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July 23, 2012
I know. The topic of the day for the Indians is the losing streak, and the inability to score any runs between the first inning Saturday and the ninth inning Sunday. It is about the Indians not pulling the trigger on a deal, any deal to obtain a middle of the order bat. Nobody wants to hear about something the Tribe did off the field.
That’s fine, but it still has to be written.
My family had the opportunity to take in Rock-n-Blast Saturday night from the Indians’ Social Suite. It was a great night for baseball, unfortunately Choo’s home run in the first was about the only thing we had to cheer about until the fireworks started. I’ve been to games during regular fireworks nights, but had never attended a Rock-n-Blast before. I will say definitively that we will schedule them every year going forward.
The Indians spent big bucks on this show. And it was worth every penny. The attendance on Friday was just a whisker under 34,000 and Saturday was just over 36,000. Those are the second and third largest draws so far this season. Whether those totals will help recoup the cost, I’m not sure, nor do I know if the presenting sponsors cover the cost. But I do know that 70,000+ people were treated to a great fireworks, video, laser and music spectacular.
The Beatles theme was great. Plenty of great songs to use, plus visual references and plenty of color references for the show. The video alone set to the music was spectacular. Even without the pyrotechnics.
The only shows I’ve seen that compare were at Walt Disney World and at Thunder over Louisville.
I would highly recommend grabbing tickets for next season’s Rock-n-Blast when the promotional schedule is released.
11 Comments
I went Friday and it was amazing. I have gone 4 out of the past 5 years. Sorry I love the Indians but I cant go to many games unless I know I will have a decent time. Since I cant rely on the quality on the field I have to rely on the fireworks. But man they are fantastic.
Went to the one in 2010 and it doesn’t even compare to how awesome this one was. Went Saturday night. The addition of lasers was great, and, as usual, the roof-top effects were loud and proud. Pyrotechnico (the company that actually designs the show) really outdid themselves this time.
I was at the Rock’n’blast last year. Best fireworks/pyrotechnics I’ve seen in my life. Matt Laporta hit a walk-off 3 run blast, we had traded for Ubaldo during the game and then these fireworks just literally blew the roof off the place. That may be the closest thing to feeling like you’ve won the World Series I’ll ever experience! Just amazing.
Back in the late ’90s you could see fireworks on the field now your best chance is off the field after games. Call me crazy but I’d prefer to go to a baseball game to see winning baseball and not cheaper hot dogs, popcorn, soda, beer and post-game activities. But kudos to the promotions department I just wish the talent evaluators were on your level!
I work at the ballpark, and I stayed after to watch on Friday night. This show was incredible, and it was a HUGE hit for the crowd. I wish the team were as impressive as this fireworks show.
Um winning the World Seris has to be a whole lot better. Your comparison tells me just how low the bar is for Cleveland sports and for that I’m trully sorry.
In the moment – (walk off blast followed up by amazing pyrotechnics) it was exhilarating.
I’ll concede that winning a championship MAY be better than a firework show…
How about LIGHTING up the Bats and EXPLODING some Home Runs…..I am sick and tired of this. I live in California and grew up in C-TOWN. We deserve better. If this team ever goes up for sale, I will demand we buy it… Like I said, we deserve better and need a winning team. Not some flipping Firework show…
I was there on Saturday and I really enjoyed it. I am a huge fan of fireworks in general, but as a Beatles fan that just made it even better. I was also there last year and hope to see them in the future if possible.
The only show I have seen that is better is Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. Super WT/hillybilly, etc…but always a good time.
After so long it better be!
This isn’t true. They launched fireworks from the field. So you can indeed see fireworks on the field.