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GIG, an epic historical fiction garage band’s walk through the turbulent sixties is coming soon. Here’s a teaser first chapter for your enjoyment: GIG Chapter One 1970 This gig meant more to me than just music. I sang “We are Friends” from a place deep in my heart. Mary Ellen and I co-wrote that song […]
I’m putting on the finishing touches for GIG. It’s been a six-year odyssey as I originally wrote a memoir of my musical experiences for friends and family, and then decided that with refinement the story could be an epic “Forest Gump-like” walk through the turbulent musical sixties. How hard could this be? Given that this […]
You all know the Peter Principle. I first learned of it as a loaned executive to Vernon Loucks, former CEO of Baxter Travenol Labs. I was assigned to be his right hand in 1977 to head up the Crusade of Mercy Campaign in Suburban Chicago. Vern and I tooled around all day in his limo, […]
BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE NINETEEN “RIO — REPRISE” This should be treated almost as an encore, and a way to close out the performance. John Hawthorne is back at the Rio International airport, escorted by Ernesto Carvalho, who is also with Waterbug and Luisa. John is leaving Brasil, mourning over the […]
BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE EIGHTEEN “WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN OF TODAY — REPRISE” The Old Man (conscience of society) emerges from the crowd. Old Man Maybe from Where you came it’s not the same, your children aren’t betrayed. Chorus: Children aren’t betrayed Old Man: But here our upper class […]
BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE SEVENTEEN “HEAR MY PRAYERS” Church bells chime in F with orchestral chords resolving to the key of C. John holds a dying Helena in his arms. There are muffled claps of thunder and lighting in the skies. Helena I love you……… Helena dies, and […]
BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE SIXTEEN “BETTER BE READY–REPRISE” Music in B minor. Enforcer You better be ready, cause we’ve come to get our cash Tamanero Please excuse them–my assistants comes off brash. Senior Hawthorne–I believe this is your name. (I’m) Tamanero–and I’ve come to stake my claim. Helena He’s […]
BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE FIFTEEN “FOREVERMORE” John Hawthorne and Helena stroll along Copacabana Beach. Music segues from key of C to A major. John Hawthorne I used to be a loner, then you came along. When I tried to quit, you persevered. A ray of hope shining down on […]
BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE FOURTEEN “CARNIVALE” This is a street Carnivale, opening up the week of Carnivale. John Hawthorne and Helena arrive, and watch the festivities. Chorus Carnivale (Carnivale) Time for Celebrating Carnivale (Carnivale) Let’s go masquerading We can wear our costumes now and party till the morning hour Bringin […]