A fond memory from maybe three years ago.

@TheHorse (238268)
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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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84703)
• 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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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
Yep, I actually enjoyed playing with them for the most part. Mike (middle), the fella who records my stuff (and recorded this at the fiddle player's house), left about when I did.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
• 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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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• 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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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
• 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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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
• 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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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 Mar 21
I miss the good ole days!!!!!
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
18 Mar 21
@TheHorse From the 70's to the end of 90's.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
How "ole"?
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
18 Mar 21
There are happy memories to cling on to and one can spend hours over them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Mar 21
Heh. I won't spend hours on this one. I want to move forward, musically.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
18 Mar 21
@TheHorse Your ship your order
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Mar 21
@allknowing Um, yes. I think.
DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
17 Mar 21
Happy St. Patty's Day, pony!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
Same to you, DE.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
17 Mar 21
@TheHorse Thank you.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Mar 21
You had fun while it lasted.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Mar 21
I did. And I think all of us still celebrate those good times.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Mar 21
Nice.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
Thanks!
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vanny
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
24 Mar 21
Hey Pony - it looks like you are smiling ..may be gases..Evil Grin.
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Mar 21
That's a great song. You sing very well! I am very impressed
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Mar 21
Thanks, Anne. I sang lead with that band on maybe three or four of the 30 or song we did over the years. I like hiding in the background and playing bass.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
That's a great song and well done. I enjoyed listening to it again.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Mar 21
Thanks,Judy. Vanny complains that most of my songs are sad. I am an optimistic person, so I like revealing my "shadow" in the sad songs I sing. But this one is just plain fun and silly.
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
18 Mar 21
love the beat!
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
18 Mar 21
Great memories. Thanks for the link.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Mar 21
Great memories to savor. The good times.
Yumeko
@aureategloom (11025)
• 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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The Horse
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Mar 21
Yes, my sanity comes first. I enjoy jamming with Michael, the fella in the middle of the picture who also quit the band, and recording my own stuff. Or recording with him. Mostly, we just "jam."
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