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Here on the islands, music abounds.
NEXT GIG: April Fools' Eve, 2012. Oddfellows Hall, Eastsound WA.
Details to come.
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New Year's Eve with the Dustbunnies was a total hoot.
What a fun JamBand!
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October 9th at Orcas Center rocked! Stride Piano was awesome.
Last summer we also played on the final night of the San Juan County Fair in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Seven PM, main stage, 8/20/11. The barnyards were a-rockin'.
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http://www.stevealboucq.com/orcashorns
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My most recent CD is done! Ta Da.
I took the cover photo at the Fourth of July celebration at Eastsound last summer.
The music is a tasteful collection of synthesizer based original tunes. I call them musical mantras. Feedback from early listeners has been positive, calling it excellent background music for the modern age.
Here is the back cover with the tune names:
Again the photo came from the local fireworks show.
While I'd love to give these away to all friends and family (and anyone else interested....) I am limited somewhat by the cost of production. I will however be glad to mail anyone a copy for only $8 (which includes shipping).
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Currently the Orcas Horns are rehearsing for several upcoming gigs. The band is simply Hot. The Amazing Willie Thomas is doing some arranging for us. Wow, what a great player he is... truly a living legend.
Our highly talented drummer, a retired pro who is enjoying the anonyminity of island life, is the life-pulse and humor specialist of the band. 'Tis a pleasure to play with such amazing musicians.
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For photos, video and sound clips visit:
http://www.stevealboucq.com/orcashorns
Here was our cool ticket to a previous gig.
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We're now available for dances and shows. For booking info call 360-376-3153.
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This was a delightfully fun performance group which lasted from 2002 until 2005. We played an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, alternative and funk. From left to right are Al Bently on tenor sax, Yours Truly on baritone sax, Mike Miller on percussion, and Madrone Kubovcik on alto sax. Sadly, Madrone has moved to the midwest....
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I also take on students, both adult and adolescent, from time to time both in person and/or on line..... contact me for more information. My goal as a music instructor is to teach both music reading skills and also improvisation skills to help fellow musicians along their musical path. Check out www.orcasmusic.com for more information.
Another musical outlet is my accompaniment of the amazing and enlightening Dustin Fox. Check out his web site at www.michaelsbridge.com for more information on him and his insightful art.
And here's some fun.... go to the following Youtube site and see Dustin and the Clusterphobics at the Apple Harvest Party last fall, featuring Al Bentley on tenor sax and yours truly on the baritone.
CDs and DVDs for sale
The following DVDs and CDs are for sale for just $12 each, which includes free shipping within the US. International orders please contact me for specific shipping costs.
Spontaneous Generation: CD: synthesizer jazz/rock, all original music from my pile of electronics
Sax Religious: CD: live performance of my local sax trio recorded at a summer concert in an old church
The Sons: CD: soon to be released live performances by my creatively chaotic sax trio plus drummer, which I guess makes us a quartet.
Dustin Fox and Friends, Live at Doe Bay Farm: CD: a live recording by Papa Fox at a local hippie party, including some jump-jiving sets or full of reggae jams and Dustin's insightful lyrics.
For more information about the amazing Dustin Fox: go to www.michaelsbridge.com .
DVDs are also available of several performances of the Sons and with Dustin. Contact me for more information.
Friends and Associates
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