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  Vic Dunston This is the pic Ryan was talking about.

  

  • Wed at 5:36 PM

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    Ryan Pool National spokesperson for Rogaine!

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  Vic Dunston Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for your support. I'm feeling more "normal" every day. Yeah, it's a relative term...
  I'm also letting my hair grow back out a little. My wife says it keeps me from looking like a cancer patient!

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    Kevin Colquitt Vic, really glad to hear your feeling a bit better everyday. Okay, you will need to post a new profile pic if you keep growing your hair back.

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    Frank C ...not sure if I have ever seen you with hair...but I sure am glad to hear you are feeling better.. keep up the good work. I am sure your wife is taking good care of you

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    Ryan Pool If memory serves correctly, I recall a profile pic of Vic with hair. He "said" it was a wig but I doubt the veracity of that statement. Mild mannered tuba playing teacher by day, rainbow 'fro wearing wild man at night!

    • Tue at 1:29 PM
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  Frank C last song of the night.. Saturday 4/12/14...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7NWRYBbs1Q&feature=youtu.be

  • April 13

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  Frank C Some of my favorite posts are when fellow-Woodshedders share video (or audio) of their playing.. It is great to see the talent.. I'd like to suggest that if you have some videos of your performance, you consider sharing them for the good of the cause.

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    Vic Dunston My band has gigs 3 weekends in a row in May. Gonna try hard to have some video to share.

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    Frank C sounds great Vic.. looking forward to hearing them !

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  • April 13

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    Frank C Welcome to the woodshed

    • April 13
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  Frank C A few short months ago I did not own a piccolo snare and I hadn't owned one in a decade.. Then I started playing in a very low volume situation and decided to get JUST ONE.. My first purchase was a 14x4 "super drum" which is an off brand but ver...  moreA few short months ago I did not own a piccolo snare and I hadn't owned one in a decade.. Then I started playing in a very low volume situation and decided to get JUST ONE.. My first purchase was a 14x4 "super drum" which is an off brand but very well made.  it is chrome and has 12 lugs..Very sensitive but still a little loud.  My next addition was a Ludwig 13x3..a nice drum which is sensitive and I am able to get it to open up a a much lower volume.. Then one night while trolling EBAY I found a 13x3 REMO and thought...'what would Ryan do'... so, i placed my bid and here it is.. It is a beautiful sounding drum. I am really enjoying all three of them.. here is a picture..(not sure why it is sideways!)  less

  

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    Ryan Pool @Frank - When you asked yourself, "What would Ryan do?" did you enjoy the pizza? :)

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    Frank C no.. but lately i have been giving a lot of thought to that mile high hamburger that you posted that picture of.. This area around Philly has great pizza but you guys have that deep dish pie right ??

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    Ryan Pool Deep dish for sure. Gotta call ahead as it takes about 45 min to an hour to prepare. Can't find a decent Philly Cheese Steak here to save your life though.

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    Frank C Ryan.. what we really need is for Vic to weigh in on this issue.. Some of his posts used to make me so hungry I used to have to raid the refrigerator after I read them.. Vic.. looking forward to hearing how you are doing

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    Ryan Pool Agreed. When it comes to all matters concerning food and Vic, we walk in the garden of his turbulence!

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  Michael Lowe added 1 photo(s) to the album Music Room:

  

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    Frank C wow..talk about a man cave

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    Ryan Pool Holy Schnikes! I now officially have music room envy! I especially like the lava lamp: nice touch.

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    Michael Lowe Thanks! The first three photos were taken about three years ago. The room is ever evolving, I thought that I'd post a few pictures of the current incarnation. I've upgraded My bass amp and guitar amp, and am in the middle of upgrading the PA system. I hav...  moreThanks! The first three photos were taken about three years ago. The room is ever evolving, I thought that I'd post a few pictures of the current incarnation. I've upgraded My bass amp and guitar amp, and am in the middle of upgrading the PA system. I have also gotten a bit silly with signs and lighting. Two of the bands practice here regularly, the third band on occasion. Of course this is where I work on my chops too. It's a great place to hang out after practice and when friends stop buy. (Of course a lot of our friends are artists and musicians, so this is where we all end up hanging out. The current count of CDs on the wall is somewhere around 2,600.  less

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    Kevin Colquitt Nice job Michael, looks great.

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  Michael Lowe → Scott Tillman: It really is a good group here.

  • April 11
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  Frank C i love to read the local Craigslist musician ads.. One of the great debates is from musicians chewing out other musicians for playing for free.. I have to be honest, if I have my choice I prefer to get paid for my time.. But if my calendar is open and I g...  morei love to read the local Craigslist musician ads.. One of the great debates is from musicians chewing out other musicians for playing for free.. I have to be honest, if I have my choice I prefer to get paid for my time.. But if my calendar is open and I get a call for a coffee house or little gig.. Sometimes I choose to take the non-paying gig as opposed to stay home and watch reruns because I'm an old guy, not sure how many more years I have behind the kit.. and I enjoy playing.. That being said, I saw this great post on face book that I thought was a hoot and wanted to share it with you.... 
  https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestMusicScene/photos/a.338468181523.145703.330099731523/10151964156436524/?type=1&theater  less

  • April 11

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    Ryan Pool Great post! I know this is a sensitive issue for many no mater what side of the street you're on. I'm a full time Union musician so it's probably not hard to guess my stance on the issue. About 6 years ago I was approached by a major department store chai...  moreGreat post! I know this is a sensitive issue for many no mater what side of the street you're on. I'm a full time Union musician so it's probably not hard to guess my stance on the issue. About 6 years ago I was approached by a major department store chain and asked to play "Charlie Brown Jazz music" in the atrium of their flagship store during the holiday season. I was told the job would not pay but it would be a great way to get exposure. I politely informed them that every winter people die when they lock themselves out of their home or break down on the road and are not prepared. Cause of death? Exposure. I did offer an alternative. I suggested they outfit my group in their finest custom-tailored tuxedos, provide us all with Rolex watches, the best shoes and accessories, etc. I suggested it would give the store good exposure and if anyone asked where we acquired our clothes and accoutrements we would give them a plug. I never heard back from the corporate office.  less

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    Michael Lowe My gigs are all paying unless there is a benefit that we all feel strongly enough to do. This seems to happen on an average of once per year.

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    Paul S. Cooper A couple of years ago I got a call for a 3-hour big-band reading gig/wedding reception -- tuxedo required. I asked about pay. The answer: $40. I politely told the caller that I would rather not play than prostitute myself for $40, and told him my minimum ...  moreA couple of years ago I got a call for a 3-hour big-band reading gig/wedding reception -- tuxedo required. I asked about pay. The answer: $40. I politely told the caller that I would rather not play than prostitute myself for $40, and told him my minimum pay requirement. No more calls from him. I love Ryan's comments about "exposure."  

    • April 12
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    Frank C lots of food for thought here guys,..i'd like to think the places i play for little or no pay would not have the ability to support live music.. so i don't think i am taking gigs away from 'real' musicians.. but at the same time, i guess it does set a sta...  morelots of food for thought here guys,..i'd like to think the places i play for little or no pay would not have the ability to support live music.. so i don't think i am taking gigs away from 'real' musicians.. but at the same time, i guess it does set a standard in the minds of the business owners..  

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    Ryan Pool @Frank - I've listened to and watched your videos. You're a real musician.

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