Members Vito Corleone Posted March 25, 2013 Members Share Posted March 25, 2013 As I already mentioned in another thread, my old 80s big-hair band is reuniting for a show in Las Vegas at the end of April. So I've been digging out old originals and live tapes so we can figure out our songlist and doing what I can to promote the show by putting together clips and such. I came across this live tape of us at a club in Denver in 1986. On a Tuesday night. (This was back in the days of 5/6 night a week gigs on the road.) i can't believe we were working this hard on a Tuesday for what was probably no more than a handful of people in the club. But hey....to be 24 again, ya know?And yes, this was our female vocalist....lol. And this is one she really wants to do again, so I think we probably will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nchangin Posted March 25, 2013 Members Share Posted March 25, 2013 Keytair! Do you still have it??? When you do the show would love to see some video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted March 25, 2013 Author Members Share Posted March 25, 2013 The keytar story is that is the bass player using it. He was the right guy for the position but played the wrong instrument, so he strapped on a keytar instead. It was the 80s so, it didn't really matter. Most people probably thought he was playing keys, but whatever.So no, he doesn't have his old keytars anymore but I'm bringing down one I have for him to use for this show.And yes, there should be some good video. The event is supposed to be professionally shot, and I'll have someone there shooting my own stuff just in case. If we don't completely suck, I'll post it....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted March 27, 2013 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2013 Lol. I guess you didn't like the songs much, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nchangin Posted March 27, 2013 Members Share Posted March 27, 2013 Too bad you guys didn't become big rock stars, sounds like you had most of what was needed including 30 lb hair do's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted March 27, 2013 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2013 Ya well...it's a tough business. Always has been. I, too, thought we had all/most of the elements but still it often comes down to being the right band with the right song in the right place at the right time. At some point it's like trying to win the lottery. Lot of bands all doing the same thing and only so many spots on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted April 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2013 Weird when working up your own old songs feels like doing covers. I'm listening to some of this stuff and trying to figure out "what the hell was I even PLAYING on that one????". Kinda surreal.One from 1988: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratGuy22 Posted April 2, 2013 Members Share Posted April 2, 2013 We are playing an 80's gig on the 20th. Might rock some spandex under ripped up jeans, a wig etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pro Sound Guy Posted April 4, 2013 Members Share Posted April 4, 2013 I also did the 365 days on the road thing in the early eighties doing pro sound. Your band pic reminds me of the band The Headpins. They were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted April 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 4, 2013 Pro Sound Guy wrote: I also did the 365 days on the road thing in the early eighties doing pro sound. Your band pic reminds me of the band The Headpins. They were good. Yeah! From Canada! I have a couple of their LPs still. They WERE good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted April 9, 2013 Members Share Posted April 9, 2013 guido61 wrote: As I already mentioned in another thread, my old 80s big-hair band is reuniting for a show in Las Vegas at the end of April. So I've been digging out old originals and live tapes so we can figure out our songlist and doing what I can to promote the show by putting together clips and such. I came across this live tape of us at a club in Denver in 1986. On a Tuesday night. (This was back in the days of 5/6 night a week gigs on the road.) i can't believe we were working this hard on a Tuesday for what was probably no more than a handful of people in the club. But hey....to be 24 again, ya know? And yes, this was our female vocalist....lol. And this is one she really wants to do again, so I think we probably will. Which is female? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted April 25, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 25, 2013 Wow. What a weekend! Part high-school-reunion; part rock concert. I haven't had that much fun in a long time. Much more than I even thought I would. Playing with the old band was like putting on a comfortable old pair of shoes. We just fell right in with all the old licks and stage moves. Crowd was great. Staging was great. I've got a couple of pics to share; video to follow in a couple of days. I'm still exhausted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeff42 Posted April 26, 2013 Members Share Posted April 26, 2013 Awesome dio! Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted April 27, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 27, 2013 Yeah an hour would have been great. Just as we were getting warmed up it was time to stop. Although I do have to admit that from an audience standpoint, 25 min was about right. As much as I was looking forward to seeing some of the bands and enjoyed their sets, there weren't any I really wished last longer. Always leave 'em wanting more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members b_f_c_99 Posted April 27, 2013 Members Share Posted April 27, 2013 Yup thats the one Kyle and John just Kyle left as original member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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