2008: A sunny and hot August day, perfect for a picnic in the park. Vans filled with food and manned by servers from Libertyville restaurants line two sides of the park so visitors can browse the selections and make a fine choice or two. It's a weekly Bring Your Own Blanket/Lawn Chairs/Cash event!
The Band


The Fans






The Paycheck!

The Trip Home from the Yarn Store After the Gig


2009: It sprinkled, it rained, it poured, it stopped, it sprinkled some more, but in the end, the weather turned kind of nice and the day is now part of Mojo lore. Those who were there for a minute or for all three hours (you know who you are) agreed that it was well worth it. The band and their wives will be forever grateful.
The Band


The Commentary: "Well, if it's gonna rain, we might as well eat!?!"



The Diehard Fans!




The Band Family




The Kids in Charge of Security and Alternative Entertainment (with Adorable and/or Slightly Agressive Use of Umbrellas)




2010: At last, perfect weather and a fantastic turnout for Out to Lunch (a.k.a. Lunch in the Park). This year, the band hired my brother Bob to sit in as guest drummer. With just two practices together, they all sounded great and the crowd of people loved the music and expressed this by chowing down on many varieties of Libertyville's best eats. (This, by the way, is a surefire sign that the band is fantastic -- if the music is distasteful, people do not stay to taste any food!).
The Band





The Crowd and the Fans








The Photos That Get Taken When People Start Getting Punchy (generally occurs about 3 hours into the gig!)






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