Mojo's, 01-14-05
Marleys 02-04-05
Mardi Gras party, and our first gig back after the break. Packed as always, a little more rowdy here though...several fights?!? Well we had fun as always just the same. SHOUT OUTS: Passive F5 fans...having fun, and not fighting!
Mojo's 02-08-05
Alamo 02-19-05
PACKED all night from start to finish. John Fergusen played guitar for the night while Tony's band State of Mind was opening for Scott's band Lid Lifter at Vielies. Becky Duncan, a singer from Champaign that sits in with Big Fur sang one also. SHOUT OUTS: John for doing another fantastic job, and Becky for sitting in and doing great.
Busters 02-25-05
Total mayhem. Don knows how to throw a party everytime we go there. And thanks for always looking out for us! SHOUT OUTS: Happy birthday Ashley!
Karma 03-04-05
First time in at Karma, Friday nights are now band nights. Great crowd, and nice to have an actual dance floor. SHOUT OUTS: Local celebrity's: former Second City actor Andy Lee (Molson and Lee Show, WMAY), and Maria Libri (FOX 55)
Alamo 03-19-05
St. Pat's party at the Alamo, packed from the load in on through the night. SHOUT OUTS: Becky Duncan of Big Fur for sitting in on a couple (THANKS!), and the bar staff at the Alamo for being there ALL day.
Karma 03-25-05
SHOUT OUTS: Amanda (thanks, we appreciate it), Linzie, Scott for all the hard work, and all the people that had birthdays
City's 04-02-05
First time at City's in Jacksonville. The absolute BEST indoor stage we have ever played on. Great club, and a HUGE active crowd all night, first song until the last.
SHOUT OUTS: Jessica and Kyle, and GO ILLINI!!!!
LSB 04-09-05
First time at Lock, Stock & Barrel in Decatur in three years. We were well treated, and had a great time.
SHOUT OUTS: Megan, TJ and fam for making the trip
Alamo 04-16-05
Back in Springfield. For the Lincoln Museum dedication, 6th St. is blocked off. But despite that the bar is packed, inside and out (beer garden), ALL NIGHT!!
SHOUT OUTS: To the angry police woman, hey, c'mon...we are a BAND and this is a BAR!
Busters 04-27-05
INSANE night here as it was packed to the point where there was a line halfway around the building, and you couldn't get in without somebody coming out. Video: It's Like That
SHOUT OUTS: John Fergusen of Big Fur for filling in for Tony for the night.
Air Rendezvous Hangar Party, 04-30-05
We thought for sure with the temps dropping into the 30's that this would not be a good night for the first festival of "summer". WRONG! The hangar was packed, and we managed to stay warm! MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: Mary Minder, Julie Clark, to everybody that came out, and to Brian and the rest of the Blue Angels.
City's 05-07-05
Awesome crowd that stayed and danced to the very end of the night. They know how to party to J-Ville baby!
SHOUT OUTS: Kyle, plus Jessica and all the other bartenders
Alamo 05-21-05
SHOUT OUTS: Ben Lowder for doing this gig, great job.
Air Rendezvous Postvous Party, 05-27-05
It rained early, it was cold, but we still had good crowd on hand, thanks to all that braved the weather. MORE PICS Video: 1-2 Step
SHOUT OUTS: Mary Minder, John Fergusen, Ashley/TJ/Megan
Farmersville
Irish Days, 06-11-05
It rained early AGAIN, but it's the Irish Days, and the place rocked as always. Becky Duncan of Big Fur did the first two sets for Janet, and was awesome. Thanks to Eric for always taking care of us in Famersville. MORE PICS Video: I Love Rock n Roll, and Blister in the Sun
SHOUT OUTS: Becky Duncan, Eric Webb
Sangamon County Fair Concert, 06-15-05
The biggest stage and the best sound system we have ever played on...there was a buffet dinner, two RV's to hang out in, beverages galore, stage hands, KISS-FM interviews....this was an incredible night. The Lost Boys also played and were awesome. MORE PICS Video: Bawitidaba (1), Bawitidaba (2)
SHOUT OUTS: Steve, The Lost Boys, TC, the stage hands, the guy serving the food, the soundmen, and to ALL that came out.
Sangamon County Fair, Miller tent, 06-17-05
Total mayhem, a new crowd size record broken as well. Awesome weather for a change, an incredible night. MORE PICS Videos: Holla Back, Humpty, end of the gig
SHOUT OUTS: Steve, Bondsey from KISS-FM for staying ALL night and even helping with crowd control, Tim Ryan from Miller for the beer (THANKS).
Chatham Homecoming, 06-25-05
The weather played nice for us, and the Homecoming had one of the best turnouts they have had in years. MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: The Chatham American Legion, and Rick Schmitgen, thanks VERY MUCH for the the food, drink, tarps, etc.
KISS-FM Birthday Bash, 07-08-05
Awesome night at Knight's Action Park Tradewinds stage for the KISS Birthday Bash. TC even sat in on one song! MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: TC, Bondsey, Michael T, Danielle, The Kiss Girls
Chatham Cornfest, 07-16-05
PACKED and HOTTER than hell, a great night again at the Cornfest! Our favorite gig of the year, way too fun as always. Post War Fords also played and were great! MORE PICS Video: Pour Some Sugar, Baby Got Back
SHOUT OUTS: TC, Bondsey, the WFMB guys, and the rest of the KISS crew, THANKS for staying all night (special thanks to Bondsey), Chatham Jaycees, you ROCK!!!!
Busters, 07-22-05
Another great night at Busters, on HOT summer night. Thanks to the staff there (Bri, Jennifer, etc.)
SHOUT OUTS: Michael T from KISS for coming out and hanging with us!!!!
Alamo, 07-30-05
Despite three major outdoor events going on elsewhere, the place was even more packed than usual. THANKS to all that came out, it was fun!
SHOUT OUTS: The rowdy people dancing up front ALL night!
ISF, 08-12-05
First fair gig, rain...humidity...but the people still came out, thanks to all that did. A great new stage setup from soundman Ric "Skippy" Majors is worth seeing, and hearing. The night also featured a visit from a Playboy Playmate, Miriam Gonzalez, (Miss March 2001), and a GREAT after party at Busters. MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: Maria Libri from FOX and Bondsey from KISS for the intros.
ISF, 08-13-05
The tent was beyond belief with tons of people from start to finish, All four dancers were there, Scott was there for the first time in awhile also. Crazy night and a huge, hollerin', crazy crowd. TOO FUN!!!!!!!! MORE PICS Video: Holiday, Oh, We're Not Gonna Take It, Without Me
SHOUT OUTS: Jenny Olive from KISS, TC from KISS for the interview, Tom Swoik for the extra beads, and Don, owner of Busters, for another fantastic F5 After Party!
ISF, 08-18-05
Rain again, and it started with a downpour, but we STILL had a GREAT crowd. We were told that the only thing happening at that the fair was going on in the Miller Tent! It was FREE STUFF night as Bondsey and Jenny from KISS supplied TONS of free stuff (hats, shirts, etc.). The night ended at 10:45 with 60 MPH winds and tornado warnings. MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: ALL from KISS, and everybody that supplied the free stuff
ISF, 08-20-05
They made us stop at 11, but we still managed to have fun, despite the state cops working the fair being strongly against people having a good time. The tent was nuts and packed. We had an appearance by Katie Doyle of MTV also. MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: Matt from Karma, the KISS crew, Ric Majors, and last but not least, TJ for the beads and beers!
Edinburg Celebration, 09-03-05
Our last outdoor show ended with a bang, a great night here. We have MANY young fans in Edinburg, we signed a lot of homemade T-shirts (that said "I Love F5"), thanks to all of you! MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: Seth Green, our #1 fan (pictured)!!!
Busters, 09-10-05
SHOUT OUTS: KISS FM staffers and Ric Majors
Citys, 09-17-05
PACKED and HOT, a great night back at Citys. The entire KISS crew came out and trhew out free stuff and announced us, THANKS!!!
SHOUT OUTS: KISS FM once again, the F5 Dancers for making the trip, and "Ode to Ada", it was her last night working there!
Marlys, 09-24-05
First time back here since February. It was truly beyond nuts all night. First song to the last song, this was a REAL party.
SHOUT OUTS: Former F5 drummer Stan Komperda for filling in for Bob and doing great, KISS FM's TC for the intros, Morgan and Melinda, Jim Wavering for having us back.
Forty-Niner, 10-01-05
The new and improved Forty-Niner, packed all night, great time had by all. Come see us the next time, plenty room to dance now!
SHOUT OUTS: Mike Marcy for the work he does for us, and for TJ and Megan (F5 dancers) for making it out yet again
Citys, 10-08-05
Seems like every time we play here, there is more people than the last time. A rowdy, FUN crowd. Thanks to all that were there, and for dancing all night! video: Rollin
SHOUT OUTS: Our two "stage dancer" friends that we have not seen in a while
Busters, 10-15-05
SHOUT OUTS: Jen and Carmen, Bri for the pics, and happy birthday Ajit
Alamo, 10-29-05
HUGE crowd all night, a most awesome Halloween bash. Costume contest winners were the Three Amigos, and the cast from Scooby Doo. Special thanks to the DJ's from KISS-FM and Maria Libri of FOX 55, they did a great job as the contest MC's despite the craziness. Thanks to Stan Komperda for sitting in for Bob! MORE PICS
SHOUT OUTS: Miller gear for prizes and giveaways were supplied from Michael Tolley, owner of Liquid Promos from Tampa, FL., and E & F Distributing, THANKS!
Marlys, 11-05-05
Raining all night, but it still was packed and crazy, thanks to all that came. According to one of the awesome bartenders there, it was the most fun they (the staff) have had in a long time!
SHOUT OUTS: Stan for sitting in again (tremendous job), David Hobby, professional photographer of whom sometimes takes pics of us, THANKS, you do GREAT work!
Citys, 11-12-05
It's always like playing a concert in J-Ville with that huge stage at Citys. As always, a huge, enthusiastic crowd, all night.
SHOUT OUTS: Kyle, for taking care of us.
Busters, 11-18-05
The PARTY is always "ON" at Busters...thanks to Bondsy of KISS-FM for the MC duties all night.
SHOUT OUTS: David Hobby for the photo shoot, and the Busters bartenders that always take good care of us. SPECIAL thanks for Stan and Kenny.
Forty-Niner, 12-02-05
Freezing outside, but still a good crowd. Bondsy of KISS-FM showed up after coming from Busters, and you bartenders at Busters...take it easy on the guy will ya, lol. Speaking of bartenders, thanks a million to the awesome bartenders and stafff at the 'Niner, you take VERY GOOD care of us!
SHOUT OUTS: John Ferfusen of Big Fur for playing guitar for Tony for the night (Tony's on vacation), fantastic job as always, Stan for sitting in, and photographer David Hobby.
Citys, 12-10-05
Citys is awesome. ALWAYS packed and crazy. OK...I know...it's packed and crazy everywhere we play...so let's just say that this is THE place to party in J-Ville!
SHOUT OUTS: Kyle and staff!
Busters, 12-16-05
F5's 9th Anniversary Party could not be held ANYWHERE else except here. The staff take care of us like no other. The girls of Busters even did a song at the end of the night for the band.
SHOUT OUTS: Bri for you work on this one, KISS-FM's Bondsy/Jenny/TC/Michael T/Sarah for hanging out with us (Bondsy and Jenny for the great intros), the girls of Busters, Springfield Racquet and Fitness Club and photo genius David Hobby for staying all night.
Marlys, 12-30-05
The last posting for Diary 05. Our Pre-New Year's Party turned out great despite a problem with the advertising. It was a great year for the band, our best yet. We are looking forward to a great 2006...cya late January!
SHOUT OUTS: F5 FANS!!!
