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Albert Antonio, an attorney, avid runner, and accomplished athlete with a huge zest for life, died suddenly on March 20, 2011. To see his full obituary, click here.
Who are the Brownie Scouts in these 1960 photos? Help us fill in the blanks.
Left photo
Top row: ?, ?, Claire Schade
Middle row: Linda Chace, ?, Gail Diodati, Pat Mainella
Front row: Sue Schonefarber, Nancy Gray, Sue Williams,
Anne McKinney, ?, Jackie Wallman
Right photo
Top row: Gail Diodati, Claire Schade, ?, Pat Mainella, ?, ?
Middle row: Nancy Gray, Kathy McCann (I think), Jackie Wallman,
Anne McKinney
Front row: ?
Believe it or not, "our" Howie does have a life beyond driving back and forth between VA and RI to entertain us at Chan's. His latest CD, "Certified Blue," was reviewed in Blues Revue magazine's 20th anniversary edition. Check out the photos of Forrest and his band below, and listen to a couple of his tunes.
Here are some excerpts from Michael Kinsman's review of the CD. Check out the magazine's website for the full text.
Certified Blue
World Talent Records
Guitarist Forrest McDonald was long ago "certified blue" before he ever came up with that name for his latest CD. McDonald is a highly talented blues guitar player and songwriter who has flirted with bright light for four decades . . . .
His rendition of Johnny Winters "You Keep Telling Me" is full of blustery guitar licks that never cross the line from sincere to show-off. McDonald demonstrates that a refined guitar solo can be just as powerful as one that relies on dozens of dazzling notes.
His solos are always tasteful and disciplined, ending as soon as his guitar makes its statement.
But Forrest McDonald's music doesn't need anyone's stamp of approval. It's "Certified Blue" through and through.
We can support him in his bid to be nominated and win a Blues Foundation award for Best CD, Best Song, Best Guitar Player, or all of the above.
Howie (Forrest) McDonald, his wife, Kaylon, his brother Steve, and the rest of
the band entertained us again at
Chan's Restaurant in Woonsocket on May 22,
2010. Howie was in better form than ever and showed us a great time. Among
those rocking in the audience at Chan's: Charlene Vernon, Gail Diodati, Connie
Lally, Debbie Farina Cassady, Bob Holden, Glenna Collett, Judy Prebluda, Melva
Kolle Peacock (all the way from California), Sue Williams, and Lynda Dykstra.
http://www.myspace.com/
theforrestmcdonaldband
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=v-5n2mKOoyg
