[Dixielandjazz] Bob Wills at 100 LOST WEEKEND concert March 15, 2005

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Note some of the fine jazz players in this group.  

--Bob Ringwald



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Burnham" <dbmusic at sonnet.com>
To: "Don Burnham" <don at donburnham.com>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 1:29 PM
Subject: Bob Wills at 100 LOST WEEKEND concert March 15, 2005


> Dear Western Swing fans, friends, musicians:
> 
> We watched and were inspired by the historic footage of Bob Wills,
> Tommy Duncan, Joaquin Murphey, Tex Williams and all the other great
> Western Swing pioneers - thanks to Steve Hathaway's great film screening
> on March 1st.
> 
> We listened to Dr. Charles Townsend, biographer of Bob Wills, expound
> on Wills' musical style and his place in the pantheon of swing greats on
> March 8th.
> 
> Now it is time for some great Western Swing music to celebrate Bob Wills
> 
> at 100!
> 
> If you are not attending the amazing double-bill at the Paramount next
> Tuesday (Boby Dylan and Merle Haggard -- sold out at 45 to 65
> bucks/seat),
> I heartily encourage you to come to the Bob Wills at 100 Concert at San
> Francisco State University - the very same evening (much more modestly
> priced I might add).
> 
> DATE:    Tuesday, March 15
> DOWNBEAT:    7:30 PM
> Open to the public!!
> 
> For this special Bob Wills tribute show, here is the LW lineup:
> 
> Paul Anastasio - Fiddle
> Bobby Black - Steel Guitar, Vocals
> Don Burnham - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Bandleader
> Melissa Collard - Featured Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar
> Mark Holzinger - Lead Guitar
> Bing Nathan - Bass
> Doug Harman - Piano
> Dan Barrett - Trombone
> Jim Rothermel - Clarinet, Saxophone, and Harmonica
> John Brinck - Drums
> Bob Schulz - Cornet, Vocals
> 
> Here's the link to SFSU Arts and Lectures website:
> 
> http://aspa-sfsu.org/events/wills-lw.htm
> 
> Please come out and enjoy the Far West's premier cowboy jazz
> band in this special Bob Wills celebration. Please DO FORWARD this
> message to all friends of Western Swing. Thanks - I do hope to see you
> on Tuesday at SF State!
> 
> Don
> don at donburnham.com
> 
> 
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