Volume 22, No.4 October, November, December 2008 Brian Eichenberger "AND SO IT'S OVER" Lead Voice Borrowing on that great closer of the Freshmen, the curtain came down on the 60th anni- versary celebration in Indianapolis on August 23rd. Closing on the 21st edition of the Four Freshmen Society's annual get-together was indeed a bittersweet moment for the conven- tion planning committee which had worked for the past two and a half years to organize the event, attended by nearly 600 "guests" from 36 states and nine countries. On behalf of the planning committee, we hope everyone in attendance had a great experi- ence, and we're sorry for those of you who couldn't be here. From all reports, the hotel accomodations, the food, the 113 Club (music mart, silent auction, FF gallery, etc), the tour, the overflow Wannabee sessions, Fresh Talk, and especially the music did not disappoint. For all of that and the new and renewed friendships of the legions of Freshmen fans, we are most thankful. Curtis Calderon And, of course who will ever forget the presence and performances of Freshmen Bob Flani- 2nd Voice gan, Ross Barbour, Bob Ferreira, Brian Eichenberger, Vince Johnson, Curtis Calderon, Ray Brown, Rod Henley, Kirk Marcy, and Greg Stegeman. Mrs. Don Barbour also joined in the anniversary festivities. In the event that anyone missed the opportunity to purchase some of the extra registration "goodies", we have a few of each of the following for sale. Commemorative poster (14" x 20") $5 each or 3 for $10 plus $3 shipping CD Holder $5 each plus $3 shipping Commemorative Logo Lapel Pin $10 each plus $2 shipping COMBINATION OF ABOVE PRODUCT TOTAL PLUS $5 SHIPPING All proceeds, of course, will go to the Four Freshmen Society. Contact us at: [email protected] or drop us a note at 10911 Innsbrook Lane, Fishers, IN Vince Johnson 46037 - cash or check sales only. Baritone Voice Also for those who wish to purchase CD's of the local entertainment or wish to buy candid or posed photos from the convention, contact information is as follows: Mark Buselli [email protected] Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra [email protected] Monika Herzig www.owlstudios.com ESPpc Photography www.esppc.com As well, Bob Lininger, the dedicated manager of the wonderful FFS Music Mart, will be happy to take your orders for Freshmen CD's and DVD's. Thanks again for spending time with the wonderful Freshmen and your fellow fans in India- napolis, the city where it all began. On to Atlanta! Bob Ferreira Fresh wishes, Bass Voice Sara Lou, Neil Lantz and the 2008 Convention Planning Committee 1 FN October, November, December 2008 The Four Freshmen Society, Inc. Welcome FFS is a member of the American Federation of Jazz Societies, Inc. Corporate Board of Directors Music Mart New Members! Tom Purvis Chairman (419) 684-9512 Bob Lininger, Director John Bangs -Chairman Emeritus PO BOX 11475 Per Aanestad-Norway Tom & Jo Lancaster Fax & phone (same) (920) 426-9324 PITTSBURGH PA 15238-9998 Dick Baldwin (716) 632-3648 Voice: (412) 781-5267 Walter Adams-Peoria, IL -San Diego, CA David W. 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Wayne, IN Don Boland (401) 724-8822 (561) 689-1350 -Indianapolis, IN Bart Miller-San Francisco, CA Frank Diorio (617) 569-4963 Email: [email protected] Barbara Frederich (850) 893-0518 Jim & Kathleen Fleener Nancy Nash-Middleville, MI Dan Gornell (719) 448-0707 Midwest: Wayne Corey -Bloomington IN William Nemecek-Darien, IL Phil Hogan (315) 463-0764 708 Tompkins Dr. Christy Cole Frost William & Nancy Kay Noorlag Dorothy Lydic (412) 301-0420 Madison WI 53716-3264 Mel Meyers (419) 380-8596 (608) 222-8528 -Taylor, MI -Loves Park, IL Jack Morrison (616) 949-6339 Email: [email protected] Micah Greenslate Bob & Kay Pauszek Chris Rank (734) 728-1673 Joel Rothman (949) 759-5003 West - Gordon Shaw -Richmond, KY -Indianapolis, IN Bob Sebo (330) 337-0295 6963 E. Wild Canyon Pl. Joseph & Frances Grimaldi Dick Props-La Palma, CA John Wieck - Tucson, AZ 58750-6195 -Coopersburg, PA Susan Risoli-Arvada, CO Oct.-May : (850) 654-7324 (502) 615-8878 June-Sept.: (231) 627-4982 Email: [email protected] Richard Haegele Larry & Alberta Scheidel Europe -Fort Pierce, FL -New Paris, IN General Information Palle Christensen Marcus Harbaugh Peter Smith-St. Louis, MO Richard E. Baldwin, President 32 Groenagervej -Independence, OR Meg Thornton-Bloomington, IN 48 Heathwood Rd. 2300 COPENHAGEN S WILLIAMSVILLE NY 14221-4616 DENMARK Mark Jenkins-Brazil, IN Tom Thress-Columbus, OH Voice: 1 (716) 632-3648 Voice: (011) 453 258 1594 Robert & Marlene Koeller John Walk-Cuyahoga Falls, OH EMail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] -Indianapolis, IN Paul Wilson-Sarasota, FL Japan Thalia Lain-Chesterfield, MO Membership Office Yasushi Ichiura: Data Base-Change of Address Frances Lake-Indianapolis, IN 4-5-8 (2F) Chaz Cone, Director/Webmaster Komaba, Meguro-ku 6900 Hunters Knoll NE TOKYO JAPAN 153 FRESH AUGUST ATLANTA GA 30328-1763 Voice: (011) 81 33 467 7573 Voice: (770) 394-2663 by Dick Hatfield, Ohio Rep. Fax: Same as above Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] August was a main month for area fans to listen Financial Office Canada to the Freshmen. Jim Whitmire, Treasurer Maurice Byrne 9201 Sweet Berry Court 347 Magnolia Drive Jacksonville, FL 32256 Hamilton, ON L9C 6N6 On the fifth they appeared at the Celeste Cen- (904) 683-6347 (905) 575-1530 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] ter at the Ohio State Fair and were greatly appreciated by the 3000 fans who attended. Fresh News is published Submit Manuscripts quarterly © 2008. All rights to the Editor: reserved, celebrating THE Then, two weeks later at the convention in FOUR FRESHMEN, the best Charles H. Trafford awesome downtown Indianapolis, Five of us from here vocal/instrumental quartet in 477 Woodlawn Drive in Springfield attended and we were wowed by every- the world. Publication does Jeannette, PA 15644 not imply approval of FFS thing - The Sheraton Hotel, the Center City sights, the corporate directors or Trustees. Voice: (724) 527-1012 food, and especially the music which was 'top drawer' Each author is responsible for Fax: (724) 836-4110 all three nights. The IFO positively nailed the Kenton his/her article. Deadlines for consideration of articles: Email: sound (with vibes, yet), and the Four Freshmen never [email protected] sounded better. Love those earlier songs they do. 1. Jan./Feb./March - Dec. 15 2. April/May/June - March 15 3. July/Aug./Sept. - June 15 The Indianapolis convention will be a really 4. Oct./Nov./Dec. - Sept. 15 tough act to follow. 2 FN October, November, December 2008 The Four Freshmen...ON THE ROAD! Check Website <fourfreshmensociety.com> or <fourfreshmensociety.com> for updates For Bookings: International Ventures Incorporated Dale Sheets, Dina Sheets-Roth 25864 Tournament Road Suite L VALENCIA CA 91355-2375 PHONE: 661-259-4500 FAX: 661-259-1310 email: [email protected] For Information or Questions Call: Dick Baldwin (716) 632-3648 OCTOBER 2008 DECEMBER 2008 Sunday Xavier University Monday Northeastern State Univ. Center for October 5 3000 Victory Parkway the Arts Cincinatti, OH 45207 December 1 LP Woods Center Sold Out Talequah, OK 74464 918-458-2075 Monday & Night Town www.nsuok.edu/si Tuesday 12387 Cedar Road October 6 & 7 Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 Tuesday Oklahoma City Community College 216-795-0550 December 2 7777 South May Avenue www.nighttowncleveland.com Oklahoma City, OK 73159 www.occc.edu Thursday, Bronner Performing Arts Center Friday, 525 East Genesse St. Thursday Broken Arrow Arts and Humanities Council Saturday Frankenmuth, MI 48734 December 4 Broken Arrow, OK October 989-652-0202 918-259-4300 9, 10, & 11 www.frankenmuthcenterstage.com www.artsba.org Saturday The Great Hall of Moscow Intl/Performing Saturday Slippery Rock University - Miller Hall Arts December 6 Slippery Rock, PA October 25 Moscow Russia Showtime 7:30 Kosmodamianskaya Emb., 724-738-2091 58 Moscow, Russia www.sru.edu or www.fourfreshmensociety. +7 (095) 730-43-50 com www.mmdm.ru Wednesday Parker Playhouse NOVEMBER 2008 December 10 707 NE 8th St. Friday The Villages - Savannah Center Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 7 Showtimes: 6:00 and 8:30 954-462-0222 800-245-1081 www.gulfcoastjazz.org www.thevillages.com Friday SUNY Rockefeller Arts Center Saturday & Lake Sumter Community College December 12 Williams Center Sunday Paul P. Williams Fine Arts Auditorium 280 Central Avenue November 9501 US Highway 441 Fredonia, NY 14063 8 & 9 Leesburg, FL 34788 716-673-3501 352-787-3747 [email protected] Sold Out Friday Toll Gate High School November 21 575 Centerville Rd. #1 For Bookings: International Ventures Incorporated Warwick, RI 02886 Dale Sheets, Dina Sheets-Roth www.centralrichamber.com 25864 Tournament Road Suite L Don Boland: [email protected] VALENCIA CA 91355-2375 PHONE: (661) 259-4500 FAX: (661) 259-1310 Saturday Palm Springs Art Museum-Anneberg The- atre email: [email protected] November 29 101 Museum Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 For Information or Questions Call: 760-325-4490 Dick Baldwin (716) 632-3648 www.psmuseum.org 3 FN October, November, December 2008 ANNOUNCING! THE 2009 FOUR FRESHMEN CONVENTION AND REUNION AUGUST 20-22, 2009 IN ATLANTA, GA When: Thursday - Saturday, August 20-22, 2009 What: The Annual Four Freshmen Society Convention and Reunion.