The last week of April, the American Retreaders Association shared the Executive Inn, Louisville, Ky., with a collection of dwarves, freaks, dope dealers, high wire acts, aerial motorcyclists, a few journalists, a mother and son balancing act, a Chinese woman who dangles from arena ceilings “suspended only by the hair of her head,” and a couple of rock and roll bands.

This is the Rock & Roll Circus .. . Side show. The Main Event takes place only once each evening, and that is what we are here for. Step right this way, friends, and have a look inside:

“In the center ring, for your enjoyment, ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages, we present an act beyond mortal belief This evening only, flown DIRECT from London. England, the Rock & Roll Rooster & his famous friends, the nimble, amazing Briton-chimpanzees! See them walk and strut and kick out the very jams you’ve come to witness! Watch as they tread a path ’cross stages braver men have feared to tread.

Please direct your attention to the center ring, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome:

Rod Stewart and the Faces!