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Mine was a gig at the Lehigh Valley University fraternity party. I was playing a Hammond B3, Erik Cartright (from Foghat) was lead guitar, my bro was lead singer and guitar, drummer was our County Commissioner, Jim Cadue. Interesting personnel. When we started carrying our equipment in, I found the door was too narrow to get my B3 through – PANIC. Then some of the fraternity guys told us they’d help us lift it through the back window. Good save but was a bit concerned how we were going to get it back out the window after all the frat guys were drunk – which they were. Fortunately, they worked well in their drunk state. Anyway, the entire night was a battle of the loudest. Damn, that Erik played loud. Had a lot of cool licks at the 120 dB level though. I wasn’t going to let him take the spotlight against my B-3 with tone cabinets. My bro just laid back and took it in stride. Jim, on the drums, was also competing volume-wise. We all, including the frat boys, had some nerve-deafness at the end of the night. Beer was flying all over. Typical frat boy party. But it was exciting. Got home the next morning with all intact. Who's Next... Best, John 
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My favorite band that I was ever in was a country band.
Latino lead singer. Black bass and drummer. Me on electric guitar.
The lead singer was a born front man. Highly gregarious. Sounded like Toby Keith.
He also had a book keeping service out in the petro/chem areas on the east side where we practiced at a VFW.
He had 4 or more nightclubs for book keeping customers.
We had a gig in one of them that started at 9pm on a Saturday night.
I walked in to set up and there was a taped outline of a human body a few feet into the place.
My band mates showed up and I pointed at it and asked, "is that a decoration for effect?"
They said no, that there had been a murder earlier in the week and that was "for real."
I asked if they knew ahead of the gig...and they said yes but we didn't tell you because we didn't think that you would come.
I responded..."that's the only thing I've heard that sounds right."
We played and made it out alive.
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Wow, sounds like a rough gig Sunset! Thanks for sharing. John
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I played in two man bands or full band for over a decade in the 90's.
Always seem to remember the weird ones
We once were doing a gig in winter bad snow. Somehow a school bus of kids had to stop and get out of bus and into the bar, for warmth.
Were like cool . Dozens of audience, here's our chance. They were largely black and Latino though, and therefore looked like they were walking into a different world, completely unimpressed not their thing for sure.
I played a frat party at Pace university, it was summer but unseasonably cold. Outside so my hands were bricks could barely play.
I'm like let's call the gig, friend is like NO you know hard I worked t I get this gig.
Well, the audience helped us out too, bathing suits on but freezing, dancing and fist pumping.
Turned out to be a great gig.
I also remember getting into a fight, at one gig, guy kept coming up and stepping on my foot pedals, amusing himself. After a few warnings I push he goes flying.
You mutha facka, lunges at me, falls forward
And of all people a drunk guy head down on a shot, got off his stool said, dom is a friend of mine mess with him you mess with me...
Barely knew the guy lolahh memories.
A dart game within ear length at another gig.
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Playing at a ski resort ,the owner said we sucked , don't come back tomorrow , He died in a avalanche the next day in Lake Tahoe
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We’re all built from the same dust and dreams,
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I played in two man bands or full band for over a decade in the 90's.
Always seem to remember the weird ones
We once were doing a gig in winter bad snow. Somehow a school bus of kids had to stop and get out of bus and into the bar, for warmth.
Were like cool . Dozens of audience, here's our chance. They were largely black and Latino though, and therefore looked like they were walking into a different world, completely unimpressed not their thing for sure.
I played a frat party at Pace university, it was summer but unseasonably cold. Outside so my hands were bricks could barely play.
I'm like let's call the gig, friend is like NO you know hard I worked t I get this gig.
Well, the audience helped us out too, bathing suits on but freezing, dancing and fist pumping.
Turned out to be a great gig.
I also remember getting into a fight, at one gig, guy kept coming up and stepping on my foot pedals, amusing himself. After a few warnings I push he goes flying.
You mutha facka, lunges at me, falls forward
And of all people a drunk guy head down on a shot, got off his stool said, dom is a friend of mine mess with him you mess with me...
Barely knew the guy lolahh memories.
A dart game within ear length at another gig. Sounds like a pretty rough crowd Fd. We had some fights, but they always left the band alone. And playing outside in cold weather is a tough one. Thanks for sharing. Best, John
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Playing at a ski resort ,the owner said we sucked , don't come back tomorrow , He died in a avalanche the next day in Lake Tahoe That will teach him Bannish - ha, ha. Best, John
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I played in two man bands or full band for over a decade in the 90's.
Always seem to remember the weird ones
We once were doing a gig in winter bad snow. Somehow a school bus of kids had to stop and get out of bus and into the bar, for warmth.
Were like cool . Dozens of audience, here's our chance. They were largely black and Latino though, and therefore looked like they were walking into a different world, completely unimpressed not their thing for sure.
I played a frat party at Pace university, it was summer but unseasonably cold. Outside so my hands were bricks could barely play.
I'm like let's call the gig, friend is like NO you know hard I worked t I get this gig.
Well, the audience helped us out too, bathing suits on but freezing, dancing and fist pumping.
Turned out to be a great gig.
I also remember getting into a fight, at one gig, guy kept coming up and stepping on my foot pedals, amusing himself. After a few warnings I push he goes flying.
You mutha facka, lunges at me, falls forward
And of all people a drunk guy head down on a shot, got off his stool said, dom is a friend of mine mess with him you mess with me...
Barely knew the guy lolahh memories.
A dart game within ear length at another gig. Sounds like a pretty rough crowd Fd. We had some fights, but they always left the band alone. And playing outside in cold weather is a tough one. Thanks for sharing. Best, John Playing NJ bars is always a tough gig. Great place to to develop thick skin . We tended to play the seedier bars too cause they were the ones willing to try something to jumpstart their business. But a lot of the memories inspired this song I just recently finished. https://www.jpfolks.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1206479/12-bar-blues-new-jersey.html#Post1206479
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17 years ago I played live at The Sportsman Tavern in Buffalo, NY where I sang my JPF local chapter award winning song "Where We've Been" with musical accompaniment courtesy of John Kloberdanz. Alison Pipitone was one the judges for that contest. I was so scared and nervous to play, but I did it.
Later on that year I played a gig at a little ice cream shop called Uncle G's with some of the finest musicians I've ever been around - John Kloberdanz, Larry Smith, Rick Heenan, Bill Neubauer (RIP), Diane Meholick, Dale Campbell, Ray Byrd, Stuart Shapiro and Frank Vassallo. It was my first ever outdoor gig. I recall being nervous, but I soldiered through. I even insisted on opening the festivities with a rousing acapella version of the "Star Spangled Banner". (I really don't know what I was thinking there) It was also my last live gig. I still look back on that time in my life with a big, ole smile on my face. It was, in a word, amazing.
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Playing a gig at a country bar in Niagara Falls in the mid-80's. We start a slow song and two guys get on the floor to dance with each other. A barrel-chested Neandertal pushes his way to the dance floor, grabs each guy by the back of the head and smacks their heads together and down they go. I'd sure you could've heard the "thunk" of their heads hitting each other from the street outside.
Remember, this was the 80's - a different era. Bartender kicks out the two guys, who were doing nothing but dancing, and allows the Neandertal to stay. About 15 minutes after getting kicked out, one of the guys comes back in with a knife and stabs the Neandertal in the back. That'll show him! He survived and all the of band members had to testify in court because we had the best view of the whole incident.
Who says I can't play the banjo?
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17 years ago I played live at The Sportsman Tavern in Buffalo, NY where I sang my JPF local chapter award winning song "Where We've Been" with musical accompaniment courtesy of John Kloberdanz. Alison Pipitone was one the judges for that contest. I was so scared and nervous to play, but I did it.
Later on that year I played a gig at a little ice cream shop called Uncle G's with some of the finest musicians I've ever been around - John Kloberdanz, Larry Smith, Rick Heenan, Bill Neubauer (RIP), Diane Meholick, Dale Campbell, Ray Byrd, Stuart Shapiro and Frank Vassallo. It was my first ever outdoor gig. I recall being nervous, but I soldiered through. I even insisted on opening the festivities with a rousing acapella version of the "Star Spangled Banner". (I really don't know what I was thinking there) It was also my last live gig. I still look back on that time in my life with a big, ole smile on my face. It was, in a word, amazing.
Peace,
Dave Yes, those old- time gigs had such an impact on us Dave. Yes, Amazing! John
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Playing a gig at a country bar in Niagara Falls in the mid-80's. We start a slow song and two guys get on the floor to dance with each other. A barrel-chested Neandertal pushes his way to the dance floor, grabs each guy by the back of the head and smacks their heads together and down they go. I'd sure you could've heard the "thunk" of their heads hitting each other from the street outside.
Remember, this was the 80's - a different era. Bartender kicks out the two guys, who were doing nothing but dancing, and allows the Neandertal to stay. About 15 minutes after getting kicked out, one of the guys comes back in with a knife and stabs the Neandertal in the back. That'll show him! He survived and all the of band members had to testify in court because we had the best view of the whole incident. Wow, sounds like a scary bunch BB! John
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17 years ago I played live at The Sportsman Tavern in Buffalo, NY where I sang my JPF local chapter award winning song "Where We've Been" with musical accompaniment courtesy of John Kloberdanz. Alison Pipitone was one the judges for that contest. I was so scared and nervous to play, but I did it.
Later on that year I played a gig at a little ice cream shop called Uncle G's with some of the finest musicians I've ever been around - John Kloberdanz, Larry Smith, Rick Heenan, Bill Neubauer (RIP), Diane Meholick, Dale Campbell, Ray Byrd, Stuart Shapiro and Frank Vassallo. It was my first ever outdoor gig. I recall being nervous, but I soldiered through. I even insisted on opening the festivities with a rousing acapella version of the "Star Spangled Banner". (I really don't know what I was thinking there) It was also my last live gig. I still look back on that time in my life with a big, ole smile on my face. It was, in a word, amazing.
Peace,
Dave Dave, WTF? You didn't mention we HAD met in person! It is nice to have someone who actually participate in a chapter back in the day! Ha! We had over 100 in 13 countries at peak. Some came and went, so it is hard to recall the largest number simultaneously. You were only as good as your local coordinator and John was great! Brian
Brian Austin Whitney Founder Just Plain Folks jpfolkspro@gmail.com Skype: Brian Austin Whitney Facebook: www.facebook.com/justplainfolks"Don't sit around and wait for success to come to you... it doesn't know the way." -Brian Austin Whitney "It's easier to be the bigger man when you actually are..." -Brian Austin Whitney "Sometimes all you have to do to inspire humans to greatness is to give them a reason and opportunity to do something great." -Brian Austin Whitney
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Wow Brian, you overflow with wonderful memories!
Best, John
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Dave, WTF? You didn't mention we HAD met in person! It is nice to have someone who actually participate in a chapter back in the day! Ha! We had over 100 in 13 countries at peak. Some came and went, so it is hard to recall the largest number simultaneously. You were only as good as your local coordinator and John was great!
Brian Were you there, Brian? Please forgive my old brain but I don't recall us meeting in person. If we haven't then there's still a chance for it to happen, sir! Road trip!! LOL!! I see John still plays out and is very active. I don't know if the Buffalo chapter is still meeting or not. Peace, Dave
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Dave, WTF? You didn't mention we HAD met in person! It is nice to have someone who actually participate in a chapter back in the day! Ha! We had over 100 in 13 countries at peak. Some came and went, so it is hard to recall the largest number simultaneously. You were only as good as your local coordinator and John was great!
Brian Were you there, Brian? Please forgive my old brain but I don't recall us meeting in person. If we haven't then there's still a chance for it to happen, sir! Road trip!! LOL!! I see John still plays out and is very active. I don't know if the Buffalo chapter is still meeting or not. Peace, Dave I will have to dig out the Group Photo if I can find it. John K is still around, did you ever play at any of their local shows? I would love to get some chapters going again. My wife is about to retire and we may hit the road again. I do want to do at least one more 50 State swing. We still have not done an event in North Dakota or Alaska, we have done the other 48. I also want to hit our 40th country.
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