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Chuck Kirkpatrick |
FUN CLUB REUNION JAM 09 |
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Well, I am sitting here, pinching myself. It's 2:30am and I should be asleep but I am still buzzing. Tonight, for the first time in over 35 years, George
Terry, Les Luhring, Scott kirkpatrick, and myself, performed live. It was as close to a Game reunion as we'll ever get, given Eddie Keating's
unavailability. Paul Crosta and Bob Gaffney filled in all the gaps on bass and guitar respectively. Johnne Sambataro from Dave Mason' group (a local
legend in his own rite) made an appearance and tore it up on guitar & vocals. The Dave Morgan band delivered a solid set of blues and r&b. But the
mindblower for me, was the reunion of the Vandals with all original members present and playing; Johnne and
Sam Sambataro, Auggie Bucci, Richie Kutcher, and George Terry. These guys hadn't played together since 1965!! I could go on, but my head hurts, and Paul
Crosta I am sure will add his own commentary. Many thanks to the whole Fun Club crew for giving us this incredible evening. I will post pics soon, I promise.
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Lightshipclear |
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OMG!!!! CHUCK!!!!! That is soooooooooooooooo cool. I would have given my left nut to have been there for that. Is there any video or audio of this monumental
event? Man, it really sucks not to have been there. Can't wait to see your pics. Thanks for sharing this. How do we make this happen again? ~ Craig Reid
"Take Care Of One Another 'Cause We're All In This Together"
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JeffMiami |
Vandals reunion | ||
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"I couldn't help think how we once battled for our lives using clubs, then swords, then guns. Now we use pens and bureaucratic appeals."
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Bob Becker |
High Note Fun Club Event | ||
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8-7-09
The stars aligned tonight. Thanks go out to Chuck and Scott Kirkpatrick, George Terry, Les Luhring, Johnne Sambataro, Bob Gaffney, David Bidwell, Dave Morgan, Fred Epstein, all of the Vandals (really cool!) and especially Paul Crosta for putting together one of the most memorable nights in South Florida rock history. Jeff, David and all of the High Note Fun Club join me in thanking you for making this night possible. I hope that we can do it again soon! Bob Becker |
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All that talent in one place for 10.00 admission.. . It was a MAGICAL night for sure..Playing with Chuck and Scott is always a dream come true..Now throw in
the mix George Terry, Johnny Sambataro, Les Luring, Dave Morgan, Dave Bidwell, Bob Gaffney and Fred Epstien..what entertainment ..The Vandals were a real
surprise to us all..I used to ride my bike as a kid and listen to them rehearse at Johnny's house..then go down the street 4 houses where the Boddy Shoppe
rehersed..I just had to learn how to play the guitar..That was all there was to it ! The night was not nly filled with great musicians..we had old friend Karl
Richardson of the Bee Gee's production fame as well as countless other big name acts there in attendance ..the joint was rockin..EVERYONE was dancing and
just re living great moments thru song and brotherhood ..The High Note Fun Club will probably do another one of these parties again before too long.. We will
try and put a post here earlier so some others can enjoy as well..each party has been unique..But as long as Chuck and Scott and Bob will be our
"core" band..we can always try and twist some other arms to be there to play..Rock on guys ! PC
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