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Video Tour of Batmobile and Bat Pod – Tumbler Tour Visits El Paso!

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:15:23 +0000

Holy awesome, Batman. The Tumbler Tour, featuring the Bat Tumbler and Bat Pod from The Dark Knight Rises rolled into Streetfest 2012 in El Paso Friday night and I was able to get an up close and personal tour with the dude who has the coolest job in America - Jim Johnson, the transportation manager at Wayne Enterprises. Jim says he gets to drive the Tumbler every day. Check out why I couldn't be more jealous!

Stephanie's Craigslist 'Missed Connection' Stalker Responds

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:36:08 +0000

So, Fernie pointed out the other day that someone had posted a Missed Connection on El Paso's Craigslist about me. I responded to the fellow's post here on KLAQ.com. In his post, the man described every detail of the outfit I wore at Streetfest 2012 on Saturday night. Well, the author of my Missed Connection responded to my response and his response couldn't be any creepier.

Happy Birthday, Dubba G! Sign Glenn's Card!

KLAQ — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:11:32 +0000

It’s Dubba G, aka Glenn Garza’s birthday! Join us (and the Ramones) by wishing him a great one and sign his birthday card! Glenn kicked some serious butt this weekend, announcing all the band’s on the Main Stage of Streetfest 2012. It would be a KLAQ show without Glenn. So sign our card to Dubba [...]

KLAQ Shirts are Everywhere at Streetfest

Dubba G — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:37:40 +0000

We saw some pretty rad shirts at Streetfest over the week — but none were as cool as the KLAQ shirts roaming the streets. Were you one of our awesome friends showing you Q colors? If we took your picture at Streetfest, all you have to do is leave a comment below and have all your friends [...]

Hot Chicks, Great People, Batman…Jack Sparrow? Monster's Pics From Streetfest [Gallery]

Monster — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:40:41 +0000

I had a great time during Streetfest this past weekend! I saw a bunch of things that I enjoyed like the Tumbler, hot chicks, Q listeners and of course great music. I also saw some things that made me say WTF! Really a guy dressed like Michael Jackson and one as Jack Sparrow…WTF! Check out [...]

Stephanie Responds to El Paso 'Missed Connection' From Streetfest

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:14:04 +0000

You know you've made it when you're the subject of one of Craigslist's "Missed Connections." And by made it, I do mean, a stranger has likely dedicated some hand lotion and tissues to thoughts of you. Fernie tipped me off that a Missed Connection was posted about me on the El Paso Craigslist page after Saturday night's Streetfest festivities.

Lisa's Weekend At Streetfest! [PHOTOS]

Lisa Sanchez — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:51:27 +0000

The people, the shenanigans and the shoes that made me fall down completely sober! Well, maybe not completely sober. Here is a n album of some of my favorite moments from Street fest and some of the people I got to meet this weekend too. Special thanks to Raul Martinez for taking some amazing pictures [...]

Random Sights and Sounds from Johnnie Walker's Two Days of the El Paso Downtown Streetfest

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:34:56 +0000

The El Paso Downtown Streetfest was a huge weekend for El Paso with thousands of El Pasoans and Las Crucians (is that right? Las Crucicans? Las Crucianites?) congregating in downtown El Paso for two nights of fun stuff to see, great food, and amazing concerts from Theory of a Deadman, Candlebox, Filter, Kansas, Saliva and Blue Oyster Cult!

Candlebox Wrapped Up The El Paso Downtown Streetfest With a Fantastic Show!

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:42:52 +0000

After the fireworks on Saturday, June 30th, Candlebox hit the stage and made sure everyone was worn out by the time they left the Streetfest! Kevin Martin and the gang rocked through their hits and everyone in the crowd was singing along and rocking with the band until late, celebrating the weekend with thousands of El Paso and Las Cruces friends!

Kansas Shows That Old Guys Can Rock The El Paso Downtown Streetfest Pretty Hard!

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:26:56 +0000

Kansas hit the stage shortly after Blue Oyster Cult on Saturday, June 20th, and proved to everyone there why they're still around, kicking ass all over the world! They hit the stage with Magnum Opus and really got the crowd pumped up with the harmony parts between the guitar, violin and keyboards, and then kept things going with all the songs people were singing along to throughout the show!

Blue Oyster Cult Kicks Off The El Paso Downtown Streetfest Day 2!

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:17:26 +0000

Blue Oyster Cult kicked off the second day of the El Paso Downtown Streetfest, showing everyone how things are done at the rock show! They came right out with rockin' songs, screaming solos and vocal harmonies to show that they still have it, cowbell or no cowbell! They've got your prescription, and yes, the cowbell IS there!

Blue Oyster Cult Plays Streetfest and the Crowd Brings MORE COWBELL! [VIDEO]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:25:34 +0000

Streetfest 2012 was kick-butt, with tons of bands, beer, cars, and when Blue Oyster Cult played Saturday night (LIVE!) – a whole lotta cowbell! One of the best parts of the event for me was when Buzz Adams got yelled at for playing the cowbell backstage too close to where the band was (Read his [...]

Blue Oyster Cult: "No More Cowbell!" Buzz Almost Kicked Out of Streetfest

Buzz Adams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:17:09 +0000

I was almost kicked out of the back stage are at Streetfest 2012 on Saturday for (and I'm not making this up at all) "playing a cowbell within earshot of Blue Oyster Cult." How did this come about? I'm glad you asked, because it's a very funny story. It all started earlier in the evening ...

Monster Shows Some Love To Listeners Wearing Q Gear At Streetfest 2012 [PICTURES]

Monster — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:09:55 +0000

One of the things that I noticed at Streetfest this weekend was all the KLAQ shirts I saw people wearing. So I decided to take a some pictures with them and put on the Q website. Thanks for sporting Q wear at Streetfest.

Lisa & Stephanie Dance Off-Beat to Kansas at Streetfest 2012 [VIDEO]

Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:07:20 +0000

Streetfest 2012 kicked some serious tushie, with tons of great music, food, classic cars (including the Batmobile Tumbler and Bat Pod!), beer and tons of great friends to enjoy it with. Oh, and Lisa Sanchez and I brought our not-so-smooth dance moves!

Streetfest 2012 Had Everything, Including Dominatrixes! [VIDEO]

Lisa Sanchez — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:42 +0000

So I was wandering around Streetfest 2012 on Saturday, and I spied with my little eyes three beautiful ladies. If the girls being absolutely gorgeous and barely clothed wasn't enough, it turns out they're dominatrixes. So, Stephanie the Corporate Computer Babe and I grabbed a camera (you're welcome) and chatted with the ladies!

Are You Hurting From Streetfest? Use This on Facebook!

KLAQ — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:34:56 +0000

Streetfest 2012 was a complete success with great music, food, fireworks, beer, and YOU - an awesome crowd to share the experience with. We don't know about you, but us at KLAQ are feeling a little beat up after Friday and Saturday. So much so, there are many among our staff thinking about calling in sick and taking off work on Monday because something tells us we'll still be hungover from Streetfest. If you had as much fun as we did, download this pic for your Facebook cover image.

Filter Rocks El Paso at the Downtown Streetfest Day 1!

Johnnie Walker — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:15:22 +0000

Filter helped kick things into a higher gear on Friday, June 29th at the El Paso Downtown Streetfest! They hit the stage hard and fast and built the energy for the crowd for over an hour with great songs and lots of interaction with the fans! They were a great lead in to Theory of a Deadman, and got the crowd really pumped to continue the evening!

Fireworks Lit Up the El Paso Sky at Streetfest 2012 Day 2 [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:10:48 +0000

The El Paso Downtown Streetfest continued with another huge crowd, fantastic live music, lots of fun and great fireworks thanks to Teacher’s Federal Credit Union! El Paso celebrated Independence a little early this year with explosions and beautiful lights in the sky. Thousands of El Pasoans came out to enjoy the spectacular fireworks illuminating the [...]

Saliva Kicks Off the Party at the Downtown Streetfest Day 1!

Johnnie Walker — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:05:47 +0000

This year’s El Paso Downtown Streetfest kicked off rock hard with a fantastic show from Saliva! They came right out of the gate with a lot of energy and really got the crowd going. New singer Bobby Amaru sounded great and really worked the El Paso crowd. Check out shots of Theory of a Deadman [...]