Comments for AMEHOF Blog http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress "Inspiring the future by remembering the past" Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:55:25 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on AMEHOF 2010 Inductee Nominations by tammy westfall http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-115 tammy westfall Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:55:25 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8#comment-115 Hey - has floyd & jerry been inducted? Should be - and what are they doing now, haven't heard about floyd since the death of Steve Dodge, only heard he went to nashville. A lot of years have passed, but they were a major part of my life. Hey – has floyd & jerry been inducted? Should be – and what are they doing now, haven’t heard about floyd since the death of Steve Dodge, only heard he went to nashville. A lot of years have passed, but they were a major part of my life.

]]> Comment on AMEHOF 2010 Inductee Nominations by Margaret http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-112 Margaret Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:09:56 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8#comment-112 Any information on the new Inductees, a band called Power House Any information on the new Inductees, a band called Power House

]]> Comment on Welcome to the AMEHOF blog by Noel Fray http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-109 Noel Fray Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:10:45 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=1#comment-109 I, too, support the idea of Hans Olson being inducted to AMEHOF. I, too, support the idea of Hans Olson being inducted to AMEHOF.

]]> Comment on AMEHOF Outreach Program by Beve Cole http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?page_id=11&cpage=1#comment-46 Beve Cole Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:35:04 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?page_id=11#comment-46 Arizona Entertainment History Triviaat our Feb 25th Outreach presentation was a hit. Trivia questions included: Name the Arizona native from Flagstaff who played the stagecoach driver in the film "Stagecoach"? Hint: He was raised in Kingman. What is the stage name for this Cortez High School graduate whose real name is Vincent Furnier? What is the first move filmed in Old Tucson? When Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. lived in Tucson, his grandmother gave him his first guitar. His successful career saw him leaving on many jet planes as he toured the world. He was a NASCAR driver, singer/songwriter, multiple Grammy winner and was born in Glendale. Thanks to Marshall Trimble who contributed many of the trivia questions. And thanks to everyone who participated in our outreach programs. We will be scheduling more soon. Arizona Entertainment History Triviaat our Feb 25th Outreach presentation was a hit.

Trivia questions included:
Name the Arizona native from Flagstaff who played the stagecoach driver in the film “Stagecoach”? Hint: He was raised in Kingman.

What is the stage name for this Cortez High School graduate whose real name is Vincent Furnier?

What is the first move filmed in Old Tucson?

When Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. lived in Tucson, his grandmother gave him his first guitar. His successful career saw him leaving on many jet planes as he toured the world.

He was a NASCAR driver, singer/songwriter, multiple Grammy winner and was born in Glendale.

Thanks to Marshall Trimble who contributed many of the trivia questions.
And thanks to everyone who participated in our outreach programs. We will be scheduling more soon.

]]> Comment on AMEHOF Outreach Program by Beve Cole http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?page_id=11&cpage=1#comment-45 Beve Cole Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:33:36 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?page_id=11#comment-45 We added Arizona Entertainment History Trivia to our Feb 25th Outreach presentation and it was a hit. Trivia questions included: Name the Arizona native from Flagstaff who played the stagecoach driver in the film "Stagecoach"? Hint: He was raised in Kingman. What is the stage name for this Cortez High School graduate whose real name is Vincent Furnier? What is the first move filmed in Old Tucson? When Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. lived in Tucson, his grandmother gave him his first guitar. His successful career saw him leaving on many jet planes as he toured the world. He was a NASCAR driver, singer/songwriter, multiple Grammy winner and was born in Glendale. Thanks to Marshall Trimble who contributed many of the trivia questions. And thanks to everyone who participated in our outreach programs. We will be scheduling more soon. We added Arizona Entertainment History Trivia to our Feb 25th Outreach presentation and it was a hit.

Trivia questions included:
Name the Arizona native from Flagstaff who played the stagecoach driver in the film “Stagecoach”? Hint: He was raised in Kingman.

What is the stage name for this Cortez High School graduate whose real name is Vincent Furnier?

What is the first move filmed in Old Tucson?

When Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. lived in Tucson, his grandmother gave him his first guitar. His successful career saw him leaving on many jet planes as he toured the world.

He was a NASCAR driver, singer/songwriter, multiple Grammy winner and was born in Glendale.

Thanks to Marshall Trimble who contributed many of the trivia questions.
And thanks to everyone who participated in our outreach programs. We will be scheduling more soon.

]]> Comment on AMEHOF 2010 Inductee Nominations by joel samuel http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-44 joel samuel Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:11:11 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8#comment-44 I agree with Andrew Means on his comment. Although the nominees are all deserving- it would better serve the AMEHOF to keep people in mind that will participate and are still actively contributing to the Arizona entertainment scene. I support Grant Wolf, because of his large fan base and because he was instrumental in teaching so many of us music, but if their is going to be an induction ceremony it is important that people show up to the event to support the living community. Many people do not even remember many of the venues- so there should be a seperate category for old lost places to be remembered- ie Dooleys, Jds ect. Remembering the past is important, but for any fledgling organization- inspiring the future seems to have missed its mark on this round. Hans Olson and Jon Iger are in the dailey support of the Arizona community and even though they might not care- there should be a place to honor them for their contributions- congratulations on all the nominees and I hope it draws a huge crowd in support of all the great people who helped make Arizona entertainment a place that showcases all the great entertainers from the Grand Canyon State. Good luck on this years event- you will be in my thought from my home in Washington State- all the best in 2010. joel samuel I agree with Andrew Means on his comment.
Although the nominees are all deserving- it would better serve the AMEHOF to keep people in mind that will participate and are still actively contributing to the Arizona entertainment scene.
I support Grant Wolf, because of his large fan base and because he was instrumental in teaching so many of us music, but if their is going to be an induction ceremony it is important that people show up to the event to support the living community.
Many people do not even remember many of the venues- so there should be a seperate category for old lost places to be remembered- ie Dooleys, Jds ect.
Remembering the past is important, but for any fledgling organization- inspiring the future seems to have missed its mark on this round.
Hans Olson and Jon Iger are in the dailey support of the Arizona community and even though they might not care- there should be a place to honor them for their contributions- congratulations on all the nominees and I hope it draws a huge crowd in support of all the great people who helped make Arizona entertainment a place that showcases all the great entertainers from the Grand Canyon State.
Good luck on this years event- you will be in my thought from my home in Washington State- all the best in 2010.
joel samuel

]]> Comment on AMEHOF 2010 Inductee Nominations by FLOYD AND JERRY WESTFALL http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-41 FLOYD AND JERRY WESTFALL Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:23:46 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8#comment-41 TO / ALL THE INDUCTEES, OF THE ARIZONA MUSIC AND INTERTAINMENT HALL OF FAME.. ( " CONGRATULATIONS " )!! FROM / FLOYD AND JERRY WESTFALL.. TO / ALL THE INDUCTEES, OF THE ARIZONA MUSIC AND INTERTAINMENT HALL OF FAME..
( ” CONGRATULATIONS ” )!! FROM / FLOYD AND JERRY WESTFALL..

]]> Comment on AMEHOF 2010 Inductee Nominations by Andrew Means http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-31 Andrew Means Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:30:56 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8#comment-31 I have to say that I am disappointed in part with the list of inductees recently announced. While Dick Van Dyke and Hugh Downs are internationally recognized for their talents and achievements, I wonder about their suitability for inclusion among entertainers who have made a contribution specifically to Arizonan culture. There are some other names on the list too that seem to me to have arguable credentials in this capacity. That's not to suggest they are undeserving of recognition in a wider context, just that votes might have been better directed towards people who are more closely associated with the state and haven't enjoyed success so much beyond our borders. In other words, entertainers who have a strong identification with Arizona, possibly to the exclusion of a wider identity. Similarly, I wonder about choosing JD's as the venue to be honored. Fair enough if several venues were being inducted. But surely there are still-active venues that have good pedigree and could have benefited from support and attention. Unless I've missed a JD re-opening or something - and I don't pretend to be current on the local music scene at present - JD's is ancient history. If we have to choose one venue, shouldn't we choose one that has more of a current presence rather than an old timer's memory? True, a central function of a hall of fame is to spotlight roots and pioneers. That's as it should be. I believe induction is an honor that should go to people who have paid their dues and shown staying power. But shouldn't it also direct attention to how those roots and pioneers have fed a cultural infrastructure (venues, local songwriters etc.) that can be experienced today? Perhaps a solution would be to have more than one venue inducted. If anyone can think of a drawback, I'll buy you a drink next time I'm in Dooley's or Madison Square Garden - take your choice. So it's a question of judgment - balancing past with present and fame with relevance. Incidentally, great job on developing the AMEHOF website. Very impressive. I have to say that I am disappointed in part with the list of inductees recently announced.
While Dick Van Dyke and Hugh Downs are internationally recognized for their talents and achievements, I wonder about their suitability for inclusion among entertainers who have made a contribution specifically to Arizonan culture. There are some other names on the list too that seem to me to have arguable credentials in this capacity. That’s not to suggest they are undeserving of recognition in a wider context, just that votes might have been better directed towards people who are more closely associated with the state and haven’t enjoyed success so much beyond our borders. In other words, entertainers who have a strong identification with Arizona, possibly to the exclusion of a wider identity.
Similarly, I wonder about choosing JD’s as the venue to be honored. Fair enough if several venues were being inducted. But surely there are still-active venues that have good pedigree and could have benefited from support and attention. Unless I’ve missed a JD re-opening or something – and I don’t pretend to be current on the local music scene at present – JD’s is ancient history. If we have to choose one venue, shouldn’t we choose one that has more of a current presence rather than an old timer’s memory?
True, a central function of a hall of fame is to spotlight roots and pioneers. That’s as it should be. I believe induction is an honor that should go to people who have paid their dues and shown staying power. But shouldn’t it also direct attention to how those roots and pioneers have fed a cultural infrastructure (venues, local songwriters etc.) that can be experienced today? Perhaps a solution would be to have more than one venue inducted. If anyone can think of a drawback, I’ll buy you a drink next time I’m in Dooley’s or Madison Square Garden – take your choice.
So it’s a question of judgment – balancing past with present and fame with relevance.
Incidentally, great job on developing the AMEHOF website. Very impressive.

]]> Comment on AMEHOF 2010 Inductee Nominations by james safford http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-30 james safford Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:36:36 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=8#comment-30 I cant believe Ray Odom is not already an inductee,his presence and contributions to Arizona music are legendary . I cant believe Ray Odom is not already an inductee,his presence and contributions to Arizona music are legendary .

]]> Comment on Welcome to the AMEHOF blog by james safford http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-29 james safford Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:24:52 +0000 http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/wordpress/?p=1#comment-29 I agree that Hans Olson should be an inductee,as well as others like the "Hoodoo Kings" and Bill and Susie Tarsha and venues like "the Gallopin Goose" in Coolidge ,and the now closed "Y" bar at Eloy where so many performers like Buck Owens,Marty Robbins and Waylon Jennings got their start. I agree that Hans Olson should be an inductee,as well as others like the “Hoodoo Kings” and Bill and Susie Tarsha and venues like “the Gallopin Goose” in Coolidge ,and the now closed “Y” bar at Eloy where so many performers like Buck Owens,Marty Robbins and Waylon Jennings got their start.

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