FHFF Sunset Cruise with Teddy Deane on Sax!
Posted July 7, 2017 at 9:43 am by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Sunset Cruise on the Odyssey, July 12th, 6pm
by Theresa Simendinger
Teddy Deane grew up in Massachusetts, played with a few bands and then Holy Modal Rounders for 17 years. They toured the country in the band’s Greyhound bus an played with or opened for many names we remember; Frank Zappa, Alice Cooper, Charlie Daniels, Bonnie Raitt, the Allman Brothers… Teddy often sat in with these bands in addition to playing with his band.
About the time the band hit Portland the bus broke down. The band members hailed from all over but, strangely enough, they all met girlfriends they really liked and settled in Portland. Teddy met the love of his life Alice, now Deane, for 39 years.
During that time Teddy wrote songs, jingles, soundtracks, even an opera. Next Teddy and a friend co-founded the group, Swingline Cubs, and played Portland clubs and events.
Teddy and Alice moved moved to Friday Harbor 18 years ago. He planned on retiring. But as Teddy says, that’s one thing he was not good at. There are great musicians on this island and Teddy has played with most. Every one loves Teddy’s music, he even wrote “Going Home to Friday Harbor” for the Centennial.
Asked his favorite things about the island, Teddy replied, “The peace and nature.” Tourists may not believe what he says next, but all islanders know its true. With a twinkle he says “And town is always exciting with many things happening!”
Like this sunset cruise on the famous Odyssey with Teddy’s sizzling sax heard across the waters at sundown. A glass of perfect wine or beer from Mike’s and everyone knows Felicity’s appetizers and sweets!
Anyone can come along… food, wine, Teddy’s sax at sundown… wow… $75 per person.
Stop by the Friday Harbor Film Festival office, (360) 298-1939 or c’mon down to SJ Excursions for tickets (360) 378-6636 on the water just below Downriggers.
The famous Odyssey is clean comfortable and spacious… And orcas? Who knows? We know music attracts them, and we tell them what time to be there – but we’re proud to say they do what they want.
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