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Big Sky Bash rocks Libby

by Story Benjamin Kibbey Western NewsPhotos
| July 16, 2018 11:11 PM

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Skid Row frontman ZP Theart helps the crowd stay hydrated during the Big Sky Bash to benefit the Card Foundation on Saturday. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

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Skid Row guitarists Scotti Hill and Dave “Snake” Sabo jam in the foreground with bassist Rachel Bolan and frontman ZP Theart (hidden) in the background as the band plays “Piece of Me” during the CARD Foundation’s Big Sky Bash Saturday night in J. Niels Memorial Park.

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Skid Row frontman Z.P. Theart stirs the crowd between songs.

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Skid Row guitarist Scotti Hill is caught in stage lights and fog.

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Skid Row rocks out as they play Monkey Business during the Big Sky Bash to benefit the Card Foundation on Saturday. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

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Skid Row guitarist Dave “The Snake” Sabo and bassist Rachel BOlan play Quicksand Jesus during the Big Sky Bash to benefit the Card Foundation on Saturday. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

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Devon Wade rocks out for the after-party following Skid Row.

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With guitarist David “The Snake” Sabo in the foreground, Skid Row frontman ZP Theart salutes and thanks the audience near the end of their show during the Big Sky Bash to benefit the Card Foundation on Saturday. (Ben Kibbey/The Western News)

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Dead Fervor jumped on stage to join Devon Wade in a rendition of “Sweet Home Alabama.”

The CARD Foundation Big Sky Bash brought Skid Row, along with the Flathead V8s, Dead Fervor and Devon Wade on Saturday.

“When you can bring rock and roll together with a great cause, it’s a win-win situation,” Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan told the crowd.

Liz Voorhies shuttled Skid Row from Spokane. Despite no air conditioning and a flat tire, the band was unfazed.

Voorhies said Skid Row were appreciative and kind.

After Wade took the stage, he marveled at following Skid Row. Later, he said he remembers the Skid Row tape he and his sister shared when he was young

This was Wade’s third year at the bash, and he said his favorite part is the crowds.

“Last year we played, and people were climbing the fence and security was pushing them back. We had to tell them, ‘Hey, you know we’re just from Sandpoint,’” he said.

From Bash volunteers to the community, Wade said he is overwhelmed by the hospitality and kindness.

Schedules and info

Skid Row

skidrow.com

- Aug. 9, Eugene, Oregon

- Aug. 10, Three Forks, Montana

Devon Wade

- reverbnation.com/devonwade

Flathead V8s

- facebook.com/TheFlatheadV8s

Dead Fervor

- deadfervor.com.