In 1969 Bill Graham (of Fillmore East fame) called McKendree Spring the ‘Best Unknown Country Folk/Rock Band in the World’. Yet another band that made Trumansburg NY it’s home base for many years, (In May of 2006, they played together for the first time in 30 yrs. In May 0f 2008, they repeated this event. The event was recorded on DVD and will be released on their website in the future. Notice the Lead Guitar Player? It’s Marty Slutsky, Tech Manager Supreme, and Executive Producer of the Presidential Debates. My how times change !! The live album from this Reunion is available NOW. Visit McKendreeSpring.com to purchase.
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In the early 70’s, Trumansburg, NY (just outside of Ithaca) was a magical, musical place. Athough a Woodstock, NY band, ORLEANS still called Trumansburg NY it’s home away from home. You may have forgotten the name, but you certainly haven’t forgotten their music; ‘Dance with Me’, ‘Still the One’, ‘Let there be Music’ are but a few of their hits. Well, ORLEANS is still alive and kicking AND touring. Visit their website ORLEANSONLINE.COM music, memories, and photos. Their new concert DVD is available NOW !!! Below are just a few pictures to help jog your memory.
ORLEANS 2006
ORLEANS 1972
top row: Larry & Lance Hoppen
bottom : Wells Kelly and John Hall
My how things change !! Pictured below is Congressman John Hall. Click the photo to link to his ‘official’ website. Yup, its’s the same guy in the picture aboveright. John still plays with ORLEANS when not tending to his Congressional Duties.
Last , but by no means least, are some dear friends celebrating their 50TH YEAR in SHOW BUSINESS, the SMOTHERS BROTHERS. The SMOTHERS also own the award winning REMICK RIDGE Vineyards. Like their wines, they are better than ever. For their touring schedule as well as a link to their vineyards, visit www.smothersbrothers.com
