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Topic: Fantastic Pianist (Keys) Looking To Relocate |
Ben ODell
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Agricola, Mississippi, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2004 6:53 am |
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My good friend, Van Zirkle, is looking to possibly, relocate. He asked that I put him a post here in the forum. Below you will find his resume. Any band, or organization looking for one, fantistic, key board player, and just plain "SUPER TALENT", Van can be contacted at Phone: 228-239-6530 or email: vzirkle@webtv.net. Enough said !!!!
Van Zirkle:
. Skilled pianist with background in classical jazz, contemporary, country and all other types of performances.
. Published Songwriter
. An outstasnding public relations representative with strong audience appeal. Appeared before world leaders in both formal and informal settings.
Career Highlights:
2002-Present: Pianist, Leader Entertainment, Imperial Palace Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi.
2000-2002: Starship, Biloxi, Mississippi
1994-1995: Sandcastle Hilton, Lounge
1992-1993: Branson Missouri
Played with several major shows including, Andy Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mel Tillis, and Barbara Mandrell.
1972-1992: United States Air Force
Pianist, Leader of Glenn Miller Orchestra, Maxwell A.F.B. Alabama.
.Participated in concerts ranging from officers' Club Dances to formal White House balls.
. Played for the King of Morocco
. Performed for President Gerald Ford
1962-1972: Freelanced as a sideman and leader with various bands and singers such as, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Jack Jones, John Gary.
1959-1962: Played with Willie Nelson and Hank Tompson.
1958: Started Career with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.
Education: Psycology Major, 1962-1965
Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, Tex
References: Available on request.
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RON PRESTON
From:
Dodson, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2004 4:57 pm
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Good God, Ben,
He's "Scary"  don't you think? I mean, that's like Someone posting for "The BIG" because HE'S looking for a "Relocated Gig."
All jokes aside, could you ask Mr. Zirkie if he has ever heard of a Pianist/Organist by the name of Mark Seaman, who lived in Salt Lake City (1988-89,when He laid the "Strings and Keyboards" on my Album called "Asleep at the Steel.") This fellow is Blind, and he played for Neil Sadaka WAY back when, and played for the CBS orchestra back in the 50s. This Guy had a "Resume" to DIE for. He was a walking Music Major. (I THINK this is next statement is TRUE, But, I can't remember for sure) I thinkhe Graduated from the "Berkley School of Music." In ANY CASE, this guy was UNREAL. NEVER have I "SEEN" anyone who was Blind sit behind a STEEL for the FIRST TIME, and in about THIRY MINUTES, this guy was Playing "Passages", From the 1 chord, to the 5, then 4, then 2M. HE "Felt" the positions after I showed him only ONCE. WoW! Kinda wonder if these two Gentelmen had "Crossed Paths" in their "Careers."  |
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Russ Hicks
From:
Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2004 1:00 pm
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Hey Big Ben
Are you coming to Chatanooga? Hope to see you there if you can work it out.
Steel Your Pal,
Russ H.
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Ben ODell
From:
Agricola, Mississippi, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2004 7:46 pm
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Hi Ron.
Yep, the boy is scary, (in capital letters). I passed you question on to Van and hopefully we'll get a reply soon.
To RUSS: Don't know yet Russ. My wife just had bypass surgery today and we'll have to play it by ear. Will let you know though. |
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