Feel Like Makin' Love & NCTB
At The Farm
Alcadia Records LP0151875
Queen City Recording - Cincinnati, Ohio
QCA 591N1
1975
1975
From the back cover: Take four high school boys, some instruments, a few pieces of music, and stir vigorously. Add rehearsals, mix well, and on May 19, 1959, a band is born. Under the guidance of Bill McConnell, the group flourished as a society dance band playing debutante functions. During this time, it broadcast throughout 26 states via two Cincinnati radio stations. The programs were later syndicated and are still being aired throughout the United States, Canada, and South America. In 1972, after 13 years of dances, Ken tired of strictly dance music and decided to restructure the band. After many headaches, heartaches, and hangovers, the group emerged as the KEN HACKER SOCIETY with Ken, (M. Ed.) on organ, John Hatley (returning from New Orleans) on sax, Harold Dimond, (Ph.D.) on trombone, Charlie Jung, (completing his M. Bus. Ad.) on drums and vocals, Keith Bibelhausen, (completing a B.S. in Music) as trumpeter and arranger, and Peggy Sands as female vocalist. Rhonda Nicol (completing her B.S. in Theater Arts) later replaced Peggy who decided to leave the group.
In addition to revision, Ken stressed versatility ranging in sound from Glenn Miller to modern heavy jazz-rock. This album is a result of a Nashville vacation, several offers, some ideas, dreams, and contracts signed in Cincinnati, Nashville, and Michigan.
A typical weekend includes a Friday night single's dance, a Saturday afternoon reception, and a Saturday night performance at a local swank club. The group's favorite place is Bill Elsaessar's "Farm" (one of the area's nicest ballrooms.) It was only natural that the album motif be at the "The Farm," where Ken has spent so many nights in performance.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy one of the Midwest's truly great great bands at "The Farm." – NOTES BY-NANCY BIBELHAUSEN
In addition to revision, Ken stressed versatility ranging in sound from Glenn Miller to modern heavy jazz-rock. This album is a result of a Nashville vacation, several offers, some ideas, dreams, and contracts signed in Cincinnati, Nashville, and Michigan.
A typical weekend includes a Friday night single's dance, a Saturday afternoon reception, and a Saturday night performance at a local swank club. The group's favorite place is Bill Elsaessar's "Farm" (one of the area's nicest ballrooms.) It was only natural that the album motif be at the "The Farm," where Ken has spent so many nights in performance.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy one of the Midwest's truly great great bands at "The Farm." – NOTES BY-NANCY BIBELHAUSEN
One Way
Feel Like Makin' Love
NCTB
Empty House
Where Can You Lead
To Satisfy Teh Weakness Of A Man
Rock Around The Clock
In The Mood
I sure miss you Ken! What a great guy! My friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. I am listening to the album right now. I had the pleasure of playing with Ken for a few years. The trombonist pictured on the album is Harold Dimond. Harold just turned 100 years young and he played daily until his 98th birthday. Thanks for this memory.
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