My Boomer Buddies Podcast - Art Dean Part 2 - Art Returns From Vietnam And Reconnects With The Legendary Local TwinCities Music Scene

Send us Fan MailSummary Part 2Art Dean discusses how music helped him cope with the challenges of returning from Vietnam and adjusting to civilian life. He shares his experience of discovering the band Gypsy and how it inspired him to get back into music. Art emphasizes the importance of melody and lyrics in music and the need to keep the mind sharp through activities like playing an instrument. He also talks about playing in bands and the joy of performing for older audiences. Art shares his personal journey of reconnecting with old friends and a lost love. He highlights the significance of live music in bringing people together.00:00Introduction: Art Dean - Music as a Coping Mechanism01:30Discovering The Band Gypsy03:15Returning to Music04:26The Importance of Melody and Lyrics05:44Playing at The Lookout06:56Reconnecting with Music08:48Playing Guitar Again09:45Keeping the Mind Sharp10:26Playing in Bands13:05The For The Record Music Trivia Game13:20Reconnecting with Old Friends16:15Reconnecting with a Lost Love17:32Ray Berg, The Miller Brothers, Steve Miller and Dave Mrocek22:45The Castaways and Denny Craswell23:10Conclusion: The Power of Live Music - Bonus: Live Clip Of Twin Cities Legendary Musicians Playing At The Robbinsdale Class Of ’65 ReunionContact us at [email protected] with thoughts, comments and Boomer content you may want us to touch on. Also find us on YouTube.