2008 Woodie Awards
Smashmouth opens up at Budweiser pavillion
Marcinda Coil
Issue date: 9/26/07 Section: Features
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Though it was only a Wednesday, when crowds usually rush to and from work, crowds rushed to the opening day of the 2007 Kern County Fair's Rock Around the Clock, Sept. 19.
Upon entering, people could find exhibits, food, a stage of entertainment, and even a wedding.
However, the Budweiser Pavilion's free entertainment lineup is one topic on the lips of spectators.
"I'm really excited," said Kealy, a spectator awaiting the arrival of Smash Mouth with her friends Shannon and Mary and her mother. "I'm surprised that they came to Bakersfield."
"I think it's awesome," said Shannon. "I love Smash Mouth."
"I think it's neat," said Mary. "I'm glad I was invited by my friend Kealy. I think it's going to be a lot of fun."
Smash Mouth was one of the many entertainers (Steve Lord, Suave Acappella, and Tyghtship at various stages) that performed on opening day.
Smash Mouth, which got its start in San Jose, is known for cover songs such as "Why Can't We Be Friends," "Can't Get Enough Of You Baby," and "I'm a Believer," most of which were performed for the fans.
According to Kealy, she has been a fan for a few years now. "My parents are fans, too," she said.
Along with Kealy and her mother were many fans young and old waiting to lay their eyes and ears upon the band, but after a KLLY 95.3 radio personality introduced them, they flooded the stage.
Smash Mouth seemed to move with ease all over the stage, daunting their jeans, T-shirts, and dark sunglasses, while pounding Red Bulls in-between songs.
"When Smash Mouth is in town, summer's never over," said vocalist Steve Harwell.
Though winds had already picked up speed, people were not deterred from dancing and singing along to the various old, new, and cover songs that Smash Mouth performed.
"You guys should feel special 'cause this is our last show this year," claimed Harwell.
However, the front row center continued to bang their heads to the hard beats of past songs such as "Whiney Neighbor" and "I Want Someone, Anyone."
Upon entering, people could find exhibits, food, a stage of entertainment, and even a wedding.
However, the Budweiser Pavilion's free entertainment lineup is one topic on the lips of spectators.
"I'm really excited," said Kealy, a spectator awaiting the arrival of Smash Mouth with her friends Shannon and Mary and her mother. "I'm surprised that they came to Bakersfield."
"I think it's awesome," said Shannon. "I love Smash Mouth."
"I think it's neat," said Mary. "I'm glad I was invited by my friend Kealy. I think it's going to be a lot of fun."
Smash Mouth was one of the many entertainers (Steve Lord, Suave Acappella, and Tyghtship at various stages) that performed on opening day.
Smash Mouth, which got its start in San Jose, is known for cover songs such as "Why Can't We Be Friends," "Can't Get Enough Of You Baby," and "I'm a Believer," most of which were performed for the fans.
According to Kealy, she has been a fan for a few years now. "My parents are fans, too," she said.
Along with Kealy and her mother were many fans young and old waiting to lay their eyes and ears upon the band, but after a KLLY 95.3 radio personality introduced them, they flooded the stage.
Smash Mouth seemed to move with ease all over the stage, daunting their jeans, T-shirts, and dark sunglasses, while pounding Red Bulls in-between songs.
"When Smash Mouth is in town, summer's never over," said vocalist Steve Harwell.
Though winds had already picked up speed, people were not deterred from dancing and singing along to the various old, new, and cover songs that Smash Mouth performed.
"You guys should feel special 'cause this is our last show this year," claimed Harwell.
However, the front row center continued to bang their heads to the hard beats of past songs such as "Whiney Neighbor" and "I Want Someone, Anyone."
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