Photo by: Jon
M. Fletcher
Yes Cones we are back, sort of:
Dave, Phil Bob and I have talked of a reunion and Dave and I decided to move forward and begin rehearsal and take the occasional booking when possible. We have played 4 or 5 gigs already and have a booking thru April at the New Great Outdoor Restaurant and Tavern in High Springs. Needless to say we are slowly getting back in musical shape.
Personally, I would like to thank several people for doing a solid and driving a couple hundred miles to hear us back in October. Phyllis and Tom you two are really beyond words and maybe help but thanks for coming that far to support us. We needed it. Also, Tom and Millie Reed stand firm in our corner and send encouragement regularly to the sno nest. Deb and Pete Rebmann the same, our Sno Flake Amanda also believes we are going to survive this chapter of Sno Gone Wild. Ray Mullins from the Northwood Bakery in Gainesville has done numerous favors from talking up the band to rewiring some of our speaker chords. Mark Lander has been over the top by bringing people to the shows and making a fuss to the management about how good we are. We will get better. Also, his son Kyle has promised to join Dave and I on stage in the near future for a rousing version of “She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain” this you should not miss.
I will state Dave and I have made real progress and if Dave would actually practice who knows?
Phil Bob is busy with his other band and plans to get him with us are basically at a stand still. Phil saw an opportunity after Dave left the band the first time and he took it, so it hard to fault him for his unavailability. I will admit that I have deep affection for Phil as a person, brother, and a musician, but I have no interest in sharing with another band so the likelihood of his return is pretty skinny at this time.
We have tried out several other bass players but no one so far has the ingredient or spark that we are looking for.
One last thank you to Joe Klein who maintains this web site and continues to support and believe in us even when we don’t. Thanks Joe!
The schedule for the next few months is below:
Come out if you can or email the web site and let me know what is happening with you and yours.
Sno boy
Great Outdoor Restaurant: 386-454-2606 for reservations: It makes us look good too!
Friday January 16th 6:30 to 9:00
Saturday February 28th: 7:00- 10:00
Saturday March 14th: 7:00- 10:00
Saturday April 11th: 7:00-10:00
Tons of Fun is a forty minute interactive musical program focusing on character education for children 4-10 years of age. The program features Terry Miller, from the band SNO ROGERS, and various musical guest. Terry draws upon his fifteen years as a youth crisis counselor and juvenile probation officer to discuss subjects like drugs, tobacco, alcohol, bullies, making good choices, and developing positive self-esteem. Subject matter is presented through song, dance, and open discussion of issues. Humor plays a major part of this program. Tons of Fun has performed for the past three years at elementary schools, bookstores, and public libraries throughout Florida and South Georgia.