Reel Happy String & Swing Band

Swing (20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's), Irish dance tunes, dixieland, bluegrass, novelty tunes, & requests

Formed in 1980 in Oakland County, Michigan from the remains of a previous incarnation, the personnel have changed with the ever-rolling years. Seldom may it be anticipated the exact configuration for any given occasion. The musicians themselves are sometimes surprized by who appears and which tunes are performed. The canine member has been replaced several times due to the relatively short life span of that species; even human members have been known to Swing off to heavenly gigs that we trust are Reel Happy.

Terry Ross: mandolin, guitar, pennywhistle, bass, harmonika, vocals
Dan Valeen: guitar, vocals
Steve Devereau: piano, clarinet, guitar, fiddle, vocals
Bob Miller: bass, vocals
Unexpected other musicians: unexpected musical contributions

On 8-9-08 we had a perfect weather day. Ray on clarinet, Kim, with hat, on guitar, Dan on guitar, Dave on mando, Bob on dog house bass....

Performance for Farmington Summer Festival, Friday, July 18, 2008. Tunes: Undecided, Watermelon Man, Sweet Georgia Brown, Route 66, Just a Closer Walk With Thee. Players, left to right, Bob Miller, bass, Dan Valeen, lead guitar, Kim Dominick, guitar, Tom Bogardus, clarinet, Dave Ross (the late), mandolin. Produced and directed by K.