Old School Contra Guy
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They tend to release the schedule during Thanksgiving week. I got wind of the Wichita show overnight on July 16. Save the Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Drums Across Kansas! Featuring 2012 DCI Champions Blue Devils, Madison Scouts, Boston Crusaders, Spirit of Atlanta, Glassmen, Cascades and Pioneer! It's going to be FANTASTIC!
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What corps rode school buses?
Old School Contra Guy replied to KeithHall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
We (Silver Sabres) took school buses to area shows (within Kansas) but if we traveled out of state or to a larger show we took chartered Trailways buses. -
Too old to start DCI?
Old School Contra Guy replied to raravis's topic in DCI Open Class Corps Discussions
I was a rook-out way back when, but it was worth it. I agree with Sam: It doesn't matter where you march....just MARCH! -
Please Take This Guy's Money!
Old School Contra Guy replied to PhilSCV's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
My votes have been cast, and the Crusaders got one of mine. -
Drum corps memes past and present
Old School Contra Guy replied to Michael Boo's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
FALSE ! I met the young lady about a year later. She was introduced to me by a friend who marched in Spirit. -
I'm with Sam, JUST MARCH ! Being 15, you have a long time left to march. If you don't make the cut the first year, look into marching Open Class, you can get a lot of experience there. I was a rook-out myself, and kick myself often for not marching before then. I'm planning on going to Finals this year for the first time in over 30 years. It's still in my blood !
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Uniform Changes
Old School Contra Guy replied to KeithHall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
Arrgone Rebels: Cadet to the Black Tunic tops and white pants. -
I met Ed while I was a photographer/writer for DCW back in the late 70's. We shared a few brewskis over the years. I had the honor of providing him several photos for his "Trivial" column, some of which cause a bit of a stir. I'll never forget the trip from Birmingham to Jacksonville Alabama for the contest up there. We were in 2 vans crusing up the interstate, when the call came over the CB that the other van had run out of beer. The van I was riding in pulled along side the other at about 75 mph and we belted somebody in for safety as they leaned out of the moving vehichle to pass beers to the other van. I can't recall which van Ed was in, but it was an experience never since duplicated. RIP Ed, you will be missed.
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Best Drum Corps Screamer Shows
Old School Contra Guy replied to wesleyrp's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
'77&'78 Salina Silver Sabres: Mark Baker Early 80's Hutchinson Sky Ryders: Roger Luty (love to the little guys from the midwest !) -
Best clip to show to middle schoolers
Old School Contra Guy replied to 84BDsop's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Show them some clips of Bex ! http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/buttongod_2006/?action=view¤t=beccabronze.jpg -
Drum Corps World ceases printing . . .
Old School Contra Guy replied to bawker's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Good luck, Steve, with the new venture.I'm signed up ! I wrote and shot for DCW from 1978-1980. It allows me the claim of "internationaly published writer/photographer" My Uncle Ken, was one of Steve's first instructors back with the Jets; the feeder corps of the Sky Ryders. Steve told me about a year or so, he had a nice visit with Uncle Ken before the Hutchinson show. Like I said, good luck "boss" in this new adventure. -
When I worked at a camera store, we often said, "It's not the camera, it's the lens." Try to get a DSLR which you can change lenses. You'll need a bit of telephoto lens unless you want all wide shots. Get the fastest lens you can afford. Just tell your salesperson what you want to shoot, and ask them what to get.
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Wouldnt It Be Cool?
Old School Contra Guy replied to wackywords's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I recall going up against "The Hornets" at a show in West Chicago back in '77. Lineup was Fox Valley Raiders, Emerals Knights, Silver Sabres, Pioneer, Knights, Skokie Imperials and 'Da Hornets. *Ok, I cheated....used fromthepressbox.com -
Corps Hang Out
Old School Contra Guy replied to DPEmerald's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
We seemed to hang out a lot at pizza places. Usually either The Scheme or Godfathers. Many a pitcher was consumed after rehearsal. -
some old corps photos
Old School Contra Guy replied to yonnenana's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
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Old School Uniforms
Old School Contra Guy replied to MetalTones2012's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Actually, the Argonne Rebels did it back about 1978 or 79. They had been wearing thier Aussie hats and tunic tops all season, but dug out the old cadet uniforms for the KS American Legion championship show in Hutch that year. Caused quite the stir in the stands. -
BOA Grand Nationals
Old School Contra Guy replied to charlie1223's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
My daughter marches in a band of about 120, and they have defeated much larger BOA bands. Size is not ALWAYS important ! (you might search on that site that shall remain nameless for TWCB, or Carmen) -
Why not more Big-Band Jazz?
Old School Contra Guy replied to garfield's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Because Drum Corps music must be obscure. (for the most part) -
Corps Directors
Old School Contra Guy replied to cowtown's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
/end topic ! -
35 Years ago today....
Old School Contra Guy replied to Ahamay Oton's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
NOW look what you've done -
some old corps photos
Old School Contra Guy replied to yonnenana's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
Hey, there I am ! Oh, wait, my eyes were closed. -
Join the Twitter List
Old School Contra Guy replied to Newseditor44's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
buttongod_ks for me. various topics, occasionaly witty !