Saturday, July 26, 2008

Yearly Update Summer 2008

Yes, with time comes change and new and exciting events! Over the past year the bands that I have performed with have had some personnel changes--as bands usually do these days. However, the Robb Taylor Band is still rockin' on strong and the Jazz Band has changed to a smaller, more focused group designed for the more intimate settings of the local scene.
The teaching studio has had its first student recital with great success. The recital was performed at Shirley Futch Plaza in East Stroudsburg, PA in July to a very receptive and gracious crowd. The recital consisted of performances on Classical Guitar by my son, Kenny and his student: Michael Cavanaugh. Also performing were my students: Collin Bevan (snare drum solo and percussion solo) and Brandon DePerro (snare drum solo). Our special guest performer was Scott Pensack of Music Box Studios in Tannersville. Scott performed a variety of Classical, Jazz, and original tunes on guitar to the delight of the audience and was very much appreciated by all. We ended the recital with a Brazilian impromptu Jam Session and had a lot of fun!
Also new this year is the birth of Krazy Kat Ken also know as DJ Krazy Ken. My love of music and being involved with the community has opened up a door to the world of Mobile DJ'ing. Having a PA system around sitting dormant between gigs spawned the notion that there is another way to stay involved in the music scene and offer more entertainment choices. Volunteer events at the church have gone very well and bigger venues have been met with success as well.
Well, thanks for checking in to this blog. Stay tuned for more..........soon.
Ken.