Randy, To begin with I enjoyed your blow to blow account of what went on, it kinda put me right there. There is nothing like a challenge to make us grow, and you came through, great job.

Years before I started playing keyboard I had my own four-piece band, I played guitar and did the lead vocals. I was hired, just me, to play intermissions against a six-piece band. It was a country club with a large pool area. I had my guitar, an amp, a microphone, and an electronic drummer. When I saw the band and their setup I wished I had stayed home. I played the right songs at the right tempo and I had the dance floor packed they did not– one fantastic experience.

Today with a good arranger keyboard we can be more than a match for a big band. It comes back to what has been said here, a keyboard is a good tool but the success lies in the performer.

Thanks again Randy, John C.