Jeffrey James Harvey
11.27.08 | THANKSGIVING 2008
Hello Friends... Although it’s been a particularly tumultuous and challenging year for most of us, I hope you can still find things to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day 2008. As I reflect on our recent move to Texas and getting settled into a new community (and a new job), I still can’t drift too deep into the quagmires of my own life without something jolting me back into the reality of so much unrest in the world, and the remembrance of persons who are so woefully less fortunate than I.
“Everyone can look forward to having one last gig, we just won’t know when it is or how the curtain will fall,” an associate reminded me recently. I’ve been keenly aware on many levels this year that life is fleeting, and we have nothing more than moments to capture. My hope is to stay centered in that very place in my mind by doing things like loving my family and friends more fervently, being mindful about the small stuff, reveling in the glories of important past accomplishments and acknowledging how far I’ve come without regretting my past (or beating myself up for it), connecting with old friends and nearly forgotten ones, and moving forward intentionally and as creatively as possible.
(Along these lines, a couple of short, profound books that made an impact on me this year were “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch, and “The Shack” by William P. Young. I highly recommend them.)
San Antonio has been a really good experience thus far. I’ve now been at my new job with the McKinstry Company for 3 months, working as a Facility Coordinator at a brand new Microsoft Data Center. McKinstry is a mechanical engineering firm based in Seattle, Washington that caught national attention recently when President–Elect Barack Obama spoke specifically of the company as a “model for American companies,” in his infomercial just prior to the election. I was extremely fortunate to get hired by this company; it’s been a privilege to work in a state of the art Microsoft facility and to be surrounded by so many brilliant minds.
I have begun rehearsing with a new area band called “Sacred Soul,” made up of phenomenal veteran musicians with a desire to create an energetic, highly entertaining show of the highest musical caliber while maintaining a healthy balance with their family lives and careers. The band’s manager is an activities director for the city of San Antonio and is focused on booking the band for festivals and concert performances. The band will be doing primarily cover material but not your run-of the-mill repertoire. Audiences will be treated to great renditions of songs by Santana, Entrain, Los Lonely Boys, the Eagles and lots of others. As you might imagine with me involved, we’ll be heavy into percussion grooves and 3-part harmonies. Our rehearsals have been really exciting, and we expect to hit the ground running in the early spring. We’ll have a website up shortly so check back soon for a link.
My new album project is going well. I need to get back to Philadelphia to record some final vocal tracks with producer Anthony Newett. It looks like I’ll be traveling sometime after the first of the new year, so my desire to have the new CD ready for a Spring ’09 release still looks reasonable. Stay tuned!
“Faith is hope with its face turned towards the future.”
Love to all,
Jeff
10.12.08 | A Tribute to “Philly’s Own… SMACK DAB!” - 20th Anniversary
“Philly’s Own… Smack Dab!” This blues-rock-funk outfit was a gem in the Philadelphia area club circuit in the late 80’s & early 90’s. A “Smack Dab!” show packed a one-two punch, was loads of fun and offered an ear-full of great music. They were one of the last in the era when clubs still hired bands to play full nights by themselves and when local talent actually got paid more than gas money. “Smack Dab!” built a notable following, and their shows were a treat for other musicians to attend.
What set them apart from an average cover band was their formidable talent and how they created unique and tasteful arrangements. Their repertoire was vast. In a typical set, you’d hear songs ranging from bands like Cactus, Little Feat, Albert Collins, the Yardbirds and Los Lobos, culminating with splintering renditions of Santana and Deep Purple. Toss in a few original songs and this made their sets anything BUT typical… You just can’t find many live bands like “Smack Dab!” anymore. Yes, I am biased because I fronted the band for their all too short lifespan, and I haven’t played with a band as truly satisfying since. (One of the defining things that contributed to the band’s demise was when our home-base – the Center Square Hotel – burned to the ground just days after we had completed a 3-night stand there.)
In tribute to our many friends who still ask about a possible reunion of the band, I’ve added several off-the-board recordings to this website. The mixes are not recording quality, and the performances really blurt some mistakes. However, the energy is undeniable… As I look back nearly twenty years, I’m hard pressed to encounter similar bands today that play with the energy we did. Who knows, maybe it’s time for a “new” “Smack Dab” to appear… somewhere in Texas!
Jeff Harvey (lead vocals, harmonica, sax, congas, timbales)
David John Cohen (guitars and vocals)
Anthony DiMassa (keyboards)
Don Wagner (bass)
Roger Murray (drums)
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Bryan Zeiner (original keyboardist)
Mike Lightkep (sound engineer)
Steve Lamphere (sound engineer)
07.23.08 | WELCOME FRIENDS!!!
Thanks to all of you for visiting, wherever in the world you may be! I'm excited about this new web site and invite you to explore my music. I've attempted to offer a retrospective of various eras and projects, including samples of my current work, tracks from my forthcoming bilingual album/CD, etc...
I love photography, so check out my Photo Galleries too. In addition to pictures of myself over the years, check out the fun gallery of Vinyl Album Cover Art from my personal collection. You'll also find a gallery highlighting some of my favorite pictures from my wife Andrea's hometown area in Veracruz, Mexico...
Scroll down for some song stories, sign my Guestbook, and please share this web site with any friends you think might appreciate my music.
Thanks again for visiting, and stay in touch. ~ Jeff
07.23.08 | BIENVENIDOS a MIS AMIGOS LATINOS
¡Hola amigos! Soy músico y cantante profesional, también DJ y Maestro de Ceremonias. He prestado mis servicios por casi dos décadas. Tengo una relación especial con la comunidad latina. Las familias de Latinoamérica me dieron la bienvenida en sus hogares con los brazos abiertos, y descubrí un mundo increíble de música y cultura maravillosa, comida deliciosa, y gente con almas y corazones profundamente románticos. Estaré agradecido por siempre.
Mi pasión por Latinoamérica inició desde mis años escolares en Florida con las amistades que desarrollé con latinos de la comunidad, y con las clases de español que tomé en la secundaria. Mientras viví en Washington, D. C., a principios de los ochentas, conecté con la comunidad latina al conocer a un grupo de Baile Folklórico Colombiano que ensayaba para una presentación. Me uní al grupo inicialmente como bailarín, y posteriormente me convertí en su músico. También inicié mi estudio de las múltiples tradiciones musicales de Latinoamérica al unirse también a grupos de Ecuador y Bolivia. Estos grupos me dieron la oportunidad de realizar presentaciones frecuentemente ante embajadores y dignatarios de diferentes embajadas, así como en el Instituto Smithsonian, el Centro Kennedy, el Wolf Trap, y numerosos festivales a lo largo de la costa este.
Además de estudiar con músicos de las localidades (mi primer maestro de conga fue un Cubano de 75 años), soy un gran entusiasta de diversos artistas musicales. Pasé muchas noches maravillosas bailando en los clubes de Salsa y Cumbia y tuve la oportunidad de ver a algunos de los grandes músicos incluyendo a Eddie Palmieri, Larry Harlow, Fania All-Stars, Johnny Ventura y muchos más. Pero mis mejores recuerdos son los de las muchas noches que pasé en las salas de familias amigas bailando hasta el amanecer.
Me gusta mucho la música Mexicana, las canciones rancheras y con Mariachi, y actualmente estoy grabando un álbum bilingüe con mi cuñado, el escribe las canciones que canto. Conocí a mi ahora esposa Andrea hace tres años en Veracruz, México. ¡Ahora tengo a México muy dentro del alma y del corazón!
06.25.08 | A NEW ALBUM, A NEW CITY, A LOT HAPPENING!!!
My family and I are preparing to relocate to San Antonio, Texas next month, July 2008. My wife is from Mexico and we have talked about moving since we married two years ago. San Antonio puts us closer to the border with easier access to our family in Mexico, but beyond the logistical improvements for our family, we can barely contain the excitement we sense for our personal lives as we look forward to becoming threads in the fabric of a city where culture and arts are a significant and highly visible part of life.
My wife’s brother, Jorge Gallegos, with whom I’ve had a friendship for a dozen years, is a wonderful artist, songwriter and lyricist. It so happens that he's not a very good singer, and that’s where I come into the picture. Add to the mix the amazingly gifted musical and production talents of Anthony Newett of Newett Music Studios in suburban Philadelphia and we have a promising combination. Anthony has been producing Jorge’s songs for the past several years and we are close to wrapping up a new bilingual album/ CD that will feature Jorge’s songs along with some choice covers, some of which will be presented in both Spanish & English on the CD. Some of those songs are already posted on this web site, and I will be adding more selections as we progress.
I will not be performing publicly for a while as my focus is preparing for our move and my time in the recording studio. I will begin to make my performance schedule available again here once we have settled in San Antonio. Check back at the end of the summer for a CD release date, as well as for my performance schedule.
04.26.08 | SONG STORY: “Saved by the Grace of Your Love”
This is a great song written by Bill Champlin and recorded in 1977 by his band "Sons of Champlin". For those who may not know him by name, Mr. Champlin is an American singer/ songwriter, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger and producer known for his great songwriting and work with Chicago, and the Sons of Champlin. Not only is he an amazing singer, songwriter, and multi-talented instrumentalist, he does things with a Hammond B-3 organ that give me goose bumps on my elbows… Bill Champlin is an American musical treasure. (I was late to discover him, so any of you young, budding musicians reading this, make sure you get to know his music!)
I was introduced to this song some 20 years after it was recorded by an old buddy, musician/ producer John Bolles. John & I began performing it in contemporary worship services at church and every time we did, folks sorta went nuts. I have always wanted to record it and finally had the opportunity to do so with my producer Anthony Newett. Hopefully we’ve done it some justice and still paid homage to its original form. Thanks Bill, you get a “Lifetime Achievement Award” in my book!
04.25.08 | SONG STORY: “Sweet Potato Pie”
It is not unusual for me to awaken in the morning with a melody in my head, but they escape my consciousness all too often. Fortunately, this one didn’t! Now I keep a hand-held recording device next to my bed and will grab it when something lingers long enough for me to remember it… I knew right away that this song was meant to be played on the Chilean ocarina I bought back in the early 80’s at a UNICEF store in Washington, D.C… The name of the song originates from the southern nick-name of the ocarina, which is a small, clay flute that resembles a sweet potato (“camote” in Spanish)…
The song has a quirky South American feel. A Brazilian influence in particular can be felt with the cuica (the “whacka-whacka” instrument that sounds akin to a whimpering dog, a really fun instrument to play!). The “Sweet Potato” theme sandwiches a funky “call and response” groove, made funkier by the presence of bassist extraordinaire Chico Huff. The acoustic guitar was played by Paul Brown, who also engineered the recording… This song (as well as “Dance Through Life”) has been choreographed and performed publicly by two different professional dance groups. Additionally, musician Dan May wrote lyrics for the song, and that arrangement was performed for a Thanksgiving concert by a local high school choral group.
04.24.08 | SONG STORY: “No Way, Baby!”
This original a cappella ditty was inspired by a bona fide heartbreak story of long ago…
Little Miss “X” and I connected at our 10-year high school reunion way back in late eighties. And so began the cross-country romance with outrageous phone bills, daily cards and letters (remember that there was actually life before email?!?), and planning a rendezvous here and there… We couldn’t bear the separation anymore, so I moved her from Florida into my Philadelphia apartment just months after the reunion…
An aspiring Opera diva, it was more convenient to get to her vocal coach in New York via the local train from Philly than it was to fly from Florida every month. On one of those train trips, she met a tenor from Philly who was also pursuing an opera career and studying in New York. Next thing I know, she was moving out of MY apartment and into HIS… I felt a bit vindicated many months later when out of the blue, the tenor called me to commiserate. While they were traveling together in Europe that summer, they befriended a Duke while on the Eurail (yes, another train). She abandoned the tenor in Italy, leaving him with her luggage, a farewell note, and took off with the Duke. He never heard from her again, and neither have I. Occasionally I’ve searched her name on the internet to see if she’s singing professionally, but nothing… Good riddance!
04.23.08 | SONG STORY: “Soulscapes”
This was somewhat of a spontaneous studio invention. I grabbed a pile of percussion and headed into the studio, intent on creating. I didn’t have a preconceived arrangement, but it just ended up flowing together… I started with some gord shakers and went from there... The low drum in the introduction is me pounding on the bottom of an empty 5-gallon plastic water jug... The kalimbas came next, then the layers of vocals... The single-stringed instrument that appears later is called a gobochan, made for me by instrument maker Adimu Kuumba...
The inspiration of this piece came from one of my favorite films, “Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation,” the 1988 sequel to the experimental 1982 documentary film Koyaanisqatsi, directed by Godfrey Reggio. It is the second film in the Qatsi trilogy, its soundtrack written by Philip Glass. I had just watched the trilogy again about a week prior.
04.22.08 | SONG STORY: “More Than Equals”
Although this song is a decade old, it has a most significant meaning for me…
On January 27, 1998, the world said goodbye to one of God’s messengers of hope, love and reconciliation. Spencer W. Perkins, 44 years old, died in his home of a massive heart attack. He was survived by his wife Nancy and 3 children. Spencer was the oldest of John and Vera Mae Perkins’ eight children. Spencer grew up “across the tracks” in the black “quarters” of Mendenhall, Mississippi. An activist from his youth, he worked along side his parents in the Civil Rights Movement in the sixties, and he was one of the founding members of Voice of Calvary Fellowship in Jackson.
In 1991, Spencer and his white partner, Chris Rice, teamed up with John Perkins (Spencer’s father and a pioneer in Christian community development) to found Urban Family magazine. The Christian quarterly was a voice of hope for urban black families and communities.
In 1996, Spencer and Chris founded Reconciler’s Fellowship, a ministry dedicated to raising up Christian leaders for racial healing and community rebuilding. Chris and Spencer criss-crossed the country, speaking as a team about a book they co-authored in 1993, “More Than Equals: Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel.” The book focused on their friendship, their struggle to develop trust between black and white Christians, and biblical principles of racial reconciliation. Having contemplated racial reconciliation for many years, this book was the impetus that brought about an all-out commitment from me to seek healing in our racially divided communities and churches.
I was inspired to write the song “More Than Equals” after reading the book in 1996. I sent it to Reconcilers. Spencer and Chris loved it and adopted it as the theme for their “Yokefellows Conferences,” which were held for leaders and administrators of college campuses across the country. Spencer & Chris often suited up in hip-hop gear and lip-synched the song at these conferences.
Spencer, Chris and I were scheduled to meet in February, just after Spencer’s sudden death. Shortly afterwards in April, I was invited to perform the song for the annual Multiracial Ministry Conference in Indianapolis where Spencer was to be a keynote speaker. His father John spoke in his place, and I had the honor of performing the song during his presentation.
We will continue to miss Spencer in our race to the finish line, but we continue to be strengthened and encouraged by his dedication to the cause. His influence will continue to touch and edify many.
04.19.08 | JEFF THE DISC JOCKEY
I remember as a kid that my dad enjoyed recording music on his Wollensack reel-to-reel recorder and had a sizeable collection of records. He really liked old western music like Ernest Tubb and Hank Snow, he had lots of Johnny Cash, a bit of jazz, and he also had the Woodstock albums. He enjoyed recording his kids singing. I’ll never forget the many times he had me sing along with “Somewhere My Love” from Dr. Zhivago, and would re-record it until we got a "good performance." In essence, my dad was my very first vocal producer!
By the time I hit junior high school, I had become really hooked on music and had already become interested in collecting my own records. I was the kid with the most of them; I could probably name more bands than anyone on the bus and was one of the kids always standing by the stereo at parties. I started mixing custom tapes for friends very early on and did so for many years...
I had played with lots of garage bands and jammed with friends in their homes since my early teens, but didn’t began performing with more serious rock bands & other ensembles until I moved to Washington, D.C. in 1982 (I began my professional recording experience at that same time). I moved to the Philadelphia area in 1985 and began performing in the club circuit.
Unfortunately, the local live music scene in Philly essentially dried up in the early 90’s. A string of successful nightclubs closed (for you Philly folks, I’m talking about the Cabaret circuit among other decent rooms). Any clubs that continued hiring bands would only hire the formulaic, beer-selling cover bands with horn sections, almost all of them playing the same repertoires. Or, the “original” venues went to 4 or 5 bands a night, so no one even made gas money, or barely had a chance to warm up. Gone were the days when bands like my blues/funk outfit “Smack-Dab” had the entire weekend to ourselves, booked regularly on the same weekends every month so that we could build our audience at various venues. The live music scene remains a sad scenario in a city that made significant contributions to music in the 60’s and thru most of the 80’s…
I had a fun stint as a wee-hours DJ at WFSU FM in Tallahassee, and in 1990, I launched a professional Disc Jockey business at the encouragement of several friends who thought I would be good at it. Also encouraging for me were some awful DJ performances I had witnessed as a guest at several weddings. I have primarily served wedding clients since then and to date have provided Music and Emcee services to well over 500 wedding receptions.
Although performing music live is my first passion, I greatly appreciate the DJ work since it involves music and most importantly, people. I truly enjoy working for newlyweds and their families. Additionally, DJ’ing has been an excellent sideline. (As a friend puts it, “Whatever feeds the wallet and keeps the heart happy!”) I endeavor to bring a high level of musicality and professionalism to my clients... The link below will take you to a photo gallery of my clients over the past couple of years.
02.29.08 | MY DESERT ISLAND FAVORITE 25 ALBUMS
Okay, every serious musician has contemplated this question: If I were a castaway somewhere with a decent boom-box and a supply of batteries, what 25 albums would I want to have along as my soundtrack? I really had to ponder this, and had to make some difficult sacrifices!
My list is not nearly as diverse as my listening habits are. Seems I've gravitated primarily to the albums that had an emotional impact on me during my teenage and early adult years, when music was really "new" to me. There’s nothing here prior to 1968 or later than 1988 – just a twenty-year window. Although peppered throughout with some sophisticated music, the list is also a testament to the élan of youth with a few shots of testosterone! (Titles noted descending by year):
1. Powaqqatsi – Film Score composed by Philip Glass ‘88
2. Do’a World Music Ensemble – Companions of the Crimson Coloured Ark ‘84
3. Jon (Anderson) & Vangelis – The Best of ‘84
4. New Grass Revival – On the Boulevard ‘84
5. Toto – Toto 4 ‘82
6. Teena Marie – Irons in the Fire ‘80
7.Supertramp – Breakfast in America ‘79
8. Pat Metheny Group – Pat Metheny Group (San Lorenzo) ‘78
9. Albert Collins – Ice Pickin’ ‘78
10. Holst – The Planets, Eugene Ormandy & Philadelphia Orchestra ‘77
11. Illapu – Raza Brava ‘77
12. Dan Fogelberg – Netherlands ‘77
13. Earth Wind & Fire – All In All ‘77
14. Grover Washington, Jr. – Feels So Good ‘75
15. Aerosmith – Get Your Wings ‘74
16. Mahavishnu Orchestra – Apocalypse ‘74
17. Chick Corea & Return to Forever – Where Have I Known You Before ‘74
18. JoJo Gunne – Bite Down Hard ‘73
19. Led Zeppelin – Houses of the Holy ‘73
20. Wishbone Ash - Live Dates '73
21. Rory Gallagher – Live! In Europe ‘72
22. Maynard Ferguson – MF Horn ‘70
23. Santana – Abraxas ‘70
24. Beatles – Abbey Road ‘69
25. Copland conducts Copland – Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, London Symphony ‘68
02.01.08 | World Champion "Largo Band of Gold” 30th Anniversary
I was a very fortunate teenager growing up on the west coast of Florida. Out of all the high schools I could have possibly gone to, I was zoned for Largo High in Pinellas County. As a budding Largo Middle School musician, I had heard numerous stories about the amazing Largo High School “Band of Gold” and its director, the late, great Mr. Robert R. Cotter (June 6, 1922 – January 19, 2001). By the time I entered Largo High in 1975, the Band of Gold had already won several national championships.
Mr. Cotter was at the helm of the program for over a decade. He came to the school during a teacher’s strike in 1968 when the Superintendent of Music in Pinellas County asked Cotter to fill in as band director. There were four schools desperately needing help; rumor has it that Cotter asked the superintendent to send him to "the worst one.” According to his family, he loved it so much he sold his business and stayed on.
When Cotter became director of the Largo “Packer” Band in 1968, it was just “another small, struggling high school band,” reminisced Pasco County Florida Circuit Court Judge Joseph G. Donahey, who served as a stalwart volunteer drill instructor at the band’s side during Cotter’s tenure at Largo, as well as his close friend. Hence, the Band of Gold was born under Mr. Cotter’s leadership. The program grew from fewer than 70 members to over 500 and went on to win innumerable regional, national and international competitions. In three short years, the Band of Gold won the 1971 VFW National Marching Band Championship before 40,000 in Miami’s Orange Bowl. They repeated wins at the same contest in Dallas, TX in 1972 and again in Minneapolis, MN in 1973, and the list of accomplishments grew from there.
Robert Cotter was born in Camden, New Jersey and grew up in Philadelphia, where he graduated from Temple University with degrees in music and engineering. He served in Patton’s 3rd Army in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a teacher in Bernardsville, NJ before relocating to Florida in 1955 to join a large industrial mixing company, which he ultimately owned.
Cotter was founder, director and drum major of the “Jersey Joes,” the 1948 American Legion National Champion Drum & Bugle Corps of Riverside, NJ. The contest was held at the Orange Bowl in Miami, which Cotter would serendipitously return to twenty-three years later with the Band of Gold to win their first VFW Championship in 1971.
In 1954, the “Skokie Indians Drum & Bugle Corps” (Illinois) sought after a never accomplished, third consecutive American Legion National Drum & Bugle Corps Championship title. The Indians called upon Cotter who spent 3 weeks “cleaning” their show. The corps won the title, and the most grateful organization awarded their coveted third championship flag to Cotter.
Cotter and his team of dedicated staff, parents & community volunteers led the students to win nearly every major band contest title in the U.S. during his tenure at Largo, and got the band to Europe twice. Cotter’s team took the band to Kerkrade, Holland in 1974 for the 7th World Music Contest, competing against hundreds of bands from around the world. They brought home gold medals in both marching show and concert band categories.
The 210-member band returned to the World Music Contest in Kerkrade in 1978, winning three gold medals "With Distinction" in show, parade, and concert band categories and was proclaimed the “International Field Show Champion.” Today, thirty years later, no other band has scored as high as the Band of Gold did in 1978. Their two trips left a legendary impression upon the contest and the host town, not simply because of the band’s awe-inspiring presentation and performances, but equally by the professional and polite conduct of the band members, all high school students. After the contest, the Band of Gold became the first American unit ever to perform at the Royal Tournament in Earl's Court, London, and were featured in a BBC documentary that aired on Eurovision for many years.
In addition to his beloved Band of Gold, Cotter built the Largo High School Golden Strings Orchestra into one of the finest student orchestras in the country. The Golden Strings were chosen to debut an orchestral piece at a music educators conference written by Aaron Copeland. (Mr. Copeland was scheduled to conduct it, but at the last moment he turned the baton over to Cotter but he remained on the stage for the performance!)
Cotter had a reputation as a strict disciplinarian, and indeed he was. He demanded his students’ respect and he earned it. He was a no-nonsense, “honor thy mother & father” in-your-face teacher with a litany of rules and regulations for participation in the band. Judge Donahey once asked Cotter why he had so many rules. “This is just a way of showing them that they’re different.” How different? Strict dress codes, haircut policies, good grades, respect for all adults, military-style uniform and instrument inspections. Yet the students were treated extremely well. The band always traveled in air-conditioned buses (even to football games) and stayed at good hotels while on tour.
The band had a moving tradition of singing Largo High’s Alma Mater and The Lord’s Prayer before every performance. Students adopted a motto that many alumni still cling to today: “PRIDE: Practice, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Enthusiasm.”
Judge Donahey saw first-hand why the band achieved such greatness with Cotter’s guidance. “It was remarkable to see how he gained the confidence and the commitment of the kids and how he persuaded them subtly that they were deserving of success. He set levels of performance for them, and just as they were about to attain whatever level that was set, he would raise the bar.”
Mr. Cotter taught us that we could do anything we set our minds to do. He routinely lectured us about winning, but we weren’t taught to “win” per se, rather we were taught to focus and perform, giving each performance our best every time. More importantly, he spoke candidly about life and used all his music and performance lectures to inspire and encourage us to pursue the same level of excellence in our personal lives and our future endeavors. As hardcore as he was, there was never any doubt that he loved his students. His door was always open to his students and we knew we could go to him about any matter. Many of us did. He was a rare teacher who challenged youth, taught excellence, and changed many lives. I don’t know how I would have survived my high school years without his tutelage.
I have added a small gallery of pictures of the Band of Gold; simply go to my “photo galleries” page and find the Band of Gold link. Also, to hear some musical performances, go to my “listen” page and scroll all the way down to the bottom and you’ll find several Band of Gold classics there.
Click the link below to view a video of the Band of Gold’s 1978 World Music Contest performance in Kerkrade, Holland. (There are two bands featured on the page - the other is the National Band of New Zealand with whom Largo was neck-in-neck for the championship that year.)
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