Author Topic: Back into the theater! (Read 2711 times)

dlbydgtl · « **on:** July 31, 2008, 07:17:34 PM »

getting ready to play the wiz at Peoria Players going to use my new alembic signature blue leds in the pit sweet!

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2008, 05:52:52 PM »

The great yellow tractor is calling. (where i live they are the almighty) Going into the theater to play Music Man for Caterpillar Tractor inc. musical play. Nine pc. orchestra and 1 m.k. signature 5 string. It will help pay for the Europa on order. Good justification ...eh?

811952 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2008, 05:54:52 PM »

The money has to go *somewhere* doesn't it? Might as well help fund the addiction!

John

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2009, 06:21:23 AM »

First gig (of Many) this Sunday with praise and worship band at Harvest Bible Chapel. 2 services about 600 people strong..gonna be a good time, lots of good musicians.Only one problem, gotta be there at 6:30am Do my fingers function that time of day? Going armed with the new Europa fretless 5. John

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2009, 12:10:50 PM »

Ah, but it's a chance to wake up and make music... And thats not bad
Mike

fmm · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2009, 03:56:55 PM »

The Wiz & Music Man: both fun shows!

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2009, 12:30:54 PM »

Mike, your right ,it was a great time waking up and spending the morning making music with other musicians. First time out with the new Europa and the sound through the P.A. was awesome. Here in central Illinois the Alembic drew a lot of inquiries.Was happy to share the Alembic history. Next stop; back to Peoria Players Theater for Annie Get Your Gun. John

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2009, 02:24:59 PM »

Taking the Europa into the orchestra pit to play the regional premier of Rent at Eastlight Theater in Peoria il. Practice starts later this week with opening night August 7th. I think this is the biggest score i have seen since i have been playing shows. Also, still doing the early A.M. Harvest Bible Chapel thing and we have grown to about 800 people between two services. The comments continue about how great the Alembics sound. You know it! thanks, John

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:26:19 AM »

Today could be my biggest gig yet. I am going to walk down the aisle and give my daughter away..Oh Boy... John

artswork99 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:41:48 AM »

Congratulations John! Best of luck today, may this day be filled with wonderful memories (past and present) for you and yours. Art

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2009, 02:25:56 PM »

Taking MK Signature deluxe to Rent Encore. Re-setting show for NEA director coming to Peoria tonight.

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2009, 05:09:50 AM »

Weekend in Peoria Players Theater for the production Tom Sawyer. Using Fretless Europa which is one year old now.

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:23:25 PM »

Hey John,
Play well, have a great weekend, and happy birthday to your Europa!
Mike

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2010, 06:26:59 PM »

Currently practicing for the regional premier opening Dec 10th of the musical White Christmas based on the movie. great walking bass lines. I will be using my 5 string fretless Europa. Man, the blue side leds sure do come in handy. Happy holidays and im dreaming of a White Christmas(especially after hearing the song a thousand times) . John

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2011, 06:27:35 AM »

Final night of a 9 day run playing Avenue Q. Last night the drummer asked me if i liked my Alembic more than my kids. uhh...Obviously not, but i wonder what made him think that? Maybe the way i held it and stroked it for the the last 8 nights? Oh well, next stop a run of Joseph and his dreamcoat and then West Side Story. Plus, all the usual Sunday stuff. Lots of Alembic time, loving it! John