Category Archives: Band

So Many Concerts, So Little Time …

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Gandalfe

As 2025 winds down, I find that I have only two concerts in Dec. That’s by design as we tend to want to take the month off for family, rest and relaxation, and enjoying the festive season. This year has … Continue reading →

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Where or When

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Gandalfe

Our first performance of the year is fast approaching. If you are in Seattle on 25 Jan, peek into Third Place Commons at 7 pm for some Las Vegas style big band!

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Happy Holidaze to All

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Gandalfe

Sittin’ here in my home office, listening to holiday music and sippin’ a nice cuppa joe. It’s a brisk 39 degrees here in the Pacific Northwest and, of course, overcast. Most of my music ensembles groups are on holiday hiatus, … Continue reading →

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Lynnwood Community Band

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Gandalfe

Last concert of the year for the Lynnwood Community band. Truth be known, I am in that fine organization because my wife wanted to find a community band closer to our house and one that didn’t practice past 8:30 at … Continue reading →

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End of Year Transition – 2024

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Gandalfe

As is my custom, I put my bands and ensembles on hiatus for the end-of-year holiday season. I do this because none of my bands make any serious money, they are labors of love and so that I and my … Continue reading →

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At long Last: Returning to Music Performance

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Gandalfe

After a 25 year break in music performance, I returned to my roots. I purchased an alto saxophone, joined a band, and started taking lessons. First thing I noticed is that I was a horrible sight reader, something that is … Continue reading →

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Por Une Cabeza

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Gandalfe

At our last dance performance my wife Suzy put down her tenor sax, picked up a clarinet, and joined Lauren on the stage for this lovely duet. So many happy dancers, such a nice arrangement. I heard another band doing … Continue reading →

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That One Crazy Gig – Take 50

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Gandalfe

Our first gig of the year turned out to be both lucrative and interesting. It was billed as a birthday party for one of the couples who love and support our band. It was to take place the week after … Continue reading →

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The Royal Room ~ Seattle

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Gandalfe

My big band, the Seattle Solid Gold, performed at the Royal Room in Seattle this week. No, really! It was in South Seattle which can be a sketchy part of town. Parking was … well, let’s just say challenging. But … Continue reading →

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1915 Catalogue Band Instruments

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Gandalfe

What a lovely discovery from the Woodwind Forum. The actual PDF is located at https://memory.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2012/20121120001ca/20121120001ca.pdf

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