Saturday was one of those great afternoons at Summerfest with several terrific bands from which to choose, and I was able to see three of them.

As a brief midafternoon downpour erupted, I ducked into the covered Potawatomi Stage and was treated to a fun set by Back Alley, a high energy kick-it-out blues band that kept the captive packed house entertained during the storm with great covers from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Peter Green. If you’re into the blues, this band is a must-see.

Next up I split my time between two Summerfest institutions, Daryl Stuermer and Paul Cebar.

I’ve been watching Stuermer for 30+ years, dating back to the 1970s band Sweetbottom, which he formed with his brother Duane and Warren Wiegratz . A guitarist extraordinaire, Daryl is a true master of his craft. He skillfully combines rock and jazz in a manner that only a true virtuoso can pull off. He has toured with Phil Collins and Genesis for years and is universally recognized as one of the best.

Then it was off to see Paul Cebar, who has been delighting audiences since his days as part of the R&B Cadets. Cebar is the kind of guy you would love to have play at your back yard cookout, because he has an incredible knack for making it fun and getting people moving.

I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve seen these two cats over the years, but like fine wine they just keep getting better with age.