He started it by stating: Every aspiring rock n roll group, if it hopes to eventually meet up with that evasive creature named success, must develop its own distinctive style of music and/or appearance on stage. They were all great guys. contains two tracks: Oh Baby (D. Gutheil/D. This was barely one week before the Democratic Party Convention, and there was no mistaking the tension. I cant remember why that happenedbut I thoughtwhoa! This visit requires a Passport ticket or a Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate ticket (which you can purchase online or directly on site). Deutscher recalls: We had been doing some schmaltzy, middle of the road stuffbut we wanted to get more adventurous, progressive. Vehicle (J. Peterik) They wore sweaters, several had horn-rimmed glasses, and all were clean-cut. Composed of three rhythm and blues female singers Jackie Hicks, Marlene Barrow and Louvain Demps, they were an important, if unsung, element of Berry Gordys Motown Sound. One of the DJs from CKCK, Howard Green, asked them if they had any original material, as he could arrange some recording time. It is strictly prohibited to republish, reproduce, redistribute, or profit from the content found herein. Loreen Church, of whom Id had only just heard her name, set up with her band on the far right, and were the first to play. They are booked almost steady until mid-summer. The next day was spent mixing in the studio. It was originally intended solely as a ballroom, having a 10080 . Spinning Wheel (D.C. Thomas) The engineer said that he played road bass for the Buckinghams of Chicago, one of our favourite groups. Much like the present day We Day, it was a day set aside to recognize youth, and in Regina at least, consisted of a parade, fashion shows, displays, a tea, a car wash, a refreshment booth called The Gyp Joint, and an open house at the YMCA. We took two takes; the video was played back; Donnie (a natural showman) looked like he was really performing; we pulled it off. 8 x 10 glossy autographed by Lucky Moeller Mc Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Trianon Ballroom 1949. He was obviously impressed by drummer Carmine Appice: The first number lasted a half-hour, as the Fudge lashed up a frenzy of sound, dominated by Carmine Appicis [sic.] Personnel: Don Gutheil, Don Young, Bob Deutscher, Daryl Gutheil Rush at Trianon Ballroom on Regina, Canada on tour Caress of Steel . Born (1946) to Helen & Ernie Statham, Ray was a bit of a musical prodigy. The second blow came the same week when auditions were being held for Through the Eyes of Tomorrow. Senior citizen's residential high-rise. Alternating with strippers, they played long hours in seedy company. Now thestudio was looking to re-contact and re-schedule all those musicians and pay for it. We crashed in the basement overnight of Rons family home. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. A kid with a straight A average, I once asked him what he thought he wanted to do in life? Off the extended crescendo, I would begin to wind it all the way back down to a single tap. We ran him down at work, if I remember in the mens clothing department at The Bay or Sears. The session was costed at $1,500 for two sides, and the band stepped up its gigging throughout June and July to save the necessary funds. A few weeks ago, they were dealt a pair of heartaches which cost them appearances on two television shows the Gala Night presentation and Through the Eyes of Tomorrow. The Chevrons appeared on a number of television programs: like the Andantes they performed on CKOS Yorktons Profile program in 1965. A chap by the name of Rich Zion wed brought back from Sylvan Lake to look for work in Regina. We made it up to Vancouver after some NW US dates and Shelly took us to record a demo in a small studio owned by Tom Northcott.. reproduce, redistribute, or profit from the content found herein. An important concert for the Andantes took place on April 23, 1966, when they played the windup dance at Reginas Hi-Y Day in the YMCA auditorium. Hyped by its co-owner, hotelier John Savage, as the largest dancehall west of Chicago when it opened on May 20, 1927, the Trianon Ballroom had an outsized impact on Seattle during its three decades of musical activity. Dinni had a wrangy bent in him which could become infectious. Deutscher) While there he oversaw the taping of all the Chess Records jazz and blues artists until Chess opened their own studio in 1958. No Producer Mark Stein played church-like music on the organ, and Appici [sic.] When our friends in the Shandermen heard it, we played them the B side first, and they said enthusiastically, Thats the best song ever recorded in Regina! When we played them the A side, they said, Thats the best song ever recorded in Saskatchewan!. He continues any time I felt I was falling into the old silly love song pattern, I would stop writing the tune., Grainger wrote most of his songs unplugged just himself and an acoustic guitar. The local scene had changed again in their absence. The trip would be a waste of time and money, and their reputation would undoubtedly take a hit. Another ground-breaking and popular teen show, it was hosted by disc jockey Spence Bozak and featured dancing go-go girls in cages. At age 19 he went to New York City to study theology. But it could have been by a panelcant remember. The Canadian Downbeats made a splash with the Canadian public (and even into the southern United States) in early 1966 thanks to a Brown produced single. Were expecting a young crowd nurses, university types, business people and of course, teen-agers too said Dewayne. It would appear there was never a quiet moment: A feature of the Rats used to be the noise made when blowing one keg and tapping a new one. Certain groups kept coming back to entertain Reginans: the Buddy Knox Group, Gene Dlouhy (from Esterhazy, SK. I dont remember Fred being a memberbut he seemed to know them and to be around every time we played there. I agreed that if he got us a gig, wed give it a try. Also I tended to be a little more introverted than most of my then colleagues and songwriting fit as an expressive outlet., Graingers lyrical topic range and even styles of music ranged broadly. Montague remembers: that night all of us were in DEs 98 Olds driving along the curving lakeside vista of bright Chicago lights on the big four-lane highway that fronts it all, going back to our big downtown hotel. Formed in New York in late 1967, their claims to fame were that they had clown-like stage names (Smoothie, Goodfellow, Wry One, Thump Thump, etc. The Andantes schedule in January and February of 1969 was relatively busy. With its springy, white-maple . They explored the world of western twang and polkas for small rural town dances around southern Saskatchewan. There really was only one choice Bob Deutscher. Recalls Montague: being a brand new pop band we needed a guitar playerduh, not found in the Regina Lions Bands. Personnel: Don Gutheil, Dinny Wilkie, Gary Montague, Gerry Schlegel, Daryl Gutheil, 3. demo The band kept getting better and tighter. He even met and talked with Fireballs guitarist George Tomsco at the Uptown Caf (A real highlight!). In short order he had consumed the instrument, singing songs with it,or picking notes with his left hand while blowing the trumpet in his right hand. The Rolling Stones, recorded Satisfaction, in Studio B, right where we were sitting. November and December was an active period for the band. As of July 1967 following the first live global television linked program Our World they found a new opening to their show one that not too many bands could pull off. The phone rang. I had a few more months of high school before graduation, but come summertime we were full time players. Gene Dlouhy and the Swinging Canadians band photo live at possibly Temple Gardens (Moose Jaw) or Trianon Ballroom (Regina) Gene Dlouhy and the Swinging Canadians band promo poster late 1950s . Their early image six white guys with short hair and short-sleeved shirts with buttondown collars was not at all attractive to teens in 1967. Produced by Tom Northcott Hello Stranger (M. Grainger) They left Chicago somewhat culture-shocked, but happy with their recording, on the Monday. Phew, we had that taken care of. Deutscher sang a ragged Twist and Shout gaining himself a formidable reputation amongst musical circles. I remember playing this song outside of Oscars Last Chance, a fast food drive-in restaurant and amusement park just outside the city on the east end. It was later spread evenly over the band members faces and clothes. Its proprietor was Gene Ciuca (the owner of Genes Chicken on the Way, Genes On the Avenue, Genes On the Highway, as well as Sammys Pizza the first pizzeria in Regina). Then it was like brushing my teeth in the morning its just what I do.. Cmon, get Daryl in the band, he can cut it No, hes too young I think Don wanted me in, he knew I could cut it musically, but it was majority rule.. At age 12, I joined the RLJB concert/marching in both performance and competition. Donnie, Kenny and I were the showmen, Daryl was by nature reserved, and Gerry just looked cool. segment was shot), the Kin Rock Festival in North Battleford on June 28, and Woodtick in Saskatoon on August 16th. Formerly the site of the Trianon Ballroom, a popular dance venue for many decades before its closure and demolition. Pickens/J. The Trianon started to get a reputation for the not-so-friendly competition for eligible young girls. They headed for Kankakee, as Edwards had managed to get them one gig at a local high school in his hometown. the first I remember of this phenomenon in modern society. I knew, and still know, a number of the characters in the story, and had the pleasure of hearing the band many times. As was almost mandatory at this time, The Andantes secured sponsorship from a local radio station in their case, CKCK. His next musical adventure involved joining The Knights which consisted of Gary Matthews on drums, Dave Miller on rhythm guitar, and Bob Brownridge on piano. Thank you for putting it all together. The Rats was built on the reviews of our customer base. The Rats is a world in itself where colors and motion bombard the eye, where the smells of smoke and good food intermingle and where hip friendliness is the password. Home of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. They promoted an anti-establishment lifestyle, an alternative or counter culture which wanted fewer government institutions and more populist food co-ops, underground newspapers and free clinics. One of them was a part- time model. for reasons of any possible copyright dispute, and for basic honesty. It was built in 1930 by J.P. Simpson as The Trianon. In the fall of 1964 Deutscher was lured away from the Ro-dans by Don Young, drummer for The Chevrons. He had a fondness for that venue: It was a hippie scene going on tabs of acid flying around the room! Opened 1922, closed 1958. Rush at Trianon Ballroom on Regina, Canada on tour Caress of Steel . Our guitarist Gerry Schlegel had a song called Lady which we wanted to record, but we werent really actively writing songs. They realized they wanted to keep the Andantes going, which meant recruiting a new drummer. He did not go lightly I might say. From January 9-11, 1970, they appeared at the popular tavern and dancehall. Built in 1962 and located at 1323 Sherman Avenue at the corner of 14th , it was far more than that just a tavern however one half featured go-go dancers, pinball machines and pool tables, the other a pizza restaurant. The Spokane engagement the following week was not as satisfying. One of the venerable cultural institutions in the history of Regina was the Trianon Ballroom at 1850 Smith Street. She rolled down her drivers side window, and of course: Do you have a light?. Members of the band have won four scholarships in all. The Leader-Post was most impressed with the variety of musical styles presented, and highlighted one precocious teen: Numbers having their premiere performances to a Regina audience include the Norwegian march, Valdres; excerpts from the opera Lohengrin; Trumpets in Stereo, featuring the trumpet section; Scandinavian Fantasy Overture; Japanese Naval Craft March, Akebono; and a Kingston Trio Folk Song Overture conducted by student conductor Donald Gutheil. By this point their progress was clear to all. When they heard about the Gala Night auditions, the group felt they had a good chance of winning. 1 Mama. Groups such as the Sugar n Spice from Winnipeg or the New Christy Minstrels from the United States have appeared in Regina for dances and concerts. In the beginning as a kid I found myself frustrated with using marching drum sticks on the drum set (which were probably about the same width and heft as your standard rock drum stick today, 5A, and changed to 7A Regal Tip, a jazz stick.) While there, they jammed with Jose Feliciano. Don and Daryl have also taken some singing training. Id like to play with these guys!. The new Dynamics (who were also booked as the Backstreet Dudes according to Deutscher a play on words meaning white boys playing black music) played dates chiefly in northeast United States. Their horns also allowed them to do tunes such as Herb Alperts Lonely Bull and South of the Border. Even though this was only a small part of their repertoire, local DJs needed a distinguishing label and thus called their act Tijuana rock. They started taking trumpet lessons at ages 8 and 6 respectively. The Andantes enjoy the Bod Squads acid rock, and feel they play it really well, although it doesnt go over big in Regina. I thought his guitar playing was brilliant. Item R-A33643 - The Trianon Ballroom. Stathams first band was called The House of Blue. Don Edwards bagged the Andantes first off, the top band in Regina, and built Edwards Talent Agency from there. I saw him early in the years along with Don Young on drums as the Chevrons at one of the Saturday afternoon weekly YMCA dances. Driving into the heart of Chicago was akin to arriving on a foreign planet. Finally, it was nice to hear Mike Woods (my father in law) comments about the rock show at the Centre of the Arts. The drum solo became a mainstay throughout the years, but that first Battle of the Bands was one of the first performances. Personnel: Don Gutheil, Don Young, Bob Deutscher, Daryl Gutheil For several months Deutscher took lessons from Johnny Klimczak (a rockabilly singer of Johnny and the Chordnotes fame) and immediately formed his own band at the age of fourteen. He was a good singer, harmonized well, and of course, was a fabulous bass player. Personnel: Don Gutheil, Don Young, Bob Deutscher, Daryl Gutheil He was thoroughly grogged-out We called a taxi, gathered him up the stairs and out to the curb, gave the driver the address and paid the fare. Claptons half-sister would send him the early Yardbirds and Bluesbreakers singles and albums, and The Chevrons quickly integrated the new material before any other prairie band. The band recorded two tunes Hello Stranger written by Mick Grainger, and one other that no one seems to remember. It started its advance into the jazz-rock field in February 1968. 6201 South Cottage Grove Avenue. He seemed like a very smart and personable guy. Even at that young age, Grainger had an innate feel for the structure of music and others recognized it. The back-up groups are the most professional in Saskatchewan. Victor Aloysius Meyers (September 7, 1897 - May 28, 1991) [1] was an American jazz bandleader and politician. They assembled for rehearsals in Edmonton in November and December of 1967, played a number of engagements at Zorbas and Sylvan Lake, and then took off for Quebec. It was an upbeat mannered kind of cool. The rest of December saw an array of local bands trying out the new club. Metro Pavlik of Yorkton), while the other three temporarily drifted, jamming with friends and exploring different types of music. I guess that was the birth of The Andantes. as a drummer I wasnt much taken with playing the Beatles, Stones, or Beach Boys. As for most Regina musicians of the 1960s, their first glimpse of musical possibilities came courtesy of the RLJB. In addition the festival was to feature popular music luminaries from around the world. Rod McDonald recalls the club and its owner: To me it was a hippie/beatnik/artist/musician/coffee shop with a few political people thrown in and a draft dodger now and again. It all started with the Sonics and the Wailers and graduated to the Shakers, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and the Liverpool Five. Sponsorship meant free on-air promotion, regular bookings, the occasional use of a studio for practicing, access to the record library and, depending on the gig, use of the CKCK P.A. I will combine shipping when possible. Thank you. He replied in is funny cherubic way, I just wanted to make top band We all had a laugh. Selections from the Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Who, and Paul Revere and the Raiders filled out their show. The best-known agent in the Queen City was Joe Vargo. The band ultimately decided those two tunes Schlegels Lady, and Todays Fool were the keys to establishing their reputation. TourDateSearch.com: Rock Tour Date Search Engine. We played 6 nights and Saturday matinee every week all summer. Your email address will not be published. Democratic. At least on the surface, they did not appear to want to dishonor anyones daughter. In practice they had at least one night off every couple of weeks, and on those nights other bands, primarily from Edmonton, would show up. As Daryl explains: We talked our dad into buying us guitars my brother got a bass and I got a guitar. ADVERTISING THAT PATRONS would "trip the light fantastic," the legendary Trianon Ballroom, designed by architect Warren H. Milner, opened its doors on May 20, 1927, at Third Avenue and Wall. The Fudge will perform one hour in each of their two stints, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 pm. Show @ Regina 1950/11/13 @ Trianon Ballroom in Regina, Saskatchewan Paul Lortie defeated Stan Dusek [2 out of 3 Falls Match] 9: Show @ Edmonton 1950/11/14 @ Sales Pavilion in Edmonton, Alberta Al Korman defeated Stan Dusek: 10: Show @ Regina 1950/11/27 @ Trianon Ballroom in Regina, Saskatchewan He was a great playerstill isit was the first time I heard Bobby play. We played in a big old dance hall and drew crowds from Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer. We learned songs by Paul Butterfield, Dave Brubecks Take Five, Beatle tunes such as Penny Lane, guitar songs by the Ventures, and a speedy song called Chicken Pickin [the Lonnie Mack version] I remember playing at the 4D, a local night club/coffee house, with Terry David Mulligan. Montague recalls arriving: We blew into SL on a Sunday afternoon and were informed that we had to play Sunday too, but a shorter, in concert performance. They had two albums out by 1968: the self-titled debut and Fusion, and several singles that stubbornly refused to chart such as Its a Monday Kind of Tuesday and Paisley Teddy Bear. Blogger Fred Mills describes the music as a mixture of flower-powery folkrock (watch out though flute alert!) From 1932 on, it was run by the Sneath family, first Isaac and then his son Ross. Because of Micks abilities with chords we were able to figure out harmonies and play the more difficult songs that were being written by such groups as the Moody Blues, Paul Revere, the Who, the Yardbirds, the Animals, etc. They would do anything to get attention, and always in the most irritating manner possible. It was also the only club to give the Andantes their first club date on January 28th. I do remember doing a number of double bills there with Mozart and the Wolfgang. None of these were actually carried out, but members of Chicagos police and civil service fretted through many sleepless nights that summer. Wednesday night at Exhibition Auditorium, the Fudge gave a concert before about 775 persons, mostly high school and university students. On the saxophone is 18-year-old Bill Amon and playing the organ is John Griffin, also 18. Don Gutheil has a unique voice, pleasantly gravely at lower notes, and clear and strong when he starts belting out the words. contains 1 track: Happy Love Day (M. Grainger), 8. rehearsal Then she stepped forward and said, that even though we got third, we were really, really good Then she made a prediction: that in one years time we would be top band in the city. They were immediately booked into the lounge of the Rock Cliff Hotel, a somewhat seedy club six miles from the Vermont border. As this was the first time they had played in a bar they found they had to alter their repertoire from teenybopper music to more blues and rhythm and blues. Recorded: Fall 1966, CKCK Studio, Regina They were a little older than us and came across as much more seasoned. Then we were off to Sylvan Lake in the morning, prize money in hand.. Just guys drinking beer and having laughs. Deutscher participated in his first recordings in October 1965 when the Chevrons were recruited as part of a novel CJME promotion. Gutheil also remembers that they played at the Kings Hotel in Regina frequently that fall, and at The Regina Legion. The audition did not go welland so I started to concentrate on my graphic work instead., Montague has a slightly different memory: Donny told me he got a call and Dinni and Ray had quit. Bands back then played four-hour gigs, four sets with 45 minutes on, 15 minute break. With a little bit of money to cover gas and meals, the band headed back north the following day. Montague: Wed hoped for a quick transition, as bands must. Most of the band were placated by Edwards assurances. It got pretty noisy a while ago when they pumped 100 kegs dry in a week. Needless to say, we always looked forward to seeing the happy faces of our neighbors from BC and Alberta!!! Deutscher relates that it looked like a lecture hall that probably seated 200 people. They also opened for John Denver at Dominican College in Racine, Wisconsin. We let the word out and probably Donnie came up with him. Hey Joan (B. Deutscher), Copyright Brock Silversides & psychedelicbabymag.com, Well done Lots of research and interviews Those were the Halcyon Days of music and I was fortunate to be a part of it " Once an Andante always an Andante" Don Young. The second band Jazz Workshop consisting of Ron Brooks, Art Britton, Stewart Ballantyne, Nate Strong, and Peter Dyksman was described: A group that is somewhat of a rarity to Regina music lovers is the Jazz Workshop. Dinni Wilkie was one of the best bass players Ive ever worked with; he worked well withGary to deepen the percussive element, but would also slide in some of the fastest melodic passages imaginable. Lurking in the back of my mind was the fancy to march in a parade, and a drum may have been part of that because drums are the most visual of instruments. According to bassist Rothecker: Some of the songs I recall playing would be A Taste of Honey, I Want To Hold Your Hand, A Hard Days Night, Ticket To Ride, Please Please Me by the Beatles; Im In Pieces and Glad All Over by the Dave Clark Five; Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett; Chuck Berrys Maybelline, Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles. It got a lot of airplay because they created a contest to name the song. Recalls Young: They [Andantes] were a great group what you might call blue-eyed soul mixed in with bubblegum (not meant in a derogatory sense). (Any full band adaption usually came from others with a better feel for how that might work.) The influences changed he now started to be inspired by Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor. Montague also recalls: Often on Saturday nights The Lords from Edmonton would come into town in their smartly converted bright red school bus (they looked full-time), had touches of brass, with sax by the keyboard player, and were LOUD, MAN!!. Now with the addition of Deutscher, they found the musical juices were still flowing. Statham, described by Montague as a fine gritty-rich guitar player studying to be a commercial artist, a soft spoken, intelligent, quietly humoured, tall, dark and handsome dude with a clean shaven heavy dark shadow, dressed in a smart black suit, was poached from another popular Regina band called Confederation. Quite an antique, but it sounded great. Andante played in several rock festivals that summer including the QuAppelle Rock Festival on June 21 (where the only known footage of the band a Super 8 mm. on 13th Avenue. Ive Got A Secret (D. Gutheil/D. Finally Yuditsky left and, on the recommendation of Kelley, they recruited Statham. We heard Fred was a songwriter and I remember him coming into the dressing room and performing (a cappella) some of his stuff for us. Another fun spot was at Katepwa Beach. I was 18 and underage, so I spent my breaks in a small room apart from the main club area; that was a little depressing. My dad was in the band and Ive been trying to track down some of their material for years. Neidermayer was also sent to review it he started by setting the scene: The Vanilla Fudge is a big music, hard rock band. Recorded: 1969, CKCK Studio, Regina Features advertisements for the Cameo Caf and Checker Cabs on the back. reported on their participation in a CKCK-sponsored event: Barry Dreger reports that CKCKs Third Annual Football Fling was the biggest yet. A Band was used to winning competitions. Not only did it then provide an appropriate venue for visiting groups such as the 49th Parallel and the Guess Who, but made a point of showcasing Regina bands like the White Knights, and the Checkerlads. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Perry realized that the resort demographic was changing, and to keep the hall going, he needed to bring in ensembles that played teenage music. It was midday around the lunch counter, just my father and I. Hill/L. He always seemed to know about tunes we ended up playing from England before they hit any of the Regina radio stations. Vargo, an expatriate Hungarian, was a well-known figure in Regina as a musician, promoter, booking agent, manager, and later club owner. He felt that the second record would probably be better, because of the experience they have gained through making the last one. The Confederation all have short hair. Visually, I could stop the beads of my drums sticks even on the high hat just before they would hit the drums and the cymbals. Chess was one of North Americas most respected studios, owned and operated by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess. A tap had been turned on, and it has actually never stopped. Twenty Nine One Nighters version 2 (B. Deutscher) Regina's second multi-story office block after the venerable and now-demolished McCallum & Hill Building was the Motherwell Building at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Rose Street. I could get pretty bored with playing, but putting tunes together was always a buzz for me! And so, what turned out to be a beautiful relationship began with a handshake. Indeed they went on to lead bands such as Wascana, Witness, Streetheart, Crowcuss, Tokan, Presto Tango, and The Don Young Orchestra. gave a full account of the gag: An effective promotion at CJME recently had one entire high school, an off duty policeman and other anxious listeners, looking for Johnny Onn who had been kidnapped from his A&W on-location broadcast booth.
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