Monday, December 2, 2013

1977....


.....Macon Bacon posing for the camera at a benefit concert ( I think for MS) at the Carr Canyon Corral. L to R: Bill Fowler,Gene, Paul, Frank and Keith. 

Sunday, November 17, 2013

1969...

...El Taco Grand Opening. Playing on the roof was (pre-Macon Bacon) Springbrook Opera House. Mike Glaus on drums and Gene, Frank and Keith. 

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Carr Canyon 1975....

....photo shows Brian Near, Steve Wilkes, Frank Vega and Johnny B. Gaughan. In the background with a cap on is Kelly Gaughan. Courtesy Kay Langford.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Audio Patrol......

.....is Gene's new band. Playing at the Harley Davidson Store in SV on August 17, 2013. From left to right: Alan Kantros-guitar; Gene Call-bass; Mike Bennett-drums; Steve Boker-vocals and Victor Vega-lead guitar. Video by Eddie Figueroa.

Friday, July 19, 2013

1981 High Noon Jam2.....

.....at the Bluffs. Setting up before the jam.

1981 High Noon Jam2......

....at the Bluffs. Macon Bacon doing what they do best.

1981 High Noon Jam2....

....at the Bluffs. Posing are the founding members of Macon Bacon. High Noon Jam2 was the 10 year anniversary of the band, as the band formed in 1971.  I (Frank Vega) on the right, was not a member at that time, just the organizer of the event. HNJ2 photos courtesy Kim Hermann.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

At The Golden Ram......



       ......circa late 70s. The Live Wires, this band consisted of some Macon Bacon members and The Jon Peresa Group. From L to R: Bill Fowler, Kieth Baloh, Fred Fields, Jon Peresa and Paul Gaughan. Courtesy SV Herald Dispach.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

April 7, 1976

Macon Bacon; L to R: Bill Fowler (you can see his leg below the keyboard) on keyboards, Frank, unknown, Debbie Plaiger on hood, Mary Soden on roof,Paul Gaughan on drums, Keith Baloh and Gene Call. Birthday party at the Canns.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Mid 70s River Party....

From Left to Right: Dave Burkuhl, Ron Call, John Gaughan, Dee Dee Nevell, Bart Tyson, Dave Casteel, Mitzie Lamason, Paul Gaughan, Joann Crane. I was not sure on ID for other people in photo. If anyone can ID these folks, please comment and I will edit.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Ransom


Whitney Gilchreist sings "Crazy".
Bandmembers are: Barry Wright-guitar/vocals;Susie Owens-drums
and Gene Call-bass/vocals. American Legion on June 11,2011.
Video by Eddie Figueroa.

Monday, January 30, 2012

1973...

.....in 1973 I was 19 years old. Julie and Lyla Offield and Sandy Bacal took me to meet two older women who lived in a full size tee pee. We drove to Coronado National Monument road towards Montezuma Pass and pulled to the side of the road and parked. We walked into a field and there it was. Photo courtesy of Lyla Offield

Sunday, December 4, 2011

"She Dreams In Color"..


..performed by the Elgin Marbles. Band members are:
George Green, Mark Mcgee, Bradley Cooper and Tony Spano.
Video by Eddie Figueroa.

Friday, July 22, 2011


Whitney Gilchreist-vocals; Susie Owens-drums;
Barry Wright-guitar/vocals; Gene Call-bass/vocals.
June 11,2011 at the American Legion in SV. Video by Eddie F.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Parker Canyon Lake.....


....one of many gatherings at the lake. Robin Johnston and Gene Call doing what they do best. Early 70's.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

1991...


....Brad Wiley at his best.
St Elmo's in Bisbee.
Video by Willy Vega.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Friday, August 13, 2010

2002 COF....


...with Robin Johnston, Chris Conway,
Gene C., Steve Wilkes and Ron C.
Video by Eddie Figueroa.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

2002 Circle of Friends-City park bandshell


From Phoenix-Fred Lloyd with his band.
Featuring Chris Conway on sax.
Video by Eddie Figueroa.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010


THE BOYS
Mike,Rusty and Rick

Dec. 2000
LtoR: Aaron Call, Sue Call, Sandy Bacal
Lyla Offield,Cari Bacal,Angie F, Sidney D. at Frank's.

BAG- Bill Alverez Group 1979
Bill, Gene, Skip, Paul and Frank.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Born under a bad sign....


BaconBluesBand at St. Elmos Bar in Bisbee in 1991....
Gene Call, Paul Gaughan, Kelly Gaughan, Brad Wiley
and Frank Vega.
Video by Willy Vega

Sunday, July 18, 2010

1989


Bacon Blues Band --Keith Baloh makes a cameo appearance.
Video by Willy Vega

Saturday, July 17, 2010


BROKEN SOUND
SV Jr. High Graduation dance 1968
L to R: Mike Reeves, Frank Vega,
George Meza, Vicky Hall, Ron Castro,
John Whelan ( on drums-not in pic)

Macon Bacon-1981
Gene Call and Keith Baloh at the Bluffs