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I
left MAINSTREET in 2004, because
I felt it was time to "slow down". I had been
performing
virtually
every weekend, for many years, and it was getting more
difficult to
look forward to each gig. I had no intention of stopping
completely - I just wanted the opportunity to choose... to
perform, or not perform. To that end, things have worked out
wonderfully. I do fill-in work from time to time, on both
Guitar and Bass. I continue to spend a lot of time in my
home
studio - on projects for others, and for myself. I'm writing
and
recording new material again, for which I am truly grateful.
I continue to move forward, always remembering the old
saying,
"We cannot
direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails". And so, I
sail
onward, with a little help, from my friends!
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January 10, 2004 - Rodeo Joe came together for a bittersweet reunion, at The Gathering. The Tony Hopkins Band and Along For The Ride joined Rodeo Joe, in a concert to raise money for Cazden Lowery, the grandson of band member Scott Pate. Cazden had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer that affects the nervous system. Solemn in purpose, this gig was also a joyous event, allowing us to reconnect with the many loyal fans who had supported us for so many years. A sincere thanks to all that attended. |
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September, 2004 - Here I am performing with Red Eye Max, at the Bloomington Moose Lodge. Shortly after the band was formed, their lead guitarist was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. I helped them fulfill the gigs they had booked, while they searched for a new guitarist. |
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| October, 2004 - Chris Hannon, affectionately known to MAINSTREET as "Spanky", passed away after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Chris had originally taken over on guitar during one of my absences from the band, later switching to drums. He was a good family man, a good friend, and he continued to play music, to the very end. Rock on, Spanky! |
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October,
2006
- Here is a shot of Bloomington's own, Justin Case Band, during a live recording session at the legendary Port Hole Inn. Located on the south shore of beautiful Lake Lemon, the Port Hole has been serving up catfish, beer and music, for as long as I can remember. That's Dave Welch on drums and vocals, Rhonda Welch on keyboards and vocals, Don Campbell on bass and vocals,and Jerry Minger on guitar, banjo and vocals. Be sure to catch this wonderfully entertaining band the next time they're at The Port Hole, and don't leave without a copy of their live CD! |
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| On June 23, 2009, I had the pleasure of performing with the Justin Case band, filling in on bass, for Don Campbell. The evening was made even more fantastic with a visit by long-time friends Terry and Matt Sheehan. Terry and Matt played a couple of numbers with the band, Terry playing guitar, and Matt playing bass. Then Terry finished out the set, playing guitar along with Jerry. Justin Case was smokin' with the addition of Terry's hot Texas blues licks, and a great time was had by all! Thanks, guys!!! |
Rodeo Joe performing at the 2009 Monroe County Fall Festival.
Thanks to all who came out to see us, especially those loyal friends from the "old days" at The Gathering!
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Gettin' down with The Justin Case Band, at the Port Hole Inn - September 2010
Gettin' Funky with The Hollywood Getdown at People's Park - June, 2011
Sitting in with Justin Case at the Bloomington American Legion - March, 2013
| "LOS ANGELES — Bruce
Glimpse, whose long career in the live event production industry since
the mid-1970s ranged from stints as tour truck driver, production
manager and monitor engineer, died June 12, 2014. He was 57. In recent
years, Glimpse’s audio gigs included work on Wheel of
Fortune’s location-themed shows, including the
“Boston’s Got Game” episodes, the shows taped at the
Palazzo casino in Las Vegas in 2010, the “State Fair 4” and
“Great Northwest” shows, and the shows taped at Madison
Square Garden, among others. In many of these, Glimpse, working monitors, teamed with PRG’s Bill Daly at FOH and system tech Alan Henig. While seemingly straightforward, the need for high quality speech intelligibility behind the scenes was critical to the production's success. It was Glimpse's responsibility to ensure that the crew member who lit up the letters, for example, could clearly distinguish the spoken letters "s" and "f." Glimpse is survived by his wife, Letizia, his daughter Stacey and his grandson, Colton Powell. A memorial service is planned for July 19 at Cathedral Chapel of St. Vibiana Parish, 923 South La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, starting at 10 a.m." |
| To the best I can determine, this was the same Bruce Glimpse that worked tirelessly, and often thanklessly, as roadie and soundman for us in the mid 70's. I last saw him on October 2, 1985, when he was a trucker on the Supertramp/Motels US tour. He graciously provided a number of his former gig mates with tickets, and a backstage tour. I had searched for him on the Internet many times since, finally finding him... too late. Bruce obvioulsy made good, and no one could have deserved it more. Rest in peace, old friend. |
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| A few shots from the 2015 St. Vincent DePaul annual Hog Roast fundraiser. I had the pleasure of sitting in on Bass Guitar, with the Justin Case Band. We enjoyed sunshine, rain, food and friends. It doesn't get much better than that! |
