SVPB Newsletter: April 22, 2022 1. Upcoming Events and Competitions May 21: Sentinels of Freedom, Blackhawk Museum, Danville, CA, https://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/#0931000 May 28 & 29: Costa Mesa Scottish Festival, https://www.scottishfest.com/ July 16 & 17: Monterey Highland Games, Monterey, CA, https://www.montereycelticfest.com/ September 3 & 4: Pleasanton Highland Games: Pleasanton, CA, https://thescottishgames.com/ ________________________ 2. TheAwful Fresh MacFarlane Candy and Nuts Pipe Band Would you believe there was once a band in CA with this name? I kid you not. Read all about it and other fascinating facts in the Northern California Pipe Band History page that has been curated by our very own Paul Olson and is accessible on our website. https://siliconvalleypipeband.org/read-me ________________________ 3. April Featured Band Member: Mike Holubar Hometown: Redwood City Occupation: Adjunct (read 'part time contract help') Professor, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, Other musical talents: none Past pipe bands: Lockheed Pipe Band / Dunvegan Pipe Band Number of years playing: 59 Favorite tune: Any strathspey A fond memory from my band career thus far: Leading the Stanford Band into the Rose Bowl as the "Pied Piper" in 1971. 4. Vegas! Congratulations to the Grade 3 members on their band and solo competitions. Photo highlights courtesy of Brandon Ward 4. April Birthdays Many fabulous musicians came into this world in April. _______________________________ April 14 - Ignacio Solis April 19 - Alex Toledo April 22- Johnny Blimling April 23 - Steve Coontz April 27 - Michael French April 29 - Gary Speed (If we missed your birthday this month, please email me and let me know.)