[Dixielandjazz] The Times: Duchable

[TCASHWIGG at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/13/03 8:06:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ringwald at calweb.com writes:

> 
> While not related to OKOM (Our kind of music) directly, it does demonstrate
> the frustration of a professional musician.
> 
> While this guy seems to have a screw loose, I must confess I have felt a
> similar frustration at various times during my music career.
> 
> Bob (Now where'd I put that damn piano?) Ringwald
> mr.wonderful at ringwald.com
> Placerville, (Old Hangtown), CA USA
> 
> 

Get ready for a big surprise folks, this screw loose stunt will make this guy 
a Superstar in the Classical Piano World and will no doubt get him a non 
classical following immediately of the younger generation of rock fans who will 
pay big Euros just to see if he will really blow up a Grand Piano.

He should have done it years ago and perhaps it would have greatly increased 
awareness and concert attendance at classical concerts.

As for touring around with a strapped on keyboard, he could contact Timothy 
the Bicycle pianist that plays at street festivals and fairs all around 
Northern California.  Timothy has custom built a bicycle with an upright piano on it 
which he carries around in the back of his Ford Falcon pick up truck with 
ramps off the tailgate.

He gets a couple of passersby to help him roll it off the truck and off he 
goes playing anywhere he decides to stop and do a performance.  Last I heard he 
was getting about $500.00 to $1000.00 a day plus tips.

Cheers,

Tom Wiggins