-->>Bushwhack Gazette<<--
February - 1 - 2012
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In this part of our Web Site we will try to keep our Fans up to date with what is going on behind the scene, gossip and other related topics that are too long to post on our band schedule. We will try to keep it up to date as things change from day to day.
If you are a Club Manager / Owner and would like us to add some piece of news to the "Gazette" just send us an Email and we will gladly add it to this page when we do our updates.
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Thank You to all of our venues, you have booked us through out 2010 and into 2011, we love you an appreciate The gig's, but most of all your friendship and hospitality through out the years. Bushwhack Band
Well we started the year off at performing for the folk at the Sweeney Post in Manchester NH this past Saturday, we had a great time and always have a great time performing for these great Fan's and Friend's. On Sunday we returned to the York County Veterans Alliance in Biddeford Maine, another fun filled afternoon performing for these great Fan's and Friend's also. All and all it was a great start to the new year.
Poland Spring Resort, Bushwhack Band is looking forward to our return to our Home away from Home the Poland Spring Resort. Starting on June 2nd, 2012.
This year the Robbins Family celebrates their 40th Poland Spring Resort Anniversary and we are proud to be a part of the celebrations.
Also the "Pete and Howie Show" will be returning to the Poland Spring Resort. Check the Resorts web site for more information. www.polandspringresort.com
We hope to see all our Friends and Fans for another fun filled season.
Announcing the newest member of the
Family Bushwhack,
David Rich.
David, an excellent drummer from the New England area. Dave has worked with many of the local North East New England band's.
Dave started his career at an early age between the age of 11 to 15 he knew he wanted to be a drummer. Learning the way many "Street Players" learn by having a good ear for the music.
Dave has performed with many diverse groups. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country. He's performed with many local Country Show Bands as well as Oldies show Bands.
Dave has
performed with the Bushwhack from time to time over the years filling in on last minute gigs
now shares the drummers seat along with Mark Poulin,
Bruno Bianco, and
Chip Riggi.
Chip is one of our Northeastern New England
drummer, filling in on some of our Maine gigs. Chip performs with a band
called "Durango Mango"
when they have gigs in Maine.
Durango Mango is based in Maine but also perform in Southeast New England.
Nicky, A.K.A. Joey " The Cat" Jordan Esq. Nicky has been a member of the Family Bushwhack for many years and has toured with the band for many years across New England and Atlantic Canada as well as New York State and Ohio. Nicky now owns and operates "Nicky's Music" of Newport RI. there is a link to Nicky's web site on the bottom of this page. Nicky came with us to Poland Spring Resort on the 31st of July and did a great job for us and entertaining everyone with his Vocals, Guitar Playing and Humor, what a Great Surprise!!!
Joey Jordan a.k.a. Nicky Nicky David Harvey Busch Joey/Nicky Cousin Reek
Mark Poulin, one of the newest members to the Family Bushwhack, Mark, a very talented Singer, Guitarist, Drummer and Song Writer has worked with Bushwhack quite often over the years. Mark filled in for Harvey when he had some health problems. Mark also performs as a "Roy Orbison" performer and also performs as "John Lennon" with a "Beatles" tribute band ("HELP") in the New England area.
Introducing the newest member to the "Family Bushwhack" "Guinness Book of World Records" holder, Bruno Bianco formally of Lowell MA. played drums for a continues 221 hours and 2 minutes to set the first world record for this field. He was followed by two other drummers that broke his record but the were able to take short breaks to sleep and eat. Bruno played continuously for 221 Hours and 2 minutes no breaks or sleep! "Pro-Mark Drum Sticks" picked Bruno up as their spokes person endorsing their product line. Bruno has been featured in "Modern Drummer" Magazine. Bruno sat down at the drums to raise money for the "St. Jude's Children Hospital" Raising over Ten Thousand Dollars for the Children's Hospital, also he used only one pair of "Pro-Mark" Oak Sticks 2B's to complete his task. Bushwhack is very happy to welcome Bruno as one of our newest family members.
Cousin Reekie AKA Rick Arnoldi. Our very talented Guitar player and Vocalist, Friend and Brother... Rick has performed with many hit makers like "The Drifters"
Also check out "Nicky's Music" for some real great deals....
It has come to my attention that some of our fans are unable to find the addresses to some of our venues. I will in the future add an address list to the web site to help our fan along with our new fans find where we are performing. If you need directions to a gig you can also Email me at: BushwhackBand@comcast.net putting on the subject line "I need directions," I will get back to you ASAP. Also!! If you are calling our phone number Please!! Leave me a call back phone number so I can call you back to answer your questions. I just received a call from a fan looking for an address but he didn't leave me a call back number. If this was you out there please call back. Thank You.
Monadnock - Tri-State Dance and Social Club and Bangor Singles Club. To answer questions, Yes they are clubs with a membership but the dances are open to the public with a small Cover Charge so come on over and enjoy the fun and meet some really nice people who just love having a good time. Plus they always have great Coffee and Pastries!!! Plus if you come bring a cake or cookies or just something good to eat the Band would like that very much!!!!
Hot Deals on Musical Equipment!!
Nicky's Music of Newport Rhode Island, Hey don't forget to check out some of the hot deals on line or if you are in Newport RI stop in and check out some of his great prices. Mention "Bushwhack" and get a Beautiful free plastic shopping bag to hold some of your purchases providing "Nicky's" has them in stock. Check out Nicky's Web Site on our main page or this click this link. Or just stop by Nicky's Music located at 60 Spring Street in Beautiful Downtown Newport Rhode Island. Oh yeah while you're there don't forget to pick up one of Nicky's Hot Tee Shirts and show your friends you only shop at New England's Premier Music Emporium, The Only Musical equipment shop that Bushwhack Shops at!
Link to Nicky's: http://www.nickysmusic.com
----Sorry no rain checks on the shopping bags----
