STREAMS MUSIC Downloads
Live at the Black Angus Lounge 1975
STREAMS:
· Darrell Lombard (Lead Vocals & Hammond B3 Organ)
· Leo Robinson (Lead Vocals & Base Guitar)
· Mark Whitman (Vocals & Rhythm Guitar)
· Ron Hendee (Lead Vocals, Trumpet, & Percussion)
· Karl Peters (Drums, Percussionist & Vocals)
1st Set:
1. Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock), STREAMS Instrumental - 4:07
2. Bird of Beauty (Stevie Wonder), Darrell Lombard Vocals - 5:29
3. Canadian Sunset (Eddie Heywood), Darrell Lombard & Leo Robinson Vocals - 3:54
4. Valdez In The Country (Donny Hathaway), STREAMS Instrumental - 7:49
5. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder), Leo Robinson Vocals - 4:15
6. Fire and Rain (James Taylor), Ron Hendee Vocals - 5:42
7. Groovin’ 1 (The Rascals), Darrell Lombard Vocals (Set end) - 4:31
2nd Set:
8. Chitlins Con Carne (Kenny Burrell), STREAMS Instrumental - 6:01
9. Who Is He (Bill Withers), Darrell Lombard Vocals - 7:08
10. Mustang Sally (Wilson Picket), Darrell Lombard Vocals - 6:31
11. Moonstruck (Darrell Lombard & Jack Eldridge Original) - 7:09
12. Beginnings (Chicago), Ron Hendee Vocals with Streams - 6:32
13. Groovin’ 2 (The Rascals), Darrell Lombard Vocals (Set end) - 2:48
The BAND
Leo Robinson on his Gibson Base, Lead Vocals
Mark Whitman On Fender Guitar and Wah Wah Pedal, Vocals
Mark Whitman On Fender Guitar and Wah Wah Pedal, Vocals
Mark Whitman On Fender Guitar and Wah Wah Pedal, Vocals
Mark Whitman On Fender Guitar and Wah Wah Pedal, Vocals
Mark Whitman On Fender Guitar and Wah Wah Pedal, Vocals
Karl Peters on Drums and Percussion
Ron Hendee on Trumpet, Lead Vocals and Percussion
Ron Hendee on Trumpet, Lead Vocals and Percussion
Ron Hendee on Trumpet, Lead Vocals and Percussion
Ron Hendee on Trumpet, Lead Vocals and Percussion
Ron Hendee on Trumpet, Lead Vocals and Percussion
STREAMS BAND MEMBERS
Darrell Lombard
Darrell Lombard - is a renowned singer and B3 organ player who is referred to today by some as “B3 Daddy.” Darrell was the featured leader of STREAMS, Who had a little bit of that Ray Charles or Billy Preston swagger sitting behind his beautiful and powerful Hammond B3 organ with a tall Leslie speaker on each side of the stage.
Darrell would sing with passion and expression to his audience on the mic while tapping and running his feet across the bottom base pedal keys with ease while also running his fingers across both sets of staggered keys on top.
Darrell was known for his dynamic left hand. These maneuvers were all while pulling and manipulating various levers and switches while rocking from side to side on his wood bench as only a select few could.
Leo Robinson
Leo Robinson - harmonizing was the perfect complement to Darrell’s voice. Almost like a Phillip Bailey to Maurice White (Earth Wind & Fire). That’s how this all started. Leo then added the base guitar with Darrell teaching him a lot of his runs and timing early on alongside the organ. Darrell was a master of the base keys on his B3.
Leo became an excellent bassist excelling quickly. He had excellent stage presence stepping back and forth with those deep red Gibson base tones that complimented his silky-smooth voice, which almost seemed unparalleled with his unique style and delivery.
Karl Peters
Karl Peters - on drums had the ability to play any style or groove you could throw at him, with unprecedented timing and dynamics. Karl would look over at each one of them for cues to control the tempo or tag any accents while playing his classic brown Ludwig drum kit. He would always have a couple of strategically placed pieces of duct tape placed on the face of his base drumhead, with an old pillow placed against the back of the head from the inside of the shell.
This would give him that crisp pop every time his foot was bouncing on the base drum foot pedal. His high-hat was continuously closing crisply keeping the band on time. His ride cymbals were always played tastefully and with purpose. He had unique Zildjian and Paiste crash cymbals. One had various metal rivets loosely embedded into the cymbal itself for that extra sizzle, another was cut like a triangle when struck by every type of stick or malate or brush available.
Karl's breathing techniques, and his unique gadgets like the two cow bells mounted on top of his base drum also dampened with tape, were cool and effective.
Mark Whitman
Mark Whitman - was unparalleled as a rhythm and blues guitar player. He could sink up with any player. Mark would lean back and take those deep breaths while working through progressions on his very cool pink paisley Fender Telecaster guitar.
Mark would occasionally stand on his trendy wah wah pedal to bend his notes during rhythm pieces as evidenced on the “Midnight Sky” selection intro and throughout. Mark could play anything with personality and poise. One of the best to ever do it.
Ron Hendee
Ron Hendee - is an incredible horn player who could lock in with Darrell and Mark on song rhythms actively tagging accents and stabs that would make his horn sound much bigger than one player. His timing and intricate chops were next level. Ron could keep any song moving in between riffs with his transition to his percussion gadgets.
Ron’s raspy vocals brought a great contrast to Darrell and Leo’s vocal style. Ron’s body of work on stage was a 3-course meal as a riveting brass trumpet player (with mutes), and a vocalist with tasteful percussions (dual maracas and tambourine).
Darrell Lombard - Lead Singer, Song Writer and Hammond B3 Organist with Multiple Leslie Speakers
STREAMS Live at the Black Angus Lounge 1975:
The Black Angus Lounge gained traction from the 60s into the 70s, 80s and 90's with many of their key restaurant locations showcasing a fantastic music venue surrounded by great food and drinks. They started with a piano bar and graduated to a traditionally styled disco in the early to mid-70s equipped with an exceptional dance floor and sound system complete with a soundman making for some excellent entertainment.
It became a top venue for select local elite bands and artists to perform in a relatively casual and intimate setting. In recent years most of the chain was dissolved except for some restaurants still active in the US and Canada.
STREAMS was one of the best in the NW during those prime early years. STREAMS had a booking agent "Northwest Artists," that who put them in various state venues and on the Black Angus Circuit in and out of state, with various locations in areas such as Edmonton Alberta, Vancouver Canada, Redding CA, Farmington NM, Salt Lake City UT, Tempe AZ and more. Every venue was a full house.
Fun Fact: A venue in Vancouver, WA, unknown to the band was a local favorite biker bar who preferenced old classic country music, and housed country music connoisseurs. Not many of the musical sets that STREAMS were traveling with could cross over. It didn't help that they had a mixed band with Darrell and Leo as lead vocalists. When they started to play soul selections, they were asked to pack up the band and leave before the crowd was going to tear the place down. Did you see Jake and Elroy behind the cage while traveling with the Blues Brothers? There you go!
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
We tribute this album collection to Mark Whitman, Karl Peters and to Darrell’s lifelong friend Mike McGeough, who have passed on. Mark and Karl’s exceptional musicianship and professionalism are all over these recordings. Prior to their passing, Mark established himself as one of the most prolific blues guitar players in the history of the Northwest. He also traveled with alternate bands Springfield Rifle, Darrell's Lombard Street, Sweet Talkin’ Jones, and various others in addition to establishing the Mark Whitman Band.
After a stroke he was unable to use his left hand. No problem for Mark. With his love for music, a great supporting family, and a little help from Darrell, he went on to learn the Hammond B3 but preferred the lighter portable XK-1 version where he continued to play and entertain for several years before he passed. He is survived by his beautiful wife Maridel Fliss, and his handsome and talented son Jacob Whitman.
Karl Peters was one of the more unique players in the area with a feel on the drums that is unmatched. A pro at dynamics and a man who loved his percussion gadgets. He is survived by both of his handsome and talented sons Sean and Kory Peters and grandchildren. Leo Robinson moved to Brazil years back to entertain and now calls that home. Darrell and Ron are still healthy living their lives here in the NW. You will find Ron at some great local venues in the Greater Puget Sound area rocking and entertaining fans.
Fun Facts: Lucille Lombard was not only known for her piano playing, but she also had a full page write up in the Seattle Times for her cooking next to her piano with an array of masterful Creole food dishes on the family dining room table. She was featured on the Candid Camera TV show being pranked by her niece April Lombard, Lawrence’s daughter. Lucille was also the babysitter for the great Quincy Jones. Darrell’s lifelong friend Mike McGough was the first cousin of the pop great Kenny Loggins. Manual “Fess” Manetta is recognized worldwide for his contributions to music. Darrell’s son David was the only child to sit with the band during rehearsals and he would often travel with STREAMS. It is only fitting for him to tell their story today.
A Special thank you to Nowak Mastering (Marcin Nowak), who provided Mastering services and project guidance. The transferring of reel tape to digital formatting was provided by Victory Studios in Seattle. Music Editing and additional Mastering, Artwork, Story, and Marketing Layout by David Lombard. Extended New Orleans family history offered and validated by family Bernadette Douroux, June Lombard-Allen and Shirley Stone.
Darrell Lombard & David Lombard have a lot more music in the works for your enjoyment. Stay tuned. 2024 Copyright all Rights Reserved. This album is a More Drive Productions LLC Product. DDL-003
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Before STREAMS
Lawrence Lombard
During this time Darrell’s older brother Lawrence Lombard, was a Garfield High School football player standout. Soon after Lawrence graduated, he helped form and was a member of the hit acapella group The 5 Checks. This added to Lawrence’s popularity keeping him well connected.
After Darrell graduated from Garfield High School in 1964, Lawrence was able to pull some strings which got Darrell a dishwashing position which soon lead to a bussing position at The Golden Lion, a popular and high-end American food restaurant at the Olympic Hotel. There were lots of talented staff there which included Kenny McDougal (comedic drummer and entertainer), Frank Ferguson (the singing wine steward) and various others.
Darrell first built a friendship with Leo Robinson, who held the same positions. Leo and Darrell would sing and create songs together whenever they were able during their shifts. Leo introduced Darrell to “Big Bill Leritz,” who was a great drummer with a dynamic and expressive personality on and off stage. Bill sat in with many of the top local artists. Soon after, Darrell and Big Bill became a hit Duo (B3 & drums) creating the band Natural Peopl. Then they added Leo for harmonies and lead vocals. After that they brought in the dynamic John Day (guitar). Darrell also had a trio with NW great Danny Hoefer, and Karl Peters before forming 7thWave, with Billie Burns (singing drummer) for harmonizing before adding Ron Hendee on trumpet.
These were at venues that had housed headliners like, David Lewis, Ronnie Height, Barnie Hillyard, Jimmy Pipkin (Galahads) etc. When in town, Ray Charles and Quincy Jones would frequent these locations as well as others. Some of the other venues frequented were the famous Mardi Gras, The Checkmate, My Place or Adair’s afterhours club. All historical venues. Mark Whitman played with Springfield Rifle, before connecting with Darrell, Leo, Karl and Ron to debut STREAMS early in the 1970s.
Some of the music greats who have graduated from Garfield include Ernestine Anderson, Quincy Delight Jones Jr, David Lewis, and James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix to name a few. All purple and gold “Bulldogs” for life (alma mater 60s mascot & colors).
Darrell Lombard 1978 - When Bell Bottoms was cool
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