Category Archives: Band

Review: Pearl Django at Crossroad

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Gandalfe

A number of the ‘guys’… Wait a second here, can I say guys and mean the girls too? Where’s the WordZ guy when you need him? Anyways, where was I? A number of the guys said we should go to … Continue reading →

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Recommended Seattle Music Instrument Repair Shops

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Gandalfe

These are just my experiences. There are some people in the Seattle music world who talk trash about everyone one of these sites I recommend except for Northwest Winds. But I have not found that to be true in my … Continue reading →

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Pit Crew, Part Deux

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gandalfe

I’ve just recieved more info on the pit crew gig. Suzy and I are scheduled to audition for the pit crew as either a primary or sub musician. How exciting! This is from the follow up e-mail explaining the time … Continue reading →

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Sousa On The Strip

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I are headed to Vegas tomorrow for the National Community Band Sousa on the Strip concert. After a 30-year hiatus we are once again passionately participating in music again. I’ll be back mid-week next.   Tonight before we … Continue reading →

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SWOJO Rocks

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Gandalfe

We went to hear the Seattle Womens Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO) on Bainbridge Island. It was a small, select audience playing at the Bloedell Reserve. The group played a number of jazz songs, mostly latin, with a view of the Puget Sound too. … Continue reading →

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New Orleans… again.

Posted on July 13, 2006 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine, the professor, was in New Orleans last week and reports:   “The French Quarter looked good – no real signs of damage though from locals I learned that some of the businesses had been down but were … Continue reading →

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Playing the Bass Clarinet

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Gandalfe

My wife and I have joined a fledgling clarinet choir that has met a couple of times. I’m approaching the end of my first year on clarinet. In my first year of owning a clarinet I’ve only practiced about a … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Bebop

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Gandalfe

The legend: THE SEATBELTS is a diverse band of talented artists formed in 2048 by the elusive YK. The name of the band derives from how the performers wear seatbelts to be safe from their hardcore jam sessions while they … Continue reading →

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Full Saxophone Orchestra

Posted on April 30, 2005 by Gandalfe

Okay class, who can name all the saxophones. Yes Timmy? Bb sopranissimo Eb sopranino Bb soprano C soprano Eb alto F alto and Mezzo-Soprano C melody tenor Bb tenor Eb baritone Curved F baritone C bass Bb bass Eb contrabass … Continue reading →

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Gigging at Crossroads.

Posted on December 5, 2004 by Gandalfe

Saxman Gandalfe had a gig this noon at Crossroads on the eastside. Weese like Christmas music and the concert went well. People were singing and one person was crying during “Blue Ridge Autumn”. No because it was that good.  Then … Continue reading →

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