Tonal Recall

TonyH has been around the music biz for more than half of his life. From roadie to engineer this music enthusiast finds his true passion in the rich musical tradition of the region and each month he presents delectable gems from an area steeped in musical heritage. Join Tony for an interesting glimpse in a column he lovingly refers to as Tonal Recall.

Leader of the Band – Part One

Of course, band members knew that life on the road was often strenuous but sometimes enough was enough. On one American tour in 1920, they arrived in Winston-Salem, North... read more »

A Golden Age of Band Music

At home in Middletown, everyone just called them “Buckle’s Band” when they came to hear them play on Saturday nights in the lobby of the U.S. Hotel. Later, a... read more »

Jump Into My Time Machine

I've pushed amps, hauled trusses, taped down mic cords, operated sound and light boards and all the other dirty jobs performed by a band's "Road Dog". read more »

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