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    How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School and Life , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 479min
    The ultimate hockey dad, Karl Subban is a former school principal and father of five, including three sons - P. K., Malcolm, and Jordan - who have been drafted to the NHL. Karl's inspirational and moving story follows the hockey journey from house league to the big leagues and shows how to grow the unlimited potential that is in every child. In his 30-plus years of coaching, teaching, and parenting, Karl Subban has proved to be a leader with the gift of inspiring others. He has dedicated his life to helping young people grow their potential - to be better at what they do and to be better people. Originally from Jamaica, Karl Subban and his wife, Maria, have raised five accomplished children. Their oldest son is P. K. Subban, who won the Norris trophy for top defenseman in the NHL and whose trade from the Canadiens to the Nashville Predators shocked the hockey world. Their two daughters are teachers, one a university basketball star and the other a talented visual artist. Their two youngest sons, Malcolm and Jordan, have been drafted and signed by the Bruins and the Canucks. As a child, Karl dreamed of being a star cricket player - but when he moved to Canada at age 12, hockey and basketball became his new passions. At university, when he realized his NBA hoop dreams would not come to be, Subban found his true destiny as an educator, devoting his life to bringing out the best in his students and his children. From the backyard hockey rink to the nail-biting suspense of draft days, Karl Subban shares tales of his family's unique hockey journey. Mixing personal stories with lessons he learned as a coach and principal - lessons about goal setting, perseverance, and accomplishment - How We Did It will allow other parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors to apply the same principles as they help the young people in their lives to identify, develop, and live their dreams.  PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this titl ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Karl Subban. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/prhc/000020/bk_prhc_000020_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Arthur Ashe: A Life , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1923min
    The first comprehensive, authoritative biography of American icon Arthur Ashe - the Jackie Robinson of men’s tennis, a pioneering athlete who, after breaking the color barrier, went on to become an influential civil rights activist and public intellectual.Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1943, by the age of 11 Arthur Ashe was one of the state's most talented black tennis players. Jim Crow restrictions barred Ashe from competing with whites. Still, in 1960 he won the National Junior Indoor singles title, which led to a tennis scholarship at UCLA. He became the first African American to play for the US Davis Cup team in 1963, and two years later he won the NCAA singles championship. In 1968, he won both the US Amateur title and the first US Open title, rising to a number-one national ranking. Turning professional in 1969, he soon became one of the world’s most successful tennis stars, winning the Australian Open in 1970 and Wimbledon in 1975. After retiring in 1980, he served four years as the US Davis Cup captain and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1985.In this revelatory biography, Raymond Arsenault chronicles Ashe’s rise to stardom on the court. But much of the book explores his off-court career as a human rights activist, philanthropist, broadcaster, writer, businessman, and celebrity. In the 1970s and 1980s, Ashe gained renown as an advocate for sportsmanship, education, racial equality, and the elimination of apartheid in South Africa. But from 1979 on, he was forced to deal with a serious heart condition that led to multiple surgeries and blood transfusions, one of which left him HIV positive. In 1988, after completing a three-volume history of African American athletes, he was diagnosed with AIDS, a condition he revealed only four years later. After devoting the last 10 months of his life to AIDS activism, he died in February 1993 at the age of 49, leaving an inspiring legacy of dignity, integrity, and active citizensh ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Desean Terry. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/008880/bk_sans_008880_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Imitating the Human Voice
    "This collection of recordings contains the fruits of my research into new sound aesthetics carried out with various travelling companions who, over the years, have collaborated with me in Ensemble Aurora, from 1995 to 2016. We have explored various facets of the repertory of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, devoting ourselves chiefly - but not solely - to Italian music." Enrico Gatti
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    Nada-Ananda
    Simon Thacker and The Nava Rasa Ensemble is a nine piece virtuoso ensemble innovating on the meeting of Asian and Western cultures. Nada Ananda features the world première recordings of major guitar led works by Shirish Korde, an Indian composer who has forged a compelling and distinctive voice in the West with his native music as a basis, and Nigel Osborne, a great Western composer profoundly influenced by Indian music, for an all star nine piece instrumental ensemble made up of leading performers from both cultures. Acclaimed as 'a mesmerising melding of old and new, Indian and Western' (The Classical Review) and 'a bold and highly successful project that fuses imaginative improvisation and virtuosity within a compelling sequence' (The List), The Nava Rasa Ensemble's Nada-Ananda album release has been acclaimed across the world and features nine musicians of the highest calibre representing three continents: Simon Thacker on guitar, Carnatic (South Indian) violinist Jyotsna Srikanth, Hindustani (North Indian) tabla master Sarvar Sabri, Scotland's leading string quartet the Edinburgh Quartet, Brazilian bass dynamo Mario Caribé and renowned multi-percussionist Iain Sandilands. Shirish's Nada Ananda ['the joy of sound'] concerto for guitar and chamber ensemble, is in three movements. The first movement is in the style of a North Indian Alap and the guitar writing the explores the expressive possibilities and colours of the instrument, combining the ornamentations and figurations of the sitar with the timbre of the classical guitar. The first and the second movement are based on the raga Lalit which, according to Indian music theory, is generally played at daybreak. The third movement, Joy, sees extended cadenzas for the guitar, Indian violin and tabla lead to an explosive climax for the whole ensemble. Nigel's The Birth of Naciketas for guitar concertante is based on an episode in the Upanishads where Naciketa's mother dies in childbirth and his father makes a bargain with Death to save his son's life. The work is based on the ten thaats, or scale patterns, which are considered by many to have been the forerunners of the raags of Indian classical music. The piece's ten sections correspond to the tenthaats in a 24-hour cycle related to the times of day associated with the scale patterns. These ten sections fall into five main movements. The Birth of Naciketas continues Nigel's search for an Indian classical modernism. What the critics said: Classical Music Sentinel 'The musicianship on this recording is quite remarkable. Guitarist Simon Thacker transcends the instrument and persuades it to produce music loaded with subtle nuances and character... A veritable melting pot of styles and influences that have truly merged into one.' The List 'Shirish Korde's Nada-Ananda concerto allows classical guitarist Simon Thacker ...to show just how invigorating music can be when it draws it's sensibilities from a host of styles, releasing it from the inhibitions of genre pigeon-holing.' Music Web International 'I was deeply impressed by this disc - not just by the undeniably high standard of musicianship throughout, but also by the fascinating, accessible and interesting compositions, which demonstrate that successful collaboration between Eastern and Western music is, indeed, possible.' The Classical Review 'What particularly impresses is the sheer cohesion of the playing, with Thacker proving an acutely stylish and sensitive fulcrum for an often mesmerising melding of old and new, Indian and Western.' Classical Music Magazine 'Here's an east-west inversion: gentle spirituality from Nigel Osborne's work for 'guitar concertante', and jazz with real swing in Shirish Korde's concerto, where the virtuosity of Thacker is matched by sizzling sounds from Jyotsna Srikanth's Indian violin and Sarvar Sabri's tabla playing'. The Guardian 'The third movement, in particular, is an exuberant virtuoso display of rhythmic complexity. Nada Ananda means joy of sound, an idea Korde captured in his music.' Hi-arts 'The extraordinary range of cultural influences, musical forms and emotional states in the selected works were beautifully fluid and seamlessly communicated by Thacker and his fellow musicians.' Gendai Guitar Japan 'An ambitious project which has proven very successful because of the musicianship and devotion of Simon Thacker....Just looking at all these musicians on stage with their instruments one experienced a heightened sense of anticipation, which was fulfilled in performance.' The Scotsman 'Take one eclectically minded classical guitarist from East Lothian, grant him charge of an ensemble comprising two Indian virtuosi on violin and tabla drums, one of Scotland's leading string quartets, a Scottish-based Brazilian jazz bassist and a cross-genre percussionist and... The result is music of sinuous beauty.' Musical Pointers 'This is captivating and highly recommended to our readers. Simon Thacker is a fine guitarist who has been devoting himself to exploring meetings of Indian and Western cultures with an outstanding intercultural ensemble.' Inside World Music 'Simon Thacker, is a stunning, Scottish performer of Western, European, and South Asian musical styles.....The mix of classical and Indian music is brilliant, moving, and creative.' Sunday Herald 'Simon Thacker is a musician who has always seen his instrument as international and his classical training as the portal to expressing a whole world of music. His Camerata Ritmata group explores jazz, Spanish and Brazilian influences, among others, and with the Nava Rasa Ensemble - featuring string quartet alongside Indian masters, bass and percussion - he goes right to the heart of Indian music' Songlines Magazine 'The virtuosity of the musicians on display here is not in question, and their ability to play as an ensemble is most impressive.'
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    Always There
    Jai Redcloud Callahan (born January 18,1991) is a new breed of artist. Passionate for Jesus, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Singing with fervor and honesty with a radical new sound of praise and worship for this generation and generations to come. Touched by a Godly confidence, touching the world with songs and melodies about Jesus and the forgiveness we can find through the cross. Born in Las Vegas, Jai grew up hanging-out on stage and in recording studios with his Mom and Dad, and artists such as Jerry Miller (Moby Grape), Tyran Porter (Doobie Brothers) and many others. Jai has traveled from his birth place of Las Vegas to the Carolinas and from New York, City and back to the west coast, where he now makes his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon. These day's you can find Jai in the studio writing and recording the music and songs of his heart. Currently working on his newest project, "Always There", Jai's new CD which is due to release May 2010. Jai wraps his joy, passion and experience around this fresh and powerful new sound, working with friend and producer Elliot Richardson in Nashville, and long time friend and recording artist/producer Robert Berry out of the San Francisco bay area. Learning to play several instruments including classical piano, drums, electric and acoustic guitars, bass and vocals. Jai has had the opportunity to play with such artists as "Danyew", Will Mc Farland (former Bonnie Raitt) guitarist and studio musician with Phil Driscoll, also Dove award winning 3 piece band Sela, at the same time rubbing shoulders with 7-time Grammy winner BJ Thomas. Learning some of the tricks of the trade in the studio with Robert Berry (Keith Everson and Carl Palmer, Sammy Hagar fame) or just hanging-out with "born to be wild" Darrell Mansfield or (former Newsboys), Phil Joel. Jai's authenticity, genuine spirit and passion have connected with many as he ministers in worship to the Lord. Now very active in the ministry touring with "Esterlyn", Brandon Bee, and The Ember Days, Jai continues his musical career and is devoting himself to writing, recording and teaching the gospel through leading worship at youth gatherings such as "Acquire the Fire" and venues across our nation. Bringing top-notch contemporary Christian pop music, and the love of Jesus Christ to our world in a life-changing way.
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    Free of Guilt
    Ronnie King's new solo project 'Free of Guilt' is accompanied by award winning vocalist Dale Ann Bradley and includes eleven original songs by Ronnie, plus one track 'Cigarette Girl' by James Overbee. Studio musicians include CJ Cain on guitar, Matt De Spain on resonator, Will Parsons on banjo, James Overbee on harmonica, Daniel Carwile on fiddle, Scott Lambert on drums, and Owen Reynolds on bass. Billie Renee Johnson also contributes harmony vocals on one track. Ronnie recorded and performed with "New River Line" from 2002- 2006, an original bluegrass band he co-founded in Kentucky. It was during this time in which Ronnie began his songwriting, contributing many originals to New River Line's first two projects, one of which "My Brother Paul" earned runner up in the 2007 Chris Austin Songwriting contest at the annual MerleFest festival in Wilkesboro, NC. Ronnie left NRL in 2007 to pursue solo interest in other genres such as folk and rock, devoting his time to a song writing journey in multiple paths. 'Free of Guilt' was recorded, engineered, and produced by Ken Holbrook at Wickerbrook Studios in Richmond, Ky.
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    Dancerdemonloveranswer
    My life has always been full of music. I don't even remember learning to play the piano. My mother tells me I started when I was two, crawling up on the bench trying to make music like my father did. He was always playing. One of my fondest childhood memories is of playing piano duets with him, or singing while he played. He was a composer as well, but came from a family where 'musician' was not an acceptable profession. I am currently working on transcribing and recording some of his music. (He died in 1981) I can still see him at the table during dinner, while we listened to some piano concerto, conducting the disembodied orchestra with his knife. I guess my influences come from everywhere. In the 60's I started out listening to the classics, which was from my father's influence, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and of course, my beloved Chopin. Soon I discovered musicals, which I adored passionately. I cut my vocal teeth on (don't laugh, now) Mary Poppins. And when I was eight, I sang the music from The Sound of Music over and over, trying to get it right. I can't think of anyone better, technique-wise, to emulate than Julie Andrews. Then, when I was eleven my sister came home from college with a guitar. It was 1969, and she was playing Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Peter Paul and Mary. I was hooked on folk music and guitar playing. In the 70's I got into heavier rock, listening to, and playing, music by Kansas, Queen, Styx, ELP, but I still listened to the acoustic artists like Cat Stevens, Livingston Taylor (James' lesser-known but just as wonderful brother) and CSNY. And, of course, more musical theater. I played the guitar and piano incessantly, all the junior high talent shows, coffee houses, local theaters, and then bars when I was old enough. By the time I was eighteen I was playing in my first band, complete with Les Paul and black bellbottoms. Over the years I've played in many bands, keyboards, guitar, always singing. I wore out my Queen albums practicing my singing. In the 80's there were lots of scantily clad guys with long hair prancing around playing music. Fun to look at, but largely a 'boy's only' club, unless you could play wailing guitar leads, which I couldn't. For an acoustic guitarist/pianist there wasn't much work, and I looked silly in spandex (still do), so that was when I decided to go to music college. It was an opportunity to devote my time to nothing but practicing and studying, something you never have time for in the 'real' world of a gigging musician. So I went to Combs College of Music in Philadelphia, and stayed until I had a Masters Degree in Piano Performance. After I left college I floundered. I had been plagued by tendonitis in graduate school, and after I graduated I quit the music business for awhile out of frustration and pain. During this time I wrote fiction and poetry, and studied writing. The creative drive was too strong for me to ignore, and I needed an outlet for it. I still write, and although my main focus is music, I have a few projects in the works that I hope to find time for some day. The two most useful things about that period in my 'life without music' was that: 1) I developed stronger writing skills, which have helped my lyric writing immensely. In fact, in 1997 I was invited to conduct a seminar on lyric writing at a writer's conference. 2) I realized that for me, a life without being actively involved in music seemed like just passing the time until I died. I resolved that no matter how much trouble I had with tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome (I have that too), I had to get back into playing music. So in the late 80's I got back into performing solo and with bands, and was pretty successful. The band I was in went far enough to open up for Eddie Money and The Little River Band. But I was discontent. Top 40 music didn't seem the right place for me, and I missed the piano and musical theater. As the 90s dawned I took a long look at what I really wanted to do with my musical life. I had always wanted to write my own songs, but for a long time my attempts just didn't sound right to me. I guess I hadn't found my 'voice.' For some reason it finally seemed like the right time, and I started writing in earnest. This eventually resulted in the release of Labyrinth in 1995 and dancerdemonloveranswer, released August of 2001. The process of creating both these albums has been a great joy. There is nothing quite like watching your music come alive in the studio. But something was still missing, and so I branched out, trying to find it. The first place I went was back to the piano. The piano is really my home, and my first true love. So I started writing for the piano, and one of these new works appears on dancer. I also threw myself headlong back into theater. I've worked in professional theater since I was thirteen, sometimes acting, mostly providing music. I've accompanied a great number of musicals, and also composed for theater, but got out of that world as I was focusing on writing original music. My most recent compositions, once I'd decided to go that route again, was for Everybody's Ulysses for the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA, for which I wrote original songs and incidental music. I've also done some work scoring for film, most recently for the independent film Christmas Dinner, for Haverstick Films. Also, perhaps prompted by the theme of dancer, I began studying dance again, something I haven't done since I was ten, and I've begun to write instrumental music with the intention of having it choreographed. I finally feel like I have found the balance between pop, rock, classical, musical theater, dance and teaching that I searched for, for so many years. It's really just about devoting your life to the arts, and this varied and sometimes crazy lifestyle offers me the opportunity to really stretch out. Currently I'm teaching music classes at Harrisburg Area Community College, teaching private lessons, and performing at least two or three times a week, both piano and guitar, and continuing theater and dance work when I have the chance. I currently live in Harrisburg, PA with my amazingly tolerant and wonderful husband Eric, three cats and a dog.
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    My Bouquet for Frederic
    My love of music started at the age of 10 with my piano teacher Mrs. Doris Meeker of Savage, Maryland. I studied with her for eight years until I graduated from high school and entered the University of Maryland at College Park graduating with a degree in microbiology. My career with FDA as a microbiologist and Consumer Safety Officer ended in 2008 with a well-earned retirement after 30 years of government service. Though I had challenging work and received many honors in my career, I always turned to the piano for inspiration and relaxation. At Peabody in Baltimore, Maryland I studied piano, music theory, adult ensemble, piano concertos, and voice. Those days were a truly memorable period of my life. By focusing into my music, I was able to obtain my career goals and enjoy the benefits it provided later in life. Therefore, I've labeled this music as "micro-music" since it was beneficial to me in enduring my career with FDA. I have enjoyed sharing my love of music with my violinist son Andrei, my lyric soprano daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, and my French teacher daughter Larissa who can also play the piano. I've even started sharing my love of music and piano with my grandchildren, Austin and Bella. Now I am devoting more time to artistic endeavors, piano performance, and continued music studies. I hope that you enjoy the musical selections and my piano performance on the CDs on this site. In the more recent CDs, I especially tried to create a soothing sound for classical music lovers. I feel that this relaxing and soothing music would also be good for meditation, yoga, other forms of rest and relaxation, a prayerful moment, and even drifting off at night into dreamland. Also, I consider myself fortunate to have shared my love of piano performance by playing at teas for about five years at Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, Maryland. My wish to everyone is that you will always keep music in your heart. (Reviews from friends:) "I listened to your CD's, you have put a tremendous amount of time, effort, and creativity into them! Congratulations on this accomplishment amidst your busy professional life." Co-Chair of Peabody Prep Piano Dept- Dr. C. Prochazka-Battye 'Wonderful sound, beautiful and sensitive playing' - Numerous colleagues at FDA -' "We enjoy listening to your CDs at our daily Cocktail hour." -Travis and Kitty Marshall- "Thank you so much for providing such beautiful music"- Post Garden Club members.
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    Power of Music
    My love of music started at the age of 10 with my piano teacher Mrs. Doris Meeker of Savage, Maryland. I studied with her for eight years until I graduated from high school and entered the University of Maryland at College Park graduating with a degree in microbiology. My career with FDA as a microbiologist and Consumer Safety Officer ended in 2008 with a well-earned retirement after 30 years of government service. Though I had challenging work and received many honors in my career, I always turned to the piano for inspiration and relaxation. At Peabody in Baltimore, Maryland I studied piano, music theory, adult ensemble, piano concertos, and voice. Those days were a truly memorable period of my life. By focusing into my music, I was able to obtain my career goals and enjoy the benefits it provided later in life. Therefore, I've labeled this music as "micro-music" since it was beneficial to me in enduring my career with FDA. I have enjoyed sharing my love of music with my violinist son Andrei, my lyric soprano daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, and my French teacher daughter Larissa who can also play the piano. I've even started sharing my love of music and piano with my grandchildren, Austin and Bella. Now I am devoting more time to artistic endeavors, piano performance, and continued music studies. I hope that you enjoy the musical selections and my piano performance on the CDs on this site. In the more recent CDs, I especially tried to create a soothing sound for classical music lovers. I feel that this relaxing and soothing music would also be good for meditation, yoga, other forms of rest and relaxation, a prayerful moment, and even drifting off at night into dreamland. Also, I consider myself fortunate to have shared my love of piano performance by playing at teas for about five years at Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, Maryland. My wish to everyone is that you will always keep music in your heart. (Reviews from friends:) "I listened to your CD's, you have put a tremendous amount of time, effort, and creativity into them! Congratulations on this accomplishment amidst your busy professional life." Co-Chair of Peabody Prep Piano Dept- Dr. C. Prochazka-Battye 'Wonderful sound, beautiful and sensitive playing' - Numerous colleagues at FDA -' "We enjoy listening to your CDs at our daily Cocktail hour." -Travis and Kitty Marshall- "Thank you so much for providing such beautiful music"- Post Garden Club members.
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    Undisturbed
    Flannel's music is so incomparable they've created their own genre, Genuine Cornfed Cosmic Iowa Roots Music. The song 'It Ain't Iowa', from their first album, 'Cornfed' is so poignant it was nomiated as the new Iowa state song (later declined by the Governor). Artist Bio Flannel is an Iowa City four-piece that plays original Country, Rock and Americana with a distinct Midwestern tilt. They are known for tight melodic harmonies and insightful lyrics. Along with 'traditional' country, they stretch the boundaries of the genre. On their newest CD, "Wrong From Right" is an unexpected blend of country and reggae. Flannel was formed in '05 when Scott was asked if his 'band' could play at a fund raising party for Camp Courageous. When asked what his band's name was, he panicked. He really had no band and hadn't played his guitar seriously for several years. Having often been taunted for wearing flannel shirts from mid-Aug through late May, he blurted out 'FLANNEL' and a band was born. His first and only choice on guitar was his uncle Steve Ellis, absolute master of the Telecaster, two-time Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, winner of the '74 Hamm's Bear lookalike contest, 7 time winner of the annual Steve Ellis trophy, and the funniest man on Earth. On percussion/sound/lights is Rich Paterson, who actually went to school to study music. (but they don't hold that against him) Rich was Scott's neighbor for years before he knew Scott played guitar. One day Scott asked him where he could record some songs and Rich said, 'What songs?' He musta liked 'em, because he has stuck with Scott through thick and thin laying down the perfect percussion and arrangements for Scott's song writing. Rounding out the group is the amazing Ryan Bernemann on bass/vocals/guitar/accordion/harmonica One of the finest musicians you'll find anywhere, Ryan joined Flannel in '08 when he and Scott realized they each knew every word to the Flying Burrito Brothers 'Gilded Palace of Sin' record and they liked to sing 'em together. Flannel's first full length CD, CORNFED, came out in January '08. They have opened for such notables as David Allen Coe, Cross Canadian Ragweed, James Otto, Stoney Larue, and others. More About Flannel Scott Cochran - guitar, vocals The illegitimate offspring of Lou Reed and John Denver, Scott is most at home singing and playing guitar. Scott was taught song writing by his grandma Leona while playing cowboys and indians on a linoleum floor in Oxford, Iowa, circa 1969. But he forgot all about that. Then, several years later, he awoke from a dream one winter night and figured he'd better get crackin' on some song writing before life had passed him by. Scott started playing music and smoking cigarettes the same day in 1985. After realizing the destructive powers of each, and despite numerous attempts at quitting both, he has managed only to give up cigarettes. Scott played bass in legendary Iowa City bands 'Koyaanisqatsi' and 'Disciples of Jello' then moved on to guitar when he realized covering Stonewall Jackson was his true musical calling. The rest is mystery. A native of Coralville, Iowa, Scott sites such diverse influences (in addition to his grandma Leona), as Freakies cereal, the Iron Brigade of the West, the hornets' nest on 8th street he passed everyday on his way home in 3rd grade, Thurman Munson, and the planet Venus. Steve Ellis - lead guitar, vocals When Steve first heard The Ventures playing Walk Don't Run on the radio he knew immediately that he wanted to play the guitar. He got his first guitar as a birthday gift at the age of eleven. It was a second hand acoustic guitar from Sears and Roebuck. It has been non-stop guitar playing since then. In junior high and high school, Steve spent most of his weekends playing music at teen dances, fraternity parties and ballrooms. 'I remember the first few times I played music at the DanceMor Ballroom in Swisher. My mom had to take me there and pick me up because I was too young to drive'. In the late 60's and early 70's he played the midwest and western states with blues and soul groups and performed at the Grand Ole Opry in 1984. Steve is a two time inductee into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rich Paterson - percussion, sound, lights Rich has been playing drums for 40 years and still thinks he's a teenager. He's played jazz, blues, country and rock and roll as well as symphonic and new-age. If it'll hold still, he'll hit it with a stick. His favorite gigs are backing up strong vocal bands and he even sings (in the shower). Throughout his career he has played an endless list of clubs and dance halls in eastern Iowa, many of which have since burned down, or flooded, for which he claims no responsibility. He has a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from the University of Iowa, but tries not to let it get in the way. Rich doesn't make the music, he makes the music swing! Hit it! Ryan Bernemann - bass, guitar, vocals, harmonica, accordion, eye candy After graduating from the University of Iowa School of Music with a vocal performance degree, Ryan realized that he was just too damn good to be devoting all of his musical talents to the Classical realm of music. Instead, he's decided to rock the worlds of the fans that come to see him and any of the ten or so bands that he's been a part of in the last decade. In all seriousness though, Ryan enjoys playing with anyone and everyone, anytime and anywhere. When he is not making music, he enjoys spending time with wife, child, family and friends. He is also proud to be living his days in the Iowa City area.
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