Mark2 -> RE: Geraldo the great (Mar. 11 2005 16:43:29)
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Gerardo..........I have no idea why I always thought his name was Geraldo. Like I said , I wasn't a huge fan in spite of owning about three or four of his CD's. I'm Martin from San Francisco. I used to be Martin on this forum as well, but after taking a year or so off, I found I couldn't log on-I simply didn't remember the necessary info. Many people call me Mark because I have a way of pronouncing my own name so that people think that's what I'm saying-it's bizarre. So, here's my story: I'm 46, married,two daughters, 11 & 18, small business owner, guitarist for thirty years, flamenco aficianado for twenty. I studied with Mariano Cordoba, Pepe Haro, Jason McGuire, and done workshops or limited lessons with Chuscales, Pedro Cortes hijo, David Serva, and various others. Been to Spain once-many years ago. I've done thousands of gigs, played most popular styles of guitar at different levels. I played full time for various periods including stints as an electric guitarist and as a soloist. I have had some success, but nothing major that would support a family. I started a band maybe 13 years ago, and it has worked out well. Chris the violin guy is in it as well as an electric guitarist and a congero. I learned enough compas to have played with flamenco dance groups, but never went all the way into it for various reasons. I enjoy communicating with other flamenco aficianados, recording enthusiasts, and surfers on the net. I'm a lucky and happy guy. But, I'd take Geraldo Rivera's gig in a second! Maybe even before Gerardo's.
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