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Balloon Launch Photos from Balloonfest 2013

Lauren — Sat, 25 May 2013 21:05:49 +0000

See the photos from day 1 of the 2013 Balloonfest below.

Balloonfest 2013 Photos – Babes, Rockers, and Water Slides

Lauren — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:45:31 +0000

What’s better than Rock N Roll, water slides, and the freedom of a 3-day weekend? NOT MUCH! Check out the photos from the first day of Balloonfest so far. \ Below are the instagram photos. Remember to use #qBalloonfest in your photos.

Balloonfest At Wet N' Wild Is Getting Started [PHOTOS]

Yta von G — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:31:49 +0000

Things are up and almost ready to go. The stage is up and soundcheck has begun. I actually love it when they do soundcheck because that’s when they bust out with a bunch of awesome little bits. Here are some pics as they were setting up the stage. But stay tuned for way more photos, [...]

Balloonfest Webcams – Live Streaming from Wet N' Wild 2013

Lauren — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:46:49 +0000

Can’t party with is this weekend? Check out our webcams streaming live from Wet N’ Wild! Chat with us on the first cam! Look for the roaming babe cam later today! Streaming live video by Ustream Free desktop streaming application by Ustream

KLAQ Balloonfest – Day 1 [VIDEO]

Yta von G — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:57:32 +0000

Are you ready?! Day 1 of the KLAQ Balloonfest is up and running. The rockin’ starts early around here! Check out how things are going so far below and keep checking back for more videos, live blogging, updates, streaming and more random weirdness all day long!

Dubba G & Yta Von G Shop For 2013 Balloonfest Bands [VIDEO]

Yta von G — Sat, 25 May 2013 07:51:42 +0000

Ever wonder what the band food checklists consist of? Well, wonder no more. Here is a little sneak peak of ‘Behind the scenes with Dubba G’ as he shops with me, Yta von G for those lovely essential items requested by your favorite 2013 KLAQ Balloonfest Bands!! This is just [...]

Send Us Your Balloonfest 2013 Photos!

Lauren — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:39 +0000

Share your Balloonfest 2013 photos with us all weekend by using the hashtag #Qballoonfest. Your photos will upload to our site and you can see them below!

Guitar Shredder Mark Tremonti Teaches You Some Songs and Solo [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:07:46 +0000

It's Friday, and Balloonfest is tomorrow, so make sure you're set to come check out Mark Tremonti opening day one of Balloonfest 2013! He's a great guitar player, and he sings pretty well, too! It's going to be a killer day tomorrow, with the local rock:

Tips For Cooking Out at Balloonfest 2013 — Part 2

Super Mario — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:36:26 +0000

Let’s talk Balloonfest food! I am NOT a Chef or BBQ Pit-master and don’t claim to be one, but on the weekends, in my back yard, I pretend to be one! With that said, check out these simple foods, then pack up the ice chest for Balloonfest 2013! Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers: Buy the frozen ones (the GOOD ones!), [...]

Balloonfest 2013 Schedule – Who's Playing When

KLAQ — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:28 +0000

Balloonfest 2013 is this weekend and we hope your're ready to rock! Hot air balloons will be going up Saturday, Sunday and Morning mornings from YMCA, W.C Snow Sports & Family Recreation Center in Sunland Park and then the music will get rocking in the afternoons at Wet 'N Wild Waterworld. Check out what's happening when:

Morning Show's Balloonfest Etiquette Guide

Buzz Adams — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:54 +0000

In the past week I have received multiple (2) requests to re-play Real El Paso Heroes: Balloonfest Etiquette Breakers. I’m happy to oblige. So here it is. Listen, enjoy, and hopefully learn a valuable lesson: Today, we salute you, Balloonfest Etiquette Breakers. Every year, For the Memorial Day Weekend you can be found at Wet [...]

Guitar Shredder of the Week Mark Tremonti – Several Solos [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:58:30 +0000

Here's a nice video compilation of several of Mark's killer solos all in one place. He rocks several, including "Blackbird", "Wayward One", "Brand New Start", "Buried Alive" and more! This video gives some fantastic close-up work of what he's doing, in case you want to learn what he's playing, or just get a good look.

INTERVIEW: Mark Tremonti

Buzz Adams — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:25 +0000

In our interview, Mark Tremonti talks about the Tremonti Project and their appearance at Ballonfest on Saturday, Wolfgang Van Halen, and the best way to celebrate his drummer’s birthday while in El Paso. To hear the audio of our interview with Mark, click on the jump link. It is right below this sentence.

Songs I Wanna Hear From Young Guns At Balloonfest [VIDEO]

Lisa Sanchez — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:43 +0000

This is one of my favorite bands this year and I am excited they are going to be rocking the Balloonfest stage on Monday! Here are some of the songs I hope I get to hear live at Wet N Wild! I know most people know the song “Bones” and love it, (mostly when I [...]

Guitar Shredder Mark Tremonti – Guitar Battle with Myles Kennedy [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:55:08 +0000

Not only is Mark a great guitar player, but he surrounds himself with great musicians. Here's a guitar battle with popular vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy, from the Alter Bridge live DVD. Not only do you get to see how good Mark Tremonti is, but you really get to hear how good Myles is!

What Would You Ask Lzzy Hale? [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:36 +0000

She probably won’t date you so don’t bother asking, I’ve tried. Being an intern here at KLAQ is pretty amazing. I don’t get paid but I get to do some awesome things like interview Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. I think they allowed me to do this because they know I will probably freak out in [...]

Answers To All Your Balloonfest Questions Online Tomorrow

Dubba G — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:27 +0000

Need info on The Q Balloonfest that you can’t find at KLAQ.com?? Tomorrow is the day to get it!! KLAQ Operations Director/Program Director Kevin Vargas along with KLAQ live events coordinator Veronica Hernandez will do a live chat tomorrow starting at 1pm! Get the lowdown on the official summer kick off party/concert tomorrow right here!! [...]

Winner Of Dubba Gs Best Balloonfest Memory Contest

Dubba G — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:21 +0000

Monday, I posted a cool story about the year Powerman 5000 played The Q Balloonfest and asked you guys for your Balloonfest stories. I used free Balloonfest tickets as bait and got some really good stories. The winning story was sent in by a Q fan named Alex and it’s awesome. Breaks rules, pisses off [...]

Gibson Unveils Sully Erna Les Paul Studio Guitar

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10:59 +0000

With years of success as a member of Godsmack and a burgeoning solo career, Sully Erna is being honored by Gibson with his own signature guitar. The legendary guitar makers recently revealed their Sully Erna Les Paul Studio model. The guitar, seen below, is ebony black with a pearlescent Godsmack sun emblem emblazoned on the body, paying homage [...]

Cook Out Tips For Balloonfest 2013 Part 1

Super Mario — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:34:46 +0000

Let us talk about what you’ll need! Balloonfest is no different than your backyard BBQ.(really, trust me…Friends and Music ,its that simple ) Here are some time-saver tips to make your Balloonfest 2013 fun and enjoyable. Simple Rule to follow: NO Glass! Invest in a ice chest with Wheels or take the kids wagon [...]