liebot Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 FINALLY, a show that ACTUALLY grooves. I've gotten so tired of hearing about "the Crossmen groove" and then getting nonsense music books thrown at me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think I'm becoming a fan again. Even sounded to me like a famous drum lick of years gone by is in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 WHITE AUSSIES , GLOVES , GAUNTLETS , AND PLUMES I HEAR . Very 1992 look. reports say Brass line is smoking . Will they beat SCV this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphscott Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Saw Bones at the Southlake Drum Corps eXtravaganza yesterday. Great weather and location for this event, hopefully Crossmen will make this an annual event. The community seemed to embrace this event and learned a lot about drum corps. The meet and greet at the end was wonderful with corps members remaining in uniform to meet the public. It was fun getting to talk to the kids and encourage them as they embark on tour. That said - I am pulling for this bunch. They DO have a groove this year and the brass sounds terrific. Spinning Wheel and Hallelujah were tunes I enjoyed most and you could hear the improved sound the corps is pushing. Also, the corps looked visually terrific while they endured 30 mph wind gusts and a talkative Miss Southlake taking up about 20 minutes of talking and singing. The corps stood perfectly still. I am looking forward to see how they look moving. The white plumage looks good on the Aussies! Also - took some time to ask about a patch worn on the uniforms this year. A volunteer of the corps affectionaly known as Freebird passed recently and the corps asked to memorialize him in a special way. A classy patch was created with his initials, nickname, and corps logo stitched into the right shoulder. Very classy move and apparently membership driven. I spent (WAY more than I intended) some dough on souvies, but the Texas corps that I've been wanting to pull for since they moved here is now one I want to get behind. Great sound, terrific look, and now very human members that seemed happy to get the personal attention afforded them at this event. Go Bones - you hooked a new fan for the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphscott Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think I'm becoming a fan again. Even sounded to me like a famous drum lick of years gone by is in there I was assured that a '92 call back is indeed included towards the end of the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbones7480 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Saw Bones at the Southlake Drum Corps eXtravaganza yesterday. Great weather and location for this event, hopefully Crossmen will make this an annual event. The community seemed to embrace this event and learned a lot about drum corps. The meet and greet at the end was wonderful with corps members remaining in uniform to meet the public. It was fun getting to talk to the kids and encourage them as they embark on tour. That said - I am pulling for this bunch. They DO have a groove this year and the brass sounds terrific. Spinning Wheel and Hallelujah were tunes I enjoyed most and you could hear the improved sound the corps is pushing. Also, the corps looked visually terrific while they endured 30 mph wind gusts and a talkative Miss Southlake taking up about 20 minutes of talking and singing. The corps stood perfectly still. I am looking forward to see how they look moving. The white plumage looks good on the Aussies! Also - took some time to ask about a patch worn on the uniforms this year. A volunteer of the corps affectionaly known as Freebird passed recently and the corps asked to memorialize him in a special way. A classy patch was created with his initials, nickname, and corps logo stitched into the right shoulder. Very classy move and apparently membership driven. I spent (WAY more than I intended) some dough on souvies, but the Texas corps that I've been wanting to pull for since they moved here is now one I want to get behind. Great sound, terrific look, and now very human members that seemed happy to get the personal attention afforded them at this event. Go Bones - you hooked a new fan for the summer! Scotty "Freebird" Wheeler was the Crossmen equipment truck driver for 7 years. Here's an article written in his memory. He was very special to the corps and will be missed by all. CAA Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I was assured that a '92 call back is indeed included towards the end of the show! Had the clip playing this morning from that site not to be named. 92 is definitely in there at the end! Scotty was the best! I'm glad they found a way to honor him this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think I'm becoming a fan again. Even sounded to me like a famous drum lick of years gone by is in there Like you, I'm looking forward to the Crossmen's show this year. Music does sound like it could be an appealing offering from them this year. Would like nothing more than for them to find that groove again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 OMG Yes. Just YES! YAY! You can tell the groove and emotional arrangements are back from the first few notes. THANK YOU. Welcome back guys, you have been much missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerguy315 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Screamin sops are alive and well in DCI, and they march with Bones!!! heard the run on the tube... :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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