Confederation Of Sound Colebrook, New Hampshire 1966-1968    Flashback to 1966! Five school guys from three different school systems in northern New Hampshire and Vermont find each other. All have a love of music, some have already obtained equipment, others are resourcefully putting things together, and one of them has a Volkswagen Van! All the chemistry and transportation needed to form the first ever Garage Band in these northern reaches. Alert the Media, the Band is Born! Practice sessions in the local Legion Hall lead to first appearances at weddings and a battle of the bands. Needing a lasting name, we organize our first self sponsored dance held at the Colebrook Town Hall. A naming contest was held and the hands down winner was The Confederation of Sound. One of our strengths was vocals, everyone having a range and ability to do harmony. We had a real diverse appreciation of music and everyone brought something to the table, making us able to perform British Invasion, Rock, Soul and Psychedelic. Personnel: Richard (Sandy) Stevens - Rhythm Guitar and Vocals John Poutre - Drums and Vocals Cecil Hikel - Bass Guitar and Vocals Marcel Corriveau - Lead Guitar and Vocals Randy Brungot - Keyboards and Vocals Influences: Just about everything at the time! Setlist Sample: Last Time (Rolling Stones), Incense and Peppermints (Strawberry Alarm Clock), Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore (Rascals), Knock on Wood (Eddie Floyd), Hey Joe (Jimi Hendrix), For What It's Worth (Buffalo Springfield), I'm a Man (Spencer Davis Group) Equipment: Fender Mustang (lead), Fender Stratocaster, Fender Bass, Ludwig Drums, Gem Keyboards Rehearsal Space: American Legion Hall Band Vehicles: Volkswagen Bus Fashion Statement: We tried Nehru Jackets, but resorted to "whatever". Best Gig: Last Gig at Colebrook Town Hall. We got together extra equipment, including a Hammond organ with a Leslie, and we recorded the rehearsal. The recording was only from a portable cassette player from a single mic dangling off the balcony. The hall was empty so the acoustics were awful, but what a souvenir and memory! We converted it to CD for posterity. Gig from Hell!: Got booked for a dance in Fairlee, VT opposite the high school prom, turnout was zilch and it was a loooooonnnnnggggg drive back. Last Gig: Colebrook Town Hall, September 1968. Comments: The old gray mare ain't what she used to be, but we're having a ball!!!        Where are they now? Spring, 2005 Flash forward to 2001! Some thirty years later in Canaan, VT a reunion was instigated, equipment was resurrected and borrowed, a brief practice was held, and a rusty but enthusiastic free concert was held at the local park. After the dust settled and the disbelief abated came the crazy idea to continue getting together for practice and fun. This manifested itself into putting on benefit dances for local charity and Summer Tour 2002 - Live at the Legion was formed. And the beat goes on, Live at the Legion 2003 and now 2005.    Information contributed by Randy Brungot info@confederationofsound.com

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