Working hard and naps go hand in hand, as we're preparing for our first show of the season, Blue Devil Family Day, at Diablo Valley College, in Concord, CA. Before heading into the next few weekends of back to back shows, we started cleaning the show this weekend, on the hot summer slab of concrete at Treasure Island.

Drum Major Morgan Browning sets up cones, some flaming and some not-so-flaming, at the start of Sunday's rehearsal.

DM Greg Gilman and horn guru Jim McFarland...plotting. What ARE they up to?

Our newest addition to the Drum Major Staff was announced: C. "Mine, Mine" Gull takes the podium.

Lean into it baby...lean! Show me LOUD! Oh yeah!

"Aaaah ... that's good - right there!"

Picnics and Drum Corps: a great way to spend an summer afternoon.

Tiffany, one of our sopranos, takes a bit of time for a well earned rest after a long morning of marching and playing.

Mello players Munson and Jon...Cheers gents!

Ashley offers a "High 5!" as nearby Rookie/Miner Erik practices his D's ...

*Snuggles* Despite being evil, friendship is the best thing going in this corps.

Massage line! Who's in?

He said 'set' Al...not sit. ;p

Whoohoo! Show Day!!! Jim tunes the line out in the sun, to prepare for sonic demolition.

Ooooh ... Shiny! Irina shows off her freshly polished cymbals.

The Colorguard warms up before the show, with silks as hot as the sun!

Sop Boy Chris Clavejo warms up by the pond. Ah...a peaceful moment before the chaos...

Chris Nalls with Hemmers making some last minute alterations while preparing for the show.

Mike Andrews shows of his freshly dusted shoes... evidence of a well marched show!

Chillin' after a great first season performance!

Guest Instructor, Mark Allen, is pleasantly welcomed to the front ensemble by Pit Personality Thu Powell!

BD Family Day means drum corps with family! Kimela got to see her daughter Katie in her first official performance with BD B.

After-Party BD Bonanza at Dugada's house was good times! Watching the video of the show, it didn't look nearly as bad as it felt! Hot Sucks ...

Put the Carbs Down ... and Back Away Slowly!!

"What was your favorite part of the show?" "The part when the drum line does that cool drum thing with the stuff and ... "