia vacationers offering the largest rooms for the value in addition to apartment suites ideal for extended stay.

Located in the heart of Southern Virginia on the banks of the Dan River, Danville blends small-town charm with rich history and outdoor activities for the adventure-seekers. A one-time textile and tobacco epicenter, it offers easy access to the Virginia International Raceway and the future Caesars Virginia casino.

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• Free high-speed WiFi

• Averett University

• 43 or 55-inch HDTV with cable

• Danville Museum of Fine Arts

streaming services

& History

• Work desk with ergonomic chair

• Virginia International Raceway

• Mini-fridge and Microwave

• Angeler’s Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

• Keurig coffee maker

• Danville Braves

• Premium bath amenities

• Danville Science Center

• Hair dryer

• Dan Daniel Memorial Park

• Iron and ironing board

• Tank Museum

• Pet-friendly

• Wreck of the Old 97

• Smoke-free

• Local Craft Brewing Companies

• Fitness Center • Rooftop Veranda (seasonal) • Free Parking

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