Sometimes I wish I was in a band
so I’d have someone right there with me,
sharing the sweat and inspiration.
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The ups and downs.
Complete with power chords and jarring chords,
and finally, that elusive record deal.
But I guess this community comes pretty close.
So, who’s got tambourine?
Tracy Abell 
I played the kazoo in a high school show!
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Excellent! Every Grade-A band needs a kazoo.
Welcome to the band, Laura!
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I also played the bells…. actually 1 bell. I would need 5 other bellers for that to work.
Weird that I was not more popular with all these talents!
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Laura, you crack me up.
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You crack me up, too, Laura.
(After we clean/mop dining room after Monday’s meal, a group from the church sets up their tables and bells. They’re a pretty happening crowd!)
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Bellers are known for their wild sides! ; )
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I’m slowly catching on to that fact…
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Can I have the cowbell, Tracy? I have no formal cowbell experience but I think I have it in me to attain cowbell greatness. What’s your instrument of choice?
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Cowbell is vital. Always need more cowbell. š (In fact, I wanted to get one to play along on “Hoodoo Voodoo” from Mermaid Avenue).
As for instrument of choice? I’d love to be able to play bass, but if there’s someone out there who actually can play bass, I’ll defer to that person.
Welcome to the band, Carolyn!
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Heh. I got T-boy a cowbell for Christmas. Was it Betty or Veronica who played tambourine in the Archie’s? I’m willing if no one else comes forward.
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Where’d you get T-boy a cowbell? I keep threatening to get one but never followed through.
I think Veronica played tambourine (but I could be wrong). Either way, it’s yours.
Welcome to the band, Laurie!
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Got it for his drum set at the local music store. Come to think of it I got him a tambourine, too.
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Cowbell AND tambourine?! You’re a one-woman band.
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Nah. The boy’s the band.
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But you could be the band, if you wanted. The option is always there.
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love that metaphor. I’ll take the triangle!
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Triangle it is, Karen. Welcome to the band!
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I want the guitar!! Once in a time I knew how to play it!
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Oh my goodness! You know how to play guitar AND you want to be in the band?! Muy bien!
Welcome to the band, Anabel!
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I kick but on drums in Rock Band (Sure it’s on easy/beginner). And I play a wicked air guitar. If you want real instruments…um…I can play Hot Crossed Buns on the recorder. š
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So far you might be the most talented member of the group. And our very best drummer. But, for sure, when we do Hot Crossed Buns, you’ve got the recorder solo.
Welcome to the band, Tracy!
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*jumps up and down and runs around* Oh. My.God. I’m in a band. I need to go call my mom.
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This made me laugh and laugh.
(Tell your mom she can get a backstage pass anytime at all).
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I’ve got you on the silver triangle *chime *chime *chime
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An embarrassment of riches! Two triangle players on one band! I’m already imagining all the possibilities…
Welcome to the band, Meg!
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I claim the marimba. Not that I have a clue how to play. Is that necessary? Nah, we’ll just be so cool.
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Ooh, marimba. (And I got even more excited once I looked it up and saw what it was!) Don’t let your inexperience worry you, you’ll fit right in.
Welcome to the band, Jeannine!
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Keyboards ba-beee! Cause I rock Heart and Soul. Yeah.
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Keyboards! That’s what we’ve needed. And Heart and Soul is one of my very favorite songs ever. I’m thinking we’ll play it for an encore, along with Hot Crossed Buns. (It’s the birth of a set list!)
Welcome to the band, Mighty Dotificus!
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You know *I’ve* got a tambourine! Two of ’em, in fact. š
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I totally forgot about your tambourines. Well, take it up with Laurie and see if she’ll be Veronica to your Betty. The more shaking going on, the better. š
Welcome to the band, Melodye!
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Wait! You sing, too, right? Let’s get you hooked up with Jenny down below…
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I can sing off-key & very loudly!
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Thank you for volunteering to sing. I also sing off-key and very loudly, and will be happy to join in. In fact, I’m sure we can all sing together. (Although I just remembered Melodye’s been in training so maybe I’ll stick to back-up-back-up.)
Welcome to the band, Jenny!
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Tuba. That’ll be mine, thank you very much.
I played it in high school. Carrying it made a big bruise on my left shoulder and blowing it made a red ring around my mouth. Not a good look for a girl who wanted a boyfriend. But, dang. I love a good low note.
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Tuba! I wondered when we’d get a tuba player to sign up. I played cornet in band but don’t feel the need to continue that experience. All that puckering.
I love me a good low note, too, so welcome to the band, Jennifer!
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Yes! We will prevail! And sound awesome! (can you hear that marimba….)
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I know cellos are usually not thought of as band instruments, plus I’m not even sure I could play one anymore, but as long as we’re dreaming, can I play the cello? You could call me YoYo Mama. Groan.
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We’d LOVE some cello, Barbara. You’ll bring us a touch of class.
Welcome to the band, YoYo Mama!
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