Air Force Band of Flight Michigan Tour *FREE* w/tuba solo

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Air Force Band of Flight Michigan Tour *FREE* w/tuba solo

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Hello:

We'll be hitting the road for Michigan next week. I'll be soloing with "Variations on Barnacle Bill, the Sailor" the whole week. As always, concerts are free.

Tues July 4, 2006 7:30pm Battle Creek Field of Flight
Air Show Battle Creek, MI W K Kellogg Airport, 2712 Territorial Rd

Wed July 5, 2006 7:00pm Celebrate America Sterling Heights, MI Freedom Hill County Park

Thurs July 6, 2006 7:00pm Riverfront Concert Series South Haven, MI Riverfront Park

Fri July 7, 2006 7:00pm Rotary Community Bandshell
2006 Summer Concert Jackson, MI Cascade Falls Park

Sat July 8, 2006 7:00pm Summer Entertainment Series
Band Concert Portage, MI Overlander Bandshell

Sun July 9, 2006 7:00pm Michigan Capital Heritage Day Lansing, MI State Capital Steps
~John Hardisky
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Leaving today.. bump!
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Thanks! I'm glad someone got to make it. That venue was a really nice one to perform in. The audience was incredibly enthusiastic and really into the show. That isn't always the case for us... especially near larger metropolitan areas. Coincidentally, last night was the first night I've performed the piece from memory... it was a little nerving.

With regards to the cadenza... I swore we were close to U of M territory.. we passed signs for Ann Arbor on the way to the gig. I didn't realize that MSU was close until after the show, when someone bumped into me and grumpily shot a "You played the wrong fight song!!" at me in the restroom.

The vocal tunes are a little boring... with electric bass, our parts are useless.

After the show, I really really really had to pee.. normally I stick around, and collect all the bras and panties thrown on stage. (Ewww... most of our audience is in the above 60 crowd!)

Hope to see more people in the future!
~John Hardisky
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One more bump...

We have two more gigs, then back home!

Michigan is a great state for wonderful crowds, and appreciative audiences. And, it gorgeous up here!

It'd be great to see more tubenetters on the road!
~John Hardisky
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