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More Local Rock Faster – Balloonfest 2012 Kicked Ass for El Paso and Las Cruces Music! Day 1 [VIDEOS]

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:30:17 +0000

Balloonfest rocked Wet N Wild for three days, even without Hellyeah, because we had a ton of great local music to keep things going throughout the three days of Memorial Weekend. (Don't worry, Hellyeah will be here on July 27th.) There was something for pretty much everyone's taste, and all the bands were amazing! If you didn't make it out to see them, you missed out on a lot a great music!

Streetfest, Buzz's Advice, Zombies! – Stephanie's KLAQ.com Favorites

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:59:21 +0000

It's now been more than a week since I was in El Paso and I miss you (yes, all of you!) already! You guys really showed me that El Paso can party at Balloonfest and I can't wait to do it again with you at Streetfest! While I can't be in El Paso all the time, I can keep up with

Balloonfest Slowdown: B'Fest 2012 Rocks in Slow-Motion Style [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:07:33 +0000

Hell yeah, Balloonfest was still a blast! Memorial Day weekend rocked with great bands, great food and great fun at Wet-N-Wild Waterworld. It's even more fun when you get to slow it down and take it easy. Who knows, with our slow-motion replay, you might even spot yourself in the crowd!

You Rocked KLAQ's Memorial Day Balloonfest Party! Thanks! [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:02:21 +0000

This weekend's Balloonfest 2012 was so much fun, it's impossible to capture it all on one video, but luckily there are tons of different videos and photo galleries you can check out that will show you a bit of what happened this weekend.

Fernie's Donkey Show + Stephanie Gets Attacked By Prairie Dog – Balloonfest Gets Weird [PICTURES]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:07:29 +0000

Nothing goes better with hot air balloons, water rides, barbeque and live music than snakes, tarantulas and donkey rides. It may seem like an odd combination, but Noah's Ark Exotic Pets brought the critters to Wet-N-Wild Waterworld this past weekend for Balloonfest 2012 and we couldn't have had more fun with them.

KLAQ Team Enjoys Balloonfest 2012 [PICTURES]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:09:47 +0000

As far as jobs go, we can’t complain. I mean, work had all of us at KLAQ hanging out with bands, soaking in the sun and riding in hot air balloons at Balloonfest 2012 this weekend. Check out some behind-the-scenes action from our personal pics from Balloonfest. (Okay, so I’m in a ton of them [...]

Babes of Balloonfest 2012 [PICTURES!]

Dubba G — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:23:21 +0000

One of the best parts about Balloonfest 2012 was all the babes in bikinis. We’re not dumb having it at a water park, people! In case you couldn’t make it to enjoy the view or your memory needs a little refreshing, here’s the Babes of Balloonfest 2012: [button href="http://klaq.com/category/events/balloonfest-2/" title="MORE BALLOONFEST" align="center"]

Dead Sara's Emily Talks About Making Love [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:24:36 +0000

Dead Sara rocked Balloonfest 2012 on Saturday and we had a chance to chat with lead singer Emily Armstrong after the show. The Los Angeles-based band wowed the crowd at Wet-N-Wild Saturday evening, getting everyone involved in singing along to the single “Weatherman.” We chatted with Emily, who told us how she struggled with the [...]

Buckcherry Explains What Makes a 'Crazy Bitch' at Balloonfest 2012 [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:36:16 +0000

Balloonfest 2012 kicked off perfectly on Saturday, with Buckcherry headlining the Budweiser concert stage. The band took the stage after Dead Sara, who had the crowd completely energized after closing with their song 'Weatherman.'

The Day 2 Balloonfest Concerts Rocked With P.O.D. at Wet N Wild! [PHOTOS]

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:08:27 +0000

Day 2 of Balloonfest 2012 took things even higher than Day 1 did! The energy, the crowd, the fun, the rock! Sunday is usually a big day for people partying with us at Wet N Wild, and this year was no exception. Thanks to everyone who came out, rode the rides, and rocked with all the great local bands, and P.O.D.!

Balloons Fill Sky at KLAQ Balloonfest 2012 [PICTURES]

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:13:13 +0000

Balloonfest 2012 has officially started, with the first balloons taking off from Santa Teresa Country Club at 6 a.m. and the party is getting underway at Wet N Wild World RIGHT NOW! The balloon launch went off without a hitch, with dozens of balloons, including the KLAQ and Spyder Pig balloons taking to the skies. [...]

Fernie Asks Strippers 'Spit Or Swallow?' at Balloonfest [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:27:05 +0000

We sent Fernie out to ask the important questions at Balloonfest 2012, including the most important question of them all — spit or swallow? Fernie stumbled upon a trio of exotic dancers in bikinis and we recorded their answers. Expect more of the Spit or Swallow series on the KLAQ Morning Show coming soon, but [...]

The Third Day of Balloonfest – But We Haven't Slowed Down Yet! [PHOTOS]

Johnnie Walker — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:56:00 +0000

It might be the third day of a long Balloonfest weekend, but we're all still here at Wet N Wild Waterworld, enjoying our Memorial Day weekend with great water rides, and lots of great rock! Hellyeah had to cancel their appearance, but will be making up the show for FREE very soon! Here's more information on that.

Hellyeah Reschedules Balloonfest Show After Breakdown

Townsquare Media — Mon, 28 May 2012 19:00:51 +0000

Due to a mechanical breakdown in Amarillo, Hellyeah regrets they are unable to get to El Paso in time for this afternoon’s Balloonfest concert. Every option has been exhausted but the distance and time is too much to make up. This show will be rescheduled at a to-be announced date which will be finalized in the next few days.

Fun and Grilling Around Wet N Wild for Balloonfest 2012 [PHOTOS]

Johnnie Walker — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:42:19 +0000

There's so much going on during Balloonfest 2012, but we can't forget all the family fun! The rides around the park, the grilling and fun! So many families enjoy the three-day weekend with the kids, grilling all their favorite foods, riding the rides and enjoying the freedoms we have in America.

Dead Sara's Emily Climbs Into Crowd at Balloonfest 2012 [PICTURES/VIDEO]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:25:12 +0000

Dead Sara rocked Balloonfest 2012 on Saturday, following all the local bands at Wet N Wild Waterpark after a day of hot air balloons, sun, water and beer. The Los Angeles-based band took the stage at about 5 p.m., opening with “Dear Love” off their self-titled album. They followed that with “Test on My Patience,” [...]

Balloonfest 2012 – Day 1 Photo Gallery of KLAQ's Big Party [PHOTOS]

Johnnie Walker — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:32:51 +0000

Day 1 of Balloonfest 2012 kicked off perfectly with the balloon launch at Santa Teresa Country Club at 6 a.m. and everything went perfectly, with all the balloons taking flight. Check out that gallery here. Then we moved the party to Wet N Wild to begin the rides, and of course, the concerts!

Scott Takes Shots at Balloonfest Balloons [PICS]

Scott Ronson — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:12:05 +0000

Balloonfest 2012 launched Saturday morning, with balloons going up from Santa Teresa Country Club. So, of course, I got my slingshot out and took some shots at them. WTF else would I do?

Stephanie Rides in a Balloon — And Lives to Tell About It! [VIDEO, PICS]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:44:46 +0000

Balloonfest 2012 kicked off early Saturday morning, with balloons launching from Santa Teresa Country Club just after sunrise. I swallowed (teehee, I said swallowed) my fear of heights for you, the KLAQ listeners, to go up in a balloon and tell you all about it. Luckily, I lived to do so!

Who's Playing Balloonfest 2012? Complete Band Schedule

Dubba G — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:00:35 +0000

Balloonfest 2012 is officially underway, with balloons launching at Santa Teresa Country Club Saturday morning, and the action moving over to Wet N Wild Waterworld, with bands taking the stage throughout the day. Here's the complete schedule of who's playing when so you don't miss a thing!