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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: 2019 VENTURES INTERNATIONAL FAN FEST - tentative set lists
« on: June 03, 2019, 09:40:15 pm »
BOB LEO & KEN ARNOLD- 7th Set List

Bob Leo:   Guitar Boogie Shuffle, Gandy Dancer, Tomorrow's Love & San Antonio Rose

Ken Arnold:   Summertime, Mr. Moto, Instant Guitars, Needles and Pins, Lovesick Blues,
                    Sea of Love, (Charades version) Soul Coaxing & Steel Guitar Rag
                   


Assisting Musicians- Jeff Green, John Magee, Tom Connolly & Tom Baltaeff

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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: FanFest 2013 Event
« on: October 24, 2013, 03:01:54 pm »
   I've been thinking about the 2013 Fan Jam ever since I attended on Oct 12th.  This was definitely the best yet.  Everyone sounded great.  One could hear the hours of practice that went into each lead, rhythm, bass and percussion part.
    Tom, Dave and other helpers did an unbelievable job organizing, emceeing and providing us with the opportunity to show our appreciation of the Ventures and their music.  Every musician was exceptional.
   Bob Spalding and family travel far each year to grace us with their presence.  A big thanks to them for their support, friendliness and accessibility.
   I also like to look at the displays of guitars, albums and magazines.  They provide memories of the past that are much valued.
   I can't wait until next year in anticipation of more of the same.  Kudos to all!   :)
Ken

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Ventures Fan Fest / Fanfest 2012 reviews
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:44:47 pm »
I was amazed at the quality of the playing this year.  There were so many tunes played that it's impossible for me to comment on each.  A few that stood out for me were The Fugitive, which was played expertly and is very difficult; Driving Guitars sounded better than the original, Kanad showed us that Caravan is not impossible to play (great job by Tom Connolly on drums); Blue Star and Harlem Nocturne are two of my favorites and were played flawlessly; and the Picknicks and Guys With Guitars were unbelievable.  Unfortunately I had to leave before the Adventures played.  I'm sure I missed a fantastic show.
I am looking at the set list from that day and have to say that every moment of music was enjoyable and every player delivered their songs with feeling and expertise.
Thanks to Tom and Dave and everyone who organized this event. 
Thanks to Bob Spalding for attending from Texas with his wife and playing guitar with each group.
Everyone was very friendly and accessible.
I look forward to next year.
Ken Arnold

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