Last night's rehearsal

So, Mr Tambourine Man got together again last night to rehearse.

We polished up "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane and added "The Story In Your Eyes" by The Moody Blues, "Andmoreagain" by Arthur Lee and Love and "Shakin' All Over" by The Who.

We are sounding good, and I love the fact that everyone has creative ideas and can change direction "on a dime." It's great working with such good musicians.

The NEW line-up

Hmm, it's always a precarious thing to do, to name the members of a new band, because so often band line-ups only last a matter of days or weeks. I am however, very confident that this new line-up of Mr Tambourine Man can work and be really solid into the future. All the guys are mature and friendly and are (probably most importantly) great musicians. We got along at our first meeting with no egos getting in the way and they were basically, very nice guys! So, here goes - PLEASE don't bail chaps : )

On BASS and WOODWIND there is Steve Tapper, who pulled this line-up together (thanks Steve!) Then there's Steve Jounakos on DRUMS and Audi Bridges on Electric and Acoustic GUITAR and VOCALS. Joining us very soon will be KEYBOARD / GUITARIST / VOCALIST Chris Joyce (I haven't met Chris yet, but Steve T speaks VERY highly of him). I SING and will occasionally play BASS.

So, wish us well!

Our First REAL rehearsal

OMG! - Mr Tambourine Man just had its first rehearsal with the new members (excluding the keyboard/guitarist). It was AMAZING! We ripped through material like crazy people! Here is the song list (as far as I can remember):

Mr Tambourine Man - The Byrds (of course)
So You Wanna Be A Rock 'n Roll Star - The Byrds
Wild Mountain Thyme - The Byrds
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
If I Needed Someone - The Beatles
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Riders On The Storm - The Doors
Spooky - Classics IV
Crazy Man Michael - Fairport Convention
Maggie's Farm - Bob Dylan
Ride The Wind - The Youngbloods
Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straights
Like A Hurricane - Neil Young
Johnny B Goode

Audiences are going to LOVE this band!

A New England Super Group?

Well, things are looking up in terms of finding musicians for the project. Bass player Steve Tapper has recruited three musicians that he has known for a long time. I don't want to jinx the process, but if this all works out, we will have a New England Super Group on our hands! Fingers Crossed!