[Dixielandjazz] Who and Where We Are ???

[Rocky Ball]

Who Are You?
Rocky Ball

Where Are You?
Atlanta, Georgia

Musician?
Professional - Plectrum banjo. Started organizing trad bands in college. Joined the Ruby Reds Band in Atlanta about 1974. Played with Ernie Carson, Sammy Duncan, Stew Magee, Herman Foretich, Hal "Shorty" Johnson, Big Dave Hanson, Milton Dargan "Peanuts" Fitch and many others. Sat side banjo and apprenticed with Bill Rutan, Ron Beisel, Ed Cuneo, Ben Johnson III and (for a very short time) Perry Bechtel.

Took my own band (Raz'Mataz Jazz Band) to Pittsburgh (Kennywood Park) where I became the Director of Live Entertainment for 14 years (1978-1991). Also designed and produced live shows (including trad jazz bands) for Elitch Gardens in Denver; Dorney Park in Allentown, Stone Mountain Park and Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta.

Currently (with 2 partners) OWN the Ruby Reds Band and play LOTS! http://www.RubyRedsBand.com

Also play piano, banjoline (4 string electric plectrum guitar), create music (of all kinds) with modern digital recording equipment in a home studio, as well.

...also work as a professional illustrator and graphic designer. http://www.RockyBall.com

When...?
Can't remember exactly but I've been here a LONG time... at least 15 years, maybe 20. Lurking of late. Had a bad stroke in 2002 but have completely recovered.

~Rocky
ROCKY BALL | ART & MUSIC
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http://www.RockyBall.com
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