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That was terrific Donny...you sure can sing, and the background was excellent.

Very professional.

Ian

Way to go Donny!!! You sound great! Thanks for posting. Sounds like the audience loved it!!

Donny very nice ... but I would not have expected less ...
t.

Thanx comrades...I'm telling ya playing with the Real KING Don M was a dream & passion I've had for many many years as we are friends for well over 10 years but never met in person.....& to finally Jam along side him was everything I could ever imagine and more...getting of the plane rushing 2 1/2 hrs driving with Joe Ayala to the Jam & sitting down at the S900 kicking it with the boys was AWESOME....it was the start of 3 of the most wonderful days of my musical career. Jammin with Hank B to the country classic "He stopped loving her today" gave me chills....& Joe Lee Richards Pickin right next to me was beyond explanation...meeting so many great musicians, Bill,Hammer Ray,Vince, and many others I cant remember forgive me... & playing is an experience everyone should try to accomplish asap....life is too short my friends....don't sit idle... make things happen!

January 24,25,26,27, 2010 is only 11 months away hope to jam with y'all soon!

As you can tell, I've put some weight back on also. And it's all DNJ's fault.
It seems it's always easier to keep it off in the summer. We have a long, cold winter here, January 28 til way up in February sometimes.
Our friend Bill P.'s situation has gotten my attention. Time to take it off again!
I have a photo of me, HankB, Donny and Joe.
There's no Chinese Buffet in the world that would let us in together.
DonM

We look like the Offensive line of the Eagles!!!

wow, Donnie, you are even a better picker then I thot you were.
as bad as the audio was you were as good as it gets.
thanks for sharing.
Bebop

Bill, I was doing all the playing. DNJ wasn't playing. He kb wasn't even plugged in. And, I'm a ventriloquist also. He was lip-syncing.

We did have a blast! He's the real deal. A lot has to do with his enthusiasm and showmanship.
Let me tell you about a guy who sings and plays circles around both of us: Joe Ayala!
DonM

Joe Ayala is Da Man for sure.....
Awesome Chops & Vocals!& my new best friend & Body Guard!! I was super impressed with all the Great Talent at the Jam from everyone .....it's where the talking stops & the music begins! Once you find a spot in the mix it all blends together.
I can't wait for this January.....
www.Priceline.com has some incredible airfares offers now

I decided to take the entire month of January off and make another whirlwind tour of the sunny south, including the Jam. As Arnold said "I'll be back!"

Gary

Great news Gary! We'll send you home with a Roland and a Ketron!
DonM

Oh man Mr Wizard Gary Diamond will be in Da House at the next 2010 Shreveport jam Oh Yeah.....to add to that I talked to Joe Ayala & he WILL be attending also as will myself!!! Common people make your plans for January 24,25,26,27, 2010....

I can't wait....gonna get my tickets asap to lock in the best prices..

We expect/intend to be wintering in South Texas in the Rio Grande Valley over at Port Isabelle on the island at a RV resort in the motorhome next winter, and we may just buzz on over to Benton Town and see if you guys are all as good as you claim to be http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum35/HTML/001215.html

Bebop

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Love to have you Bebop, but it's a LONG drive from the Valley. My mother and dad retired there and I made the trip many times before they died.
DonM

Beebop it would be so great to have you attend for sure!!! Please do.

...and you play better than them too

Zuki thanx.......would love to have you join us at the next jam in January 2010

Awesome news Gary! I plan to attend as well. And thanks for the kind words guys. I really enjoyed myself.

Joe

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Joe Ayala

It was a blast donny J. So ghlad to meet you and Joey. And all the other pickers there.....Joe Lee

Don, Come up to Michigan and help me shovel snow. It helps keep the weight down.

Tom

I'm not certain, but I still may be on the WANTED list in Michigan. I "lost" a rental car there once, back in the 70's.
I was trying to catch a flight and just left it at the airport, in front of the terminal.
I had rented it in Superior, WI. I forgot to call and tell them where I left it.
I got a phone call about three weeks later, asking where it was. I told them I had told the clerk there. I lied.
Imagine doing something like that now. You would be arrested, arraigned and detained!
May also have broken a heart in Grand Rapids.
The picture of the snow will be enough for me, thank you.
DonM

What does that mean? Is there some young arranger player in Michigan running around trying to find his 'biological dad'.



chas

Donny, I really enjoyed watching the video. Now I can put a name with the face. It was very nice, you sounded great. Will you be at the Ketron show on 2/22 in brooklyn?

Thanx...I was born & raised in Brooklyn (Coney Island) I moved away many years ago...
Don't know if I can make that show but will try to squeeze it in if possible.I just saw AJ & the Audya in action in Louisiana at the Jam 2 weeks ago.




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Do you REALLY want to 'confess' to this on the internet???
Well, I guess the statute of limitation may have run out on this one ... ...
t.

I had the same problem in Youngstown and did the same thing. BUT......the windshield and back window were both shot out on the passenger side and the cop stayed with me until I was on the airplane and then He checked the car into Hertz. I have not ever gone back there since.
Bebop

I hope not!! You know how the 70's were.

DonM

No, the kid is probably playing a WS, and breaking his DAD'S heart!

Or, even worse, has convinced himself that faking it on 'Rock Band' or 'Guitar Hero' actually IS playing music...

Dikki, none of the ones I know about play anything, even though they went to Yamaha Music School when small.
One of them sings really great, but has no interest in it. One of them had a little interest in guitar, but hasn't pursued it.
However they DO play Guitar Hero!
DonM

My condolences...

Coming from a family with absolutely ZERO musical ability (some would say I haven't changed that appreciably ), I can't tell you how envious I am of people that grew up in musical families, and especially of those who watch their kids carry on the tradition, even if not (maybe hopefully not!) at the professional level...

That's what happened to me. My mother was a concert pianist and later played organ in church, so we always had one around.
I took piano lessons for about a year when I was six, then later played trumpet in high school, but all along I was tinkering with the piano or organ. My mother became both proud and jealous, because she couldn't play happy birthday without the music, or memorizing it. I could do it either way, reading or by chord structure. She never could understand.
I exposed my kids to the music and they enjoy listening and singing. Who knows, maybe when they mature some more they'll get back to wanting to play.
DonM

Don come up here we'll go sleigh riding you need a rest

One of my real pleasures is my trio, consisting of my oldest son on upright and electric bass and my grandson on drums and me on guitar, vibes and keys. We're playing society jobs now, and the kids are improvcing nicely. Daughter played flute for years but gave it up a long time ago.


R.

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Can anyone explain how/why "I'll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again" is a RELATED video?

Any Michael Phelps pics?

Good job, Donny. Very enjoyable. Hope to see/hear more

Thanx Scott I also enjoyed your videos also....I hope you can also make the January 2010 jam since your so close in Florida....

OMG!

I just wet myself

Russ ... I've said it before, I really envy you for that (amongst OTHER reasons )...
That has to be a very special bond and enjoyment ...
I've said that I had the occasion to do just a couple of gigs with my son when he played electric bass in high school ... VERY proud moments ...

We always had music in our house ... my mom sang really well and loved all types of music, so we heard Italian opera and folk, big band, country western. the pop singers of that time, etc ...
She would sing as a 'walk on guest' at the local clubs and sang with Lou Monte a number of times... http://www.loumonte.com/

In the mid 50's my two sisters and I would sing 3 part harmony doo-wop ...

As for my my kids, our son quit bass when he went to college, our daughter took piano lessons for about a year ... that's it ...

My wife and I are thinking of 'sponsoring' our grandkids if they want to take up an instrument...

t.



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BTW... that's was a S900 & E50 arrangers we're playing..

You guys are COOL!

Great music, Donny, what a team!

The keyboards sound terrific, and that guitar picker? None slicker.

Ian

Ian on guitar is SZ's very own Joe Lee Richards from Benton Arkansas.....super player & great guy too...we had a ball playing together......hope the Jam DVD is finished soon also that he recorded.

Thanks for flowers on gutiar pickin guys, the dvds are ready. 3 hours and 40 minutes of pickin and a grinnin, on two dvds.. Cost is 25.00 dollars for all and rhat includes shipping. Send check or money order to " Joe Lee Richards 1019 Banner st Benton, Ar 72015 or call 501-317-5226. I'll get them in the mail when I have your address. Till then, Bad Bad Donny , Joe Lee And Joe A

I have to warn you, there are a couple of songs on there with ME playing guitar. It will definitely lower the standard for wannabe guitar pickers.
DonM

Was just listening to Leroy Brown. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_8ZDan-BDU&feature=channel_page Great treatment from the 3 of you. Very tasteful I really enjoyed it. Very nice instrumentation from you all and a very smooth vocal performance from Donny.


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Nigel.....thanx so much...we had the best time ever, it was so kool to meet everybody also......I hope you can make it to the Shreveport Jam next year January 24,25,26,27 2010 I'd love to kick it with you down there also...it'll be a blast!

As far as Don M on guitar in the videos, its good to know that ole Mason still has it in his fingers and if I should fail at my guitar pickin Don M can pick up where I left off. Not bad for someone not used to playing guitar Don. I enjoyed it. But with your fingers beginning to bleed, you did right by laying down the guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TY5rR-zpPI&feature=channel_page


Here is another country song from the Shreveport Jam...
featuring Joe Lee Richards, Don M & myself.
If you want to see 3+ hours more of the Jam with everyone playing you can purchase the 2 dvd set from joe lee Richards....

.....the DVDs are now ready. 3 hours and 40 minutes of pickin and a grinnin, on two DVDs.. Cost is 25.00 dollars for all and that includes shipping. Send check or money order to " Joe Lee Richards 1019 Banner st Benton, AR 72015 or call 501-317-5226. I'll get them in the mail when I have your address.


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Hey, that's a pretty good tune ... thnx,
t.

T.....hope you can make the next Jam sure will be fun!!

Donny ... we'll see about that one ... but Lydia and I will be heading down to see DonM in August ... lookin' forward to that ...
t.

You & Steve should head out for the jan jam like a Boyz weekend out!


What happenes in Shreveport.....
Stays in Shreveport

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. . . except what you see on Utube!
DonM

Just finished watchin' "LeRoy Brown" and really enjoyed it. Great sounding trio. That sure let's me have a little bitty taste of what I missed... and how much I regret it.

Thanks for sharing. Fantastic. B-T-W... we're gonna just have to get Mason back out on the golf course or buy him a wheelbarrow. He's trying to catch up with me in the pork department... LOL!

Great job, guys... Dave Rice
http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/DaveRice

Hey this Rice guy got good web site and what a melodious voice. Just keep it up Dave.I really Like it

Rice wrote and recorded a song about me one time, when he lived in Texarkana. I also wrote one about him, "Raising Rice in Texarkana".
DonM

Thanx Dave.......try to buy a copy of the 2 set DVD from Joe lee Richards... there is approx 3+ hours of musicians jammin on it you'll enjoy it. Hope to meet you in January at the 2010 Shreveport jam!