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The Wedding Singer

OK, so I play a lot of weddings.  And invariably, the wedding organizers will request that the band play a number of songs at key points in the evening – the bride and groom’s first dance, the bride and her … Continue reading

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Our musician compability

1. Have you ever played in a band that performed original material? If no, then stop. We’re probably not musically compatible. 2. Name ten bands that have influenced the music you’ve played/written in original bands, in no particular order. For … Continue reading

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State of the Union

OK, so I’m now 45 years old. I’ve been playing music onstage since I was 8. That’s 37 years in some kind of band or another, on stages of all kinds, in six different states and on at least three … Continue reading

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Not my favorite bands of all time, but …

Even though they’re not necessarily my “favorite bands of all time” there is certain music I’ll never turn off if it comes up in rotation (on the radio, on a random play through my collection, on internet sites, in a … Continue reading

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Vintage Vinyl circa 1978

If you thought the eight-track list was bad, check out the albums I owned in 1978-1979: The Eagles – Greatest Hits 1971-1975 The Beach Boys – 40 Greatest Hits Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire Elvis Presley – Gold Records … Continue reading

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Eclectic Eight Tracks circa 1978

So here’s the rundown on my eight-track library circa 1978: The Yardbirds – Five Live Yardbirds The Yardbirds – Greatest Hits Carlos Santana and Alice Coltrane – Illuminations The Beatles – Love Songs The Beatles – Live at the Hollywood … Continue reading

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The Ideal Band (right now)

So here’s the deal. I play in a band right now, but it’s more or less a wedding and bar band that plays soul, r & b, blues, zydeco and occasional rock covers. We’re a great band IMHO. I play … Continue reading

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