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2007 International Rally Tours

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The above photos by Beer Garden Co-chair, Dan Carnevale
 
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The Internet BMW Riders hosted the Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Beer Garden


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The Chicken Chokers hosted the Beer Garden Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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BMW Riders of Mississippi hosted the Beer Garden Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm



BMWMOA Forum hosted the Beer Garden Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm



Port Washington BMW Club and the Veteran BMW Riders shared hosting the Beer Garden during the awards Ceremony

Port Washington Club member Stewart and Kathleen were working when the call came in that he won a brand new F650 motorcycle. How cool is that
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The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band




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In 1966 the band made the decision to incorporate lederhosen into their uniform, and officially changed the name of the band to The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band after the parade march by Carl Teike, Alte Kameraden March. One of the featured favorites on this recording, the flamboyant march that inspired the band in 1966, continues to be one of the most requested numbers the band plays. In 1969 the band received its first invitation to play at the Oktoberfest in Glendale, Wisconsin. an invitation has been extended every year since.

In 1973 the band made its first playing tour of Germany and Austria. Return trips have become a tradition occurring in 1978, 1983, 1988, 1995, 1999 and 2003. During the seven visits to Germany, the band has performed at the world famous Munich Oktoberfest in 1978, a well as a number of famous beer halls in Munich, and local fests in other locals in Germany. These tours have provided a most unique vacation experience for hundreds of friends and fans of the band, who have accompanied the band to Germany and gained an abundance of unforgettable memories.


In 1975 the band performed on the Mall in Washington at the Smithsonian InstituteÔÇÖs "Festival of American Folk Life". That same year they appeared prominently in Thames TelevisionÔÇÖs television series "Destination America" commemorating AmericaÔÇÖs Bicentennial. In 1981 the band played at the first "Germanfest" at Henry Maier Park on Milwaukee's lakefront, and have fulfilled an unbroken string of performances each year since. Germanfest has become the largest German ethnic festival in North America. It is held the last week-end in July. In 1984 and 1987 the band had the honor to play for President Ronald Reagan and those assembled during his visit to Milwauke. In 1996 the band was again privileged to entertain those present when President Bill Clinton and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl made a visit to Milwaukee.

The band continues to receive recognition. In 2002 the band was inducted in the Polka Hall of Fame and in 2005 the band received recognition during the 25th annual Milwaukee Germanfest for participating in the festival for each of the 25 years.

Two members have played with the band since 1942.
 
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Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys:twirl

Reverend Raven is endorsed by Gibson Guitar Company

The Reverend won the Wisconsin Music Industry (WAMI) award for best blues band in 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2007.

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Buddy enjoys the West Bend National Rally:heart







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Photo Note: All photos taken on A610 and S70 Canon Point and Shoot camera. All images are what the camera captured. I do not color correct, Photoshop, or alter my photos. For camera info, see my Smugmug photo site and run your mouse over the photo to get the camera settings.

As I have stated many times, Smugmug Rocks. Last month stats on my Smugmug account were: 242K of large photo hits and 160K thumbnail hits. Google loves my site.

I am a Beer Garden Co-Chair, which did not leave me much free time to take Rally photos. I did enjoy my daily golf cart sunset ride to Jumbo or Schwai's food vendor for lunch. I commuted daily to my home each night.





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I will be on Vacation the next 16 days. I will be adding to this thread the rest of Friday's and Saturday's photos from the 2007 BMWMOA Wisconsin Natonal Rally when I return.
 
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