Please note that this is an ANTI-show. What does that mean? It means we hope to depart from the traditional car show format of registration, raffles, doo-wop music and trophies. We hope also to lure some different sorts of vehicles than you might see at typical car shows.
First, the music: '50's to early '60's music has long been the staple of street rod events. Personally, I am really sick of hearing "Peggy Sue" played repeatedly at a volume so loud that you can't even talk to the person standing next to you. Surf Rock is the new soundtrack of the rat rod movement, ie Dick Dale, The Ventures and the Diamond Heads. That's pretty cool but we want to go even a step beyond this to include what is now known as "garage rock" from the late '60's to early 70's - the precursor to the psychedelic era. It's a combination of rock and roll, with a heavy dose of hallucinogenic influence. Some names you might recognize would be The Electric Prunes, Love and The Standells. But we're going to play much more obscure stuff than this and I think you'll find that it's a cool synergy with the cars.
Secondly, the cars: Or more correctly, "vehicles." We'd love to get a more unorthodox crowd at this event, hence the open invitation to "art cars." I don't know any of that group, but if any read this blog, by all means please attend! Rat rods are on the vanguard of creativity these days, so we're begging rats to show. Gassers, T-buckets and lead sleds are cool too. Clampett-mobiles, come on down! Unfinished projects can be trailered in if you want. We reserve the right to summarily evict any particular vehicle, unless it features something really innovative and unique, on an individual basis. Ya got a '53 Chevy with an XKE engine - COOL, bring it! But if you're struttin' a PT Cruiser with pink daisy paste-ons, perhaps another show would be more appropriate. Wait a minute...that would be kinda different...okay, you're in too! Generally however, nothing later than 1969, except on an individual basis.
As for food, Heaven On Earth is famous for it's unique menu and desserts. That is sufficient draw in itself.
Our philosophy on trophies: Awards foster an unhealthy competition among vehicle owners. There always is camaraderie at shows until the trophies come out. Then there is resentment. At least half the car owners go home disappointed because they didn't win. Someone, with or without any automotive knowledge, has declared that car A is not as good as car B. Therefore, we want to have some kind of "rewards" for attendees, but not typical trophies. At this stage we're leaning towards "edible awards" of Heaven On Earth's famous desserts!
Activities are still in the planning stage, but we'd like it to be more interactive than sitting in lawn chairs. Burnout contests are a possibility. One of our locals has expressed interest in hosting a swap meet. But we believe the most entertaining thing we can do at this event is gather with like-minded people and marvel at one another's creations.
This is a long way to ask people to drive. We think it will be a unique gathering that will be well worth it!
Email: CowCreekJalopyJam@gmail.com
Count me in!
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