Photos from The 'Taste of Bowler Street' Block Party, Chicago 8-20-05

Look! They even baked a cake for us!

WOW! They baked TWO cakes!

Becca's purple truck blocked off Bowler Street!

The calm before the storm! Bowler Street at 10:00am

Bowler Street at 4:00pm.

Anticipation mounts as the stage and tent have arrived!

The Thrusters hit the stage amid thunderous applause!

Ned thanks the crowd and Marty has a laugh!

Marty Miller is caught in a transcendant moment!

Oooh! Jim Richards is thrusting percussively!

Even the band was dancing!

Jack & Jazz. What a combo!

Gary Lee 'Big Johnson' emotes!

Gathering steam for the big finish!

Whew! That was hot!

Yeah! All you can say is, dig that headless bass player!

The sun was shining and the Thrusters were thrusting at the Bowler Street Festival!

The Amazin' Martin Milner lays down another scorching lick!

Could this be the world's most photogenic band?

It's getting late in this here soul kitchen, and we're taking it on home..

Pate Raunch is a natural born guitar slinger!

Our lovely and talented backup singers had their mojos working!!

Rebecca helped organize the festival, and a grateful Gary Johnson expresses his appreciation.