When the word went out from the members of the Airstream Big Band that the group needed local musicians to fill in for the drummer and guitarist who could not attend this year’s 40th Annual International Rally held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, local drummer Tony Snyder and I eagerly volunteered to step onto the bandstand for five mid-day rehearsals and five evening performances for the more than 450 Airstream members in attendance at the rally.
Never have I met so many outgoing, fascinating and welcoming folks in one location in my life.
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