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Singing for a Lazy Daze motorhome caravan on the Pala Indian Reservation
in October, 1998, the Rollin' Tones entertained a large, appreciative crowd
of RVers. The hillbilly band set worked especially well with the PA mic
under the bass! What a sound!! |
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The Rollin' Tones sing as a featured quartet at the 75th anniversary party
of Ryan Aircraft in November of 1997. Ryan is the company that built the
Spirit of St. Louis and helped establish San Diego's aeronautics industry.
At left, they entertain the crowd assembled outside waiting to get their
meal tickets. |
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Chris Johnson (seated on the tractor) is the curator of National City,
California's major tourist attraction, The Stein Farm. Chris has established
the farm - inside and out - as it was when it was lived in almost a century
ago. The Rollin' Tones entertained at their annual open house in 1997. |
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The Rollin' Tones' famous "Bones" routine stood the San Diego
barbershop community on its proverbial ear! Appearing in opaque black tights
with flourescent "bones" velcroed in the appropriate places,
the Rollin' Tones sang their arrangement of "Dry Bones". At the
"disconnect dem bones" part, Jim triggered a black light and
the house lights went out. At the first performance, one could barely hear
the music for the laughter. The bit has since been retired, but it was
sure fun!! |
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One of the Rollin' Tones' "looks" is Kings of the Road. Originally,
the costumes were designed for a series of songs on a Salute to Broadway
show hosted by the El Cajon Music Masters. Several songs came out of it,
including a parody on Broadway Rose. Occasionally, the suits come
out for special performances. (Photo shows Glenn Roller as tenor) |
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The theme of the San Diego Sun Harbor Christmas Show in 1996 centered on
the theme that virtually anyone could become a Santa's helper. Even though
they told everyone they "Saw Mommy Kissin' Santa Claus," as bikers,
the Rollin' Tones didn't make it as elves! (Chet - 2nd from left - had
a little help from a pillow! The rest are au natural.) |
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This photo represents what makes the Rollin' Tones different than all other
quartets! Mountain/country songs including Mountain Dew, Richest Man
In the World, Ragtime Cowboy Joe, and Cool Water comprise the
set for the jug band. Lead singer Jim James (guitar) drives cattle, organizes
pack trips and is part of San Diego County's rough country rescue team.
His love of mules (and horses) accounts for his interest in country music.
(Photo shows Glenn Roller as tenor) |
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Private parties are a mainstay for the Rollin' Tones, not unlike most every
active quartet in the Society. Here they were asked to have their picture
taken with the recipient of a singing valentine in 1995. (Photo shows Glenn
Roller as tenor) |
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The singout at the Stein Farm (see above) resulted in a front page photo
(sans article) in the local newspaper. With a little "tweeking"
in Photoshop, the picture was salvagable. |
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Want a traditional barbershop quartet with stripes and spats? Here it is!
(Photo shows Glenn Roller as tenor) |
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One of our favorite shots!! We're on stage at the Concert House in Stockholm,
Sweden, singing to full house on 1990! This is the exact spot Nobel Prize
recipients collect their award! WHAT A THRILL!! |
