Concert at Dear Creek Music Center, celebrating the night before the 80th Indianapolis 500. Featuring the bands Kansas and Styx.
Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Producers: Don Baker & Jim Kimsey;
Directors: Don Baker & Anne Seidler;
Technical Director: Steve Schmidt;
Audio: Lance Yoder;
Remote Supervisor: Mark Flesner;
Video: Tim Boling;
Tapes: Tim Conner;
Photographers: Steve Brenneman, Mike Jensen & David Schmiedel;
Camera: Ron Estep;
Instacam Remotes: Paul Castagnoli & Evelyn Johnson;
Production Assistants: Jay Mutchman & Vicki Priest;
[AI-Generated Summary] This live television broadcast captures the festive atmosphere in Indiana on the eve of the historic 80th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hosted primarily by Ed Sorenson and local musician Jimmy Riser from the Deer Creek Music Center , the program features a joint concert headlined by the legendary rock bands Styx and Kansas. Reporter Kevin Gregory provides backstage interviews with members of both bands, who discuss their performances and upcoming tour plans. The special broadcast also cuts to various music and entertainment venues across the area, including blues music at the Slippery Noodle, a jazz session at the Jazz Kitchen, a local rock show at the Vogue, and stand-up comedy from Dave Dugan at Crackers Comedy Club. The program concludes with the hosts outlining Channel 6's extensive, continuous race-day coverage scheduled for the following morning.
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