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#326274 - 06/10/11 07:54 AM Slightly OT, But It's A Neat Story
lahawk Offline
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Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 2781
Loc: Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Ever been to Radio City Music Hall?

This unique individual played... and paid there shocked




Larry



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#326277 - 06/10/11 08:41 AM Re: Slightly OT, But It's A Neat Story [Re: lahawk]
Scottyee Offline
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 10427
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US...
Hi Larry
That's quite an inspiring 'dream come true' story. Thanks for sharing it. clap
A few years ago, I attended a Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall and fondly remember experiencing the awesome sound of its legendary mighty Wurlitzer.

Larry, realizing you live in Pennsylvania, did you get to see this guy play the one at Macys in Philadephia? cool


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#326289 - 06/10/11 12:51 PM Re: Slightly OT, But It's A Neat Story [Re: Scottyee]
lahawk Offline
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Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 2781
Loc: Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Scott,

I heard it many years ago during the Christmas Holiday. I believe it was Wanamaker's back then, and later became Macy's
I don't know who was playing, but I remember it 'filling' the store with a powerful amazing sound.



6 manuals...where to begin confused2



The T-4 may be a little easier to figure out...


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#326298 - 06/10/11 01:57 PM Re: Slightly OT, But It's A Neat Story [Re: lahawk]
kbrkr Offline
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Registered: 11/19/02
Posts: 2866
Loc: Tampa, FL
I absolutely LOVED that story.

Totally on topic and thanks for that, Larry! you made my day.


Edited by kbrkr (06/10/11 02:01 PM)
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#326302 - 06/10/11 02:34 PM Re: Slightly OT, But It's A Neat Story [Re: lahawk]
ianmcnll Offline
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Registered: 07/27/05
Posts: 10606
Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
Great post Larry...very fascinating story, and equally enchanting instruments.

I also love the sound Leigh gets out of the Tyros4...massive and powerful.

Ian
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