While “ART ESCAPE AT ALCATRAZ” – an art exhibit that was on display from May 1st-June 30th - has come to an end, music that was played in the Band Practice Room “gallery” space lives on.
I thought it would be so neat to have live acoustic music performed in that same space as a way to add dimension and richness to the artwork on display, as well as to entertain and draw visitors to the island into the Band Practice Room’s exhibit at the very end of their video tour.
On June 17th, Mill Valley musician – Rand Dobleman (whose day job is master custom motorcycle and Ducati painter) – played solo on his National Style Chrome Guitar, and the following Saturday (6/24), musician/singers/songwriters - Dore Coller and Matt Lacques (both Mill Valley based musicians) performed Blues, Blue Grass and old prison songs including “Hard Times”. Even the National Parks Rangers and Alcatraz Crew wandered into the room to listen to and enjoy the music!
PS Special thanks to all the Alcatraz Audio Tour Crew who helped alert the public to the show.
Thanks For Listening.
Blessings,
Leslie Lakes, Director
Photo legend:
Rand Dobleman
(L) Dore Coller and (R) Matt Laques
Alcatraz Audio Tour Crew:
(Left to Right): Ira, Matt, Adam, Alex, and Fred
Band Practice Room Panos by Barry Toranto