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Tag Archives: big band
Pacifica Big Band’s First Gig of the Year 2024
Our first gig of the year was a dance that was cancelled last year due to covid. So many dancers, so much joy. It’s good to be back. We featured our jazz clarinetist, Lauren and she never fails to impress… … Continue reading
The Royal Room ~ Seattle
My big band, the Seattle Solid Gold, performed at the Royal Room in Seattle this week. No, really! It was in South Seattle which can be a sketchy part of town. Parking was … well, let’s just say challenging. But … Continue reading
The Summer of Music 2022
As we exit the pandemic constraints and start performing again, there is a collective sigh of relief from the band and the audience. We happened upon a pro photographer, Brian Fioca who took some pictures this year. Life is good. … Continue reading
New Year Projects 2012 ~ Milk Hill Crop Circles
Viewing one of the Milk Hill crop circles I muse, what will be your big project this year? This photo is from a blogger I follow (but who has not been active for a number of years) called “The Serpent”. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Band, Community, Everyday Science, God, Hobbies, Music, Music Instruments, Photograph, Religon
Tagged big band, Crop Circles, Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra, Milk Hill, new year, passion
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Baby it’s cold outside
I am taking a day off to prepare for a weekend with three concert gigs. In between cleaning the mouthpieces, setting the reeds, and practicing the gnarly parts, I am looking for some music to highlight in next year’s concert … Continue reading
Posted in Band, Band Management, Big Band, Female vocalists, Jazz, MJB, Music, Too Spicy for some, Vocalist, Xmas
Tagged big band, cabot music, Cerys Matthews, Sharon Adams, Shaz, tom jones
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