My husband is a drummer and I a singer. I sang with his band for years. We played all types of music. Colleges Golf Clubs Weddings Parties. The smoke in the Bars got to us. We no longer have a band. And drums are not easy to travel. We do love music, singing and dancing.
I used to play the quitar, still have it. I pretty much put it aside. I busted my wrist up real bad, along with some fingers. Made it hard to play. Just got tired of having to take a pain pill before and after. I let my two year old pick on it, as well as bang on the piano, drums and harmonica. He has a few other insruments as well.
Always loved the sound of a guitar, especially acoustic, finally after retiring for the second time I started trying to learn to play one. Wish I had started a long time ago, but enjoy jam sessions mostly country or bluegrass which can be found at most campgrounds. Really like my Blueridge.
It's never too late...and you have to be happy at whatever ability level you have...just enjoy that you are making music. To me it has always been a blessing to be able to play. It keeps your mind and heart in a good place.
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Rallys twice a year..Lots of fun, food, and aluminum.
I've played rhythm guitar and vocals in a small band for 8 years. I have two Takamine accoustic/electric Santa Fe's, a '72 Strat and a 12 string rigged up to make a better sound through the PA. We've played in a lot of bars...seen lots of beverage-induced behavior, and had some great fun with the crowds. Started out as a "Tuesday Night Tractor Pull" where we all sat around and traded songs we knew or liked. I contend that the bar owners don't pay us to play...they pay us to schlepp all the equipment around. Sometimes it feels like working for United Van Lines. We've played (for the Az. streamers who might know these places) The Bird Cage in Prescott, The Alamo in Fountain Hills, AuntChiladas at Squaw Peak, ASU stadium for the Special Olympic participants. Did a gig in Wadell, BFE for a bunch of people who wondered out loud what the heck a piccollo player was doing in the group...she plays the flute. Ergo, we do about half covers and half our own songs. From Tull (flautist extraordinaire) to Dave Matthews, Stevie Ray Vaughn to Toad The Wet Sprocket. Did I mention Los Lonely Boys, The Doors, Moody Blues, and Bob Marley? Anyway, I enjoy sitting around and playing music with anybody. There are far better players than me, but I try to hit the right chord whenever possible. I'd be at the Four Corners Unit Rally, but had to do a C-section on the belly pan of the trailer today. Is there an astringent recommended for mouse droppings in nasty alumicuts?
I play an 1963 Federici Garcia classical guitar that belonged to my stepfather. not an expensive guitar, but it has a nice mellow sound. I also have a Johnson banjo that I looove to play Scruggs style!
Terry (the better half of this combo) plaid a Gibson F15 Limited Addition (whatever that means) and an Ovation 12 string...but one needs explosives to get her going Thought about installling our old Korg M1 keyboard in the stream or tv..but if I play it would clear any park I do have a squeeze box...you really would not me playing that
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I carry an acoustic with most of the time. A little 3/4 size is just right to keep in the trailer. My preferred and most proficient in electric bass. All self taught. Did the saxophone thing in school.
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1st VP MN Unit
had 8 years of piano which i hated but unfortunately was good at 3rd grade and all i wanted was guitar lessons *sigh* now i'm jsut self-taught and have never been able to strum much. a picker by nature.
haven't been able to play much at all the last few years due to some physical problems.
but we have an airstream! imagine an airforums member who actually has an airstream. wouldn't that surprise some at wally world.
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Lost Valley Lake Resort #5611 http://www.lostvalleylake.com Woodalls 5W, Coast to Coast 5 Star. Coast to Coast members come enjoy!
Music is a central part of our family;3 sons all play;piano, cello, guitar violin,wife is a piano teacher, and I play organ/piano at our church-havent quite got room for our 6'6 grand piano in the airstrem though! happy travels;
Garth & Joanne
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3rd grade and all i wanted was guitar lessons *sigh* now i'm jsut self-taught and have never been able to strum much. a picker by nature.
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