West Michigan Mid-Sixties News

need to have info asap re/ the penetrators from traverse city. they recorded " cross the river of love" #992 on fenton label. band member names, recording date and any thing else you can provide. thanx john wicksall

I did a google search on myself, and my name came up with Wayne Moorman, Maryann Sawrey and George Voss, Fred Rehmert, as playing with me and dem guys, This line up is for the Headband from 1969 to about 1971 some of these players my have played with me and dem guys but most including myself never did

Hi Skeets,
George Voss was the only one to play with Me and Dem Guys,he joined in 1971 replacing Jan Porter for the final year the band was together.
Have a good one,Keith

Now thats a band I haven't heard of in a long time. Me and Dem Guys. Hell, it wasn't a band, it was a small orchestra. I was head bartender in the "Alpine Saloon" at Westgate Bowl way back in the 60's when they played there. They was a band of all bands. Keith, Jan, Frank Eimer. The place was always packed, with a long line outside. It was a real honor to have heard those guys play. Doug Taylor

Hi Doug,
Thanks for the fond memories!
I still stay in touch with all the guys even though they're scattered across the country.
Some are still playing,my sons band Front Row/Dunn Deal plays in town regularly try and catch them they're pretty good.
I've got a bunch of pictures from our time in the Alpine Saloon in the 60's if you're interested get with me and I'll get some to you!
Keith (limey58@hotmail.com)

Keith, Those were great memories. Do you have any pictures of the crowd in the Alpine Saloon. I would probably know a bunch of people. I worked their (Westgate Bowl) for 5 years. But also worked many many bars in GR. Also worked for Coral Gables in Saugatuck.(Old Crow) I had a fun life. You'd remember me. I was always giving you drinks. lol. That room (Alpine Saloon) held 450 people and you guys always had a waiting line at the door clear out to the bowling counter. Send any pictures to ( thelineman16@comcast.net ) and I'll try to find one of myself from that bygone era. This room sure is a lot more fun than the campaign coverage. I use to see Frank Eimer a lot back in the late 70's. I'll keep in touch. Doug Taylor