Thursday, May 23, 2013

AMTAG Rehearsal: If No Horn Players Show Up, Are They Still In Tune?

We got together at Adrian's after 2 weeks of failed attempts.  It's looking like the horn section isn't going to happen.  That said, we still have Shanti on board with flute, penny whistle, and other assortments.  Also, I believe Jason will play tenor, alto, perhaps baritone, and even some flute as well.  I gave Jeff a ride and we had a good hour to play before Rose's bedtime.  A lot of discussion over the setlist.  Timing is everything; J.T. had just constructed a nice horn-centric set that most likely will be scrapped for this upcoming mid-day showcase at Moonshadow.  Fine with me, I say.  We have plenty of tunes, many of which are as good or better than the ones already chosen.  Did we sound good?  Yes, a bit of rust here and there.  It comes down to the vocals, and the three frontliners deliver.  It seemed to be as good as ever.  Frankly, it was good to check in with these guys, but I had so much going on I could've perhaps concentrated on something more pressing...

Rose Ash - she was so cute, playing with Adrian's kick drum pedal.  My picture is almost not worth
 the trouble of posting, but she captured our hearts and deserves her moment in blogdom!
A moment in time with Matt, Shanti, and J.t., with special mention to Mr. & Mrs. Ash above the piano.
The King in his element, when he's not hoisting 60 lbs. of lighting cable in one hand while
 scaling the outer reaches of the catwalk 200 ft. above a stage in a shed near you!

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