Funny piece in today's Chron about the State & County Fair circuit. Can't get enough Rick Springfield!
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/07/DDGOVDJF481.DTL
Was quite amused to see that article, too, particularly since Sarah & I had gone to the Alameda fair on Sunday, the day Starship played. Sorry, Gaz, we didn't watch them at all (although I was curious if any other original-ish members besides Mickey Thomas were on board--Donny Baldwin maybe?), but did hear the strains of We Built This City wafting through the trees. That wasn't our big reason for going in the first place--we just wanted some warm weather and a chance to check out the new miracle products in the commerce building. Oh, and also a chance to bet on a few horse races. I lost, but what else is new? Never had an eye for the ponies, but it's still fun.
It's been awhile since there's been anyone at any of the local fairs that I was truly excited to see, although about 10 years ago, the Marin fair used to get some pretty good bands--I recall seeing Los Lobos and NRBQ there ca. 93-94, but lately it's been more standard fair fare.