Q-Ruption

As one of you 12,138 fans that rocked out at Q-Ruption last night, it was hard to pick a favorite act.  One band I was anticipating to see in person delivered in a big way last night.  For me, it was Skillet that got ol' Monte tapping his foot.

After 5 bands performed at Q-Ruption, around 10:09pm the SPAC PA system blared AC/DC "For Those About To Rock", the lights went dark and Godsmack took the stage.  Frontman Sully Erna screamed into the mic "We didn't bring any pyro's, no light show, or videos just kick ass rock and f-ing roll"  They certainly didn't disappoint!

Summer exploded with a Q-Ruption Friday August 19th at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies, Egypt Central and Selfish Needy Creatures performed to 12,138 fans according to attendance numbers released by SPAC. Were you there?

Before the artists took the stage to tear it up at Q-Ruption they made a pit stop to our backstage Q103 studio at SPACto sit down and chat with Mrozek and hang out a little before the big show.  After the jump check out some great interviews from Skillet, The Sick Puppies and Sully Erna of Godsmack!

Thanks for coming to Q-Ruption - and also staring off the day with us at the Free Beer and Hot Wings national broadcast from Saratoga. We had a pretty long day but it was all definitely worth it and we're already looking forward to next year...

Were you at the Free Beer and Hot Wing's Broadcast at the Saratoga Racecourse? If you met the guys we have the photos here. It was nice to see the show spend a few minutes talking to each and ever fan - they had a great time meetin all of you. Thanks for coming out! Gallery after the jump.

Q-Ruption performers Egypt Central are on the air with Free Beer and Hot Wings or a special local only broadcast of an interview with the band. You can see them perform along with Godsmack and the rest of the bands tonight at Q-Ruption! You can listen to the interview and check out photos after the jump.

Retired Jockey Richard Migliore dropped by the FBHW's morning show live from the Saratoga Racecourse today and talked horses, racing, and whatever random things Free Beer, Hot Wings, and Zane threw at them. Check out photos after the jump!

Free Beer and Hot Wings are here in the Albany area this morning hosting their show live from the Saratoga Racecourse before heading over to host Q-Ruption at SPAC. We have a great crowd here watching the broadcast live and the guys are putting on a very entertaining show. Check out some photos after the jump.

She is known as the 'Female Flea', Emma Anzai bass player for the trio Sick Puppies will be performing at the Q103 Q-Ruption, Friday at SPAC.   She called in to talk about the show, her influences,  her pre-show rituals, her favorite song to perform,  what's next for the Pups and more!  Hear the interview now.

Be ready for a Q-Ruption! The summer's only rock festival is Friday August 19th at SPAC starring Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies, Egypt Central plus local band Play for the Stage winner: Selfish Needy Creatures. The parking lot opens at 4pm, gates are at 5pm. What time does your favorite band hit the stage? We have the set times.

We are now 2 days away from Q-Ruption at SPAC.  The big concert is Friday and if you haven't gotten your tickets yet then today you are going to be in for a treat.  A HUGE opportunity has presented itself and you, the loyal Q103 listener, will be able to reap the rewards.