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Thousands Swarm KonoctiFrom: Lake County Record-Bee Posted: September 3, 2008 Lake County said good-bye to the summer in style with Konocti Harbor/Konocti Presents hosting another X.S. Weekend full of extreme sports and head-banging music. Fireworks at the end of the three-day party signified the closing of Summerfest 2008. Thousands swarmed Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa to take part in the biggest party of the summer. Guests were entertained throughout the daytime hours with high-flying extreme sports demonstrations on land, sea and by air. Die-hard party animals continued the celebration late into the night rocking out at some of the summer's hottest concerts and dancing with a couple of Lake County's own rising rock ensembles Heavy metal legendary band "KISS" closed out the extreme weekend. The band played to the crowd in the fashion expected from the rock demons. There was fire spitting, flame throwing, explosions and a blanket of confetti that could barely be seen through. Frontman PAUL STANLEY (Starchild) along with the Demon GENE SIMMONS, Catman ERIC SINGER and Spaceman TOMMY THAYER delivered a full-blown KISS show that was attended by new fans and old. Many parents were seen in the audience accompanied by their children; some of whom were decked out in KISS costumes and makeup. The show took fans on a savage ride of music that played out for nearly two full hours. At one point, Stanley took a flying glide above the crowd to a stage erected in the audience. He belted one out from the temporary platform amid a sea of screaming fans. The Catman delivered an amazing drum solo. Not only were the beats that he threw down impeccable, the visual affect from the lights bouncing off the chrome of his drum set, was spectacular. Thayer's guitar solo was equally dynamic as he enticed his instrument to cast relentless shredding sounds. X.S. Weekend included day-long demonstrations in extreme sports. By land, motocross freestyle team Liv Fast (www.livfast.com) wowed audiences as they did 360-degree flips in the air and twisted themselves and their bikes every which way. By sea, jet ski and wake board stuntmen did much of the same only on water. And by air, HardCore Skydivers drifted into the party. In addition, hundreds enjoyed a scenic tour around the lake in the 12th annual "Takin' it to the Streets" motorcycle road rally and poker run. Proceeds from the run benefit athletic programs in schools throughout Lake County. X.S. Weekend and Summerfest ended with a spectacular fireworks display over beautiful Clear Lake and a dance party with Lake County bands "SK2" and "Rogue." |
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