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Jesse Linder:
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Well, Bill has finally figured out a way to
keep me from stealing his material (or so he says)!
After taking some time to consider carefully, I have accepted the
invitation from Bill and Kathleen Masino to become the newest member
of . . .
3 Pints Gone
Now, for the two or three people who have never heard of 3 Pints
Gone, they are one of the major Celtic groups in the area. Since
2000, they have made a name for themselves in bars, Celtic fairs and
Renaissance festivals around the United States. Their unique blend
of high-energy performance and outstanding harmonies has won them
fans from Florida to the Great Plains. They have recorded five CDs,
and perform regularly at venues in Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan,
Florida and more.
I have been friends with both Bill and Kath for over 15 years, and I
have a lot of respect for the body of work they have had a hand in,
first as two-thirds of Wild Mountain Thyme, later as they put
together 3 Pints Gone. They have been supportive of my work as well,
and our collaborations go back to the "Stomin’ the Castle" cassette
from 1996.
We have already started rehearsals, to prepare for the coming
season. The current plan is to get into the studio as quickly as
possible, with a goal of having OUR first CD ready for the start of
the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire.
For those wondering how this will impact my solo career . . . well,
in short, it won’t. I am already contracted for Bristol for this
season, and the group’s schedule is open enough that I should have
plenty of opportunities to book my own shows. (And since Bill
handles the booking for the group, I don’t have to stress over
booking two acts, or choosing which one to promote.)
But this is going to be a great opportunity for me. I love singing
in three-part harmony, and the three of us share a lot in common
musically. 3 Pints Gone plays at some terrific venues, and I am
looking forward to visiting these new events. And the group has some
great fans (some of whom have already contacted me on MySpace), so I
am looking forward to meeting all of them.
Great music, great friends, and great fans. This should be fun.
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