
| The Geritol Hipsters - Gold Metal
winners of the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Veterans
Creative Arts Festival competition for 2001 and 2002. The group
performed for the national show for the festival here in Prescott in
2001, and in Minneapolis, Mn, in 2002. The band performs locally and in
the Phoenix area for Senior Expos, promotional events, private parties,
civic events, and in retirement complexes and homes. Most of the
members are active in other musical organizations including the college
Big Band, the central Arizona Concert Band, other community band and
private orchestras. The background and experience of the band ranges
from Big Band era playing, and professional military performance to
contemporary Jazz combos. The band plays a lively, fun variety of music
with a Dixieland emphasis. Performers: Dick Mccord, Drummer Tom Winkler, Banjo Frederick Carothers Bill Bowers, Trombone Hardy Rose, Clarinet Bass & Tuba Rob Carey, Cornet |