July 7, Elkton, MD

Thanks to Jonathan C. Roberts on RAMD for this review!

Just thought I'd drop a quick review of the Elkton show before I head up 
to Allentown tonight.


In order of apperance:

JERSEY SURF   Kinda flat show tonight. Nothing bad to say because I'm on 
staff.   sixth place  45.9  (.2 pen)

CARDINALS   The Cardinals truck was stuck in the Bronx and the corps 
hadn't praticed for two days.  They drumline warmed up on a picnic table 
and used the Surf's equipment for the show.  They also used Boston's horns 
and some other various color-guard equipment. Performed an expectantly 
flat show in corps jackets and shorts.    seventh  41.1

CRUSADERS  The corps looks like they're getting bigger, some guard 
marched but didn't do work. Tenor line of two was dirty and the bass-line 
is getting better.  They still need to fill out but IMO won't come close 
to top 12.     fifth  58.3

BLUECOATS  The 'Coats are done their show and it shows. They offer 
nothing new this year (floor toms are back-yuck).  A crowd favorite as usual
second  70.6

SPIRIT OF ATLANTA  Well what can I say, they're back.  Nothing new, just 
a throwback to the glory days.  Guard of eight isn't impressive. 
Hopefully they'll make top 20 in Aug.   fourth  60.4

CADETS  Awesome show!  The Cadets have really done it. It's my third 
veiwing and it gets better every time.  They have added trees to the 
feild and host a road crew of about 15 to do all of the props 
(trees,lightposts,drumsets,a park bench, three "buildings", and several 
boxes for the tap-dancers). Best over-all package and crowd favorite of 
the evening.     first  82.1

CROSSMEN  Much much cleaner than last week at Hershey.  The show is 
coming together and the guard looks very good for this time of year.  
Heard rumors of more uniform changes but we'll see.  third  68.9


Well that's my admittedly breif reveiw.  BTW no caption awards were 
announced but its not to hard to guess.

Later
Jon

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