Bands

Some articles on bands, band:

Alto Horn - Repertoire
... It is instead found in brass bands, concert bands, and is a fixture of British brass bands (under the name tenor horn), in all of which it often plays a role similar to that of the orchestral ...
Cougar (disambiguation) - Bands
... Cougar (band), an instrumental band from Madison, WI Cougars (band), an indie rock band from Chicago, IL The Cougars, a rock band from Bristol, UK ...
Timbales - History of The Term in Cuba
... These were the same general type of drum used in military bands, perhaps slung either side of a horse, and in classical orchestras ... pailas criollas, which were originally designed to be used by street bands ... In a modern band the timbalero may also have a trap kit to switch to for certain numbers ...
Western Swing
... in the West and South among the region's Western string bands ... folk, Dixieland jazz and blues blended with swing and played by a hot string band often augmented with drums, saxophones, pianos and, notably, the steel guitar ... several ways from the music played by the nationally popular horn-driven big swing bands of the same era ...
Voo Voo - Band Members
... Founder and leader of the band, its name comes from his initials ... He also plays with the bands "Osjan" and "Gaya" ... He also played with the band "Maanam" ...

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    According to the historian, they escaped as by a miracle all roving bands of Indians, and reached their homes in safety, with their trophies, for which the General Court paid them fifty pounds. The family of Hannah Dustan all assembled alive once more, except the infant whose brains were dashed out against the apple tree, and there have been many who in later time have lived to say that they have eaten of the fruit of that apple tree.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “Do not be afraid; for see -I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 2:10 -12.

    Angels to the Shepherds.

    Nearly all the bands are mustered out of service; ours therefore is a novelty. We marched a few miles yesterday on a road where troops have not before marched. It was funny to see the children. I saw our boys running after the music in many a group of clean, bright-looking, excited little fellows.
    Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)