Photos & Video of the Band's History
Annual Rehearsal - 1987 - Part 1
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Ptah bought a new camcorder back in 1985 or so, and only recently uncovered some old tapes taken when the unit was still a novelty. Lucky for us, one of the tapes was recorded at the 1987 Annual Rehearsal! This was at Steve and Ellen’s place on February 8, 1987 The tape itself is a little tedious to watch for more that a few times in a row, so here are some stills taken from this historic video for your amusement. |
[13] Arf arrives
at the rehearsal, ready to give some serious musical instruction.
[14] Chico joins
the group in the parking lot, studying his charts in great
anticipation!
[15] Joey alights
from his vehicle after a precision parking job.
[16] David
Richoux and Patty Edwards produce big smiles for the camera.
[17] Patty
can’t wait to get started!
[18] Here’s
Steve, our host, with a welcome smile!
[19] Here’s
Hawkeye, the first to settle in at the bar. The rehearsal started out
in
Steve and Ellen’s basement rumpus room.
[20] Here’s
Hugh Smith and Al Watson -- two fine musicians from the early years.
[21] Ptah is all
set, with his puca-shell necklace for good luck!
[22] ??
[23] Paul Edwards
arrives with a few refreshments.
[24] Arf sizes up
the group, as we approach a quorum.
[24A] Here comes
George, in his custom Rollswagen sedan.
[24B] This beauty
really improved George’s social life!
[24C] Florence
looks on in admiration.
[25] Our
first-chair banjo, Peaceful George, is in good spirits.
[26] Smiley
arrives with the beer and his drum, so we can officially start now.
[27] Tom Smith is
ready to learn the new tune for the day, “Sweet Georgia
Brown.”
[28] ??
[29] Arf
attemmpts to establish control and to get the show on the road!