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Ken Utterback ,
the guitarist/vocalist/writer from the band
Pacific Gas & Electric that had a #1 with their release
Are You Ready in the 70's. A later pairing of Ken,
Frank Petricca and Gary Maier did a cover of the
song that was as great as the original. You can hear
the cover version at
www.utterbackk.com/AYR-CGE_wmv.ht
They have a cool website with a message board at
www.pacific-gas-electric.com
Ken's the real deal, a damn nice guy & his wife
makes fabulous spaghetti and meatballs!
the guitarist/vocalist/writer from the band
Pacific Gas & Electric that had a #1 with their release
Are You Ready in the 70's. A later pairing of Ken,
Frank Petricca and Gary Maier did a cover of the
song that was as great as the original. You can hear
the cover version at
www.utterbackk.com/AYR-CGE_wmv.ht
They have a cool website with a message board at
www.pacific-gas-electric.com
Ken's the real deal, a damn nice guy & his wife
makes fabulous spaghetti and meatballs!
| PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC Ken Utterback is in the middle |
| Pat Adams Pat Adams of Tennessee Concerts, is not only the sponsor of the jam but has also just signed a deal with Columbia. He only has to buy 6 more CD's in 3 years! Way to go Pat. Santana asked Pat to play solo in his percussion section recently. He meant, solo I can't hear it. I'm on a roll. A Kaiser. What do you call a tambourine player with no girlfriend? HOMELESS. Tony Killer Beazley says, " Pat is so far behind, when we finish the set he has to play one more song. With reviews like that it's no wonder Pat has a day job. He recently recorded tambourine on Ken Utterback's Night People & Treat Her Right, (the Roy Head classic). Neither has sued for damages. In Pat's words, " If at first you don't succeed, sell shoes." Pat runs a ticket locaters service called How Should I Know Where They Are? Disgruntled customers have started a website, I Haven't Seen A Show Since I Trusted Tambourine Boy With My Tickets, INC. Also, on Amazon this week his new book called, Anyone Know Where The Transmission Fluid Goes? |
| 2007 |
| 1970's |
Walter Jowers
Walter Jowers cried when Old Yeller got shot, when Bambi's mother was trapped in the
fire and probably Christmas morning when he was told James Brown was dead.
He started playing electric guitar in 1965 after being inspired by JB's " Papa's Got A New
Bag." In the 70's, James Brown opened The Third World nightclub In Augusta,
Georgia and Walter was hired into the house band, playing seven nights a week. His
favorite story from those days was his highest compliment as a guitar slinger, when
legendary session man Cornell Dupree said to him, "You are the funkiest-playing white
boy I ever heard." Which was a big surprise to Walter as well as Steve Martin as The
Jerk, who thought they were black. When he tells this story, we thank him for the trip
down memory lane, like Steve Allen did everytime Henny Youngman told his joke.
This is brutal writing about a writer.
Walter Jowers cried when Old Yeller got shot, when Bambi's mother was trapped in the
fire and probably Christmas morning when he was told James Brown was dead.
He started playing electric guitar in 1965 after being inspired by JB's " Papa's Got A New
Bag." In the 70's, James Brown opened The Third World nightclub In Augusta,
Georgia and Walter was hired into the house band, playing seven nights a week. His
favorite story from those days was his highest compliment as a guitar slinger, when
legendary session man Cornell Dupree said to him, "You are the funkiest-playing white
boy I ever heard." Which was a big surprise to Walter as well as Steve Martin as The
Jerk, who thought they were black. When he tells this story, we thank him for the trip
down memory lane, like Steve Allen did everytime Henny Youngman told his joke.
This is brutal writing about a writer.
He is waiting for me to start a new paragraph at this very moment. His advice to me about writing was," It's all about good puncuation."
Walter writes a weekly feature for The Nashville Scene, called Helter Shelter. He no doubt goes Broderick Crawford on those people
regularly. If they put his piece any farther back in the Scene paper it will be on the cover of the next one. I can kid Walter, I have a 357
magnum and access to a bad dog. He plays a custom made guitar and brings his own chair like BB King and is gracious, until it's time
to go home and eat a tomato sandwich. That's not a good time to get between Walter and the door. Walter may be the Henny Youngman of
the jam for his refusal to play Wayward Son by Kansas. He would rather we take his life Please! His advice for forming a band is remove
what sucks and the rest is what it's all about. Makes sense. Like Heather McCartney and James Brown, Walter Jowers is on the good foot
and a welcome fixture to the musicians jam. You must feel proud being spot-lighted immediately after Pat Adams for his tambourine
expertise. This is beginning to look rigged with you getting the jam face award at the same time. Hope no one declares Shenanigans!
Walter Jowers words:
My brushes with greatness go back a long way, before cameras were invented. I played a gig with the Showmen (39-21-40 Shape) in
Columbia, SC; I played a week with Brook Benton (Rainy Night In Georgia) in Augusta, GA; I played at JB’s Third World club in Augusta for a
few months, and got to jam with him. I also got a lot of jobs playing with jazz players who were a generation older than me. The most
memorable was the gig where I was called to play bass in a big band (think Johnny Carson Tonight Show band), and the bandleader forgot
to bring the bass or guitar charts. I had to fake the whole show. I planted myself between the piano player and the drummer, and did my
best to read the piano player’s charts and watch the drummer’s hand and feet all at the same time. I played guitar for an honest-to-god
blackface minstrel show in Augusta, GA. It was the only time I ever got in an orchestra pit. I also played a circus gig in Augusta. I played on
“Go Funky,” which was a regional hit with my band, The Fleshmen, when I was 13. That was back before radio was heavily formatted, and a
SC/GA band could have a hit record from, say, Virginia to Florida. The record got the band into a lot of Southern Hullaballoo clubs, where we
got to play on real stages, with go-go girls in cages. The Fleshmen had drums, bass, guitar, Vox organ and three horn players, one of
whom got put in jail for repeatedly showing his unit to unsuspecting housewives. Latter-day pics of me are just me playing with my last
band, Hollowpoint, in a whole buncha night clubs. Nothing very exciting… The other guitar player died from cancer. The drummer crashed
his truck on two successive days, got serious brain damage, and can only move his right arm & leg now. The old band’s down to me and
the bass player now. Bass player Hoppie Vaughan is a member of the Fat Daddy Blues Band. Hollowpoint was pursuing a deal with
Capricorn when Capricorn went to pieces. As soon as Capricorn went under, I became a magazine writer. You know the rest. WJ
Walter writes a weekly feature for The Nashville Scene, called Helter Shelter. He no doubt goes Broderick Crawford on those people
regularly. If they put his piece any farther back in the Scene paper it will be on the cover of the next one. I can kid Walter, I have a 357
magnum and access to a bad dog. He plays a custom made guitar and brings his own chair like BB King and is gracious, until it's time
to go home and eat a tomato sandwich. That's not a good time to get between Walter and the door. Walter may be the Henny Youngman of
the jam for his refusal to play Wayward Son by Kansas. He would rather we take his life Please! His advice for forming a band is remove
what sucks and the rest is what it's all about. Makes sense. Like Heather McCartney and James Brown, Walter Jowers is on the good foot
and a welcome fixture to the musicians jam. You must feel proud being spot-lighted immediately after Pat Adams for his tambourine
expertise. This is beginning to look rigged with you getting the jam face award at the same time. Hope no one declares Shenanigans!
Walter Jowers words:
My brushes with greatness go back a long way, before cameras were invented. I played a gig with the Showmen (39-21-40 Shape) in
Columbia, SC; I played a week with Brook Benton (Rainy Night In Georgia) in Augusta, GA; I played at JB’s Third World club in Augusta for a
few months, and got to jam with him. I also got a lot of jobs playing with jazz players who were a generation older than me. The most
memorable was the gig where I was called to play bass in a big band (think Johnny Carson Tonight Show band), and the bandleader forgot
to bring the bass or guitar charts. I had to fake the whole show. I planted myself between the piano player and the drummer, and did my
best to read the piano player’s charts and watch the drummer’s hand and feet all at the same time. I played guitar for an honest-to-god
blackface minstrel show in Augusta, GA. It was the only time I ever got in an orchestra pit. I also played a circus gig in Augusta. I played on
“Go Funky,” which was a regional hit with my band, The Fleshmen, when I was 13. That was back before radio was heavily formatted, and a
SC/GA band could have a hit record from, say, Virginia to Florida. The record got the band into a lot of Southern Hullaballoo clubs, where we
got to play on real stages, with go-go girls in cages. The Fleshmen had drums, bass, guitar, Vox organ and three horn players, one of
whom got put in jail for repeatedly showing his unit to unsuspecting housewives. Latter-day pics of me are just me playing with my last
band, Hollowpoint, in a whole buncha night clubs. Nothing very exciting… The other guitar player died from cancer. The drummer crashed
his truck on two successive days, got serious brain damage, and can only move his right arm & leg now. The old band’s down to me and
the bass player now. Bass player Hoppie Vaughan is a member of the Fat Daddy Blues Band. Hollowpoint was pursuing a deal with
Capricorn when Capricorn went to pieces. As soon as Capricorn went under, I became a magazine writer. You know the rest. WJ
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Pat Adams words: I was born and raised in Nashville, just a few houses from Creative Workshop, a recording studio (where Jimmy
Buffett and others recorded early in their careers), and lived just across from what is now Martina McBride's (& husband) Blackbird Studio.
Being a music lover in a town known as Music City USA and a typical "Nashville Cat", I started playing guitar as a teenager, and even
auditioned to perform at Opryland USA Theme Park the first year it opened in the early 1970's. My high school girlfriend (Diane Collins) and
myself performed "Jackson" & "Both Sides Now" on the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium. I briefly played in a band with a few guys
from high school, playing songs like "Proud Mary" & "Closer To Home". I did some reporting in the 1970's for 1510 WLAC-AM radio, and the
Kaleidoscope Newspaper.
The Kaleidoscope Newspaper was one of Nashville's first exclusive "Nashville Music" newspapers. I did stories from the set of Hee Haw,
RCA Records recording studio (where Elvis first recorded in Nashville) and The Farm (Including an interview with leader Steve Gaskin).
In the 1980's, I was involved in helping to form the Creekers Ball, a yearly event. featuring local bands in the River Road area. I continue to
own the master video tapes from the Creakers Ball which include the Winters Brothers Band and others. I have worked in the computer
field most of my life, in one form or another. In 2003, I started my own version of the Kaleidoscope in the form of a website. I started a
Nashville Music Website called www.tennesseeconcerts.com after posting my concert pictures on the internet, then collecting concert
pictures from family, friends, Ebay, and even people sending in photo's and memorabilia. The website has grown to over 200 pages, and is
now one of Nashville's most popular concert websites.
I got together with Musicians Jam Host Gary Allen (from the Charlie Daniels Band, J.J. Cale) & C.J. Dubuisson. I, then got involved with the
Play It Again Musicians Jam in April of 2006 as photographer and tambourine player. I gave up the guitar after getting around these
professional musicians. Besides, the guys refused to play my "Easy Chord Book" versions of the songs.
I also run the Musicians Jam web pages at www.musiciansjam.info and The Outfit web page at www.tennesseeconcerts.com/theoutfit
Buffett and others recorded early in their careers), and lived just across from what is now Martina McBride's (& husband) Blackbird Studio.
Being a music lover in a town known as Music City USA and a typical "Nashville Cat", I started playing guitar as a teenager, and even
auditioned to perform at Opryland USA Theme Park the first year it opened in the early 1970's. My high school girlfriend (Diane Collins) and
myself performed "Jackson" & "Both Sides Now" on the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium. I briefly played in a band with a few guys
from high school, playing songs like "Proud Mary" & "Closer To Home". I did some reporting in the 1970's for 1510 WLAC-AM radio, and the
Kaleidoscope Newspaper.
The Kaleidoscope Newspaper was one of Nashville's first exclusive "Nashville Music" newspapers. I did stories from the set of Hee Haw,
RCA Records recording studio (where Elvis first recorded in Nashville) and The Farm (Including an interview with leader Steve Gaskin).
In the 1980's, I was involved in helping to form the Creekers Ball, a yearly event. featuring local bands in the River Road area. I continue to
own the master video tapes from the Creakers Ball which include the Winters Brothers Band and others. I have worked in the computer
field most of my life, in one form or another. In 2003, I started my own version of the Kaleidoscope in the form of a website. I started a
Nashville Music Website called www.tennesseeconcerts.com after posting my concert pictures on the internet, then collecting concert
pictures from family, friends, Ebay, and even people sending in photo's and memorabilia. The website has grown to over 200 pages, and is
now one of Nashville's most popular concert websites.
I got together with Musicians Jam Host Gary Allen (from the Charlie Daniels Band, J.J. Cale) & C.J. Dubuisson. I, then got involved with the
Play It Again Musicians Jam in April of 2006 as photographer and tambourine player. I gave up the guitar after getting around these
professional musicians. Besides, the guys refused to play my "Easy Chord Book" versions of the songs.
I also run the Musicians Jam web pages at www.musiciansjam.info and The Outfit web page at www.tennesseeconcerts.com/theoutfit
Here is an excerpt from Ken "Fast Kenny" Utterback's upcoming book entitled
"Memories From The Road". Ken was Lead Guitarist for Pacific Gas & Electric from 1970-1972.
It was definitely a whirlwind pre-audition. He gave me a hundred-dollar bill as we boarded the plane, and the next day we
were having breakfast near the Landmark Hotel, where we stayed. You may recall that Janis Joplin died there.
The auditioning started for real at Columbia Studios, early that afternoon. One great guitarist after another began to jam
with them. I remember hearing them play these great licks with the band, while I sat waiting all day in the hall. I was sure
I didn’t have a chance. Finally, after a really great hippie looking player finished, with the best licks I had heard that day,
my turn came. I choked pretty bad from the tension and expectation, and thought that was it for me. After waiting in the
hall for their decision, Frank Cook came out and shook my hand and said, “Go and meet your new band”.
We did an afternoon gig at the Lexington Rehabilitation Center (formerly a prison in Kentucky), in the inside of the
entrance, outdoors on a hot summer day. We spent 2 or three days there, after a long bus trip from New York, on the
heels of a huge Peace Festival at Shea Stadium with Janis Joplin, the Allman Brothers, Al Kooper and more. (A movie
was made of this whole thing called the “Lexington Experience”; legalities involving music rights put the movie in the can
forever, after only two showings in Hollywood. I was actually recognized on the streets of Hollywood by someone who
had been to the opening)
"Memories From The Road". Ken was Lead Guitarist for Pacific Gas & Electric from 1970-1972.
It was definitely a whirlwind pre-audition. He gave me a hundred-dollar bill as we boarded the plane, and the next day we
were having breakfast near the Landmark Hotel, where we stayed. You may recall that Janis Joplin died there.
The auditioning started for real at Columbia Studios, early that afternoon. One great guitarist after another began to jam
with them. I remember hearing them play these great licks with the band, while I sat waiting all day in the hall. I was sure
I didn’t have a chance. Finally, after a really great hippie looking player finished, with the best licks I had heard that day,
my turn came. I choked pretty bad from the tension and expectation, and thought that was it for me. After waiting in the
hall for their decision, Frank Cook came out and shook my hand and said, “Go and meet your new band”.
We did an afternoon gig at the Lexington Rehabilitation Center (formerly a prison in Kentucky), in the inside of the
entrance, outdoors on a hot summer day. We spent 2 or three days there, after a long bus trip from New York, on the
heels of a huge Peace Festival at Shea Stadium with Janis Joplin, the Allman Brothers, Al Kooper and more. (A movie
was made of this whole thing called the “Lexington Experience”; legalities involving music rights put the movie in the can
forever, after only two showings in Hollywood. I was actually recognized on the streets of Hollywood by someone who
had been to the opening)
Linda Joseph
Encouraged by a wonderful junior high school orchestra teacher, I attended Julliard
Prepartory Music School for 3 years beginning when I was thirteen, but somehow after
high school I let playing go. I guess the early 60's lured me to the guitar, and after a friend
bought me a ' 67 J-45 Gibson, the violin faded into the background. At the time, I tried to
emulate artists like Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Not long after, I became
enamored with blues musicians such as Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert
Johnson and Muddy Waters. Then there was the wonderful Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich
Village where I first heard some of the greatest musicians. John Hammond, Doc Watson,
James Taylor, Paul Geremia to name a few. One of the entertainers I met at the Gaslight
was banjo player Billy Fairer. I never was a big fan of banjo, but he was so good, and
played everything but bluegrass. We later met and since he was a Woodstock loyal, I was
introduced to the Woodstock crowd. Happy and Artie Traum, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Bob
Dylan and lots of folks I have since forgotten. Thirteen years went by before I ever picked
up the violin again, but one day in Denver Colorado, I just decided to quit my job
( a normal good paying one ) and practice 6-8 hours a day just to get my chops back.
I struggled to relearn on my own. In 1972, I joined up with the Boulder Colorado based
"Ophelia Swing Band". This groups jazzy, high energy, "little-big band" sound launched
Encouraged by a wonderful junior high school orchestra teacher, I attended Julliard
Prepartory Music School for 3 years beginning when I was thirteen, but somehow after
high school I let playing go. I guess the early 60's lured me to the guitar, and after a friend
bought me a ' 67 J-45 Gibson, the violin faded into the background. At the time, I tried to
emulate artists like Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Not long after, I became
enamored with blues musicians such as Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert
Johnson and Muddy Waters. Then there was the wonderful Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich
Village where I first heard some of the greatest musicians. John Hammond, Doc Watson,
James Taylor, Paul Geremia to name a few. One of the entertainers I met at the Gaslight
was banjo player Billy Fairer. I never was a big fan of banjo, but he was so good, and
played everything but bluegrass. We later met and since he was a Woodstock loyal, I was
introduced to the Woodstock crowd. Happy and Artie Traum, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Bob
Dylan and lots of folks I have since forgotten. Thirteen years went by before I ever picked
up the violin again, but one day in Denver Colorado, I just decided to quit my job
( a normal good paying one ) and practice 6-8 hours a day just to get my chops back.
I struggled to relearn on my own. In 1972, I joined up with the Boulder Colorado based
"Ophelia Swing Band". This groups jazzy, high energy, "little-big band" sound launched
my love affair with music, and I never looked back. Tim O' Brien, bluegrass mandolist and fiddler extraordinaire was the driving force of
Orphelia and I learned a lot working with him. Nashville was a daring move and I was warned by all my friends not to go, but like all younger
people, I was full of enthusiasm and adventure, and sped away in my little 1963 VW bug that could barely make the trip. The first couple of
years I was in Music City, I spent many long days pickin at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge with Mark Brine who I've managed to pick with for over
25 years. We played to every drunk in town and many tourist buses that stopped at Tootsie's. Printer's Alley was another local gig for
about a year at The Nashville Review, which doesn't exist anymore. That was a lot of fun. We had a very quirky band with Austin Church as
sort of the MC. He was a local colorful figure during the early 80's with a voice and presence much like Ernest Tubb. Other local country hot
spots were Gabe's Lounge, Pee Wee's, Merchants on Lower Broad a few clubs around Trinity Lane. In 1987 I played with The Bobby
Springfield Band as the opening act for the legendary George Jones/Merle Haggard concert at Starwood. That may have been the most
exciting concert that I was directly involved in, that I ever experienced. In the summer of ' 93, I traveled with my good friend Mark Brine to
Lugano, Switzerland, where we participated in a country music festival. As I recall, I sang Stormy Weather on a live radio show, which led to
an invitation the following year to form my own band, at the ' 94 Lugano "Blues to Bop" festival. From 1993-2000, Jeff and I were core
members of "Nashville Weather," a unique Celtic/folk group. Although Nashville Weather specialized in Celtic music, we were really more
of an eclectic band playing styles from a variety of genres. For about seven years we played in Centennial Park for the Tennessee Arts
Council Association Arts Festival, better known as TACA .This past summer I traveled with the Trevecca Orchestra to Austia, the Czech
Republic and Germany, where we played 5 concerts in magnificent Antigua European churches. It wasn't that piece that drew the most
attention however, It was the "Tennessee Waltz". Go figure?! LJ 2007
Orphelia and I learned a lot working with him. Nashville was a daring move and I was warned by all my friends not to go, but like all younger
people, I was full of enthusiasm and adventure, and sped away in my little 1963 VW bug that could barely make the trip. The first couple of
years I was in Music City, I spent many long days pickin at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge with Mark Brine who I've managed to pick with for over
25 years. We played to every drunk in town and many tourist buses that stopped at Tootsie's. Printer's Alley was another local gig for
about a year at The Nashville Review, which doesn't exist anymore. That was a lot of fun. We had a very quirky band with Austin Church as
sort of the MC. He was a local colorful figure during the early 80's with a voice and presence much like Ernest Tubb. Other local country hot
spots were Gabe's Lounge, Pee Wee's, Merchants on Lower Broad a few clubs around Trinity Lane. In 1987 I played with The Bobby
Springfield Band as the opening act for the legendary George Jones/Merle Haggard concert at Starwood. That may have been the most
exciting concert that I was directly involved in, that I ever experienced. In the summer of ' 93, I traveled with my good friend Mark Brine to
Lugano, Switzerland, where we participated in a country music festival. As I recall, I sang Stormy Weather on a live radio show, which led to
an invitation the following year to form my own band, at the ' 94 Lugano "Blues to Bop" festival. From 1993-2000, Jeff and I were core
members of "Nashville Weather," a unique Celtic/folk group. Although Nashville Weather specialized in Celtic music, we were really more
of an eclectic band playing styles from a variety of genres. For about seven years we played in Centennial Park for the Tennessee Arts
Council Association Arts Festival, better known as TACA .This past summer I traveled with the Trevecca Orchestra to Austia, the Czech
Republic and Germany, where we played 5 concerts in magnificent Antigua European churches. It wasn't that piece that drew the most
attention however, It was the "Tennessee Waltz". Go figure?! LJ 2007
Doug Griffiths
Dad brought home an organ when I was a kid, and put it in the
living room where he could entertain company. I took lessons for
a few months and quit. Bought a Wurlitzer electric piano and a
Farfisa organ and played both in a high school band, The
Establishment. I was the first and only player in the area who
played 2 instruments at the same time. We got a gig at one of
the year's big dances at the high school and we were the first
band allowed to turn off all the lights in the gym so we could have
a light show... which was just strobe lights, but nobody had seen
a show like it before and we were a big hit. I went to college in
Syracuse and majored in Theatre. Got with a rock band called
"Second Hand" and played a bunch of college town gigsfrom
Syracuse to Potsdam, NY. That was my first experience playing a
(borrowed) A-100, and we played everything from Steppenwolf,
Deep Purple, James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone to the
BeeGees. We didn't have the sophisticated PA systems like we
Dad brought home an organ when I was a kid, and put it in the
living room where he could entertain company. I took lessons for
a few months and quit. Bought a Wurlitzer electric piano and a
Farfisa organ and played both in a high school band, The
Establishment. I was the first and only player in the area who
played 2 instruments at the same time. We got a gig at one of
the year's big dances at the high school and we were the first
band allowed to turn off all the lights in the gym so we could have
a light show... which was just strobe lights, but nobody had seen
a show like it before and we were a big hit. I went to college in
Syracuse and majored in Theatre. Got with a rock band called
"Second Hand" and played a bunch of college town gigsfrom
Syracuse to Potsdam, NY. That was my first experience playing a
(borrowed) A-100, and we played everything from Steppenwolf,
Deep Purple, James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone to the
BeeGees. We didn't have the sophisticated PA systems like we
have now, so everything the audience heard came from behind the musicians except vocals, and by the end of Saturday night at a packed
house weekend performance in Potsdam, my hearing was completely shut down and I couldn't hear until the following Wednesday. Did
some permanent damage there. Friends would ask me to play at their weddings, and I got into playing pop music on giant pipe organs
from time to time in the 70's. Even had the opportunity offered me by the deans of the Eastman School of Music and Syracuse University to
attend those schools free and play concerts on their big pipe organs, but that's another story I won't get into here. Bought a big Lowrey
organ and a Hammond Porta-B & Leslie and spent most of the 70's playing both (at right angles to each other) and kicking bass with my
left foot. Got tired of recorded drums and drum machines and Holiday Inns and hired a drummer and got into the club scene for the last
few years of the 70's to the early 80's. Burned out on having to kick bass all night while playing 2 organs and singing every song, so I
cancelled 13 months of gigs and went broke. Joined an all original rock/fusion/funk band called "Passenger" in '83, which was the only
band I've played with that had roadies and hired concert sound & lights, and an opening act each time we played, and when that broke up I
got a guitar player and we did a commercial rock duo for a while. Got with a 7 piece r&b group called "Hollywood Al & the Mix" and found out
I play really well with a black band. "When A Man Loves A Woman", "Tighten Up", "Shotgun", "Rainy Night In Georgia", and songs in that
venue became my regular diet for several years. We opened at Rochester's Downtown Festival Tent for the "Kingsmen" and "Otis Day &
the Knights" in the late 80's. Started playing with and building a reputation for an emerging blues star, Chris Beard, around upstate NY after
that, and had the moniker of "Rochester's only white soul brother" attached to me by Chester McMillan from B.B. King's band after filling in
for a TV show that I wasn't aware we were taping, and aired on Rochester's black TV station. Since coming to Nashville I've jammed with a
huge number of artists, and toured for a while with blues recording artist Burton Gaar, before he was hospitalized. I worked with local
favorites "Smoking Gun" around Nashville and surrounding counties. I also tickled the ivorys for Clifford Curry, best known for
"She Shot A Hole In My Soul", written by Nashvillian Steve Davis, as well as Nashville's "Queen of the Blues", Marion James.
I am currently a member of The Outfit, a band spawned from the Play It Again Jam, who will be playing out this summer.
Somehow I've managed to whittle my inventory down so I only have the Porta-B and Leslie left, but I intend to get a synthesizer
for piano & strings, etc. soon. Maybe my dream of owning my very own late 50's - early 60's B-3 will come true one of these days.
house weekend performance in Potsdam, my hearing was completely shut down and I couldn't hear until the following Wednesday. Did
some permanent damage there. Friends would ask me to play at their weddings, and I got into playing pop music on giant pipe organs
from time to time in the 70's. Even had the opportunity offered me by the deans of the Eastman School of Music and Syracuse University to
attend those schools free and play concerts on their big pipe organs, but that's another story I won't get into here. Bought a big Lowrey
organ and a Hammond Porta-B & Leslie and spent most of the 70's playing both (at right angles to each other) and kicking bass with my
left foot. Got tired of recorded drums and drum machines and Holiday Inns and hired a drummer and got into the club scene for the last
few years of the 70's to the early 80's. Burned out on having to kick bass all night while playing 2 organs and singing every song, so I
cancelled 13 months of gigs and went broke. Joined an all original rock/fusion/funk band called "Passenger" in '83, which was the only
band I've played with that had roadies and hired concert sound & lights, and an opening act each time we played, and when that broke up I
got a guitar player and we did a commercial rock duo for a while. Got with a 7 piece r&b group called "Hollywood Al & the Mix" and found out
I play really well with a black band. "When A Man Loves A Woman", "Tighten Up", "Shotgun", "Rainy Night In Georgia", and songs in that
venue became my regular diet for several years. We opened at Rochester's Downtown Festival Tent for the "Kingsmen" and "Otis Day &
the Knights" in the late 80's. Started playing with and building a reputation for an emerging blues star, Chris Beard, around upstate NY after
that, and had the moniker of "Rochester's only white soul brother" attached to me by Chester McMillan from B.B. King's band after filling in
for a TV show that I wasn't aware we were taping, and aired on Rochester's black TV station. Since coming to Nashville I've jammed with a
huge number of artists, and toured for a while with blues recording artist Burton Gaar, before he was hospitalized. I worked with local
favorites "Smoking Gun" around Nashville and surrounding counties. I also tickled the ivorys for Clifford Curry, best known for
"She Shot A Hole In My Soul", written by Nashvillian Steve Davis, as well as Nashville's "Queen of the Blues", Marion James.
I am currently a member of The Outfit, a band spawned from the Play It Again Jam, who will be playing out this summer.
Somehow I've managed to whittle my inventory down so I only have the Porta-B and Leslie left, but I intend to get a synthesizer
for piano & strings, etc. soon. Maybe my dream of owning my very own late 50's - early 60's B-3 will come true one of these days.
Dionne Chinn
Dionne was born in Buffalo, New York, and she was introduced to performing during
the summer of 1977 when she showed-up at rehearsal for her family's rock-n'-roll band.
Captivated by her aunt's rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams", a wide-eyed, little girl
stepped-up to the microphone for a chance to sing. Although the other family members
didn't take Dionne seriously at the time, she vowed to someday fulfill her passion for
singing and entertaining an audience. After high school, Dionne began studying Aviation
Management in both Florida & Alabama, and later received her pilot's license. As she
migrated West, Dionne landed in Tucson, AZ., in the early 1990's and discovered a
genuine appreciation for such artists as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn,
and George Strait. The storytelling impact of Country Music describing life's hardships
and good times both touched her as well as inspired Dionne in an extraordinary way to
evoke her own natural talents and instincts to craft heartfelt lyrics and melodies in writing.
Dionne was born in Buffalo, New York, and she was introduced to performing during
the summer of 1977 when she showed-up at rehearsal for her family's rock-n'-roll band.
Captivated by her aunt's rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams", a wide-eyed, little girl
stepped-up to the microphone for a chance to sing. Although the other family members
didn't take Dionne seriously at the time, she vowed to someday fulfill her passion for
singing and entertaining an audience. After high school, Dionne began studying Aviation
Management in both Florida & Alabama, and later received her pilot's license. As she
migrated West, Dionne landed in Tucson, AZ., in the early 1990's and discovered a
genuine appreciation for such artists as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn,
and George Strait. The storytelling impact of Country Music describing life's hardships
and good times both touched her as well as inspired Dionne in an extraordinary way to
evoke her own natural talents and instincts to craft heartfelt lyrics and melodies in writing.
The National Anthem at The Gaylord Entertainment Center, TheNashville Music Guide gave Dionne some well-deserved acclaim and
recognition as "ready to turn some heads on The Row".Finally, it was time to make the big move to Nashville in January 1999 where she
began working with several independent producers to develop a "signature sound". Dionne began singing at the local clubs such as
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Broken Spoke Saloon, Legends Corner, and the world famous Wildhorse Saloon. After doing a fabulous rendition
of The National Anthem at The Gaylord Entertainment Center, TheNashville Music Guide gave Dionne some well-deserved acclaim and
recognition as "ready to turn some heads on The Row". Dionne has worked extensively with long-time independent Nashville producer &
friend Charles English to cultivate her unique sound, and to preserve the best of both the Traditional Country story-telling aspects, as well
as the Contemporary Country music sounds to thus reinforce the ingenuity of the art form. She absolutely loves singing for an audience,
and takes a very energetic approach to performing while paying tribute to her heroes along the way both Wynonna Judd & Travis Tritt. Is
Nashville ready for this incredible honky-tonk female? Does originality mean anything anymore? Can she stand toe-to-toe with the likes of
Waylon, Poppa Hag, & Bocephus, whom she dearly loves? Most definitely! It's long overdue! Enjoy the music.
Dionne Chinn Website: www.dionnechinn.com
recognition as "ready to turn some heads on The Row".Finally, it was time to make the big move to Nashville in January 1999 where she
began working with several independent producers to develop a "signature sound". Dionne began singing at the local clubs such as
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Broken Spoke Saloon, Legends Corner, and the world famous Wildhorse Saloon. After doing a fabulous rendition
of The National Anthem at The Gaylord Entertainment Center, TheNashville Music Guide gave Dionne some well-deserved acclaim and
recognition as "ready to turn some heads on The Row". Dionne has worked extensively with long-time independent Nashville producer &
friend Charles English to cultivate her unique sound, and to preserve the best of both the Traditional Country story-telling aspects, as well
as the Contemporary Country music sounds to thus reinforce the ingenuity of the art form. She absolutely loves singing for an audience,
and takes a very energetic approach to performing while paying tribute to her heroes along the way both Wynonna Judd & Travis Tritt. Is
Nashville ready for this incredible honky-tonk female? Does originality mean anything anymore? Can she stand toe-to-toe with the likes of
Waylon, Poppa Hag, & Bocephus, whom she dearly loves? Most definitely! It's long overdue! Enjoy the music.
Dionne Chinn Website: www.dionnechinn.com
Earlier in life, Dionne became familiar with the enormous talents of Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Kenny
Rogers, Dolly Parton, & Linda Ronstadt which collectively gave her "points on a compass" so to speak.
Having absorbed the energy and influence of rock n' roll and the soothing presence of rhythm & blues, Dionne
was ready to design her own original Country style with an emphasis on a Country Blues/ Honky-Tonk sound.
While living in Florida between 1997-1999, Dionne began singing in a studio environment as a "demo" singer
at an independent music production company in Pembroke Pines, FL. Finally, it was time to make the big move
to Nashville in January 1999 where she began working with several independent producers to develop a
"signature sound". Dionne began singing at the local clubs such as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Broken Spoke
Saloon, Legends Corner, and the world famous Wildhorse Saloon. After doing a fabulous rendition of
Rogers, Dolly Parton, & Linda Ronstadt which collectively gave her "points on a compass" so to speak.
Having absorbed the energy and influence of rock n' roll and the soothing presence of rhythm & blues, Dionne
was ready to design her own original Country style with an emphasis on a Country Blues/ Honky-Tonk sound.
While living in Florida between 1997-1999, Dionne began singing in a studio environment as a "demo" singer
at an independent music production company in Pembroke Pines, FL. Finally, it was time to make the big move
to Nashville in January 1999 where she began working with several independent producers to develop a
"signature sound". Dionne began singing at the local clubs such as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Broken Spoke
Saloon, Legends Corner, and the world famous Wildhorse Saloon. After doing a fabulous rendition of
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Tony Beazley
Tony Beazley is a professional cinematographer and studio still photographer who shoots music videos, music
documentaries and CD covers for independent artist in Nashville Tn and the surrounding states .....(but first a few
words about myself..... shameless promotion) lol
Well just like a lot of you on myspace I wanted to be a big famous Rock Star. I have been playing bass for 25 years
and the bands I were in kept on breaking up after learning 30 songs geeeeez what a pain.... so after years of that
aggravation &^$!@&# I went back to the other thing I loved and that was photography and cinematography and
ending up making a good career choice! I've shot 45 music videos for national TV and GAC and also have
hundreds of sellable still photos of Rock stars. I've shot 5 documentaries that have sold well, and I also worked on
"Against The Wall " the HBO movie directed by John Frankenheimer as an extra cast member and unit still
photographer.I also worked closely with Bret Michaels on his independent film "Letter From Death Row" as unit
still photographer. That was a blast! My IMDB http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1712673/
Tony Beazley is a professional cinematographer and studio still photographer who shoots music videos, music
documentaries and CD covers for independent artist in Nashville Tn and the surrounding states .....(but first a few
words about myself..... shameless promotion) lol
Well just like a lot of you on myspace I wanted to be a big famous Rock Star. I have been playing bass for 25 years
and the bands I were in kept on breaking up after learning 30 songs geeeeez what a pain.... so after years of that
aggravation &^$!@&# I went back to the other thing I loved and that was photography and cinematography and
ending up making a good career choice! I've shot 45 music videos for national TV and GAC and also have
hundreds of sellable still photos of Rock stars. I've shot 5 documentaries that have sold well, and I also worked on
"Against The Wall " the HBO movie directed by John Frankenheimer as an extra cast member and unit still
photographer.I also worked closely with Bret Michaels on his independent film "Letter From Death Row" as unit
still photographer. That was a blast! My IMDB http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1712673/
I've really enjoyed meeting all the great musicians and actors that I have photographed and made the
music videos for, that to me is priceless ;) To see some of my photos of famous artist and movie stars
check out my website. I also write scripts especially for commercial spots and some of them are on the
comedic level, oh well you always have to have fun at what you do :) I do have a good day rate on
photography and good prices on music videos if you are interested. Check the links section for urls
concerning other notable projects that I have worked on and works in progress....
http://groups.msn.com/TonyBeazleyPhotography/links.msnw
Extra note* Wildlife has always been very interesting to me since being raised in rural ,woody
environments from the age of 4. I constantly shoots, when time permits between jobs, hummingbird and
raptor videos, collecting stock footage for a later date documentary.
Tony Beazley is currently working on a documentary called "Lynyrd Skynrd: The Anthology" which he is
Director of Photography .While filming this documentary he also filmed a two hour
documentary/biography about Ronnie Van Zant lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. This video featured Gene
Odom who was a long time friend of Ronnie Van Zant. Titled "Jukin' With Gene :Frynds of Mine". You can
read more about the video in detail at "Jukin' With Gene:Frynds of Mine" http://www.myspace.com/tonybdp
music videos for, that to me is priceless ;) To see some of my photos of famous artist and movie stars
check out my website. I also write scripts especially for commercial spots and some of them are on the
comedic level, oh well you always have to have fun at what you do :) I do have a good day rate on
photography and good prices on music videos if you are interested. Check the links section for urls
concerning other notable projects that I have worked on and works in progress....
http://groups.msn.com/TonyBeazleyPhotography/links.msnw
Extra note* Wildlife has always been very interesting to me since being raised in rural ,woody
environments from the age of 4. I constantly shoots, when time permits between jobs, hummingbird and
raptor videos, collecting stock footage for a later date documentary.
Tony Beazley is currently working on a documentary called "Lynyrd Skynrd: The Anthology" which he is
Director of Photography .While filming this documentary he also filmed a two hour
documentary/biography about Ronnie Van Zant lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. This video featured Gene
Odom who was a long time friend of Ronnie Van Zant. Titled "Jukin' With Gene :Frynds of Mine". You can
read more about the video in detail at "Jukin' With Gene:Frynds of Mine" http://www.myspace.com/tonybdp
The Toulenes - Jamon Scott & Dan Crawley
A regular on the Nashville music scene, Jamon has hammered out his distinctive brand of
southwestern country rock on stages from Asbury Park, N.J. to Los Angeles, CA including the
legendary Rainbow Room on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. With comparisons to John Mellencamp,
Jimmy Buffet and Robert Earl Keen, Jamon has also garnered 'Best Male Vocals' and 'Best Lyrics'
awards on Garageband.com and his band, The Toluenes, held the #1 artist spot in their genre for 6
straight months on Audiostreet.net.
...a great sound with a wickedly cool sense of humor', '...burns like cheap tequila chased by a
long-turned lime' and '...rockin' bar (band) - makes me want to down a longneck and boogie...' are
just a few of the words reviewers have used to describe Jamon and The Toluenes on their debut
c.d. 'Hola From The Toluenes'. The disc was recorded in Nashville and co-produced by Jim Allison,
who co-wrote such hits as Reba McEntire's 'What Am I Gonna Do About You' and LeAnn Rimes'
'Fade To Blue'. When he isn't banging on his six-string, Jamon moonlights as an actor and
screenwriter, making his screen debut playing a supporting role in the short film "Steak Dreams".
Most recently, Jamon co-wrote & co-starred in the 2007 Indie Gathering winner for best t.v. pilot,
"Bottle Rockets", for which he wrote all of the music, as well. Jamon also composed and
performed the score for the 2003 MEIC Film Festival's "Best Short Film" runner-up, "Liberation".
A regular on the Nashville music scene, Jamon has hammered out his distinctive brand of
southwestern country rock on stages from Asbury Park, N.J. to Los Angeles, CA including the
legendary Rainbow Room on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. With comparisons to John Mellencamp,
Jimmy Buffet and Robert Earl Keen, Jamon has also garnered 'Best Male Vocals' and 'Best Lyrics'
awards on Garageband.com and his band, The Toluenes, held the #1 artist spot in their genre for 6
straight months on Audiostreet.net.
...a great sound with a wickedly cool sense of humor', '...burns like cheap tequila chased by a
long-turned lime' and '...rockin' bar (band) - makes me want to down a longneck and boogie...' are
just a few of the words reviewers have used to describe Jamon and The Toluenes on their debut
c.d. 'Hola From The Toluenes'. The disc was recorded in Nashville and co-produced by Jim Allison,
who co-wrote such hits as Reba McEntire's 'What Am I Gonna Do About You' and LeAnn Rimes'
'Fade To Blue'. When he isn't banging on his six-string, Jamon moonlights as an actor and
screenwriter, making his screen debut playing a supporting role in the short film "Steak Dreams".
Most recently, Jamon co-wrote & co-starred in the 2007 Indie Gathering winner for best t.v. pilot,
"Bottle Rockets", for which he wrote all of the music, as well. Jamon also composed and
performed the score for the 2003 MEIC Film Festival's "Best Short Film" runner-up, "Liberation".
Guitarist Dan Allen Crawley, a prolific songwriter in his own right, moved to Nashville right out of high school
and honed his craft in such clubs as the famed Bluebird Cafe, eventually signing his first publishing deal.
Later, he relocated to Lexington, KY, where he spent the late 90's and early 2000's "paying his dues" on the
local music scene before hooking up with Jamon in 2003 and forming The Toluenes. The Toluenes are part
of The Outfit, featuring members of the Charlie Daniels Band, JJ Cale & Pacific Gas & Electric. Dan's latest
gig is written up in the current Nashville Scene by Walter Jowers, another Play It Again Jam regular. Dan and
The Outfit are returning to La Grange, Kentucky for another gig in November, and will be at The Sugar Grove
Tavern in Westmoreland for a weekend in September. Stay tuned for exact dates and times for these, and
other shows. More information will be available at Tennessee Concerts, sponsor of the
bi weekly musicians jam, and at www.musiciansjam.info
Photos of Dan and The Toluenes are posted at Down South Jukin, from their 2007 Jam-A-Q hosted by Bruce
Wall. Articles about Dan, and other Outfit members from their Luther Luckett Prison Show, can be seen at
Southern Fried Magazine. The Toulenes Web Site www.thetoulenes.com
and honed his craft in such clubs as the famed Bluebird Cafe, eventually signing his first publishing deal.
Later, he relocated to Lexington, KY, where he spent the late 90's and early 2000's "paying his dues" on the
local music scene before hooking up with Jamon in 2003 and forming The Toluenes. The Toluenes are part
of The Outfit, featuring members of the Charlie Daniels Band, JJ Cale & Pacific Gas & Electric. Dan's latest
gig is written up in the current Nashville Scene by Walter Jowers, another Play It Again Jam regular. Dan and
The Outfit are returning to La Grange, Kentucky for another gig in November, and will be at The Sugar Grove
Tavern in Westmoreland for a weekend in September. Stay tuned for exact dates and times for these, and
other shows. More information will be available at Tennessee Concerts, sponsor of the
bi weekly musicians jam, and at www.musiciansjam.info
Photos of Dan and The Toluenes are posted at Down South Jukin, from their 2007 Jam-A-Q hosted by Bruce
Wall. Articles about Dan, and other Outfit members from their Luther Luckett Prison Show, can be seen at
Southern Fried Magazine. The Toulenes Web Site www.thetoulenes.com
| Dan |
| Jamon |
| 2006 |
Gary Allen
Gary Allen played at some of my first concerts. I saw the Charlie Daniels Band many times during the early
days of the band, at a time when the only known song was "Uneasy Rider". In the early 70's, a new album
"Way Down Yonder" with Gary on drums, produces a few songs ("Whiskey" & "Way Down Yonder") that gets
radio airplay. One concert that comes to mind, with Gary on drums, is when the Charlie Daniels Band, the
Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas blew out the Municipal Auditorium (in the early '70s) in what
(at that time) would be known as the loudest concert ever held in Nashville. I can believe it. I was right up
front. After that show, I immediately went out and bought the CDB's (Way Down Yonder) & the MTB's (1st
album), which was the current LP's of both bands. This began my love for Southern Rock music.
Unfortunately, I missed seeing Gary and the rest of the CDB at the historic first Volunteer Jam at the War
Memorial Auditorium. That concert, would become the beginning of a Nashville Jam tradition. I have
attended most of the (Nashville)Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam's since. That first Volunteer Jam
helped to produce the triple-platinum "Fire On The Mountain". Songs on the LP include, Souths Gonna
Do It Again", "Long Haired Country Boy", "Trudy", "Orange Blossom Special" and other classics.
Gary Allen played at some of my first concerts. I saw the Charlie Daniels Band many times during the early
days of the band, at a time when the only known song was "Uneasy Rider". In the early 70's, a new album
"Way Down Yonder" with Gary on drums, produces a few songs ("Whiskey" & "Way Down Yonder") that gets
radio airplay. One concert that comes to mind, with Gary on drums, is when the Charlie Daniels Band, the
Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas blew out the Municipal Auditorium (in the early '70s) in what
(at that time) would be known as the loudest concert ever held in Nashville. I can believe it. I was right up
front. After that show, I immediately went out and bought the CDB's (Way Down Yonder) & the MTB's (1st
album), which was the current LP's of both bands. This began my love for Southern Rock music.
Unfortunately, I missed seeing Gary and the rest of the CDB at the historic first Volunteer Jam at the War
Memorial Auditorium. That concert, would become the beginning of a Nashville Jam tradition. I have
attended most of the (Nashville)Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam's since. That first Volunteer Jam
helped to produce the triple-platinum "Fire On The Mountain". Songs on the LP include, Souths Gonna
Do It Again", "Long Haired Country Boy", "Trudy", "Orange Blossom Special" and other classics.
Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam's since. That first Volunteer Jam helped to produce the triple-platinum "Fire On The Mountain". Songs
on the LP include, Souths Gonna Do It Again", "Long Haired Country Boy", "Trudy", "Orange Blossom Special" and other classics.
I still have my 45 rpm record, recorded live at the first Volunteer Jam. To this day, "Souths Gonna Do It Again" and "Long Haired Country
Boy" receive airplay daily, on country and rock radio. I even saw Gary and the CDB perform on the Midnight Special TV Show, hosted by
the one and only Wolfman Jack. I wish we had a tape of that one! Gary often performed with the Marshall Tucker Band, while on the road
with the CDB. I remember to this day, seeing Push rock Fannys (Nashville's party bar in the 1970's), with Gary, Mark Fitzgerald, and
Barry Barnes (from the CDB) performing Barnes song "Feeling Free" from the "Fire On The Mountain" album. Push was a well-known local
band in Nashville. Gary played in many of Nashville's early rock 'n' roll bands, and even played with longtime Grand Ole Opry star Stonewall
Jackson for a while. Gary continues to play drums. He has played with JJ Cale and others. He has jammed with southern rocks greatest,
including members of the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Sknynrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, Barefoot Jerry and others.
UPDATE 2006-2007: I met Gary in 2006, and got involved with his Musicians Jam, a twice-monthly rock 'n' roll Nashville Jam.
We now work together on projects, related to the Nashville music scene. Gary currently co-host's the "Play It Again Musicians Jam"
with singer/songwriter C.J. Dubuisson, and (both) currently play in The Outfit (a group of Nashville Musicians and Songwriters).
I've seen The Outfit and they are good. Text by Pat Adams - TennesseeConcerts.com website
THE OUTFIT's, MySPACE Page www.myspace.com/garyallensoutfit
Pictures of Gary & Friends can be seen on many pages of the TennesseeConcerts website
www.MusiciansJam.Info
www.SouthernTribute.com
The Volunteer Jam
The Jets
Jam-A-Que 2007
The Outfit (his & CJ's new band)
on the LP include, Souths Gonna Do It Again", "Long Haired Country Boy", "Trudy", "Orange Blossom Special" and other classics.
I still have my 45 rpm record, recorded live at the first Volunteer Jam. To this day, "Souths Gonna Do It Again" and "Long Haired Country
Boy" receive airplay daily, on country and rock radio. I even saw Gary and the CDB perform on the Midnight Special TV Show, hosted by
the one and only Wolfman Jack. I wish we had a tape of that one! Gary often performed with the Marshall Tucker Band, while on the road
with the CDB. I remember to this day, seeing Push rock Fannys (Nashville's party bar in the 1970's), with Gary, Mark Fitzgerald, and
Barry Barnes (from the CDB) performing Barnes song "Feeling Free" from the "Fire On The Mountain" album. Push was a well-known local
band in Nashville. Gary played in many of Nashville's early rock 'n' roll bands, and even played with longtime Grand Ole Opry star Stonewall
Jackson for a while. Gary continues to play drums. He has played with JJ Cale and others. He has jammed with southern rocks greatest,
including members of the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Sknynrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, Barefoot Jerry and others.
UPDATE 2006-2007: I met Gary in 2006, and got involved with his Musicians Jam, a twice-monthly rock 'n' roll Nashville Jam.
We now work together on projects, related to the Nashville music scene. Gary currently co-host's the "Play It Again Musicians Jam"
with singer/songwriter C.J. Dubuisson, and (both) currently play in The Outfit (a group of Nashville Musicians and Songwriters).
I've seen The Outfit and they are good. Text by Pat Adams - TennesseeConcerts.com website
THE OUTFIT's, MySPACE Page www.myspace.com/garyallensoutfit
Pictures of Gary & Friends can be seen on many pages of the TennesseeConcerts website
www.MusiciansJam.Info
www.SouthernTribute.com
The Volunteer Jam
The Jets
Jam-A-Que 2007
The Outfit (his & CJ's new band)
| 2007: Gary Allen with The Outfit |
| Gary & Charlie Daniels |
| J.J. Cale & Gary |
Scott Van Zen
Producer/composer/guitarist Scott Van Zen founded Citrus Productions in 1996 and has since turned it
into one of the hottest and most sought after music houses in Los Angeles. The incredible sound he
achieves and the rapid turn over at which he delivers quality work is unmatched. Scott's
composing/producing credits, listed below, include commercials for Nestle, Matchbox, Hot Wheels,
Game Boy, Nickleodeon, Batman, Justice League and Max Steele. He has written and produced the
main titles, background and source music for major broadcast networks including Fox, MTV, NBC, CBS,
ESPN2 and Paramount Television. Scott found crossover success in the world of commercial music
through his collaborations on numerous gold and platinum albums with rock legend Kiss, and his
amazing diversity was showcased with recording artist Ken Tamplin. Van Zen's tireless work ethic is
an amazing compliment to his undeniable musicianship. Currently Scott is in demand as a session/live
guitarist and is a player at The Play It Again Jam. He recently played with The Outfit at a tribute to
George McCorkle of the Marshall Tucker Band. You can see pictures of Scott at www.downsouthjukin.com
in the media gallery. Scott was voted Top Electric Guitarist in LA Guitar Wars in 1989.
Scott Van Zen accomomplishments
Riding in Cars With Boys Feature (Underscore), Sheer Bliss Feature (Score), ESPN Hallmark Fish Game Fishing (Bumpers),
Next Big Star (Opening Sequence), Paramount Television Moesha (Promos), FOX Sports Major League Soccer (Main Title),
Paramount Television Montel Williams (Promos), CBS Payne starring John Larroquette (Main Title/Cues),
FOX Americas Most Wanted (Score/Drama/Suspense), Paramount Television Montel Williams (Promos),
Paramount Television Judge Judy (Promos), Paramount Television Spin City (Promos), MTV Road Rules All Stars (Main Title),
NBC Trinity (Source Music), FOX Party of Five (Source Music), ESPN2 Paved New World (Main Title),
The Sporting News NBA Matchups, NFL Matchups, NHL Matchups, NCAA Matchups (Opening/Closing), Late Last Night Feature (Source),
Police Branch 82 Feature (Score), Brutality & Peace in Paradise Feature (Score), Dirty Pair 10 episodes Animation (Music Score/Sound),
KISS (Artist) Revenge (Writing) Received Gold & Carnival of Souls (Writing), Ken Tamplin (Artist) An Axe To Grind (Writing/Guitar),
Soul Survivor (Writing/Guitar) Received Dove Award, Tamplin (Writing/Guitar), Greatest Hits (Writing/Guitar) & WTN (Writing/Guitar),
Roch Voicine (Artist) Chaque Fue (Writing/Guitar) Received Platinum, Greatest Unknown Guitarist C.D. (Title Track),
Top ten Guitarist in D¹Addario World Guitar Competition, A Trade USA (National), Mattel (Game Boy) Construction Zone Boulder (National),
Mattel (Hot Wheels) Fireball, Octoblast, Extreme Moto, Extreme Motocross, Donut & Kart Maniacs (National),
Mattel (Hot Wheels) Formula One, Hot Cam, Formula Fueler, Extreme Moto,
Extreme Motocross & Octoblast (International), The Denver Post (Regional),
First National Bank Carwash & Repairanoia (Regional),
Mattel (CAT Construction Zone) Lunch (National), Nickelodeon Do The Nick Click (National),
Hot Wheels (Game Boy) Plane (National), Sam's Town Dining Around The World (National),
Nestle's Sweet Success 3 spots (National), Carnation Good Start Baby Formula (National),
Disneyland Advertising Child's Play (National), Matchbox Sky High Rescue (National),
Sunkist (International), Batman Deluxe Figures, Sewer, Bridge & Batmobile (National),
Fresno Falcons Hockey Team (Regional), NBC Judge Joe Brown (Promo),
Justice League Javalin & Mission Vision (National),
YU-GI-OH Duel Disk, Monster Shootout & Launcher Spider (National),
Boom Boom Huck Jam (National),
Max Steel Dirt Bike, Hidden Cave, Ice Maze, Jungle Ball & Knife Throw (National)
Producer/composer/guitarist Scott Van Zen founded Citrus Productions in 1996 and has since turned it
into one of the hottest and most sought after music houses in Los Angeles. The incredible sound he
achieves and the rapid turn over at which he delivers quality work is unmatched. Scott's
composing/producing credits, listed below, include commercials for Nestle, Matchbox, Hot Wheels,
Game Boy, Nickleodeon, Batman, Justice League and Max Steele. He has written and produced the
main titles, background and source music for major broadcast networks including Fox, MTV, NBC, CBS,
ESPN2 and Paramount Television. Scott found crossover success in the world of commercial music
through his collaborations on numerous gold and platinum albums with rock legend Kiss, and his
amazing diversity was showcased with recording artist Ken Tamplin. Van Zen's tireless work ethic is
an amazing compliment to his undeniable musicianship. Currently Scott is in demand as a session/live
guitarist and is a player at The Play It Again Jam. He recently played with The Outfit at a tribute to
George McCorkle of the Marshall Tucker Band. You can see pictures of Scott at www.downsouthjukin.com
in the media gallery. Scott was voted Top Electric Guitarist in LA Guitar Wars in 1989.
Scott Van Zen accomomplishments
Riding in Cars With Boys Feature (Underscore), Sheer Bliss Feature (Score), ESPN Hallmark Fish Game Fishing (Bumpers),
Next Big Star (Opening Sequence), Paramount Television Moesha (Promos), FOX Sports Major League Soccer (Main Title),
Paramount Television Montel Williams (Promos), CBS Payne starring John Larroquette (Main Title/Cues),
FOX Americas Most Wanted (Score/Drama/Suspense), Paramount Television Montel Williams (Promos),
Paramount Television Judge Judy (Promos), Paramount Television Spin City (Promos), MTV Road Rules All Stars (Main Title),
NBC Trinity (Source Music), FOX Party of Five (Source Music), ESPN2 Paved New World (Main Title),
The Sporting News NBA Matchups, NFL Matchups, NHL Matchups, NCAA Matchups (Opening/Closing), Late Last Night Feature (Source),
Police Branch 82 Feature (Score), Brutality & Peace in Paradise Feature (Score), Dirty Pair 10 episodes Animation (Music Score/Sound),
KISS (Artist) Revenge (Writing) Received Gold & Carnival of Souls (Writing), Ken Tamplin (Artist) An Axe To Grind (Writing/Guitar),
Soul Survivor (Writing/Guitar) Received Dove Award, Tamplin (Writing/Guitar), Greatest Hits (Writing/Guitar) & WTN (Writing/Guitar),
Roch Voicine (Artist) Chaque Fue (Writing/Guitar) Received Platinum, Greatest Unknown Guitarist C.D. (Title Track),
Top ten Guitarist in D¹Addario World Guitar Competition, A Trade USA (National), Mattel (Game Boy) Construction Zone Boulder (National),
Mattel (Hot Wheels) Fireball, Octoblast, Extreme Moto, Extreme Motocross, Donut & Kart Maniacs (National),
Mattel (Hot Wheels) Formula One, Hot Cam, Formula Fueler, Extreme Moto,
Extreme Motocross & Octoblast (International), The Denver Post (Regional),
First National Bank Carwash & Repairanoia (Regional),
Mattel (CAT Construction Zone) Lunch (National), Nickelodeon Do The Nick Click (National),
Hot Wheels (Game Boy) Plane (National), Sam's Town Dining Around The World (National),
Nestle's Sweet Success 3 spots (National), Carnation Good Start Baby Formula (National),
Disneyland Advertising Child's Play (National), Matchbox Sky High Rescue (National),
Sunkist (International), Batman Deluxe Figures, Sewer, Bridge & Batmobile (National),
Fresno Falcons Hockey Team (Regional), NBC Judge Joe Brown (Promo),
Justice League Javalin & Mission Vision (National),
YU-GI-OH Duel Disk, Monster Shootout & Launcher Spider (National),
Boom Boom Huck Jam (National),
Max Steel Dirt Bike, Hidden Cave, Ice Maze, Jungle Ball & Knife Throw (National)
Jimbo Hagey Jr
Lead and rhythm guitar started playing guitar after seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Born and
raised in Nashville, TN, Jimbo has played in numerous cover and original rock and roll bands over the years.
Jimbo traveled across the Country and provided lead guitar for “UP With People” in ’75 and ’76, he was also
part of The Super Bowl X halftime entertainment. on jan 19th 1976. (Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17 ) He was a
Gibson Guitars Endorsing Artist during the years Gibson was owned by The Norlin Corporation. Flight, Illwill,
the Gatorr band, the Lost Dogs, Switchleg, Raven Sky and Whiskey Biscuit are just a few of the bands that
Jimbo has played in, over the last 20 years.Jimbo completed one of his life long musical dreams when he
played at the historic Ryman auditorium in June of ’06 with The Raven Sky Band.
He still plays with his old classic rock band “Whiskey Biscuit” once a year at the
annual Tie Dye Festival in Adams Tn. His favorite quote is: “my one gig a year”
My first guitar was a K-Mart special & included the amplifier. It cost 60.00 and
after a several weeks of begging, my mom finally relented and bought it for me.
My first gig was the Bellevue talent show at Bellevue High School, I played with
an old used Silvertone 2-12 piggyback amp (I whish I still owed it) . While doing
our 1 song, a tube fell out of the back of the amp, and consequently my father
decided I needed some new gear. Soon after I was the proud owner of a beautiful
Kustom 75 watt Solid state 4 X 10” combo amp, and a beat up’54 Les Paul.
(And my still recovering fingers from trying to put that hot tube back in the socket!)
After that it was on to bigger & better guitars and amps.
Lead and rhythm guitar started playing guitar after seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Born and
raised in Nashville, TN, Jimbo has played in numerous cover and original rock and roll bands over the years.
Jimbo traveled across the Country and provided lead guitar for “UP With People” in ’75 and ’76, he was also
part of The Super Bowl X halftime entertainment. on jan 19th 1976. (Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17 ) He was a
Gibson Guitars Endorsing Artist during the years Gibson was owned by The Norlin Corporation. Flight, Illwill,
the Gatorr band, the Lost Dogs, Switchleg, Raven Sky and Whiskey Biscuit are just a few of the bands that
Jimbo has played in, over the last 20 years.Jimbo completed one of his life long musical dreams when he
played at the historic Ryman auditorium in June of ’06 with The Raven Sky Band.
He still plays with his old classic rock band “Whiskey Biscuit” once a year at the
annual Tie Dye Festival in Adams Tn. His favorite quote is: “my one gig a year”
My first guitar was a K-Mart special & included the amplifier. It cost 60.00 and
after a several weeks of begging, my mom finally relented and bought it for me.
My first gig was the Bellevue talent show at Bellevue High School, I played with
an old used Silvertone 2-12 piggyback amp (I whish I still owed it) . While doing
our 1 song, a tube fell out of the back of the amp, and consequently my father
decided I needed some new gear. Soon after I was the proud owner of a beautiful
Kustom 75 watt Solid state 4 X 10” combo amp, and a beat up’54 Les Paul.
(And my still recovering fingers from trying to put that hot tube back in the socket!)
After that it was on to bigger & better guitars and amps.
I studied under John Pell when I was 16 & 17, but grew tired of the structure of lessons, so I naturally quit taking them! I soon learned
that LOUD was the only way I really liked playing guitar. (Mostly because the master volume hadn’t been invented yet) or if it had, I’d
never seen one. I guess I got kicked out of more bands than I’ve been in, just for playing too loud. My main musical influences were
the late Hughie Thomason, The Rev. Billy F. Gibbons, Allen Collins, Toy Caldwell, Buck Dharma, & Eddie Van Halen. My interest in
the electric guitar led me into an associate of science degree in electronic engineering in 1978, and I currently manage the I.T.
infrastructure at a 13 physician orthopedic clinic in Franklin Tn.
Jimbo’s videos & photo’s of his bands can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/jimbojamz
And here: http://www.pbase.com/jimbojamz/musicians_jam_enter_here
that LOUD was the only way I really liked playing guitar. (Mostly because the master volume hadn’t been invented yet) or if it had, I’d
never seen one. I guess I got kicked out of more bands than I’ve been in, just for playing too loud. My main musical influences were
the late Hughie Thomason, The Rev. Billy F. Gibbons, Allen Collins, Toy Caldwell, Buck Dharma, & Eddie Van Halen. My interest in
the electric guitar led me into an associate of science degree in electronic engineering in 1978, and I currently manage the I.T.
infrastructure at a 13 physician orthopedic clinic in Franklin Tn.
Jimbo’s videos & photo’s of his bands can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/jimbojamz
And here: http://www.pbase.com/jimbojamz/musicians_jam_enter_here
