Statham briefly moved to Winnipeg to try and secure employment with either the Eatons graphic design/advertising division or Brigdens. I dont think we actually danced, we just watched and listened to the bands. It was built in 1929, and was named after a palace built by Louis IV of France. He liked it and proceeded to publish it with his Warrior Tunes, thus my becoming a writer affiliate with the performing rights agency BMI.. Regina's historic buildings and precincts - Wikipedia Then it was like brushing my teeth in the morning its just what I do.. We prided ourselves on doing pretty good harmonies, but when we finally did see the Andantes, they were doing four-part harmonies, and it was real obvious why all the fuss. Date Location Venue; February 14, 1975: Waterloo, Ontario: Wilfrid Laurier University Theatre Auditorium: February 15, 1975: Owen Sound, Ontario: Unknown Venue It all started with the Sonics and the Wailers and graduated to the Shakers, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and the Liverpool Five. She rolled down her drivers side window, and of course: Do you have a light?. 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.. On December 23rd they showcased at one of that citys hottest nightclubs The Friars Den in Glamorgan Shopping Centre on 37th Street. It was also the only club to give the Andantes their first club date on January 28th. Filling out the power trio was bassist Vern Hoffert, a one-time member of the White Nights. Neither worked out, so with considerable reluctance he returned to Moose Jaw and resumed work with the Times Herald for a while. Producing was disc jockey Ken Singer. They added to our success and were wonderful advertisement via word of mouth. The reverberation was fantastic. Hill/L. Don Gutheil has a unique voice, pleasantly gravely at lower notes, and clear and strong when he starts belting out the words. They were also used as substitute Supremes throughout 1968 and 1969 when Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong were experiencing tense relations. Producer: Howard Green Unfortunately that didnt happen I dont remember it being particularly well attended at all. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here and subscibe to our newsletter! A natural. They are a relatively new group to the Regina teen scene what makes the Confederation even more distinct, and what could eventually play a major role in their musical future, is something which is a rarity among the swinging bands of today. We set up on the floor or a very low rise in a larger area of the studio, with a flat-painted back plywood wall and two high-up, not very loud, small, out of sight monitor speaker playing the 45 rpm. The music became harder edged, and at the same time more complicated and more original. It wasnt a long phone call and we had a name. My father was out of town. His first introduction to the Devils music came from three of the American bands passing through Moose Jaw and performing at Temple Gardens. Gene was an interesting man. We noticed a parked limo. Daryl Gutheil recalls the session: Ken Singer was an on air radio guy (and former drummer) who had come down from Saskatoon to work at CKCK. Statham was captivated and inspired by the posters and designs of San Franciscos Fillmore artists (Rick Griffin, Wes Wilson, Alton Kelly, Stanley Mouse and Victor Moscoso), and New Yorks Push Pin Studios and in particular by one of its principles Milton Glaser. 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.] Many of us at Regina College met at Genes on the Way were his hamburgers cost a bit more but it was a hip place. Thats not to say Drew was a better drummer than Donny, just that he blended better with us at the time. From our estate pictures. Guestpectacular . It was midday around the lunch counter, just my father and I. Donnie and I both jumped on him to close it. visit or contact the Regina office. He chuckles: I didnt even know Fred had written it until the band introduced it to me! He convinced the Andantes to cover a couple of Cream songs, as well as several by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. I demanded he slow down. Their competition included the Hard Varks, Rhodesmen, Bod Squad, Shandermen and, from Moose Jaw, the winners Mozart & the Wolfgang. Happy Love Day version 2 (M. Grainger) We assumed Joe would have faced being black-balled. Don Edwards bagged the Andantes first off, the top band in Regina, and built Edwards Talent Agency from there. The recording of the second number, however, required a little bit more thought. There really was only one choice Bob Deutscher. It is strictly prohibited to republish, reproduce, redistribute, or profit from the content found herein. Read more about Trianon Ballroom - Regina; University of Regina Student Union. 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. I considered myself more a tunesmith than performing musician. Following the mixing session, they decided to do some sightseeing. By the early 1920s, several recent dance crazes had begun to make dancing more popular than ever among Chicagoans. Bryant was part-owner of the old Trianon Ballroom during its heyday in the 1940s. It wasnot long after we recorded. Included in that group were Paul Vinintz on piano, Robbie Roberts on trumpet, and Rich Bettinson on clarinet. In the spring of 1968 we were making plans to record a single. Then Bob Jesse was given a send-off and replaced by the House of Blue drummer Henry Kelly. The Gutheil brothers were also amazing they played guitar and bass and sang harmony. Hello Stranger (M. Grainger) With these new members The Confederations clean image quickly dissipated, and the big band music was dropped like a hot potato. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. And the first white group? Todays Fool was designated the A side and rightly so. Trying to get past the sarcasm, he confirmed that he actually had no worries that irresponsible youth might wreck the venue or horror of horrors, use drugs: Mr. Wood discounted ideas that the centre could be taking a chance by opening its doors to 2,000 young people at once. The winners were chosen probably by ballot from the crowd, in which case, it was good to get as many friends in attendance as you could. The next major gig was the second CKCK Battle of the Bands in October 1966. As idyllic as it appeared, there was one uncomfortable development. Love- Itis/Opportunity (H. Scales- A. Vance/D. He bought us some pretty decent equipment even a couple of amps. If I remember, Fred Taylor, yeah, it seems now, was from Moose Jaw, was kind of on the periphery of the scene, an older, early hippy type. The Andantes are undoubtedly the finest group in Regina. The Andantes would never reconvene. They had hit a wall, were tired of their own repertoire, tired of each other, and simply stopped wanting to perform together. I remember the quote: Ill send my boys over. To which Edwards immediately went ballistic, called him out, and slammed down the receiver! It was managed by three single mothers: Annie McIntyre and her two daughters Jackie George and Lollie Goss. However, cymbals move particularly when theyre crashed. I just kept hanging around them and my dad kept bugging them. Early in 1969 both bands Andantes and Greasy Mixture folded and were playing out their engagements. I wanted to let the word out very discreetly we had gigs to honour. And so, what turned out to be a beautiful relationship began with a handshake. So good looking and so nice. ), that they performed in white mime makeup, and that they communicated silently to the audience in between songs. Deutscher in particular started on a writing spree turning out songs such as Twenty Nine One Nighters, Patience, and Blues No. This small dance hall was only supposed to hold 200 people, but Daryl Gutheil remembers packing in 400 high school students on most nights. Phew, we had that taken care of. By no means did this spell the end to any of the band members musical careers. A restaurant will offer pizza, hot dogs, coffee and soft drinks.The building, including the small lobby, box office, compulsory coat check, managers office and restaurant space covers 5,000 square feet, allowing about 2,000 square feet for dances, or almost 4,500 square feet for concerts More than 600 patrons may be accommodated for dances. Under the direction of Sister Mary Bertrand, the group performed songs like The Happy Wanderer and If I Had a Hammer. They even issued an LP as The Melody Lad Graduates in 1966, recorded in Earl Browns studio and released on his Soundaround label. Recalls Daryl: We were contracted Monday to Saturday but I think we only played the first 2 or 3 nights. Party In The Country (B. Deutscher) Most of the bands were doing a lot of the same tunes Top 40 hits of the day it was just a question of who did a more convincing rendition. A promising new club Arthurs in the swanky Hotel Saskatchewan was brought to the attention of Reginas music fans through a series of newspaper ads Join the Swingers. We left the meeting with the name and number of a man, Ron Sakamoto, in Medicine Hat. Formerly the site of the Trianon Ballroom, a popular dance venue for many decades before its closure and demolition. Leonard), 2. limited edition 45 rpm as a drummer I wasnt much taken with playing the Beatles, Stones, or Beach Boys. Then we were off to Sylvan Lake in the morning, prize money in hand.. contains 1 track: Holy Woman (M. Grainger), 7. live performance Another short-lived club was the 007 Nite-Club (quickly changed to the Go Go 7, or the Double Go 7), located at 14th Avenue and Broad Street. Montague remembers it well: Daryl was standing beside Donny when he and I were on the phone broaching the topic of a name From our background we naturally began with musical terms. Montague takes up the story: Donnie said he thought Joe Vargo booked in Alberta. Very early on the respective talents of the groups founders became evident. But that was not necessarily a problem. It plugs into an audience, and lifts it and drops it on electric waves of crescendos and diminuendos. could report that Saturday night in Regina usually means a trip to the Trianon for the hipsters who dance to the Radio 13 Impalas group sponsored by CJME. 1966 saw a massive increase in second wave pop group bookings. 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. While that sounds impressive, it is doubtful it could ever be proven. No Producer A man who talked so fast literally I could barely understand a word he said, except that he came from Chicago and his first name may be Don. CKCK in particular was a radio station willing to take chances on new music formats and voices. I Need A Rest From The Music (M. Grainger) Opened 1922, closed 1958. Originally from New York, they started the school of thunderous, ponderous, dramatic and sometimes overwrought rock. They would do anything to get attention, and always in the most irritating manner possible. My husbands parents went t often during the months Bob Wills intertained at the Trianon Ballroom. Even the drum solo was flat. Someone got up out of the blue and punched in Todays Fool on the jukebox! Deutcher and Peaker were considered the hippest guitarist and bassist combination in Regina for the next two years because they were perceived to have a direct line to God (a.k.a. From 1962 to 1964 they entertained at school sock hops and YMCA dances playing the instrumental hits of the day (Ventures, Johnny & The Hurricanes, Fireballs) as well as the occasional vocal. Knights of Columbus at Trianon Ballroom . One of them was a part- time model. Senior citizen's residential high-rise. The Spokane engagement the following week was not as satisfying. But back then, I was energetic and searching. It all seems so harmless now as nothing was showing. The Trianon started to get a reputation for the not-so-friendly competition for eligible young girls. All band members had indulged in teenage drinking from time to time, but they had shied away from excess. Jun, 1975 1975 19 Jun. Last year the concert played before astanding room only crowd in the Capitol Theatre. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Conradi gives some of the credit to Canadians: We loved the Canadians and the four day holidays that sent them packing to Coeur dAlene. It opened for business in December 1967 in the River Heights Shopping Centre. American Soul musician Jackie Wilson performs onstage at the Trianon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, 1964. She was known for downing half a bottle of Southern Comfort before going on stage. 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. No Producer 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.) We explained what we were up to and possible dates; if he could arrange a gig(s) and if that worked out perhaps we could work together again. New York City, Sydney and Brisbane, contained a large central theatre and concert hall-cum-ballroom. Sunday afternoons in New York City the musicians flocked to Washington Square to jam with people, who, at the time, were comparative unknowns. Rock music was introduced in 1963 by another local group: With the Beatles era, the bands changed swiftly and seldom returned. Romero soon dropped out (he found Jesus or vice-versa and to this day is still preaching in Billings, Montana) and Ken Folk stepped out in front as lead vocalist. The four bands played a six hour concert into the wee hours of the morning. It was fun for the first couple of years at the UI, but after that, I began to fear the loss of both hearing and self-respect. And according to another regular patron Virginia Balser: it was known to not have sufficient rest rooms for the patronsand every weekend there were a number of gentlemen arrested for ungentlemanly behavior in the bushes outside. Adds Don Young: we broke the all time sales record for kegs of beer one night at Rats! A notable visitor was young booking agent Bruce Allen who dropped in to see if the Andantes were worth bringing out to the Vancouver area. We loved playing in concert, where the audience is not diverted dancing, and we could choose our favourite tunes and nail them. So, I came up with an idea: I held out an erect index finger off the right stick which couldnt be seen from the camera angle. Saturday afternoon dances at the Y we and other bands played often. She summed up: From the Flood and the Andantes to the Vanilla Fudge: three groups with three personalities; all with good sounds., Although they blended well, the Andantes found themselves slowly evolving into two musical camps. And they were every girls dream. Blues No. Troiano) Rothecker also recalls that Deutscher stood out: We were all pretty young then, so Bobs reputation hadnt been established yet, but any time we played he was the focal point of the group, and it was obvious to anyone who watched us play that he was going to be well known in this city and province. A mini-gangster in Regina! Before we left Regina, some of the guys said we need to get some keyboards happening anybody play keyboard? I said Well, we have a piano at home, but I dont really know how to play. They said, Do you want to try it? Sure, but I cant take it with us. Well, well rent this little organ from Arcade Music for the summer and see if you can learn it. So I said, Okay, Im willing to give it a try. I knew music, I knew chords on the guitar it was just a matter of translating the notes.