284 Cumberland Head Rd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
ph: 518 563-7077
alt: 518 561-4692
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Dennis Hulbert (12-string guitar, vocals), a retired physics teacher and long time photographer, is punster extraordinaire and the velvet voice of the group. Brought up in a musically rich family, he has a tremendous vocal range and has sung at weddings and in church choirs. He penned the song “Summer Is Coming” for his wife Karen.
Gary VanCour (guitar, ukulele, vocals), a retired social studies teacher, is a natural selection for moderator in spite of his jokes. Gary started his musical career on violin and transitioned to percussion for high school and college. He learned to play the ukulele and acoustic guitar (with Miles). He has performed in All County Chorus and All State Sectional bands in high school, a folk trio after college, family reunions, hootenannies and weddings.
Miles Moody (guitar, harmonica, vocals) Miles is a retired math teacher and is usually heard singing high harmonies. He played trumpet in high school and college, and performed with All State Sectional Chorus, the Albany Statesmen and multiple choirs. His credits include having performed at two different World Fairs. Along with Gary, he originally started playing ukulele which later transitioned to guitar. Since college he has sung in a folk trio, at family reunions, hootenannies, and weddings.
Anastasia Pratt , PhD (upright bass, vocals) Ana teaches History at SUNY ESC and has worked with Upward Bound. She currently serves as Clinton County Historian and has authored several books. She learned to play the bass since she was 10, and started singing even earlier. Throughout her life, she has performed in a wide variety of instrumental and choral groups, including local chamber and pit orchestras. Adding vocal balance to the group, Ana is also known for her beaming smile.
Behind the Name
Various members of the band have been casually singing together in different combinations for years, but the enthusiasm and positive feedback following “jamming” at several Towne family reunions inspired the group to start gigging in public. The name references the annual Towne family reunions and the concept of an old fashioned get-together to have fun.
Towne Meeting June 2017
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284 Cumberland Head Rd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
ph: 518 563-7077
alt: 518 561-4692
townemee