GEEZERS NITE OUT
HALLOWEEN BAND BASH
Two Bands played for a Halloween Party at the Houston Pub Hall in Norton, OH. The Phantom Band, and The Legends Band. They each played an hour set followed by a short break, and then they both played together at the end of the nite.
It was a very different, and unique experience for the musicians involved. There was a very good crowd for a Wednesday nite. The Houston Pub posted pictures, and a comment on Facebook saying: "It was a packed house at Houston Pub Wednesday night."
Below are photos from the evening of both bands, the bands together, and the crowd taken by our photographer Bob Swisher. Thanks Bob!
Enjoy!
No, this is NOT the most interesting man in the World. It is our photographer who brought you all of these pics except this one, Spike (Bob Swisher). Thanks Spike!Look who we found in the crowd. Why it's Gary Parker mostly known for his tenure with one of the best bands in the area in the early 60's called The Counterpoints. He has since hit the circuit again with the Gary Parker Trio who play every Monday from 7:00 - 9:30 PM at the New Era in Ellet.Those in this pciture that I recognize are (Far left), Bob Adamov chatting with Tom Riley who was the Operations Manager for Goodyear Blimp Operations. In the far right corner is Gary Dannemiller, Mgr of Benefits at Goodyear.Here are some of the costumed crowd doing a line dance to some of the live music that nite.The next two pictures are of the crowd at the Houston Hall on Oct 29 for the Halloween Band Bash.CrowdOn the right is the drummer for the Phantom Band, Big Daddy. He is conversing with one of his associates from Goodyear, Victor Head. Victor sat in with the Pahntom Band on a few numbers including Mustang Sally. He currently is a member of the Howrad Street Blues Band. This is quite a picture. From the left is Kris Conley, Joe Buz from the Phantom Band, Phyllis Bshop with her husband Jack standing in the back, and Doug Bender, also from the band. You will never see these five people together again! Me (Joebo), and Krisko. Kris is a good friend and former girlfrienn of our dear departed friend and band mate, Dano Powell. It is always good to see her. Two days after this picture was taken she retired from Goodyear. More former Goodyear associates and friends of the Phantom Band enjoying the evening. A pic of Joebo, in the white wig, with Jack Bishop. They are good friends and former band members.This is a candid shot taken by our photog, Bob Swisher, is of Kay Lucas, a good friend of the Geezers. S.B. (Dougie Bender), dancing with Lucy Esola See during the Phantom Band's break while The Legnds Band were playing. Lucy and Dougie graduated from Springfield High School together. What year? We'll nver tell! A picture of Me (Joebo) with Lucy and her friend Tom. Tom is an officer in the Electricians Union, and hired the Phantom Band to play for their election party a couple of years ago with the late sax player Donnie Guinter. Another picture of the crowd. Those at the table that I recognize are, from L-R Billy Bob, R. B., and Mark Babich. If you were at that table then you know you were sitting there. Krisko (Kris Conley) wearing S. B.'s (Dougie) weird hat. It looks like it was made for her.Another shot of the early crowd. Among those in attandance were Karen Inman, Tom Riley, Bob Adamov, and Gary Dannemiller.Some of the crowd in costume here dancing to the Phantom Band behind them.Here are S. B., bass player in the Phantom Band, tripping the light fantastic with Betty Jacobs during the Legends Band performance.The Phantom Band, just about ready to start off the Halloween Band Bash with the Legends Band.Here they are, the Mad Scientist, one of Paul Revere's Raiders, Two-Faced, and Hiesenburg. The Phantom Band Live.PHHANTOM BANDThe next 3 pictures are those of The Legends Band. I don't know all of them, but among them are keyboardist Tony Fanizzi, lead guitar Roger Hendrix, and bass guitar, and sax, Tom Evans.THE LEGENDS BAND LIVE!THE LEGENDS BAND LIVE!After both bands played a set there was a break for the costume Contest. Band members from both bands were the judges. The next 8 photos are those of all of the contestants. HAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENHAPPY HALLOWEENThere were 5 prize winners. Each won a gift certificate from the Houston Pub. Here are the Grand Prize winners, Sandi Brubach, and her real sister Jenny. Dressed as Publishers Clearing House winner and presenter.Here are Joe Buz, and Hank with a friend of Hank's who came up and sang a song with the band. He is Skip Scherer who is a member of the Hitmen. The next 9 photos are those of the Phantom Band and the Legends Band jamming together for the rest of the evening. It was a unique experience for both bands. Thanks again to everyone who were in attendance.
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