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Modad

About Me

Been playin' 4-ever. It's about the "Magic of the Music" for me. Started learning music in 1971 when I was 8. I saw my dad and brothers playin and I wanted to play too.My uncle sang live on KFRC San Francisco LIVE! in the 50's with Max Baer He brought out the Magic in me.Taught me how to see it. How to teach myself.I've learned to play a variety of instruments as well as music in all styles and eras, toured Europe in 1980 playin Trumpet(1st chair of course) Met some great people.and had a BLAST! Graduated from the U S Army School of Music in 4/82. Received the Honor of 3rd Chair Trumpet and Lead Vocalist,School of Music, Band Masters Conference in 4/82 by audition.One of the many Honors I've earned. Toured Oklahoma and Arkansas while a member of the 77th U S Army Band, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma,We did it all.A 40 piece band with the sound of a full symphony...From duets to full, and as a Bugler, playin TAPS at hundreds(yes Hundreds) of funerals and as rythm guitar with THE "Doctorz" Rock band, Oklahoma and the FT, Smith Arkansas area summer 84.A group of incredible School of Music students.All Specialists/Instrumentalist/Vocalist: Keith Smelser,Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas Area.The BEST Guitar player I have ever had the pleasure of playing with.Jeff,Utah I think.Flute.Learned the Bass virtually over night. Incredible instrumentalist/Vocalist.Mark Schweiters,St. Cloud Minn.He played Trumpet/Percussion/Keys/Vocals. He played everything, and very well.Darren Cardoza,Fresno, California.Born with it.This guy could Blow your mind on any instrument..and ME Bill Vann Guitar/Synthesier/Vocals. Put my music away to raise my children in 8/84.Construction and Tree work mostly.Got divorced.She is today my best friend.Then toured Nor Cali in 87-89 with my brother Glenn.Damn we were awesome.Quit playin in 90 until 2006,just being a Modad.Been a modad for a long time,(LOL) I AM a proven fact that you CAN learn to teach yourself. 10/14/07-- As life continues to hit you in the face,at least mine right now, lol I have resolved myself to just keep doin what I'm doin. Playin music and sharing the Magic I was born with. It continues to amaze me every day. 12/21/07--Teaching the Magic.My son Jake is experiencing his "Rookie" year as a Trumpet player. Between his horn and Guitar, he too has the Magic.He is advancing with each practice session. Far Out!!!Life is only as good as you want it to be. Roll with it.Stand up straight,and WALK THRU IT!! You will get there. Love and Respect,Bill "MODAD" Vann

My Interests

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Member Since: 05/07/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/modadvann
Band Members: Modad. All instrumentation and vocals. Will Jr. All the Editing and Computer works. Jacob, my youngest, he keeps me going .
Influences: Virtually everyone......Literally!!!! from Louis Armstrong to Elvis,Ozzy to VanZant, Merle to Willie to Johnny to......etc. Listenin' to it all. Feelin' the Magic.
Sounds Like: Mostly like my Brothers and Dad. That's where I learned it. With a little of it all mixed together.
Record Label: unsigned,(but I'm gonna hit the lotto).Yeah Right!

My Blog

Happy New Year!

As the new year is finally here,I am looking forward to an incredible year.'07 was great and '08 will be even better.As I meet new people I'm finding that there are still good ones out there, they're ...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:47:00 GMT

Merry Christmas Yall

I wanted to take a moment to say Happy Holidays to you and yours.As we prepare for a NEW YEAR!,look forward and walk through what-ever you need to. If you do this you'll probably get there.At this poi...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:05:00 GMT

Jacobs 1st Christmas Concert....Yeah!!!!

Went to my youngest sons 1st Concert ever.It was so nice. To see my son playing my Trumpet.    YEAH!!!!It went very well and more importantly, the kids had a blast.This year was great.M...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:09:00 GMT

What does Santa have for me?

Are you giving the people of the  world the ability to: LOVE? LIVE IN PEACE? BE HONORABLE? BE HONEST? STOP KILLING MOTHER EARTH? LAUGH? SMILE?AFTER YOU HELP SAVE THE HUMAN RACE,,,,,,CAN I PL...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:41:00 GMT

Waiting to hear from The Honor Guard.

Hopefully this Bugler thing can happen. I don't believe there is anyone on the planet that plays TAPS better than I do.Not conceited, CONVINCED!!! After 500 funerals, you get to know the difference.Fr...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:12:00 GMT

Universally Understood

After my rehearsal last night, having to mostly sight read,I found my confidence level increased 10 fold...My partner on my part was absent, so it became necesary for me to HANDLE IT! So that's just w...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:22:00 GMT

Finishing a MAJOR project.Thanks Will

After  a very long summer, Thanks to my son Will Jr., the editing of my LIVE radio show here in the Northstate of California.it is now COMPLETED. I never realized the work involved until I took o...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:23:00 GMT

Its a FUN- DAY kind of mornin

Laughing,,,the 2nd best thing in a wonderous life...One day this ole Apache was headed to the local cat-house...As he approached the counter, he asked for a white woman to be his squaw for a few momen...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:10:00 GMT

TWO QUESTIONS.....

The Devils Delight. WHO is she,and WHY is she the Devils Delight.Listen to it and leave me your answers in comments below.See just how deep the Magic of this song is. Thanks and goodluck,Modad
Posted by on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:10:00 GMT

The magic lives in MEEE!!!!!

As the new school year has began.My youngest son has decided he wants to play trumpet in the school band.So my old horn is now his. As I wrote his lesson plan, his first assignment was to keep his mou...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:28:00 GMT