Gallery: The Rippingtons
in Melbourne, Fl - July 24, 2005

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1. The day begins early at the Imperial Hotel as staging comes in first.
2. Justin (BJS's honorary Veep) makes sure it's all done right.
3. Them came the lights!
4. Many of them!!
5. And then...the sound system.
6. The guys from Chosen Sound prep for sound check.
7. As the equipment is dusted and ready to go.
8. Sound check begins with Russ's guitar.
9. Jeff & Russ talk tunes!
10. As Kim Stone revs up his bass.
11. "It all sounds good to me guys!" yells Jeff.
12. Hostess Debra Ferguson and Justin pose for a quick shot prior to doors.
13. While Roland & David Matte talk business before patrons arrive.
14. Then it's time to talk seating arrangement with BJS volunteer hosts.
15. And the concert begins with Russ & his electric guitar.
16. Jeff joins in and the party's on!
17. And a party it is as Jeff K & Russ F share the stage after many years.
18. Kim Stone joins the party!
19. "Hey Russ, check this lick out!" says Kim Stone.
20. Jeff K. expressing very kind words about being a part of a very special night.
21. And jammin' out as the band plays one of Jeff's own compositions.
22. Russ gives us a taste of his Spanish acoustic guitar flavor.
23. And Jeff K throws in his own flavored licks.
24 Kim Stone & Jeff Kashiwa - almost like the old days.
25. Rippington Events Coordinator Cyndi Tibbetts throws the camera a beautiful smile while selling CDs at intermission.
26. And patrons grab a quick drink at "half time".
27. "Ok guys, lets get the second half started!" says Jeff K.
28. "I'm right there with you!" Russ F yells back.
29. "Russ, don't forget me!" says Kim Stone.
30. Jeff K shows his talents on the AUWI.
31. And Kim Stone leads the band through the final encore.
32. As always...all good things come to an end.
33. Kim, Russ & girlfriend at autograph signing.
34. It's a great night for Jeff K as well - reunited with Russ & the Ripps in Brevard after 6 years.
35. Justin says "Dad, there's a lot of people here!"
36. Roland hugs his boy as Justin gets ready to go home with Grandma & Grandpa Guilarte & aunt Maria DiCristina.
37. Volunteers Barbara (R) and Alisa (L) pose with Roland after the concert.
38. Volunteer host Gary Johnson is smiling after a great concert.
39. Daphne Lacy shows Roland she's ready to party after the show!
40. Dr.Bonita Caldwell-Ms.Southern America Ambassador 2005 (far left), Britten Fenlen-Miss Central Florida Jr.Ambassador 2005 (next to Roland) and Nakia Chanel Boyd-Ms.North Florida Ambassador 2005 (right) present in support of BJS pose after the concert with Roland & Jeff K.
41. "I love his bald head!" jokes Jeff K at Roland.
42. Roland & Kim Stone - old acquaintances.
43. Jeff Ross & the crew from Bayside Sound - another job well done deserves a beer!


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