Maxine’s band has almost entirely been on hiatus since March. A few months ago, each band member sent the band mom and dad a recording of their part of U2’s Sunday Bloody Sunday, and the amazing dad (who leads the band and plays guitar) put them all together in a beautiful recoding. Then, things went pretty quiet again…so we thought.
About three weeks ago, the music director at our neighborhood church (who loves heavy metal, by the way), asked if the 17th St. Band would livestream a selection of Christmas songs. Most of the band was in, and they held two outdoor practices in preparation for this evening’s performance.
The band dad, Eric, started with a lovely medley on acoustic guitar, followed by a very edgy rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman by the drummer and guitarist, and then the rest of the band joined in for Little Drummer Boy, Hark the Herald, and Joy to the World.
Only the adults necessary to put on the show were present in the sanctuary, and we watched from home, two blocks away. The band is keeping the Christmas spirit alive in true rock fashion.
The 17th St. Band at Calvary Methodist Church
My Corner of the Village 