Valentiger usually likes to bring some sort of “prop” to the grand spectacle that is WO STOCK, whether it’s a Creepy Crawler Machine or a giant banner made from painted blinds and PVC.

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However, they decided the marvel of the band’s sixth performance would be Kehoe himself, seeing it was his first appearance with the group at the festival.  And so the gang kept things short, simple and sweet performing just seven songs including “In Your Head,” “Leaving Town,” “The Girl That Everyone Forgot,” “Hard To Let Me Down,” “Have It All” and only slowing things down for a tender “Man On Fire.”  Though Shirey had a bit of a rough time with sound issues and losing his voice, the band was solid in projecting a full sound as a three-piece.  Both Shirey and Kehoe were given the wondrous opportunity to appease a whole front-row’s-worth of spirit fingers during instrumental breaks.  Rider was happy to have adequate monitors, as he was up on a pretty monstrous drum riser, yet still managed to toss a tambourine into the audience.  Hand claps were dominant and that tambourine proved to be useful during the slower “Man On Fire.”  Kehoe noted a few folks singing along to both now-vintage Happy Hour songs and newer Valentiger tunes.

All in all, this a great event, improving annually.  A big thanks goes out to all the volunteers who not only make things possible, but run smoothly as well.