M. DeSouza

You know , a couple of years ago I heard that a large group of people were going to get together at the GAS . They were all going to play 3 part tunes together on long frenchies .Did anybody else ever hear of the group ? I think their name had something to do with trains ,like Midnight Express . that would be a lot of fun. Polish up those Frenchies ! Mike D.

Hi Ray , I really can't say for sure . I don't know what plans all of the guys have .It is possible that some are going to play & others would go to see the show .Could be one of those impulse things..the night before.....Hey lets go to Garfield tomorrow ! & get some pizza!!!! Mike D.

t thanks for the kind words Andy . I am sure they would make Buzzy happy .If you saw us at Brooklyn ,wait till you see & hear the whole hornline.I am looking forward to hearing all the great players that will be there too . Should be a great time ! Mike D.

Hey Frank, We got the word this past Sunday at rehearsal .St Kevins is going to be at the show .We are going to do an exhibition . Looking forward to it. we have quite a bit of new music .So if you havent seen Kevins lately or in many years come to the show ! Mike D.

I have a BU-10 Olds & it is mint -new in the case with the papers .I love to take it out & play some of the old stuff on it .I dont know if my arms are old & weak or what ,but how did we march ,play ,& hold those longies up in the 60s without cracking too much. Man just sitting in a chair playing its tough to hold that bugle up .You cant beat the sound . Do you think the reason Corps don't use them is that they are tough to play in tune ?After playing the french ,if I switch to my King K-50 mell it feels light as a feather & lots easyer to play ! Mike D. quote name='Ray Priester' date='Feb 9 2009, 05:11 PM' post='2473311'] Yes they are, Larry. Should I put one aside for you???? Ray

Nice horn , too bad the guys opening bid is way too high . Sometimes people just dont realize what they have in these old valve-rotor bugles . Even the Alumni corps are getting away from them .Add in that this a frenchie .I don,t think anybody uses French horns anymore .Maybe Skyliners Alumni . I am in the St Kevins midrange section .Back in the "Day" Kevins was noted for their French horn section & that special sound .I think its sad that we don,t use Frenchies either. That horn is a nice collector . Mike D.

Hi All , Yesterday at rehearsal we got the word. The St. Kevin Emerald Knights will be doing an exhibition at the Buglers Hall of Fame show in Ct. on March 28. It will be our pleasure to perform on a bill with all the best of our time. So if you have not heard Kevins in years or even lately , come to the show . We now have a show of the Classic Kevins tunes with some new stuff blended in as well . A real treat ! Mike D.

Hey , All the best to you guys in 09 . We just loved seeing the Kilties Alumni Corps at the Big Plymouth Ma. Alumni Show in the late 90s .Man you guys brought the house down . Mike D.

WOW , its just about 1 in the morning Eastern time & I am still pumped up ....WHAT A DAY ! Thanks to All ! Mike

You will be in good company .Lots of our horn players have taken as much as fourty years off ! One guy comming up today last played 37 years ago at the DCA ,Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City. The last Show We marched together . Great people in this Corps .Be good to see you & bring a friend ! Mike D.

Thanks for the kind words Andy . you are OK ! Hey was that you that wrote the piece on "Jumpin" Joe Genero in a Corps mag. a couple of years ago .Great poem ! He was my Drum Corps inspiration too , as he was for many others. Can still see him cup his ear & want more power .Oh Man !!!

Yah Man , Its almost here . Dont let this Sunday ,the 25th of January pass by un noticed ! If you wake up on Monday morning & say "Oh @#$%&* !! " I missed the Kevins Open House . You will feel really bad .Its winter , no football on TV . Treat yourself ,come to the Open house & have some FUN !

Hi Andy, All of that stuff happened for us in 2002 .Mickey Patrone invited Kevins to The Alumni Classic. We had just finished an exhibition at the DCA show in E. Prov. RI. We were a pretty new Corps at the time & just didnt have the money to send the whole Corps. two buses equals big dollars .Sadly ,Mickey passed away & we were never invited back. There is NO doubt in my mind that St. Kevins would love to attend & We would do our Name & Corps history proud. Mike

Hey , I will carry them up there PIGGY-BACK & buy them beer if they join the Corps !

Hey Guys, Got an EMail last night from some of my Matador & Whaler friends .looks like we are going to have a packed house . GET MORE FOOD!!!

PS. I also hear quite a few more drummers have joined already. New Drum Instructor ,ideas & arrangements .ALL NEW ,NEW ,NEW & GOOD

Yah & not just the contra section . Lots of good vibes comming in about the sopranos too. Come down & check things out .

You are write about that Lou .Hey , looks like the contra section is getting bigger too....nice

Yah , Thats the ticket ,jump in the car with some of your Buds ,gas is lots cheaper these days.Its well worth the short drive to Randolph . do yourself a favor & check out the Open House !

I have been cleaning out my horns with a little baking soda in a tub of warm water & a snake. fifty years now ,works good , no bad affects that I have ever seen. So far so good . Saw a guy try "Drano" once .....NOT GOOD !

Hi All You Guys & Gals out in Drum Corps. You know you can bring your horn or drum & just "sit in" a section if you like .Take a look at our great Buzzy Bergdoll arrangements & get the feel of being in a solid line again. good stuff !

All the best to the Skyliners from a long time fan,early 60s . Will be great to see you guys back in the spotlights !

Yah Man, Very nice to be getting new members, even before the big open house on the 25th ! Lots of good BUZZ in the air from drum corps people that havent played ahorn in many, many years getting back into the swing .COME ON DOWN !!!! Yah Baby !!!!!!!!!

WOW ,just about 1,100 people have viewed this post ! Where are you all from & do you still play in Corps ? I hope they have enough FOOD at the open house !!!!!!!