I left MAINSTREET in 2004, because
I felt it was time to "slow down". I had been performing
virtually
every weekend, for many years, and it was getting more
difficult to
look forward to each gig. I had no intention of stopping
completely - I just wanted the opportunity to choose... to
perform, or not perform. To that end, things have worked out
wonderfully. I do fill-in work from time to time, on both
Guitar and Bass. I continue to spend a lot of time in my home
studio - on projects for others, and for myself. Somewhere
along the way, however, songwriting took the same
turn as performing, and so I find my personal projects including more
Video than Audio production, these days. As for other aspects
of my life, the
winds of change have continued to blow from all directions.
I move forward, always remembering the old saying,
"We cannot
direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails". And so, I sail onward ...
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January 10, 2004 - Rodeo Joe came together for a bittersweet reunion, at The Gathering. The Tony Hopkins Band and Along For The Ride joined Rodeo Joe, in a concert to raise money for Cazden Lowery, the grandson of band member Scott Pate. Cazden had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer that affects the nervous system. Solemn in purpose, this gig was also a joyous event, allowing us to reconnect with the many loyal fans who had supported us for so many years. A sincere thanks to all that attended. |
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September, 2004 - Here I am performing with Red Eye Max, at the Bloomington Moose Lodge. Shortly after the band was formed, their lead guitarist was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. I helped them fulfill the gigs they had booked, while they searched for a new guitarist. |
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October, 2004 - Chris Hannon,
affectionately known to MAINSTREET as
"Spanky", passed away after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Chris had originally taken over on guitar during one of my
absences
from the band, later switching to drums. He was a
good
family man, a good friend, and he continued to play music, to the very
end. Rock on, Spanky!
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October, 2006
- Here is a shot of Bloomington's own,
Justin Case Band, during a live recording session at the legendary Port Hole Inn. Located on the south shore of beautiful Lake Lemon, the Port Hole has been serving up catfish, beer and music, for as long as I can remember. That's Dave Welch
on drums and vocals,
Rhonda Welch on keyboards and vocals, Don Campbell on bass and vocals,and Jerry Minger on guitar, banjo and vocals. Be sure to catch this wonderfully entertaining band the next time they're at The Port Hole, and don't leave without a copy of their live CD! |
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News Flash!
The winds of change have been blowing in a decidedly positive direction, and the writer's block that has plagued me for so many years, has finally lifted. I am once again writing and recording new songs! A new CD is in the works, for release in 2008.
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