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Willard Capen
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- Apple Valley, CA
- United States
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Thanks. I do not know where that thought came from. Just was on my mind at the time and how I feel when I get to play. I love music. I am now in the process of helping a Thai musician and his team put together a demo for learning Thai/English throug…
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- About Me:
- I played Drums in California from1956 until 1964. Belonged to local 147 in Hollywood aid not play from 1964 until 1983 when I started back again with a Country Western Swing band in Southern California as well as several other small club groups in the San Bernardino Barstow area. A few gigs in Vegas from time to time with local groups mostly just weekend work.I started with Musicians Local 65 Edwardsville, Ill.Then on to Local 147 in Hollywood, CA. I did some studio as well as local TV showsas a fill in musician. Also San Leandro, CA when I moved up to the Bay area and played as travelimg musician in San Francisco.Now I still get to play at Jam Sessions in Bangkok Thailand at Tokyo Joes and in Southern Ca when I am in the States. I also like to play Rythmn Guitar and sing a few songs occasionally. I have a Martin in Bangkok for practice as well as a collection of Guitars in the States.Looking for a good used high end Roland Electronic set for practice in Bangkok.
- Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
- Frank Sanatra all time great as well as most early rock and roll in late 50s. I did get to see Miles at the Blackhawk in San Fran when I worked there as well as sit in with the Montgomery Brothers in Berkely. Love the early Beatles and the Rolling Stones as well as Asleep at the Wheel. Played with Big Band doing Miller and Ellington covers as well as International Big Band in Thailand. The Blues is about the only International music that I have heard in most of Asia other then all of the standards from the 70s to 90s that the local groups cover for the tourists. I have had the chance to see Snowman play in Pattaya---A truly great Blues musician and Entertainer as well as many fine local musicians that fill out his group.
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- At 6:37am on July 13, 2010,
Grandpa_Erik said…
- Hey Willard, my summer greeting is a homemade video with The Bluesmates. Hope life is great for you. Have a fantastic summer my friend. Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
- At 2:38pm on December 19, 2009,
- Now I feel it is the right time to thank you for your friendship and support in 2009. Still busy in studio, still working hard to get something we can call our own stile.
The 30th of december last year it suddenly appear a lighting sceanery on heaven. Luckely I managed to grab a camera and save the image. It was almost like the creator came down in his greatness. With this photo I want to wish you and yours a merry christmas and a happy, new year full of posibilities and great moments.
Peace, love and respect.
- At 4:47am on November 20, 2009,
- Every day we are jumping from one task to another – looking at the watch as a guide. No wonder heart attack is one of the main causes to death. We forget to pause, to look around and to enjoy friendship and family. The world is beautiful – you only have to allow yourself to see it - to experience it. Look at the watch, painted by Jette – given the title “Time is relative”.
(www.jette.biz)
Take care my friend, make time and have a great weekend.
Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
- At 7:39am on October 29, 2009,
- Hey my friend, wishing you a great weekend. Here I enclose some details for The Bluesmates. Enjoy you weekend and take care. Blues’on. Grandpa_Erik
- At 8:09am on October 9, 2009,
- Just to put you in the right mood:
Have a fantastic blues weekend.
Blues'on. Grandpa_Erik
- At 2:26am on September 25, 2009,
- Hey Willard, wishing you a fantastic weekend. Look at this video and be prepared. When it looks like it's going in the right direction remember to change from Rock'n Roll to real slow blues. Enjoy. Take care my friend. Blues'on. Grandpa_Erik
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- At 9:35am on September 14, 2009,
- Have a great week. Grandpa_Erik
- At 8:45am on August 31, 2009,
- Hi Willard, If you not have had the possibility to visit my site I hereby give you a little tast of The Bluesmates. If you like it there is more to hear. If not, I am sorry to have taken your time.
Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
- At 12:40am on December 9, 2008,
Ken SNOWMAN Minahan said… - Willard, next time you come to the Blues Factory please let me know your there so you can sit in w/ us!
We also have a jam on Tuesday nights from 9:30 til 12:15, but you are always welcome on stage whenever your in Pattaya!
Thanks for the nice comments!
SNOWMAN
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