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By Greg Roth SME / SMI
If Ann and Nancy Wilson were the 'Heart', then guitarist Roger Fisher, bassist Steven Fossen and drummer Mike Derosier were the band's soul...
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"Heart's Nancy Wilson pictured with guitarist Roger Fisher back in the 70's - Photo: www.imkeeping.com
The trio, along with the addition of producer / guitarist, Howard Leese, provided the strong musical foundation for Heart's four amazing albums from 1976 - 1978, “Dreamboat Annie” "Little Queen", "Magazine" and “Dog and Butterfly” . Those beautifully crafted records became the soundtrack for many a youth back in the days of afros, feathered hair and bell bottoms. Some would argue that those albums still stand out and hold up as Heart's strongest work ever. This writer happens to think that they do.
Fisher, Derosier and Fossen, along with an army of several talented local artists, will be playing together again this Sunday night, October 18th at Big Daddy’s from 6:00 to 10:00, for a show to benefit music education.
As if having the "Heart trifecta" isn't big enough, the legendary Alan White, who has been with “Yes” since 1972, will be doing his thing as well. White is very involved in the local music community. He and his band “The White Sox” have played several shows throughout the region over the years, using his talent and passion for the music to benefit many great causes.
According to Alan White, “Music plays an integral part in our society and is proven to be invaluable in the lives of our children and the education of our youth. Music Aid Northwest is working to raise awareness of this fact and this event is part of that effort. Join us in supporting the Washington Music Educators Association in helping to make this opportunity available to all students in Washington State.”
White also serves on the Music Aid Northwest Board of Directors. Donations will be collected at the event and will benefit the Washington Music Educators Association. Billy Stoops will host the event along with "Junkyard Jane".
For more details on the event click on the link below...
Local rock music legends 'Play it Forward' for music education and awareness
Seattle Music Examiner will be on hand to cover the event and will have report up on Tuesday, October 20th.
Other notable musical happenings in and around Puget Sound for the weekend of October 16-18 are as follows:
Stir Crazy is at the Emerald Queen Casino Friday and Saturday night, "The Slackers" close out the year this weekend at the Raging River Cafe on Friday and the Red Hook Brewery on Saturday,
Friday Night, October 16th - About Face will be performing at Oddfellows in Redmond. $5 cover after 10 PM and this is the band's first time at the venue.
Expertease plays 13th Ave Pub in Lynnwood from 10pm-1am on Friday. They have an opening act called "Hotel America" that goes on from 8:30-9:30. Saturday night they will play The Naked Place again for the first time in awhile.
Fade 2 Black bring their funky sounds to Lucia in Kirkland on Saturday, Clearwater Casino has Randy Linder this weekend. Chrome Molly will be at Benders in Renton.
Do ya wanna rock? Just Dirt plays Station 56 Friday, while Kry doesThe Swiss Friday and Crystal Saloon on Saturday.
Do you wanna disco down? The Disco Ballz will be at the Tulalip Casino on Friday and Hit Explosion is there on Saturday,
Notorious Sensation plays the Royal Bear for all you Southenders. Then, Saturday October 17th... the band is hitting theShowbox in downtown Seattle, opening for Super Diamond, the national Neil Diamond tribute band.
To find out about other cool local musical happenings in your area, check out Seattle Weekly's "Reverb" for specific dates, times and venues.
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