Yes thx Leo…
Been talking to the guys about gettin back in to the studio to cut some more backing tracks so will be doin that very soon…might even get a Christmas song before December if we’re lucky.
I know it’s been a while for my song uploads…this past year has been a little too much for me with the passing of my dad, which broght on a whole other bunch of stuff I had to manage for my family.
Also more gigs and other stuff BUT I am getting back into new song uploads for you guys VERY soon!

Well said on all our account; thanking you, Leo.
Hi, Johnny. Keep on rollin’.

Mark

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It grows as it goes, to achieve one must heap up small things.

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https://psychology.org.au/for-the-public/psychology-topics/grief

hah ok thx Leo, I guess the band posted that. I think it’s from a gig we did last summer.
Been doing several shows with these guys as they have something called American Rock Legions.
They currently do 5 different shows:
CCR/John Fogerty
Bob Seger
Bruce Springsteen
Rod Stewart
The Cars

They hire me for the Seger, Springsteen, and Stewart shows which all have a lot of sax.
Lots of fun and lots of big summer festivals and theatre shows.
we even did a tour in Washington and Portland last summer which is funny cause we’re Canadian and it’s called American Rock Legions!

ALTO REED

Says FB The ’60’s & early ’70’s Detroit rock scene ~~ Performing on the left with the Lansing-based Ormandy band at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, early seventies…and on the right with the Silver Bullet Band at Ann Arbor’s Crisler Arena in 1976, this is saxophonist Tom Cartmell, best known to the music world as Alto Reed. Cartmell was born in Detroit and lived in the city until the family moved to St Clair Shores. He took up music quite young, initially playing trumpet, and switching to saxophone around the time he entered high school. He graduated from Lake Shore High. His rock & roll style was evident during his time with the Ormandy band, flamboyant but always musical. Tom co-wrote and played on Ormandy’s regional 1970 hit tune, ‘Good Day’. Cartmell began performing with Bob Seger in the early seventies, playing on the ‘Back in 72’ album. By 1974 Tom/Alto Reed (It was Seger who gave Reed his stage name) was performing with the newly formed Silver Bullet Band…an association that would endure through Seger’s final show in 2019. Along that road, Alto Reed performed with a lot of artists. A short list includes Grand Funk Railroad, Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood, the Ventures, Little Feat, Spencer Davis, Ted Nugent, and Foghat. Cartmell contributed music to a couple of Jeff Daniel’s films, and was a regular feature at sporting events, playing the National Anthem. His spotlight performance on the Seger song ‘Turn the Page’ is considered a classic of the genre. Tom also fronted his own bands, like the Blues Entourage, the Reed-Dickinson Band, and Motor City Allstars. In 2012 he was inducted into the Canadian Blues Hall of Fame. Cartmell would succumb to cancer in 2020…he was seventy-two years old. May 16th marks the 77th birthday of Thomas Cartmell/Alto Reed.

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https://www.goldminemag.com/articles/seger-saxophonist-reed-offers-a-glimpse-at-life-in-the-band-and-on-the-road/

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https://ultimateclassicrock.com/alto-reed-bob-seger-dies/

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https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2020/12/30/alto-reed-dies-obituary/4088034001/

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CLARENCE CLEMENS

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https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/2011/06/20/clarence-clemons-brought-more-than/45907936007/

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https://deadline.com/2019/06/clarence-clemons-bruce-springsteen-late-saxophonist-gets-documentary-spotlight-1202628838/

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heartsdesk.com/new-music/clarence-clemons-who-do-i-think-i-am-review-documentary-about-springsteens-saxophonist

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jun/19/clarence-clemons-obituary

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https://brucespringsteen.net/band/clarence-clemons/

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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/clarence-clemons-documentary-846033/

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https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-meets-clarence-clemons/

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https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/song-bruce-springsteen-played-as-clarence-clemons-died/

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https://1067wjjy.com/artist/7e4bfa5f-a8b8-4fb0-81b5-f74f6ac72133

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5 Top Bruce Springsteen Songs with Iconic Sax Solos

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Katja Rieckermann

AI Overview
Notable saxophone players who have performed with Rod Stewart include Katja Rieckermann, who was the lead saxophonist for many years, and Jimmy Roberts, a long-time member of the band. More recently, Sam Lightwing has also played with him on select occasions. Other musicians who have worked with him include Anna Brooks.
Key players
Katja Rieckermann: A German saxophonist who toured extensively with Rod Stewart from 2001 to 2002 and for many years after that. She has also performed with many other artists, including Lady Gaga and the Scorpions.
Jimmy Roberts: A saxophonist who was a long-time member of Rod Stewart’s band.
Sam Lightwing: A musician from York who has performed with Rod Stewart at special events, such as a 2025 concert in central London.
Anna Brooks: A saxophonist who has performed with Rod Stewart as a guest with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

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AI Overview

Katja Rieckermann Interview –
The first prominent saxophonist to join Rod Stewart’s band was Katja Rieckermann, who was hired in 2001 and performed with him for 15 years. She was an important part of Stewart’s band, touring with him from 2001 to 2015.
You can watch this video to learn more about Katja Rieckermann’s experience joining Rod Stewart’s band:

Katja Rieckermann joined Rod Stewart’s band in 2001 and was a consistent member for 15 years, touring with him until 2015.
Before joining Stewart, she had also performed with bands like The Scorpions and Saga.
She started playing the saxophone at the relatively late age of 21, and later moved to Los Angeles where she auditioned for Stewart.
Since her time with Stewart, she has also performed with artists like Carole King, Al Green, and Toto.

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Katja Rieckermann Interview

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https://www.jimmysaxmanroberts.com/

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Katja Rieckermann Podcast; touring with mega star Rod Stewart for almost 15 years – Ep 083

Vid Here ~

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https://www.saxontheweb.net/threads/who-plays-tenor-solo-on-rod-stewarts-do-you-think-im-sexy.71701/

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https://katjarieckermann.com/media/press/saxjournal.pdf

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http://www.rivetingriffs.com/Katja%20Rieckermann.html

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More Reading ..

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https://tamingthesaxophone.com/saxophone/players/blues-saxophone