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Last night my girlfriend Arlene invited me to Manuels in Scottsdale to listen to a band that her former high school friend is in. I wasn't sure what to expect, but Alan Harkrader was amazing.(http://www.alanharkrader.com/  He played with the rock group The Gringos in the 70's. 
First photo of The Gringos



I not only enjoyed listening to Alan's incredible voice and guitar playing, but loved how the cantina was filled with Arlene's classmates. They not only enjoy the band, but each others company as well. I think it's great how they have a meeting place to reconnect and reminisce. I felt as if I had known each of them for years as I looked at cell phone pictures and received birthday wishes as Alan sang happy birthday to me. 


 I thank Arlene for introducing me to a fun venue and fabulous people. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend that you stop in at Manuels http://manuelsaz.com/ and take a listen...I guarantee you won't be disappointed. 


Needless to say I had an incredible evening with old friends and new.


Photos from http://www.thegringos.com/
Alan Harkrader
Alan Harkrader





Steve Jones, Ty Newcomb and Alan Harkrader.  Bottom row Lynn (Bush) Tivens and Clyde Score.




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