Weird Al performs at the Coronado Performing Arts Center Thursday, Sept. 2, as part of the 27th annual On the Waterfront (OTW) festival. Photos by Todd Reicher

Billy Idol headlined the OTW Great Lawn Stage Sunday, Sept. 5. Photo by Todd Reicher

Adam Lambert, with Bassist Tommy Joe Ratliff headlined the On the Waterfront Great Lawn Stage Saturday, Sept. 4. Photo by Todd Reicher

2010 Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Youth Charity Jam winner Hope Despite. Photo by Angel Emanuel

Youth Charity Jam competitor Escape performed at the On the Waterfront Oasis Stage Saturday, Sept. 4. Photo by Angel Emanuel