July 12, 2009 - Boilermaker Road Race Utica, NY

The grassy divider on the Parkway at Tilden Ave. was all ready for us at 6:30am on Boilermaker Sunday. The chairs and a case of water were there along with two volunteers to assist us. They helped us setup and arrange the chairs and music stands

Our location was at the end of the "International Mile" just before the end of Race Mile 2.

It was perfect weather for the race - cool and sunny with a slight breeze.

Once the wheelchair racers sped by, we played continuously because at that point in the race the runners are pretty much still packed together.

All our selections were lively - but we seemed to get the biggest response from the runners when we played "Funiculi Funicula" - with some of them even dancing in front of the Band. Because it seemed to be a crowd favorite we repeated it a few times.

In just about an hour the race had passed us and it was only 9:00am!

VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!

Please click on link below for photos.
Boilermaker Road Race