It resulted in a smattering of applause and, more importantly, the attention of adolescent girls, so the two continued to stay in touch with a view to forming a more permanent ensemble. Featured one after the other were The Pawnbrokers (from Winnipeg) on November 29th, the 49th Parallel on November 30th, and, the biggest catch of all, on December 1st The Spencer Davis Group from England. As it happened, Ron was currently holding a battle of local bands over a number of days. But we kept hearing about this other group and how wonderful they were especially their singing. He felt that the second record would probably be better, because of the experience they have gained through making the last one. My aunt had a boy friend at the time who played in his band and the RCMP band. Statham recalls their well-rehearsed repertoire Born in Chicago, Shake Your Money Maker, Blues with a Feeling, Mellow Down Easy, Mystery Train, Walkin Blues, and One More Heartache. They were labelled as unusual for several reasons. Engineer: Wayne Allen Most of the band were placated by Edwards assurances. The final notable incident happened shortly after they had returned from Sylvan Lake: A gathering of high school buddies and some band members at my home. By any chance, does anyone have a recording of some of the Ook-piks music, photos, or memorabilia? Again Montague recalls; Who anyway during that period coming from a mid-sized city on the Canadian prairies, really could comprehend the likes of a large American metropolis? I dont care what you Had that happened today there would have been a half a dozen cop cars show up, we would have been taken away in shackles, detained in the brig maybe missing the whole gig and recording session. With its springy, white-maple . But mainly because you dont need it to be a success, explained Gary, Were what you might call the Joe College types.. A tap had been turned on, and it has actually never stopped. The Andantes rehearsed a lot at his house, then he and I would go out for a burger or something. On Sunday, a concert that could become an annual event in Regina, will be held at the new Education Building on Regina Campus, beginning at 9 p.m. The Trianon Ballroom - Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan Not only did he not do his homework (we had joined the union), he had signed a legal agreement which he then couldnt lie about, and which could be enforced. Renovation work was under way in July, but a hassle with city hall concerning parking availability delayed progress. He and Ken could have given the Righteous Brothers a real run for their money.. He was also co-owner of Hal's, now Kotche's, another famous dance hall during World War II. Personnel: Mick Grainger, Daryl Gutheil, Drew Lawrence, Bob Deutscher, Don Gutheil The Andantes received their first mention at the national level in December 1965 when R.P.M. A Regina musician myself, I was surprised and delighted to note one of the bands I played in, Joy Street, was mentioned. But we needed some further instruments One day I got a call from Donny who said get over here I have something to show you; so I ran over the mile or so to his house. However, for reasons unknown, the arrangement fell apart in late June, and Perry decided he wanted a reliable, ongoing house band. Rutledge/N. The young people of today are not all destined to go up in a cloud of peculiar smoke he joked. In the beginning starting out a kids, Donny made sure I watched this new band from Liverpool on The Ed Sullivan Show. Daryl Gutheil remembers: Bob had previously filled in with The Andantes a few times, but we knew he was committed to working with Don Young. I believe it was something like a week, as in one band each night at the same location, and peoples votes decided the winner at the end. This CD has some of the music from three nights of the orchestra's stand during July of 1954, culled from . I think Don E. had just arranged for us to record these two songs and then the studio had some company press 500 copies and deliver them to us to do with them what we wish. This particular lineups biggest appearance in the spotlight took place in the first week of August 1967 when they backed up Bobby Goldsboro for three nights at Reginas Buffalo Days Exhibition. I ordered their album when I got back to Regina. This time The Andantes were eliminated because they didnt belong to a musicians union. He sang lead, and although not having a strong or rich voice, he could sing anything and later was good for harmony with us. The city could boast of a recording studio as well. Burgess, an Edmontonian, recommended Richard Terry of the group Famous Last Words who brought along his vocalist Hans Staymer. The Leader-Post wrote approvingly: Oh yes. It was after recording in Chicago because we lipsynched the A side which would have been Todays Fool. It was arranged by Don Edwards. Even at that young age, Grainger had an innate feel for the structure of music and others recognized it. I Love You More Than Youll Ever Know (A. Kooper) Unless You Care featured a prominent 12 string guitar and Deutscher did not have one. The first was Allegro, which was fitting for a pop-rock band meaning literally in Italian lively, gay, or brisk tempo. Well done. Don Young again is believed to play the largest set of drums in western Canada. Then the Gutheil brothers, Don and Daryl, are the only two original members of the group. Duke Ellington and His Orchestra Setlist at Trianon Ballroom, Regina After the first rush of rhyming teen idol material, he quickly headed for a more thoughtful mode which explored subjects as he describes: deeper, more political and/or working the margins of perception As all writers tend to do, he explored the pleasure and pain of relationships in his songs, but found them formulaic and not particularly genuine. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. Although it only lasted a couple of months, it did lay the groundwork for a solid friendship between him and the Gutheils. The recording engineer also told us we were the first Canadian group to record there, and only the second white group. The reverberation was fantastic. Ken was one of 120 musicians chosen from Canada and the United States to tour Europe a year ago. Gerry plays lead guitar and Ken and Daryl play trumpets. Id love to have it. But it could have been by a panelcant remember. I even remember we had played some gig at the university in Saskatoon; heading back the next day we pulled over at a cafe for breakfast or lunch, closer to Saskatoon than Regina. Backed by a Regina rock-n-roll band, the Chevrons, he sang four of his biggest hits, Little Things, See the Funny Little Clown, Voodoo Woman, and Its Too Late. My father was out of town. However I dont remember the final name that was chosen or who won the contest. The Kidnapped Johnny Onn (actually a spoof on the song Big Bad John) was recorded in Earl Browns Calart Studio, along with two other tunes penned by Deutscher, Keep It Down and the instrumental Rush Hour. He was more of a producer. Most of the band still kept up their membership in the RLJB though. The Confederation all have short hair. He was certainly an attention-getter! 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.. I was only 18, and it was my first job in the music business. In the summer of that fateful year with the country wide enthusiasm for rock music whipped up by the Beatles movie A Hard Days Night Montague, Don Gutheil and Bettinson co-opted several other friends and a beat group finally gelled. They appeared on a CBC television show in September. visit or contact the Regina office. They would do anything to get attention, and always in the most irritating manner possible. She was just about to release her third Put Down. Church had been mentioned in Billboard, and even the Ottawa Journal had shone a light on her the previous year as a pretty 16-year-old from Regina who should go places. Not only was he on top of the latest rock and pop releases, but he started a weekly teen column in the local newspaper the Leader-Post in April 1965. Personnel: Don Gutheil, Don Young, Bob Deutscher, Daryl Gutheil The groups first recording experience occurred in the late summer of 1966. Tripping the light fantastic at Seattle's Trianon Ballroom, 'Cupid's Headquarters' By Jean Sherrard. They were also used as substitute Supremes throughout 1968 and 1969 when Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong were experiencing tense relations. They played Season of the Witch well, and had an interesting combination as they moved from the Pink Panther theme into White Room, the original Cream hit. . I cant remember the date or where we did it, but it must have been in the local television studio, no doubt CBC. The Chevrons then tried to break into the Montreal music scene. Each member was accorded an individual in-action portrait and a three or four line biography. 8 x 10 glossy autographed by Lucky Moeller Mc Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Trianon Ballroom 1949. Card is partially filled in with partners' names. The Fudge were (and still are) a seriously heavyweight musical attraction. Trianon Ballroom The first annual one was held on in April 1965, which ended with a seven band spectacular including The Andantes. Joe was a short man. It is an uptempo pop song about a slightly defensive young man who, after considerable turmoil in his relationship with an independent girl, feels once again secure in her loyalty. Blues No. I dont know where we found a cigarette in DEs car because none of us smoked, but we held Donnies legs as he leaned out of the front passenger side window, over the lanes at 60 mph with it in his fingers beside his face. Denver was just starting his climb to fame he had released one LP Rhymes and Reasons, and one of his tunes Leaving on a Jet Plane had been covered by Peter, Paul and Mary. Very early on the respective talents of the groups founders became evident. Top groups from across Canada will appear and many local groups will be spotlighted, such as Reginas favorite The Andantes.. 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. In Regina they played the DeMolay Dance at the Shrine Temple, the Kappa Teen Club dance at St. Annes Catholic Church, Wesley United Church, The Curlodrome (The Sights and Sounds of Regina),and the Saskatchewan Roughriders Cheerleaders Dance at the University of Saskatchewan Regina Campus. That, and the feeling that their son was perhaps growing up a little too fast on the road as a young musician. There was rioting in the streets of the West Side neighbourhoods and South Side ghetto. Black had just hit big with his song Unless You Care on Arc Records, and as a result had also been named Male Vocalist of the Year at the first Maple Music Awards (the predecessor to the Junos). Fine musicians, their material was professional, inventive and catchy. 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. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Debbie Medland, a senior at Central Collegiate, wrote in the column Dateline Regina beside individual head shots: Rated tops among some thirty rock-n-roll bands, The Andantes have never lost a band battle [perhaps she was not aware of their placings in the 1965 and 1966 Regina band battles], toot two trumpets for a Tijuana flavor, try not to let the band interfere with homework (four are in high school, one works). He clarifies: it was definitely getting in the way of my studies. They dressed in matching gold jackets, and covered songs by the Butterfield Blues Band, various Stax artists, Marvin Gaye (Dock of the Bay), Jimi Hendrix, and Cream (by then Clapton was my hero). The Spokane engagement the following week was not as satisfying. Trianon Ballroom's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances. 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. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Their harmony was incredible when Bob and I joined, it likely gave them a little more maturity as well as a little more soul and drive. Also in the band were Phil Stan on vocals and guitar and Scott Peaker on bass. As it happened there was no problem. It also featured local talent the Shandermen, the Canadian Downbeats, Blackpool, the Checkerlads, The Webb, the Soul Grinders, and The Quarry. The band promoted the single the best they could, and not surprisingly it reached No.1 on Regina radio. The gigs increased, audiences multiplied, and everybody wanted to hear more from The Andantes. It is strictly prohibited to republish, reproduce, redistribute, or profit from the content found herein. A chap by the name of Rich Zion wed brought back from Sylvan Lake to look for work in Regina. In the morning when we went in to do our mixing and finish up, the engineer came through the door ticked off. The Rathskeller is constantly being forced to enlarge the building, because of its ever-growing popularity. His first introduction to the Devils music came from three of the American bands passing through Moose Jaw and performing at Temple Gardens. The piece was all triple-tonguing from intricately in unison to trading up and down the line. An indication that the youth market was considered of growing importance was their recruitment of disc jockey J. Robert Wood. contains two tracks: Oh Baby (D. Gutheil/D. Donnie, Kenny and I were the showmen, Daryl was by nature reserved, and Gerry just looked cool. It just so happened that Johnny was really going on holidays and would be out of the area for some time anyway. It was the long hot summer there, the first Id ever seen of black racial riots in the U.S. The Trianon started to get a reputation for the not-so-friendly competition for eligible young girls. That was Studio 3, actually owned by Ralph Harding and operated by Tom Northcott. Recalls Daryl: We were contracted Monday to Saturday but I think we only played the first 2 or 3 nights. Describes Statham: Gary and Don liked the pop stuff. All instruments, amps, mics and voices were silent props, so we could hear the music itself a direct feed into the video. They had been going since the 1930s, but started to really attract members in the 1960s. His musical reputation preceded him, and before he even arrived in the Queen city, he got an offer to join another band. There was never any doubt as to Schlegels musical abilities or his dedication to the band. He had been waiting you see Rick had long been mutually, madly in love with his high school sweetheart, Penny, and they were engaged to be married, and he was apprenticing as a mechanic in his dads garage. Selections from the Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Who, and Paul Revere and the Raiders filled out their show. 1 Mama. As well they did Deutscher and Youngs City Sun.. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We had a four bedroom house booked for the week. 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. The Andantes enjoy the Bod Squads acid rock, and feel they play it really well, although it doesnt go over big in Regina. Thank you. He was so good it was unbelievable. It would have been D&D and me one day in the afternoon, drove downtown to pick him up, brought him back to my home and sat him down in the living room. We want to work out of Regina and well be here next winter said Padwick., Hughes summed up: Theyre short on experience, but tall on enthusiasm and talent. long floppy hair. Writing became and remained his favourite activity: It was always my first musical love. The Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet are open every day except Mondays from 12 pm to 6.30 pm (April to October) or from 12 pm to 5.30 pm (November to March). Another fun spot was at Katepwa Beach. There was hesitation. He said only: This., Not long after founding member Gary Montague also decided to bow out. The Penley Family of Calgary purchased it in 1933 and renamed it. Yet, he fitted in like a charm. Indeed, he was a super nice guy! While that sounds impressive, it is doubtful it could ever be proven. segment was shot), the Kin Rock Festival in North Battleford on June 28, and Woodtick in Saskatoon on August 16th. contains 1 track: Holy Woman (M. Grainger), 7. live performance Recalls Roberta Nichol: Don Gutheil he truly was walking sunshine. He had a million dollar smile, seemed very happy and positive he was pleasant and sweet. To further their originality, they also hooked up with one of Saskatchewans few pop songwriters of the period. I played with the jazz sticks throughout the years in all manner of venues large and small without amplification, dont ask me how I did that. Breaking his promise to secure them a much-needed gig was strike number one for Vargo. HistoryLink Tours Trianon Ballroom 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. And great research. 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. I became known as the drummer and leader I assumed the logistics, policies, booking (the home phone going off my fathers business during the day, the Andantes business during the evening), handling of all monies, renting vehicles and trailers, etc. One agent came out to hear us in Regina and there we struck up a friendship with Shelly Seigel who would later found Mushroom Records. Additionally Daryl was a great keyboard player and often played trumpet with his right hand while comping chords on the keyboard with his left. Thereby I found speed, a lot of it, becoming a very, very fast drummer, and known for it. It was built in 1929, and was named after a palace built by Louis IV of France. He explains: I did this one poster for the Andantes. The band appeared on CKCK television in the fall of 1968. The term means moderately slow, melodic with emotion, hardly pop-rock. Dinni was the guy I knew besthe and I spent a lot of time together. He seemed genuinely impressed when we played our reel-to-reel to him. He notes I was nervous as shit, but when it was overwhat a buzz! Saskatchewan sweetheart Loreen Church found that most of her time was taken up with signing autographs. He was born in 1949, the son of Nolan Edward Monty Montague and his wife Lavona. I designed the label as gold background with black script. Thirdly, they paid attention to their singing: We are one of the few bands in Regina that has three and four-part harmony, he said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here and subscibe to our newsletter! You know I want you so bad, youre not there.

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