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--05.02.2008//The ByrdBrains are pleased to share photos from some of our rehearsals, and some behind the scene goodies from our journey together. We have gotten real cleaver and we call it; Our Photo Gallery.

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Photos of Practice, Gigs, and Other Stuff Too...
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From Manchester, England, this is John Heyworth.

 

 

 

 

From Portland, Oregon, say hi to Iain McLennon.

From Portland, Oregon, this is Rich Wahne.

Patrick and Iain setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Iain, Rich, and Alex, setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

John setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Alex setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Patrick and Rich chatting about the cool poster on the wall behind Patrick.

 

 

Rich and Alex setting up gear.

Alex watching John set up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

 

 

Iain setting up some of our electronics.

More electronics.

John setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

 

 

Iain setting up for our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Iain's beautiful 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, and Alex's equally beautiful DW drum kit in the background.

Iain McLennon has to tune 12 strings.

Iain and John both playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Rich and Alex get to play at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Iain and John are playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

 

 

Rich playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Iain, Rich, Alex, and John playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

John playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Rich, Iain, and John playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005. Check out the mouse on Iain's shirt and Rich's legs, do they look the same to you too?

 

 

Rich, Alex, and John playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

 

 

 

 

Rich, Alex, and John, playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Alex and John playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Rich, Alex, and Iain, playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

Alex, Iain, and John, playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005.

 

 

Guess who is playing at our first rehearsal in early 2005?

 

 

 

And this dude?

 

 

This rehearsal is in our manager's studio. His name is Steve, and he was in his house where it was 70 degrees, NOT here where it was 40.

 

 

More of the studio...in the freezing cold.

This day it must not have been...in the freezing cold.

Vest's and caps where the dress of the day; can you see their breath?

NO KIDDING...we had a fire going to kill the chill.

 

 

Setting up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Setting up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Setting up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

 

 

Gear has been set up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

John's area has been set up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Iain is exhausted after setting up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Steve's area, where he runs the board has been set up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Steve's area, where he runs the board has been set up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Patrick's area has been set up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Setting up the colored lights for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

John takes a well-deserved break after setting up for one of our road shows, on the road...at 3rd Street Pizza and the Moonlight Theater.

Back to Steve's studio where it is only in the mid 40's this day.

Our manager Steve Andersen...GREAT guy, and one hell of a manager!

 

 

Back to Steve's studio where it is only in the high 40's this day.

 

 

Not goofing about yet...

Although this looks like goofing about, not quite yet...

Believe it or not, even this isn't the goofing about...okay it is. And yes!!!

The Walrus was Paul?!?

More goofing about...well look at the color he chose for his beard and hair this time.

Warm at last, and able to conduct a pretty good vocal practice. And when you are pulling off 3 or 4-part harmonies, this type of practice is crucial.

Does Rich have something crawling on his nose?

The ByrdBrains only use the best gear. Neumann Microphones are our choice. Hey tell somebody at Neumann that we are plugging their gear.

 

 

This is Iain's best side. I mean, is this Iain's best side?

John is behind his Fender Strat...hey you know the drill by now. Somebody at Fender needs to  hear that we are pushing their brand name. Don't they?

 

 

Rich and his beautiful Fender Jazz Bass ...bet Fender would like to hear that we play their guitars and instruments? Alex is amazed at how well Rich is playing.

John behind that Fender Stratocaster ...Leo himself should know about this by now.

Iain and a camera that can take a picture that is even better than real-life.

 

 

 

 
 

 


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