[Dixielandjazz] Boater or Skimmer & Where?

[Dave Hanson]

Bill,

Just my two cents worth, and I have played in "funny hat" bands far too long 
and don't anymore. You don't need to look like other Trad groups. Gene Mayl, 
the leader of the " Dixieland Rhythm Kings", out of Dayton had, I think, a 
good idea. Everyone wear a long sleeved striped shirt, any color, with black 
pants. A vest of any color or design. We all looked alike, sort of , but 
weren't. People come to hear you play, not dig your attire. Back in the day, 
musicians wore suits. Later with hats.


Dave Hanson
Trombone
Atlanta

> Hi-
> Maybe a silly question, but our 4 member group is thinking about going 
> whole hog with matching outfits; including hats. Looking at other 
> Dixieland groups, then looking at hats on line I'm a bit confused. Should 
> we be looking at "boaters" or "skimmers? I think the pics of bands w/ hats 
> are showing skimmers. If your group wears hats, I'd really like your input 
> on type, cost, where to get, pros/cons, etc.
> Thanks- Bill in Montana
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