Dizzy Chase Scene

It's not every day that a legitimate rock 'n' roll star plops down in your own backyard to perform for a couple hundred college grads, free of charge. But that's exactly what happened recently on the steps of the Grove House at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. The occasion? Each year, the Pitzer College Alumni Association throws a big bash to celebrate those who have gone before and to look forward to yet another class that will soon be joining the alumni ranks. This year was no exception and, as is tradition, the night would not have been complete without some great music to keep the former student body dancing. As advertised, the evening's entertainment was provided for alumni, by alumni. Greg Jackson hosted a full band rock 'n' roll set with his band, 90 Proof. And singer/song-writer Erica Chase kicked off the festivities with some high-energy covers and plenty of soulful originals as well. What the crowd didn't expect was that Erica had brought along some keyboard reinforcement - from none other than Guns N Roses' own Dizzy Reed! It was a real treat to hear this modern rock legend from just a few steps away, and he did a fantastic job in his supporting role. Meanwhile, the real star performer was Erica, and she kept the crowd engaged as she belted out song after song. I was in the right place at the right time to capture Erica and Dizzy's memorable performance.