MLT Club Member Will Beard
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oops forgot to mention another NW band, The Last Madman Of Rock And Roll – – Paul Revere and The Raiders, That will get me some “Kicks”
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Thank you Jeffrey for your kind thoughts and words. Being 74 years old I have learned to make adjustments, find work arounds when faced with lifes speed bumbs. I am even trying to come up with a training routine so when my high school re-institutes the annual 5k fund raiser next year I cam particpate. Also to me it is ironic you say my attitude is is inspring, I didnt take my first keyboard lesson til I was just shy of 67 and now have my own band. A friend who works in music therapy has used words similiar to yours to describe me and that fuels the dirve to keep growing. Be well, stay safe, rock on!
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In high school I ran as part of the Cross Country program, in college was was on the swim team, have always enjoyed a good run or lap swim. 8 years ago lost part of a lung to cancer so could only do 5k run/walks still swimming of course then year and a half ago was diagnosed with nerve degeneration in my legs and tend to fall. swimming is good, watetr is soft and when playing with my band I just at my keyboard. All of that is just to say how aware I am of what you do on your trail marathons and wish I could run with you – I learned in Cross Country you do better (and easier) when you have a running partner. Also it looks like the band will be back to public performances by August and you will get the video you have requested of us doing “I Don’t Know Birds That Well”. I love the idea of introducing your music to the local public
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Thank you everyone for the welcoming comments. Some clarifications here – I mentioned Glenn Miller, Benny Goodwin, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey only as part of my musical background, my parents music, not as a request to anyone. First music I listened to that was my generation was doo wop.
I began my keyboard lessons Christmas Day 2013 at age 66 using lessons built into a Casio keyboard that was a present from my wife. Then after joining the veterans group my playing focused on treble chords for accompaniment since there was a bass player for that part, plus playing just chords I was able to add songs to my list fairly quickly, now however I am focused on expanding my playing to include bass line and melody.
A plug for NW bands I grew up listening and dancing to: Dave Lewis (David’d Mood pt2), The Viceroys (Grannys Pad), Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Sonics (The Witch), and old friend Merrilee Rush (Angel Of The Morning).
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Excellant point about sound system etc. Also point has been made that until the Twins are better known in the U.S. smaller venue such as a club would be better – weekend in jammed club better than a half empty area or concert hall. That is an area local promoters, booking agents etc would be best involved with. And a LOT of pre event word of mouth spreading of the word.