A fond memory from maybe three years ago.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
Walnut Creek, California
March 17, 2021 12:56pm CST
I actually enjoyed playing with this band. We did Western Swing and other stuff. I finally quit a couple of years ago, as Debbie the band's leader was scheduling gigs months ahead (I can't think that far ahead), giving us really short breaks, interrupting conversations I was having with audience members, etc. I felt "controlled by a control freak."
But we had some fun over a couple of years. I got to play mostly bass and sing harmony vocals, both of which I enjoy. Actually, many of you have seen my Pancho and Lefty (whether you wanted to or not). I actually started that song in this band, sharing the lead vocals with Debbie's husband, Doug. I'll attach a song we recorded that I posted to Youtube. I'm on lead vocals and bass. It's an old Bob Wills nonsense song.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
"Take Me Back to Tulsa" by Bob Wills and Tom DuncanPerformed by The Diablo Rhythm WranglersRecorded by - Michael Stenberg
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@kaylachan (57897)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Mar 21
That does sound like it was fun while it lasted. Glad to hear you enjoyed and such. Same to you.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
18 Mar 21
There are happy memories to cling on to and one can spend hours over them.
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@LeaPea2417 (36474)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Mar 21
That's a great song. You sing very well! I am very impressed 
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@xander6464 (40884)
• Wapello, Iowa
17 Mar 21
Wher did you get those new cars in the picture?
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@xander6464 (40884)
• Wapello, Iowa
17 Mar 21
@TheHorse Cool. I hope to one day be rich enough to give away cars.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
@xander6464 I believe that one of your pastry chefs used to work for me. I found her crusts not to be "flaky" enough and had to let her go. Perhaps you could save money if you did the same and hired someone younger and less expensive. But it's not really my place to judge.
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@xander6464 (40884)
• Wapello, Iowa
17 Mar 21
@TheHorse They also break up a lot of good bands.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
@xander6464 And some mediocre ones as well. Heh.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
17 Mar 21
I'm glad you had some enjoyable moments with them. I remember you posting about how the band leader didn't like it when you would chat with the audience.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
@spiderdust Exactly. I see playing new stuff, and experimenting, as "growth." And also having fun with friends.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
17 Mar 21
@TheHorse It's kind of like jazz in that way... play how the spirit moves you!
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
17 Mar 21
@TheHorse I've noticed that jam culture is a lot more open to freeform evolving performances rather than strictly laid out sets.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
17 Mar 21
keep nice memories in mind, but good thing you stopped playing with them if you felt that way.
i rarely listen to this kind of music, but it's nice.
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