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Seasonal Concerts started last night

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Gandalfe

There’s something about a holiday that isn’t all about how much money you spend. ~ Hilarie Burton The opening night of this year’s “In the Mood” theater production has come and gone. There were a lot of great moments and … Continue reading →

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“In the Mood” 2014 (theater)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Gandalfe

As this show’s opening approaches, the band it really clicking so far. Our drummer had to walk out on us because he was over extended and it was causing health issues. But two subs peeked in. The actors are learning … Continue reading →

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Time, New Year, and other random thoughts …

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never … Continue reading →

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In the Mood 2013 ~ Charity Theater Run

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Gandalfe

What a great theater run this year for the Sky Notes Orchestra. I will have some videos next week. A message from the war front to our friends watching our house, “If you forgot to feed the cat, don’t bother … Continue reading →

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After the gig…

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Gandalfe

“With every gig we have to prove ourselves better than the night before.” ~ Ron Wood And after a long running gig, there is usually profound sadness. But then, there is always the next gig to get ready for.

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“In the Mood” 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Gandalfe

“It’s been a big week for our side. Over on the beaches of Normandy our boys have fired the opening guns of the long awaited drive to liberate the world.” ~ Glenn Miller during a radio broadcast of “I Sustain … Continue reading →

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Community Big Bands ~ Music for Swing Dance Lovers

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I were sitting in with the “In the Mood” big band last night. We have agreed to play in five of the six theater shows of a USO like production. She is playing the clarinet and tenor sax. … Continue reading →

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“In the Mood” theater run, take two

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

This year wife Suzy (tenor, clarinet), friend Bob (bass bone), friend Bill (lead trumpet), and I (alto & bari sax, sop & bass clarinet) will be a part of the “In the Mood” big band. It is a theater show … Continue reading →

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In the Mood this weekend

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Gandalfe

I’m Jones’ing for some Big Band and the In the Mood theater production is doing their last weekend of the show in Monroe, WA. I invited late to the gig after I already had two other gigs, so I will … Continue reading →

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