dino
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Post by dino on Dec 3, 2008 22:33:42 GMT -5
Hi Kit, if your asking about the picture in reply #354 that's Slivers the drummer. The picture in reply #448 is Tom Acey 2nd left, I think Tom Oster next then Roger Mc Cabe on right. The guy on the left I don't know. The Four Synns I new about were Sam Oliva on bass, Tom Acey on drums Tom Oster on guitar, & Dave Ash on organ.
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Post by tracman on Dec 4, 2008 9:35:35 GMT -5
RE: Reply #637 Yes I think I remember the waitress at Uncle Henry's, too bad that place is gone ...would be a great place for Dec 27 reunion.... Which I will try to make depending on the weather and ground conditions.....difficulty walking on ice and snow these days.
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Post by Clipper on Dec 4, 2008 10:35:55 GMT -5
I loved Uncle Henry's. It was a great place for late night breakfast. There was also a time when it is alleged ( and probably true) that there was a whore house upstairs. That was back in the day when Pearl St. was the red light district of Utica, and Ma Davis was in her heyday. There was a time in the early 70's when I drove a moving van for Bekins. We had a local job once moving some furniture from Kemble St to a place farther east in Cornhill, I can't remember the street now. I was cracking up when we found that all we were moving were about 5 or 6 double beds and night stands, no dressers. There was several sofas and overstuffed chairs from the "living room"( waiting room, I suspect) NO kitchen table or appliances. Just lots of mattresses and box springs, and night stands, LOL. I can tell ya this much. It was NOT a homeless shelter, hahaha!
Hey Dickie. Here is some more familiar names for ya. I stay at the Best Western. I have coffee and chat with Chris Welch (mgr) and also Ziggy and Mike Schavone, who work for him part time. I understand your problems walking on snow and ice. I have bad knees and I broke my back in 1996. I kind of hobble along also. I hope you can make it. Hell, I will come and get ya if that will help. Let me know. Arthritis is taking it's toll day by day. I have it in my back, my knees, my wrists and my fingers and it is starting in my neck. I guess that is the price we pay for our sins in our youth, haha. I busted up everything I have at one time or another over the years, haha.
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Post by sonnydeecee on Dec 4, 2008 12:40:23 GMT -5
hi dave, well I guess it is about time for me to put in my memories of entertainment in the utica area. This is sonny dee, and yes I am still entertaining after all these years! I really wanted to comment about the abundance of exceptional musical talent that this area had to offer, not only in the 50's, and 60's, but throughout the years as well. I have been very fortunate to be a part of that genre, and have met and worked with some great musicians, who have become very close friends as well. There are so many guys out there that have done so much for the entertainment business. I was very fortunate, as I was lucky enough to play at a club, that was a very big part of the music scene, That club was Massouds in washington mills, and i played there for almost 10 years, unheard of now, but that was the way it was. We played for so many parties, weddings, banquets, as well as all the new years eve parties. We were known as everyday people, and it was a never ending party every weekend. I met so many people, in all kinds of business, as well as musicians, that to this day are still friends of mine. the greatest part of being a musician was after we got done playing, we would all go to uncle henry's and talk about the crowds, and the music, as well as the newest tunes we had to do. We would all dress the same, and watch all the people that would come in and say what a great time they had. That made it all worthwhile! I remember the capri three, carl milo quartet, four of a kind, andy and the classics, the alligators, preacher, leather and lace, fuel, target, and so many more. Great times, as well as good clean fun, no drugs, shootings, or problems with the law. I could go on and on, but I felt compelled to add a little more info to the greatest times I have ever had, with the greatest talent in the area. sonny dee
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Post by jon hynes on Dec 4, 2008 13:59:19 GMT -5
I was very fortunate, as I was lucky enough to play at a club, that was a very big part of the music scene, That club was Massouds in washington mills, and i played there for almost 10 years, unheard of now, but that was the way it was.
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Post by jon hynes on Dec 4, 2008 14:23:04 GMT -5
Welcome Sonny !
I did get to see you preform at Alan Spoto and Sandra Viti's wedding at Hearts Hill Inn in '72.
I believe you and Jim Amuso were good friends. Jim and I played a bunch of jobs mostly on weekdays as a two piece.
Who were the members of your group? And we have to ask if you have any pictures you could post.
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Post by sonnydeecee on Dec 4, 2008 14:24:44 GMT -5
dave, with regards of the whereabouts of some great musicians, bob perry is still going strong, sounds good and looks good, did a benefit with him recently. bob lynn is still going strong also, yes he has had some health problems, but is still singing, and playing. I had the great honor of playing with groups, such as the dominoes, tim o'shea, sal alberico big band, and now have a great group called the fabulous yardcats. I remember eric and the chessmen, also gates intino trio, which later included gates, al peluso, and sam maggio, great music. I also rember playing at the four acres, with freddie faccioli, ron cardillo, and paul favat, also great talents. When we were the dominoes, we played at reggies for a long time, then later at alexanders, former blue-note. We played in frankfort, at grippes, and the club royale, when johnny and the hot rods, were there. Eddie arcuri and I became great friends, and it was a real shock to have him pass away so young. He was a really talented guy, who did a lot for the music scene. I think the music scene really changed when the disco era happened. The club owners started to get away from the bands, and just started using dee-jays, to play the music. We still have all those great memories though. sonny dee
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Post by Clipper on Dec 4, 2008 15:13:56 GMT -5
Gee Sonny, we discussed Bob Perry and some of the history with his dad, the Black Dahlia, and his playing at the Moose in Marcy just a short time ago.
Bob Lynn was one of my all time favorites. I seldom missed a night at Partners when he was playing. I had spoke to him several years ago, and he was having problems that affected his ability to sing and play, so I assumed he had a problem with his throat or his voice. I am overjoyed to hear he is able to get back to his music. He is one hell of a guy and one hell of a musician.
I have not gotten to welcome you to the forum, but I will do so now. Welcome and thanks for joining in and contributing the the history and memories. I hope you enjoy the forum as much as the rest of us do.
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dino
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Post by dino on Dec 4, 2008 18:41:07 GMT -5
Sonny this is Dean, I'm glad you joined. I know you have a lot to of info contribute. I had coffee with Freedie Faccioli today and I'm trying to convince him to get a computer and join in. The folks on this site are great and have a lot of really interesting first hand knowledge of the music seen of yesteryear, it's cool!!
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Post by dgriffin on Dec 4, 2008 20:19:49 GMT -5
Welcome, Sonny. I do remember you. Glad to see you here on the forum.
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Post by jon hynes on Dec 4, 2008 21:24:45 GMT -5
A local musical group, Target, together only one year, has released a milestone. The group has cut it's first record, "Give Me One More Chance."
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Post by jon hynes on Dec 4, 2008 21:25:44 GMT -5
The song was written by one of the group, Vinnie Esposito, 23, of Rome, who also arranged the number for the recording. Kama Records made the recording.
The other musicians in Target are Michele LaPaugh, 22, of Clinton; Brian Raehm, 26, of Utica, and Dean Blask, 25, of Barnaveld.
In addition to their instrumental work, each of the performers sings with Target. Miss LaPaugh plays keyboard, and Congo drums, as well as singing.
Raehm, who has performed with other top groups in the area, doubles as business manager in addition to playing bass and singing.
Esposito also is a versatile performer with keyboard, string machine and other instruments.
Blask is the equipment and travel arranger. He attended Berkeley School of Music and the Stan Kenton summer jazz clinic. He's been on drums for 10 years, including appearances with other groups.
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Post by jon hynes on Dec 4, 2008 21:26:50 GMT -5
TARGET has appeared throughout the East Coast, and currently is on an engagement at Ocean City. They have upcoming engagements in Florida and Las Vegas. They also have plans for cutting an album. Target is a full time job for all of them.
The group is handled by Michael Sansone of Sansone Promotions who says "Target reflects music from modern disco to the classics. They've become a very showy group, appealing to people of all ages."
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Post by dino on Dec 4, 2008 22:24:17 GMT -5
Hi Jon, I have to clear up that Berkeley thing. Alan Dawson was the head of the drum dept. at The Berkeley School of Music. He also was on staff at the summer Kenton Jazz clinics. He told me if I wanted to go to Berkeley after high school he could make it happen. Other than visiting there a few times, that was as close I got to The Berkeley School of Music.
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Post by bobbbiez on Dec 4, 2008 23:07:02 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Sonny. Met you through the late Tony Sheheeh, Tony Joseph, Joey Lewis and few others that I know you know well. Actually, enjoyed listening to you play in many of the local lounges while I to was working in them, but from behind the bar. Be looking forward to the memories you'll add to the forum. ;D
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