[Dixielandjazz] wedding in the U.K.

[Robert Ringwald]

Jim, 

Congrats to you and to your daughter.  

Bob

  


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Kashishian" <jim at kashprod.com>
To: "Bob Ringwald" <rsr at ringwald.com>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:50 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] wedding in the U.K.


> As I mentioned earlier on djml, I was to attend my daughter's wedding in the
> U.K. and that Roy Kirby's Paragon Jazz Band was to play the reception.
> 
> Well, that all took place as planned on August 6th at Berkely Castle in
> Gloucester.  My wife & I were originally looking into Irish music for the
> reception due to the large group of Irish relatives that would be there, but
> my daughter contacted this particular band, which was a nice surprise for
> me.
> 
> Roy plays banjo, and had a clarinet/sax player, a trombonist, and a keyboard
> player.  They were situated outside the castle walls when we all arrived for
> cocktails, croquet, and chatter on the castle lawns.  All very Brriiitish!  
> 
> At one point, the trombonist (name now slips me) gave up his horn and played
> tuba so I could put in my mouthpiece for a quick number....Running Wild!  If
> anyone on djml happens to see anyone in that band, say hello for me.  The
> band was particularly successful for the reception, adding a pleasant
> background.  
> 
> After a sit down meal in the 1,000 yr old dining room, a London based 1980's
> style band took over (Fake Tan).  They were loud, but excellent...both as
> musicians & showmen.  Not a single person remained in their chairs for the
> rest of the evening.
> 
> My daughter, Aisling, was wonderfully relaxed throughout what could have
> been a nervous walk up the aisle.  The Catholic priest, in a very successful
> attempt at tolerance (something badly needed in this world today!) invited
> anyone up for a blessing (whatever their belief) during Holy Communion.  I
> have never seen my daughter so radiant!  Still brings tears to my eyes.  All
> 5 of my children descended on England from all parts of the world, as did
> many other relatives.  The unusually good weather was even a blessing that
> day!
> 
> Jim
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