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By: Mike Day

Mike Day — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:59:18 +0000

John:

I think you are right…how did you ever remember Gary Sona…lots of memories!

Mike

By: john mogen

john mogen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:11:23 +0000

Please add an “s” to percussionist. Thanks.

By: john mogen

john mogen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:10:02 +0000

Thanks for the story, Doug! Charlie feels honored to be included with two incredibly talented percussionist like Brian and Evan. Brian used to be the only little boy at Emma’s birthday parties. He even told me that his first kiss came from her!
The guy in the top picture looks like Gary Sona. He used to belt out tunes with the Mike Day Orchestra when we played in Sioux Falls. Thinking “San Francisco” was his signature song.

By: Doug Lund

Doug Lund — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:42:28 +0000

Yes, I played drums with Phil James (Ehret) for several years. In fact, that’s us in the top picture at the Elks club.

By: rdl

rdl — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:43:20 +0000

Doug did you ever use a STAGE name ? I think Phil James was stage name of the groupe you were a member of many years ago. I think he was from Elkton SD

By: Nancy Steever Kuper

Nancy Steever Kuper — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:03 +0000

You never know when you will influence someone, when someone is watching and takes notice. Obviously, you have been a huge influence on many people along the way. Well done, good and faithful servant!!

By: Denny G.

Denny G. — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:19:13 +0000

Playing Mogen’s Heroes gigs with you was a big highlight of my musical life. We had lots of fun and made lots of music. Nice job on the blog, too.

By: grouse

grouse — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:25:04 +0000

I miss your first drum set. The one with the native American gentleman paddling a canoe on the bass drum head. It had an electric light inside. You could plug it in, put in a red light, and it looked like the stream or lake was red with blood. Or, you could put in a blue one and it was a gorgeous blue sky scene. A green one made the lake look mossy and full of algae. When you put in a yellow light it looked like err..well…it looked like…err…ummm. Well, you get the idea.

By: Barbara T.

Barbara T. — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:24:18 +0000

Whoops, I meant 25 anniversary. Sometimes these fingers do not hit the right keys. Barb Telkamp

By: Barbara T.

Barbara T. — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:23:10 +0000

Doug you and Phil James played at our 35 anniversary party and dance at Danceland on Lake Campbell in Nov 1979. We have been married 57 years now. Thanks for the memories. Barb Telkamp