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We're having fun putting together our new theme, "The Soundtrack of Our Lives". This year marks 20 years in Florida for us, and 36 years together in show business. We met at the very end of 1975 when I auditioned for Buddy's band, Goodtime Express in Rochester, NY, and the rest, as they say, is history. Through the years and the miles we have kept on performing together, sometimes with small trios, sometimes with 7-piece bands, and everything in between. Smokey bars, hotel lounges, casinos, dinner theaters, restaurant lounges, you name it, we had gigs there. From New York, to Los Angeles, to Lake Tahoe to Boston, we kept the music going. And for twenty years now, we've hit our stride as a duo act right here in South West Florida. What a ride!
So we're looking back over our lives and putting together the "soundtrack" of songs that brought us from 1976 to now. The first song I ever sang with Buddy's band was It's Too Late by Carole King. Goodtime Express was a six piece band and I sang and played the saxophone, and Buddy (the leader, of course) played the drums. His biggest song then was I'm Goin to Kansas City with our horn section backing him up. It was matching tuxedoes for the guys and gowns for me. Great memories, great experience.
Come and see us at Visani Dinner Theater on January 17 or 18th and join us on the journey back through our years together. You'll recognize the songs that make up the soundtrack of the decades that shaped all our lives.
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2 comments:
Great article and Buddy looks terrific! Can't wait for the 17th,to help you celebrate 36 years in show business together. We start getting pumped up two weeks before the show and it lasts at least two weeks after. This month we have a bonus show at the IA Club. We have a record 9 coming on the 17th
Sounds like it will be a great night on the 17th at Visani. We are so looking forward to listening to the two of you. Now we have our Fan Club T-shirts so you can recognize us.
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