The Nostalgics
"We don't care what people say... rock n' roll is here to stay..."
The Nostalgics are available for most types of engagements, from weddings, and parties, to night clubs and concerts. Here's a couple of samples of what we have to offer.
Sample 1
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For more information concerning bookings, contact:
Rick Taylor - (719)330-1556 (cell) or (719) 535-8115
Hardy Wright - (719) 201-8056 (cell) or (719) 262-9093
Russ Kleiner - (719) 201-1060
Frank Gonzales - (719) 233-5920
Meet the Nostalgics
The Nostalgics are comprised of (top to bottom, left to right):
Rick: Lead Singer, backup vocals, guitar
Hardy: Guitar, vocals
Russ: Bass, vocals
Frank: Drums,sax, trumpet vocals
LeRoi: Keyboards, vocals
Art: Founder, Special Angel on our shoulder
If you'd like a little more information, click on any of the pictures above to see a full bio. Be sure to check our calendar below for scheduled appearances!
FLASH! ORDER OUR NEW CD!
Our new CD, "On the Rocks" is available for $15 including Shipping & Handling.We accept Paypal. All CD orders will be sent via USPS First Class Mail.
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Track List
Why Do Fools Fall In Love?Duke of Earl
Little Bitty Pretty One
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Barbara Ann
I Wonder Why
Only You
Rock n' Roll Is Here To Stay
My Girl
Blue Moon
Silhouettes
Recess In Heaven
This Magic Moment
Little Darlin'
Suspicious Minds
Calendar for 2009
Here it is! This is our current schedule of appearances for the current year. We'll add any new shows as they come up, so be sure to bookmark this page for future reference!
*** NEW YEAR'S EVE! ***
Major Mandolin's 2009 New Year's Eve Ball ~ Crown Plaza Hotel
Thursday, December 31, 7pm - 2010!
featuring The Nostalgics and Giordano (smooth, sweet, country rock)
Special room rates available! Call 719-576-5900.
You have two choices: $60 which includes dinner, party favors & more
$30 if you want to come at 9pm, and only want to attend the show!
if you choose the $30 option, please email the Major at
majormandolin@yahoo.com
so we can be sure to save you a seat!
Call TicketsWest at 1-866-464-2626, or order online at ticketswest.com
Tickets go on sale 16 Nov. 2009
See YOU on the dance floor!
A Major Mandolin Production
What is "Doo-Wop"?
This is a question we get asked pretty regularly. Doo-Wop is a distinctly American musical genre, which flourished in the 1950's and early 1960's, right up until the British Invasion, when the Beatles, and other British groups stole the show, and turned the pop music world topsy-turvy, almost overnight.
The groups featured three, and four-part harmonies, with strong bass vocal lines, and lead vocals which frequently reached into the high falseto ranges. They were charactarized by nonsensical sylables such as "doobie-do-ah", "shoo-vap shoo-vah","doo-ah-doo", etc. It was a time of great fun and had a lasting effect on pop music. Even today, these songs are as entertaining as ever! For a more detailed history of Doo-Wop music, here is an excellent link:
The Doo-Wop Sound
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Hope to see you soon!