04-10-2013, 07:12 PM
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Matrix front and center:
First hot dog: Albert Pride eagerly purchased the first hot dog at Regions Field and settled into his front row seat directly behind the Barons dugout. "Being here brings back memories of when my Dad took me to my first game at Rickwood Field," he said. "I can't put into words how awestruck I am today."
Don't hurt yourself...
Albert Pride from Birmingham chows down on the first hotdog sold in the stadium. Several firsts will take place on opening night at Regions Field the new home of the Birmignham Barons in downtown Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday April 10, 2013
First live music: Two jazz ensembles from UAB entertained the first spectators as they entered both of the front gates. Steve Roberts, UAB Jazz Director, said that the group was excited to play for Opening Day. "They wanted to focus on this game, but we hope to be here to play the Star Spangled Banner on another night," Roberts said. Musicians playing were: Martin Castor on guitar, Micah Braxton on drums, Jacob Edwards on bass, Kameron Dickerson on alto sax, Chris Allison on alto sax and Chris Jones on trumpet.
First live music at Regions Field with the UAB Jazz Ensemble. Several firsts will take place on opening night at Regions Field the new home of the Birmignham Barons in downtown Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday April 10, 2013.
Matrix front and center:
First hot dog: Albert Pride eagerly purchased the first hot dog at Regions Field and settled into his front row seat directly behind the Barons dugout. "Being here brings back memories of when my Dad took me to my first game at Rickwood Field," he said. "I can't put into words how awestruck I am today."
Don't hurt yourself...
Albert Pride from Birmingham chows down on the first hotdog sold in the stadium. Several firsts will take place on opening night at Regions Field the new home of the Birmignham Barons in downtown Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday April 10, 2013
First live music: Two jazz ensembles from UAB entertained the first spectators as they entered both of the front gates. Steve Roberts, UAB Jazz Director, said that the group was excited to play for Opening Day. "They wanted to focus on this game, but we hope to be here to play the Star Spangled Banner on another night," Roberts said. Musicians playing were: Martin Castor on guitar, Micah Braxton on drums, Jacob Edwards on bass, Kameron Dickerson on alto sax, Chris Allison on alto sax and Chris Jones on trumpet.
First live music at Regions Field with the UAB Jazz Ensemble. Several firsts will take place on opening night at Regions Field the new home of the Birmignham Barons in downtown Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday April 10, 2013.