Dear Friends,
We recognize that some of you occasionally find yourself faced with the unenviable task of describing The Two Man Gentlemen Band to a skeptical acquaintance, family member, or co-worker. We’ve observed that these conversations typically proceed thusly:
You: So, there are these two guys…
Acquaintance: Sounds great! Tell me more!
You: Well, they dress well and play music.
Acquaintance: Oh, man! What kind?
You: Uh, a nice combination of older styles. A bit like a hot-jazz Smothers Brothers. And funny, too.
Acquaintance: Weird… but awesome! What do the sing about?
You: Oh, man! So many things. I could talk about it all day!
Acquaintance: I’m getting bored.
You: Uh, oh.
Friends, have you found yourself in this situation? Have your attempts to present The Two Man Gentlemen Band (in all its splendor) to a potential new initiate been thwarted by their fickle attentions? We are here to help. Rather than memorize the eclectic subject matter addressed in The Gentlemen’s catalog, why not just print up this handy little chart for presentation at the appropriate time? It neatly summarizes the topics we’ve addressed in our published body of musical work (2005 to 2011). And in handy pie-chart form!
(Click Chart to Enlarge)
Let’s take a few steps back in our imagined conversation, shall we?
Acquaintance: Weird… but awesome! What do the sing about?
You: All sorts of stuff! Here! Take a look at this handy chart. (Present Chart)
Acquaintance: Wow! So many topics. I love food & drink. And I love dancing. But I’m not so into all the History and Math stuff.
You: Uh, oh.
Friends, you would be forgiven if at this point you began to panic. No one like to have their pie chart met with scowls or negativity. So, if it’s not too much of an imposition, we suggest that you carry around this second chart as well. It neatly summarizes The Gentlemen’s more recent compositions (2010 to Present), which more heavily emphasize the universal topics of Food & Drink, Dancing, and Love (with an added dose of Nautical Themes for the water lovers amongst you. Hey, sailor!) while mostly forsaking the niche markets for historical and mathematics based music. Lovers of said music should, of course, be spared this second graphic. Either way, no refunds!
(Click Chart to Enlarge)Acquaintance: Now, that’s more my style! Let’s be close friends.
You: Sounds great!
You’re welcome, friends. We’re happy to help.
Yours very truly,
Andy Bean
The Two Man Gentlemen Band
simply informational!
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