Music Memoirs blog …
Welcome to my special place where we can interact with others about music as the background of life. Watch this page for photos of friends who have been, and ARE part of the music background in my life. Maybe YOU are one of those friends.
Humor is always welcome here! Add comments to my posts and start sharing your music memories NOW!
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- August 6, 2011 – Canyon Club, Agoura, CA
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- Nov 23, 2010 – Harbor House Assisted Living, Oyster Bay, NY
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- August 8, 2010 – Annapolis, MD
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- August 8, 2010 – Rams Head Tavern, Annapolis, MD
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- July 10 2010 – Long Branch, NJ
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- July 10 2010 – Long Branch, NJ
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- June 2010 – Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO
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- Feb 2010 – Mt. Airy Lodge Mount Pocono, PA
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- Jan 2010 Star Plaza Theater – Merrillville, IN
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- Dec 2009 – Harrah’s Maricopa, AZ
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- Dec 2009 – Holiday Sing-Along, Kings Park, NY
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- Aug 2009 – Antonette’s, Bellmore, NY
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- April 2009 – Huntington Adult Day Care, Huntington, NY
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- Oct 2007 – Rock and Roll Heaven.net DJ & friends Santa Fe, NM
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- 1983 – Mosquitos NYU Block Party, NY, NY
I still have the sheet music to “That Was Then…”. I was about 16, 17 years old when I bought it and I learned how to play it on the piano, then guitar. Yes, it’s a little bit tattered, a bit wrinkled from both age and much use. Hey, it came to GREAT use! I could probably still play the song if it were in front of me…the problem is, my bird Chipper sings too. That means every time I try to play the piano, he starts singing loudly, as if to say who the performer of the home is!
@Dan Peck
Hey Dan! Wasn’t Atlanta yesterday? Time flies, but there’s always many good memories, especially when it comes to music and friends! I can’t believe it’s 25 years this year since the Monkees released “That Was Then, This Is Now” that I originally recorded with the Mosquitos … and the Innocent Bystanders was before that! Don’t have recordings from those days, but guess I could post more about the Mosquitos & Monkees under My Songs … stay tuned!
Hi Vance,
Its been a little while since we caught up in Atlanta. I hope you are doing well. I still frequently reminisce about our times playing together, pre-Mosquitos for you. Nothing but good memories. Hope to talk with you soon.
The parties that Vance plays at my Nursing Home (Petite Fleur Nursing Home, Sayville N.Y.) are always the most hopping parties. His music draws crowds from every unit. The residents are always asking….”When is Vance coming back?”
Thank you Crystal and everyone else who has stopped by Music Memoirs to share music over the last year or so. My best to all of you during this special season of celebration. Here’s to health and happiness in 2011!
Some special words and music coming your way …
I think it is fantastic that this sight has been set up for Vance, the work he does for the seniors is extraordinary. He is dedicated and very passionate about his work with our older adults, not to say the work he achieves with his band. I do agree Vance should be on stage in his own right. He will be blessed for his selflessness. Well wishes from a special friend. Take care.
I…..absolutely……adore…….the…….YouTube……link…..on the front page here. It is a collection of memories to click on. Just listened to Elvis and Macca (drool) singing love songs and am feeling “Misty” and ……. HEY I NEED TO BE DOING LAUNDRY AND DISHES!! Thank goodness for music, as sometimes reality bites.
@ShelleyCT Thanks Shelly, you’re quicker than my elves! So guess I’ll just add a comment to yours directing fans to my new post about Music and Cars
I just LOVE the Munster tribute on Along the Way. V-elves, you have set it up beautifully, and Vance, the oratory and The Mosquitos playing the theme song just made me feel Glad All Over.
@Vance
Eddie and not davis lol…whats up brother vin…….
@Vance
I did not know until I checked out the clues…..It is Butch Patrick
Looking forward to seeing you in Franklin!
@Vance
Omigod! It’s Eddie!
YAY! Hope to see you soon, Vance.
Sianna
@Vance
Hi Vance, I recognized him, It’s Butch Patrick. He is most famous for playing Eddie Wolfgang Munster on “The Munsters”.
Nice picture of both of you.
MollyB
Anyone recognize who’s in the first pic with me August 8, 2010 in Annapolis, MD? Check the links below for the answer:
Clue #1: Music video
Clue #2: Facebook Group
Clue #3: Web site
Vance – Is that you in the black and white photo; front, center and SHORT hair?? OMG. The Teen Idols were awesome at the Cannery!!! I posted a few pics on Facebook. Hope you see them. See ya in Las Vegas when HH is here again.. Thanks for the Fun!!