One of the rules of business..and performing. First about 4 years ago..then last year. Just someone's cellphone video..

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I do solo gigs, but I try try to surround myself with good players. As of late, that has been all family including, my wife on lead vocals, daughter on violin, niece on harmony and lead vocals, cousin on congas and lead vocals/harmony, brother in law on sax. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your gigs. Enjoyed it!

Sparky nice view close up of your gigs looks like a fun time on stage....
I played with 7pcs for over 25yrs miss those good times playing off each other lots of fun,...your lookin' good & sounding good...
more more more!!

Thanks for sharing. So nice to see forum members posting. Sounded great and what a blast with all those band members!

Thanks. They make me seem adequate, even when singing in German..

I surrounded myself with good people when I first arrived at the Synthzone many, many years ago. Good looking setup, Sparky.

Gary

Yes it is Zuki....
Heck..I'm still waiting for the video from Chas & his group with his new VID camera?.......Just Sayn'..

It would be more fun if Chas would pick up the accordion and go out front

So true. If you think about it, being a solo performer/OMB can be a lonely pursuit. What I mean, is an arranger keyboardist isn't going to get the feedback and hopefully constructive criticism and support that ensemble players get.

I used to have a friend who was a much more experienced arranger player than me. He would come to a lot of my gigs and give me some some very good constructive criticism.

I've also recorded some gigs and sent them to some SZ members, and to my surprise they actually listened to the whole recording and gave me some very insightful feedback which I'll always be grateful for.

I've driven three hours a couple of times to see Don Mason work his magic on the keys which was a great learning experience. Wish I could make it out to Louisiana more- differently worth the drive .

In my wife's home town in Mexico, I met an incredible arranger player who taught every thing I needed to know about the Yamaha OS. Good times, with some bottles of tequila and our keyboards!

I'm so glad to have come into contact with so many good people here at SZ. We all need each other!

We have to get together again my friend! When I get a little stronger, I will try to come over and hear YOU this time!

Hope you’re getting stronger Don. If you’re up to it it we’ll be playing at the Choctaw Casino in Durant Oklahoma May 4, and 5th. Not sure if that’s closer or further for you than Dallas.

I'm still working every Friday and Saturday night, but if you are doing a week night sometime, let me know!

Hey Don
I've got a bunch of Tuesdays and Wednesdays coming up in April.
C'mon down.
Eddie

Ya never know!

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