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Fans cheer in front of the stage during the free Blue Oyster Cult concert Saturday at Craig City Park. About 5,000 people attended the show organized by the city’s parks and recreation department.

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Dave Foster throws a washer Saturday before a free Blue Oyster Cult concert at Craig City Park. Foster and friends made the daylong Whittle the Wood event complete with games and keg beer.

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George Wojtkiewicz gives out a yell during the free Blue Oyster Cult concert Saturday at Craig City Park. The show was the biggest turnout in the 11-year history of Whittle the Wood.

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Concertgoers set out chairs hours before the free Blue Oyster Cult concert Saturday at Craig City Park. People had an array of refreshments along with umbrellas to battle the sun and heat throughout the day.

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A fan cheers a Blue Oyster Cult assistant during sound check before the free concert Saturday at Craig City Park. The band’s performance was slightly delayed while they waited for their instruments to arrive.

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Eric Bloom, lead singer of Blue Oyster Cult, waves goodbye to the crowd after the free concert Saturday at Craig City Park. The band played popular hits such as “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You.”

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Buck Dharma and the rest of Blue Oyster Cult perform Saturday during a free concert at Craig City Park. Dharma is the lead guitarist and an original member of the band since 1967.

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