Kensington | East Bay Banjo Club

November 11, 2014

By: Diane Malucelli
Photos by: Linda Myers

When we walked into the Kensington, they had a very large, beautiful American flag across the foyer. It made you feel patriotic right away. We played in the foyer and we had around 45 people in the audience.

Our leader was Betty David and our bass players were Guy Black and Terry Horner. The banjo players were Bud Pearce, Bob Ehrhorn, Don Granberg, Phil Myers, Linda Myers, Tom Brunetti, Ardie Jarrett, Diane Malucelli, and Bob Malucelli.

We played the military songs first and everyone enthusiastically joined in as Bud Pearce and Bob Ehrhorn led us in those songs. We sang some of the songs from Betty’s List and it was fun to see how much the residents enjoyed the music. Don Granberg also sang a few songs. We closed with “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”

Many residents told us how much they enjoyed our performance. It was so nice to play music on Veteran’s Day.

: Two of our own veterans, Terry and Phil.

: Bud is all smiles about this performance.

: Ready to perform at the Kensington.

: Guy is feeling patriotic.

August 25, 2012

By: Bud Pearce
Photos By: Bob Nelson
Video By: Karen Hefter

A large crowd arrived early to enjoy the music that is not only familiar to them, but brings a smile to their faces as well! Nineteen members performed at this gig, most sporting straw hats. With Betty David at the lead, we quickly played through most of the tunes on Show List #1, and completed the hour with folks asking for more.

It’s clear they loved us because people spontaneously danced!

East Bay strummers included: Mickie McDonald, Don Granberg, Jesse DeTorres, Bud Pearce, Kit Nelson, Betty David, Chris Lardge, Bob Hodson, Deb Hodson, Phil Myers, Linda Myers, Karen Hefter, Guy Black Sheila Welt, Ardie Jarrett, Herb Moore, Ken Williamson, Bob Malucelli, and Diane Malucelli.

Bob Nelson photographed the event and sold CDs while Georgette DeTorres provided moral support.