Freeze Frame ready to emerge on the scene.

Freeze Frame may seem an unlikely name for a band, unless you know the story. Inspired by the J.Geils song of the same name, founders Harry and Ronna DeLoe sought a new direction in the music business—one that included a band with capabilities that only come from a horn section that knows how to rock! Like the song “Freeze Frame,” the band does just that, providing an infectious beat, strong melodies, and great vocals to some of the most danceable music of our time. The band has chosen current and past songs that will not only keep you moving, but are sure to invoke the memorable moments from your life.
Freeze Frame makes the distinction that they are not a bar band. What makes the groups’ selling position unique is their diversity of talent which allows flexibility in meeting the requirement of the buyer. The band employs strict dress codes in accordance with the customer’s needs, whether it’s a wedding, corporate function, or backyard reunion party. Freeze Frame sports full instrumentation, consisting of piano and synthesizer, organ, two saxophones, guitar, bass, and drums, as well as flute, clarinet, congas, bongos and timbales. This gives them the talent and ability to provide the special songs you require. Any artist or band, from the past, present or future, is yours for the asking.

Freeze Freeze records demo at "My Thrill Studio"

 Sunday, November 13, 2011~ We found our way up the winding roads of mid-coast headed to Winterport. It's here that we'd find "My Thrill" studio nested on a blueberry hill. (Did you get the reference?). The owner, Mark is an unpretentious guy who enjoys his work.
After getting the drums mic-ed up (and sampling Ronna's lasagna), we set to work recording the music tracks for our demo. It's funny, in the studio you hear more of what people are playing that you'd might otherwise, and it can take some focus to keep things together.
We didn't quite make it to the vocal tracks which is just as well. We'll be fresher when we come back next week.
 

Programming in 4/4

It's a new semester and once again I find myself with little time to blog! What, with a new band and all, there are songs to learn and rehearsals to schedule. Once this (last) semester is over I'll be down to needing one more course and then I'll finally have my associate degree in computer science! THAT day will mean there will finally be more time available for turning my online presence into something more substantial. One for e-commerce, one for lessons, and one for writing.

"Freeze Frame" rocks the Waterworks pub in Rocland, Maine!

"Freeze Frame" kept the crowd dancing and singing during their performance at the "Waterworks Restaurant" at this year's club crawl in Rockland Maine. Although this is only the third outing for the band, they are proving that they know how to keep folks on the dance floor!
See the embedded video for a snapshot of this band.  Contact me through this blog if interested in hiring the band for your function.
-John

"Freeze Frame" plays to several thousand People on their second outing!



John is amused!

 While some bands may have been hesitate to play to a crowd of several thousand on their second gig, "Freeze Frame" jumped at the chance whole-heartily. Comprised of seven musicians, Freeze Frame has exploded on mid coast Maine with a energetic and spirited dance set. Harry Deloe (horns and percussion) and wife Ronna (keyboards), were seeking a new approach to gigging in Maine, and one that was not necessarily tied down to the bar scene. By focusing on corporate parties, weddings, and private functions they believe they have found what they are looking for in terms of a musical outlet. The addition of a horn section ( Harry and Dwight) and female lead vocalist (Bobbi  Berracah) to guitarist Kevin Martin and rhythm section Doug Kennedy on bass and John Keyser on drums has provided the right mix of musicians to play a varied mix of songs that includes music from the 50s right up to current songs.
If you are interested in booking this band, pleast contact: Ronna or Harry at 207-689-7809 or 207-354-7242.

Kevin, Harry, and Dwight serve up some "Long Train Running"

Ronna is our secret weapon!

Dwight is quite a talented player!

Bobbi can belt out everything from blues to funk, soul, and pop!

School is in session!

I would really like to spend time in developing my blogging skills and networking. But right now school is in session and it's taking everything I've got!
Soon!

Damariscotta Baptist Choir Christmas Party!

We had our annual Christmas Party last night and we're pleased that Gene and Lois could once again host it.
As tradition, we open with Gene's rendition of the "Boar's Head Carol".

Boars Head Carol

Listen to the music of The Boar's Head Carol and sing along. Merry Christmas!

The boar's head in hand bring I
Bedeck'd with bays and rosemary.
I pray you, my masters, be merry
Quot estis in convivio.

Caput apri defero
Reddens laudes Domino.

The boar's head, as I understand
Is the rarest dish in all this land
Which thus bedeck'd with a gay garland
Let us servire cantico.

Caput apri defero
Reddens laudes Domino

Our steward hath provided this
In honor of the King of Bliss;
Which, on this day to be served is
In Reginensi atrio.

Caput apri defero
Reddens laudes Domino

About this song Boars Head Carol

"The boar's head carol" is a traditional Christmas carol dating back to 16th century England. This song is sung on Christmas day at Queen's college, Oxford, where the custom of bringing a boar's head to the dining table is still maintained.

This tradition has its origin from the Pagan custom of serving boar as the first dish at Roman feasts. This is what Wikipedia says about the origin of the tradition at Oxford - Legend has it that a scholar was studying a book of Aristotle while walking through the forest on his way to Midnight Mass. Suddenly, he was confronted by an angry wild boar. Having no other weapon, the resourceful Oxonian rammed his metal-bound philosophy book down the throat of the charging animal, whereupon the brute choked to death. That night the boar's head, finely dressed and garnished, was borne in procession to the dining room, accompanied by carolers singing 'in honor of the King of bliss'. Shows how useful it is, to have a heavy book of Philosophy lying around!