As I said The season ended on a high point. The Band was hired for a large Knights of Columbus Party. Catered by one of the best restaurants in town, 300+ people on hand most of them dancing to what was the best performance of BlueShadow to date. We played a little of everything Motown, R&B, Pop, and even 3or4 Patsy Cline tunes. A good night! The gentleman that hired us tracked me down before the end of the night to ensure we would be available next year. With a handshake, I committed to next years big party.
Well, change was certainly in the air. As I had expected something was up--Joanie our lead singer had accepted a part as Patsy Cline in a play starting next spring. She informed the Band she would not be coming back next year.
Now what!
For starters a decision is needed. We can blow-up the Band or start the search for a singer.
I am not the greatest musician and to "tryout" a perspective singer seemed rather daunting. Jerry Byville (the founder of the Band) said he will take on that responsibility. I made only one request that the singer could read music.
Jerry tried out both female and male singers with out much success.
At that point it was decided that BlueShadow was done.
A saxophone player without a band.
I did receive and Email from The Front Street Jazz Band that they needed a tenor sax for an up coming gig. I was glad to have that to look forward to. Practiced a few times with them. I still love to play their style jazz. The night of the gig came and I was given a red vest to look like I fit in.
The gig went well I played all the improv solos I wanted, my favorite was" The Sheik of Araby" Again what a great time. Thanks to Bob Core, Dave Copperthwaite, Neil South, Dino, and of course Steve Weldon for inviting me to play.
As for BlueShadow at this point ........?
