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yeah, yeah.....that dude on the right was also one of the founding members of Music Express, and he also plays trombone in The Project Big Band, plus others.....he is....my twin brother Guido

Thanks for the kind words Ray......a lot of good people made THAT corps ('89 - '95) a performance animal....how many DCA exhibitions??? the chorus won 3 out of 4 DCA championships...setting a performance standard that lives on to this day (remember we inttegrated the vocals into the show, using the brass as support....I think we just happened to have the right people at the right time Guido 'ah 'twas beauty killed the beast'

Thanks for sharing my friend......many good individuals in those corps, but IMHO, it hadn't quite jelled.....(it was Donna Borelli, I think)....a lot of the horn players were excellent and most had a very good work ethic....percussion was 'smokin'.....don't know if the psychology of 9th place had an effect, I can speak to that because of 1964 after the Miami debacle at '63 nationals.....a whole lot of tears shed and broken hearts...coming back as an alumni corps in '75 we had that 'mentality' that 'OK, we need to get the 'essence' or 'charisma' back. In 3 years with a lot of help from a lot of people, Archie was back on the field in exhibition at the 'Dream' the only alumni corps to do so.....from '78 forward many strides were made and a few more competitions at 'clap' shows, but still as an 'alumni' corps.....'81 was a pivotal year with the decision to return to DCA (Archie being one of the founding corps).....you've touched on what happened going forward.......many tales to tell, many opinions, many decisions Jim

so, Don, maybe you would know him if ya checked his VIN Guido

yeah, yeah, it's easy for you to say, but have you seen my testosterone???? I've lost mine Guido

oh, wasn't the show at Wm. Patterson College that year?????

an accurate assessment Ray.....it truly was alabor of love, but also of great respect for those great corps.....still get the goosebumps over watching it, even with those missed centers....yeah, we were 'raw' but man how we could play and it only got better....and how could it go wrong with Georgie Hayek as my dresser behind the curtains Guido

uh oh.....did I mis-speak again????? nah!!!! was Kevin in on contra?????? man, what a kick........ Guido

Yo!!!! Frank!!!! Whatju say about my sista-in-law???????????? Just my 2 bits.....I liked the show...didn't grasp it all, yet, had to talk to guard staff about some confusion, but cannot wait to see this season develop....oh, you dun good too....... Guido

hey buddy, I believe the soprano you're forgetting is Carol..... Guido

yeah, and I'll see you in Downingtown.......maybe you'll get lucky and sit behind me.... for that pleasure I'll dine on hot dogs, baked beans and sauerktaut Guido the Vertically Challenged

incredibly good to see Dan Fitz posting on this site......he's an old friend and one of my heros........oh, better watch out when yer talking about 'concrete' and 'head'....I read that they just found some remains....capisce???? Guido

All of my good wishes for complete success to the Skyliners......'sock it in' Guido

yeah, yeah, yeah......even my grandsons think I'm a garden gnome.....I needed to blow extra hard to get any movement in the paddy.......I swear I heard something like "hey GI, love you long time" Guido hey, completed what you asked, talked with Frank and we're good to go.....Joe Schultz Cadets

Thank you for your kind words Fran.....it wasn't easy standing in that rice pit.....had to play tall after I found that first note....sorry I didn't get up to see ya

thanks for the review Kyle......I too was confused (as I am most of the time). about some of the finer points of both Buc's and Cabs shows......Cabs guard so much that I needed to talk to their caption head to have her splain it to me.....thanx Kristi....not Ravel but Unravel......OK Guido

Thanks for the review and pic's Tru.......enjoyed the style Guido

and, he is an inductee of the BHOF this year.....also played with Zorro Raiders (among others).......proud to call him a friend Guido

welcome back Tom.....I hope all is well and for Fran, will I see you in Wildwood? You can't miss me....the short guy under the mushroom in the middle of the field Guido

good news Amy.....now if I can only avoid Jeff....but wait!!!!! I can sit on his shoulders Guido the Vertically Challenged

everybody just leave Glenn's huevos alone.....comprende????

congrats to all.......and to the 'Kid'.....tough ####.....you know you would be there in spite of your protestations.......a "well deserved" to all Guido

I know many of those faces.......some more attractive than others......and at least 3 who are in the WDCHOF Guido

wouldn't miss it my Princess........Sadie and her gnome partner will be having their kiddie meals, sitting on their booster seats enjoying all of the performers and, some of the fans.....looking forward to another Buc's home show....... Guido the Gnome

Tony, thanks for those pics......that was perhaps one of the finest Spring Previews I had ever experienced.......all the corps performed at their highest level and the audience responded in kind.....cannot wait until Cabs at the Beach......see you there Guido