I had no idea there was one of these still around:
Trombonist and composer Alain Trudel has been named the principal conductor of the CBC Radio Orchestra. He'll officially take over musical leadership this fall at the Vancouver-based orchestra, North America's only radio orchestra.I am sure this puts me a few rungs down the ladder if any of you are CBC 2 types but I can only go so far to accommodate you people. But, really - who knew? What we really need is a state light orchestras. And state ale, cake, (pipe) and tea houses where they might play. One pal has a father-in-law who is/was a member of a state folk orchestra. Followed him around with brass band players for the days before his wedding. Best wedding video ever: there's your pal, there's central Europe, there's the om-pah band. That is what the CBC needs to bring to the nation.
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Flea - May 1, 2006 11:49 am
I feel I owe an apology in advance to people I have never met. You see, I am about to point out to Alan that you can search YouTube for the word "banjo".
Flea - May 1, 2006 11:58 am
I gather "banjo" is pronounced "ban-ger", btw.
Alan - May 1, 2006 12:07 pm
Your coyness hides your previously secret but recently disclosed affection and, indeed, active patronage for the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, sir!
Gordo - May 1, 2006 3:39 pm
God help me, I just clicked on flea's search link.
Scott - May 1, 2006 4:19 pm
Nothing about this post. Just about today's Red Sox/Yankees game.
Here is the question[or poll]:
How Will Johnny Damon Be Received At Fenway Monday?
Booed
Cheered
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Scott - May 1, 2006 4:24 pm
I think initially there will be a few boos here and there, but eventually, it will lead to a standing ovation and a hat tip by Damon. Sox fans are loyal to winners. They didn't boo the "Chief" when he was with Charlotte and they cheered Danny Ainge when he came back to the garden with the Blazers and Suns.
I can't remember what happened with Clemens? Anyone?