Pics from our Rock & Roll Revival
http://www.waybacks.ca


[This message has been edited by shboom (edited 05-26-2005).]

Shboom....GREAT PHOTOS....man it looks like you guys had a blast.....wish I were there...
did you guys record any of it???? where can we hear some of it????
Tony Rome

George...who was doing the video taping, I think, got both adirect feed from the board, and had an isolated mic set up, at least I hope he did. When all is finished, they..(video & stills) will probably be posted to our band's webpage. I'll keep ya posted.
The pics may appear a bit cloudy, but that's because of the fog machine "cough" which was directly behind me on the keys.
Thanx Tony.

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...shboom

Great pics--looks like you were really rockin' and had a ball.

Gary

Now...THAT'S SHOWBIZ!

Eddie

Thanx Gary....and Eddie
We also do a..
Beach
Blues Brothers
Abba
Elton John
and a British set (I have to wear an inflatable "Fat Bastard" Outfit, among other things.)
Our girls, Carrie & Lisa have somewhere around to 20 costume changes, the guys (Bill/guitar, Dan/Bass, Paul.drums & myself)do something like 10 or 12, most of which is done on stage with the smoke & flashing lights, as a distraction.
As I said, when more pics become available, I'll post them for you to see.
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...shboom


[This message has been edited by shboom (edited 05-04-2005).]

Wouwouwouwouwouwouuuuuuuuuuuuhhh!!!!!!!

The waiting time was worth the eagerness. I wouldn't be able to wait any longer - one more day and I were burst with impatience...

Great pics, Shboom!!! So, my longing for the road grows more and more. It seems like you had many fun and a great party. I couldn't see Cher between the auditors. Did she leave concert before the standing ovations???

I'll also be glad to hear some pieces of your concert!!!

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Greetings from Frankfurt (Germany),
Sheriff ;-)

Shboom... thanks for posting the pics, looks like a blast!

shboom .... looks GREAT .... man, I miss playing with a BAND !!!!!
t.

[This message has been edited by tony mads usa (edited 05-04-2005).]

Reminds me of a similar band (show) we had when I was about 30 or so. I miss the fun, but don't miss the rehearsals, arguments, personnel changes, etc.
Have fun!
DonM

As soon as I get some music from the gig to post, I will. Glad you liked the photos Sheriff.



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...shboom

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tony mads usa:
[B] man, I miss playing with a BAND !!!!!


Any time you're ever up in B.C. Tony..look me up....and I'll get ya up.
Glad you enjoyed the pics.


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...shboom

Like any bands, we;ve had our trying times, but we've managed to get over them. The "Waybacks" is a show band, the emphasis being on "show". Yes we make every effort to keep the music tight and precise, but there's just so much more going on besides the music, shtick, comedy, audience participation, and as I'm sure you're aware, the entire "show" is scripted and blocked, so it's a lot like doing a musical play, and yes there are times when we can adlib a little, but for the most part...it's a "show".
Our other band, "Consenting Adults"..is a hard driving, innovative, and exciting night of Rock & Roll, and R&B.
Thanx Don...I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.



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...shboom

Yes Glenn, it was......and I slept like a baby the next day. zzzzzzzzzzz
Glad you liked the pics.



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...shboom

Hi Shboom . . . Impressive pics of what looks like was an exciting night of musical entertainment for both you and your band, as well as the audience!

Your pics highlight the fact (at least to me) how no 'one-man' band act would be able to hold the attention & maintain the energy of a large audience the way a full band has the ability to do. Btw: I noticed you didn't use your arranger keyboard on that gig.

I personally find the best (most personally gratifying) venues for a one man band musician act to be the initimate bar lounge/smallerconcert settings of no more than 100 people, offering that venue's unique a one on one interchange with the audience. Larger concert venues require (or at least benefit) from having a live band to provide more visual stage impact plus on stage interaction between band members to keep the crowd energized throughout an entire evening. Not only can I not imagine a one man band act up on that stage pulling this off all night with an arranger keyboard alone, but suspect the crowd would quickly feel cheated, with no sexy girl singers to watch, or live musician backing rhythm section to provide the boost of musicial energy that only a live band can provide.

Shboom, thanks again for sharing the terrific pics.

Scott

Scott...You should know me by now...that I don't use an arranger. I do use my T3 (sequencer) for solo gigs, but with the band(s) everything is unassisted, and live.
Glad you liked to pics...more to follow as they come available, including a "Fat Bastard" pic which I'll post tonight.




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...shboom

It's a great and very diversified program you showed us. Also the Fat Bastard was very funny. You guys make a great show!!!
I think the audiences will have much more to see in your show than in Cher's...