Live 8
Frank Keller, A&O and KES founder and president, served on the security crew responsible for the American portion of Bob Geldof's LIVE 8 concert to raise awareness for African famine and debt relief. The Philadelphia concert was held in conjunction with other concerts staged simultaneously in London, Berlin, Paris and Rome. The concert was held July 2, 2005, in Philadelphia at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
More than one million people showed up to hear 22 music acts and 12 celebrity presenters. Talent included Destiny's Child, Bon Jovi, Coldplay live from London, Dave Matthews Band, Paul McCartney and U2 live from London, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw live from Rome, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd live from London, Richard Gere, Salma Hayek, Jack Nicholson and others.
Keller's responsibilities included assisting the America Online broadcast crew which simulcast all the concerts online. Plus, he escorted talent to their positions on stage from their hotels and tour buses. He also helped monitor security backstage, immediately in front of the stage and "front of house" to see that performers were safe.
Rothbury Music Festival
A&O Mounted Security Patrol expanded to Michigan for the first time in 2008 for the inaugural Rothbury Music Festival. The music and camping festival was held at the DoubleJJ Ranch, July 3 to 6, in Rothbury about 60 miles north.northwest of Grand Rapids. Some 50,000 music fans came to see Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic, John Mayer, 311, Phil Lesh and Friends, Primus, Snoop Dogg and dozens of other artists.
Troopers in bright red shirts handled a variety of duties including crowd control, parking, vendor credentials, escorting musicians through crowds, assisting medical personnel with transport and evacuations, and more. The multi-faceted festival included much more than music. Fans engaged in activism and environmentalism while having fun. The Rothbury Experience included an Energy Fair, New World Cabaret, circus, DJs, and even a Think Tank where participants participated in buzz sessions and roundtables between leading scientists, scholars, writers, progressive political and corporate leaders, youth leaders and entertainers.
Coachella Music and Arts Festival
The Alpha & Omega Mounted Security Patrol made its debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (www.coachella.com), April 17 to 19, 2009. Coachella's diverse offerings and huge audiences create unique security needs.
Troopers on horseback provided entrancing controls, parking supervision, crowd management, traffic control, substance control, and regulation of illegal vending. They also served as mobile information centers for fans needing directions, medical help, and other instruction. The popular indie-rock festival is held on the grounds of the Empire Polo Fields in the desert town of Indio, California. Thousands of fans from around the world gathered for Paul McCartney, Morrissey, My Bloody Valentine, Public Enemy, The Cure, The Killers, White Lies and hundreds of other well-known and up-and-coming musical acts. The festival also is celebrated for its staging of large sculptural and interactive art.
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Alpha & Omega Troopers were on hand for their first security assignment at Stagecoach 2009 on April 25 and 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Encino, California. California's top country music festival features a mix of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country performing in three distinct performance areas. The critically acclaimed gathering also includes a variety of activities including a leading BBQ competition and camping area with amenities exclusive to campers. The 2009 line-up included Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Reba, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert and dozens of other performers.
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