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Published On: August 1st, 2014

Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced the musical act for Riverfront Stadium’s upcoming craft beer sampling event, “Brew in the ‘Loo II.”  Uncle Chuck & His Imaginary Band will be playing two sets during the craft brew festival.

Local act Uncle Chuck & His Imaginary Band,uncle chuck pic 01 known for their fun “folk rock,” will kick off the festivities at 3:00 pm.  The group has recently played on the Gateway Park Stage at Sturgis Falls and can be seen around various live music venues in the Cedar Valley.

Brew in the ‘Loo II runs from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with all of the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley.  The festival will be celebrating craft beers from the Midwest and will be featuring more than 40 beers total.  A full list of beers and participating breweries will be released in the coming days.

Brew in the ‘Loo will allow for patrons to walk on the Riverfront Stadium field.  In addition, there will be a variety of yard games available for festival-goers to play in the outfield grass.  Patrons are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon.

Tickets for the event are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 if purchased on August 9.  Each individual will receive a sampling glass, beer samples, and live music.  Tickets may be purchased by calling the Bucks’ Ticket Office at (319) 232-5633 or at the Riverfront Stadium Ticket Window.  Designated driver tickets are available for $10.

The Bucks will finish up a three-game roadtrip tonight, facing the St. Cloud Rox at 7:05 pm.  The team will return home on Saturday, August 2 for a 7:05 pm tilt versus the Battle Creek Bombers to begin a four-game homestand.  For more information, call the Bucks’ Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633.  All 72 games may be heard on 1330 AM ESPN (KWLO).  Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks during the season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.

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The Waterloo Bucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21st season of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (DET) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (STL) and Ben Zobrist (TB). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League YouTube channel.  For more information, visit www.waterloobucks.com.