TBJ190: Kevin Gebo
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On This Episode of The Brass Junkies:
Kevin’s life changes since he appeared way back on TBJ4!
How Jens accosted Hitz at Gebo’s wedding about the Pray 4 Jens bit and about how Jens caused the wedding planner to come to Kevin after he moved tables without asking
Phil Snedecor making a guest appearance by literally walking into the room!
The challenges of playing funerals with the Army Ceremonial Band during extreme weather conditions and why it is so important
The need to detach when playing funerals so he can play his absolute best
Kevin’s new job with the Army Brass Quintet
The intimate ceremonies the quintet gets to play where the larger group would be too large
How the quintet is structured, their rehearsal schedule and how they choose their music
The importance of storytelling when programming a concert
“What would get someone who is walking by to stop?”
Making sure that YOU come through in everything musical that you do
How becoming a father has changed Kevin as a musician and made it clear what is truly important in life
The importance of finding balance in life
Why we have to get comfortable with saying no to gigs
Kevin’s practicing tip
Gebo putting Lance to sleep by talking about his dissertation
The Zoom hang that Phil Snedecor started for Ryan Anthony during the pandemic and how they are getting together in person
Links:
https://www.usarmyband.com/bios/kevin-gebo
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