Doc
Lockridge & Friends - 2018 and beyond!
The fickle finger of
fate, the
arc of time, however you wish to label it, works in mysterious ways.
In January of 2018, an opportunity presented itself.
I was
neither looking for, nor quite honestly prepared for such an
opportunity. But, since it was an opportunity to help a group
of
dear friends, as well as an opportunity to force myself out of what
had been a stagnant period of playing guitar, I took it as a challenge
I should not refuse. And, so began a new era of performing
with:
Some of you may recognize this stellar group of musicians I am so very
proud to be associated with. Dave Webb, Todd Bessenger, Doug
Hanscomb and I were part of the Rodeo
Joe Band that performed regularly at The Gathering, in the
1990's. Scott Strange had worked with Dave Webb in the Jay Michals Band,
and is a solo performer around south central Indiana.
Rick
Flick is our trusty sidekick and light man.
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May 25, 2018 - Performing
at Stable Studios, in Spencer, Indiana. Also
performing that night were, Sunburnt Catfish, Little Connie, Tenstrip,
The Fannatics, and The Trip. This gig was a reunion of sort
for
us, as our dear friend and former bandmate, Bruce Payton was running
sound.
Stable Studios is
a multipurpose
venue specializing in Weddings, Festivals, private events, and home to a
growing local music scene. Check out their FaceBook page.
It's
well worth the drive! |
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In October of 2017, I
had the honor and pleasure of beginning a recording project for Tony
Hopkins. A little over one year later, we had completed 10
wonderful tracks that became the When
I Pray
CD. If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Tony
perform, you're missing a wonderful musical experience. Check
out
his FaceBook page, and be sure to buy one of his CDs.
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Winding up 2018 with old friends and new friends at the Seasons Lodge in Nashville, Indiana. 2018 was a busy year,
but I seldom remember to capture the details. 2019 looks to be another busy year for Pet Monkey, and I hope you'll
make a point to joins us a few times throughout the year.
2019
2019 did not begin well. In January, the world lost another wonderful voice.
Shannon Stanger was one of the first people I started working with when
I returned to music in 1984. His rich voice and rhythm guitar work
was the foundation that the Stage Fright band was built on. We were band mates for 5 years, and friends for life. He will be sorely missed
by family, friends, and anyone who ever heard him sing.
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Pet
Monkey at Stable Studios SUPER JAM, May 25. With Sunburnt
Catfish, Willow Moon, O2R, Miah Ferran, Milkwalker, Lily Meister, Hey
Hey,
Rick Ledune, Movin' Hips, Jalen Rodriguez, Fanatics, Aaron Grub, Little Connie, MadHatters, and Siddius.
For the 50 year reunion of the MCHS
Class of 1969, we assembled a "Reunion Band," to entertain my
classmates with tunes of the era. The band
itself was also a reunion of two different bands: The Romens:
1968-1969, and Heavy Water: 1970-1972. A good time was had by
all, and
it was extra special for me, playing music with my former bandmates!
2020
Doug Hanscom
5/11/1953 - 6/4/2020
Most
of my years as a musician have been spent in "guitar" bands.
Let's face it, there are lots of guitar players, and the guitar
is the foundation of rock music.
But, throw a great keyboard
player in, and your options are amplified, exponentially. Doug was a great
keyboard player.
He helped me fill out my origninal music with
piano, organ, and orchestration. He was a trained musician with
skill, talent, and taste.
He was a good friend and band mate for some 22
years, off and on. Gigs don't always go as planned, but Doug made
them all pure joy.
His friends, fans, and family were blessed to know him. I will miss him, dearly.
2021
I now know exactly what Rodney Dangerfield meant about getting no respect.
However, the cake was quite tasty!
2022
In
August of 2022, I posted my latest recording project to
Soundcloud. For many resasons, songwriting has been more difficult
and more topical. Politics and Pandemics have a way of
altering one's focus, in both good and bad ways. It's been 18
months
since my last band gig, and as much as I miss performing, I'm glad not to be faced with the decisions the corona virus has
presented. As the title of this project suggests, I continue to
travel in a purposeful manner, towards a vague destination.
Rick Flick
1/3/1957 - 1/11/2022 |
Rick was Roadie, Sound Man, Light Main, and all around fix it guy
for the Pet Monkey band. He was a good friend, and a joy to be
around. His skills and friendship were not limitted to the band.
Rick was invaluable help on a number of projects at my home.
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Scott Strange
7/6/1958 - 6/8/2022 |
Scott and I became bandmates and friends late in life.
He was a talented singer and guitarist, performing
with Pet Monkey and as a solo act. I regret not having
the time to get to know him better. |
David Welch
12/13/1948 - 2/24/2023 |
Dave was one of, if not the first musician I hooked up with after arriving
in Bloomington. We worked together in a number of band variations in
Bloomington and Colorado until 1974. Fast forward about 11 years, and
we were gigging again in the original Stage Fright band. Fast forward
another 15 years and I had the pleasure of occasionally sitting in with
Dave and Rhonda in the Justin Case band. These sit-ins continue
from time to time, and have always been one of the greatest joys of my
musical life. As a teacher and a musician, Dave will be sorely missed. |
2023
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Major Danger performing at Harley Davidson of Bloomington. That's
Will on bass guitar. Rock on, gentlemen! |
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