From Jasco of The Symbols re line-up changes; performance dates

From Jasco of The Symbols:

I’ve noticed in my life of playing music with bands that there always seems to be a lot of interest in how bands form, how they break up, and about member changes. The formation of a band is usually full of excitement and hope for good things to come. When bands break up or have membership changes it can be fairly straight ahead or full of drama.

The Symbols have currently undergone some line-up changes and I’ve heard many versions of the "story," none of which are quite accurate, but all of which are entertaining. It kind of reminds me of the grade-school game where everyone sits in a circle and one person whispers a phrase to the person next to them. That person then is supposed to repeat the phrase verbatim to the next person, and so forth until the phrase gets all the way around the circle to the one who first whispered it. The results are usually that the phrase has been mutilated into something completely different by that time.

So, just to let any Symbols followers know what is happening, here it is straight from us: Our old bassist, David Becher has chosen not to continue with us. He is currently pursuing other musical projects in the region. He did a great job for us and we wish him well. You can see our new bassist Ray Martinez at upcoming shows. Ryan Sapp will still be playing drums with us, but due to his busy schedule we’ll have Hans Mueller on drums at many shows, and Mike Ray will be playing with us occasion as well.

Of course Mer Sal will still be charming you with her voice, and unless the rest of the band isn’t telling me something, I’ll be playing guitar.

Here’s a list of some places to catch The Symbols in the near future. The best thing you can do to support us is to come listen to a show and bring all your friends. Thanks in advance.

7pm on Friday, Aug. 12, at JJ’s Corner in Frederick: acoustic duo, Mer and Jasco
10pm on Saturday, Aug. 13, at The Pioneer Inn in Nederland
5pm on Sunday, Aug. 14, at The Larimer Lounge in Denver
9:30pm on Friday, Aug. 19, at The Crown Bar in Cheyenne
10pm on Saturday, Aug. 20, at The Vault in Fort Collins
Sunday, Aug. 21, at Chris’s House in Saratoga, Wyoming: acoustic duo, Mer and Jasco
10pm on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Chippers Lanes in Fort Collins
8pm on Friday, Aug. 26 at The Alibi in Laramie
Saturday, Aug. 27, at Wahoo’s in Fort Collins

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Just something to listen for at the end of the tune, all the instruments gradually morph into vocal facsimiles. It was a fun mixing experiment for me.

Musically,

Jasco