Episode 31 is our conversation with Bill Gay - founder of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band and experienced Civil War brass band reenactor and leader. We also talk about his time with and experiences starting both the Americus Brass Band and Saxton’s Cornet Band as well as his organizing and leading efforts in Ohio.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing [email protected] in this episode comes from the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band and Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.Episode Structure:2:11 - Bill's musical background and how he got involved with reenacting bands4:54 - Forming the Americus Brass Band - instruments, music, early gigs14:49 - Rejoining the Americus Band for the 125th anniversary reenactments17:50 - Moving to Kentucky and forming Saxton's Cornet Band21:54 - Role of living history presentations in modern society27:02 - Bill's activities after Saxton's Cornet Band - Cavalry Bands29:44 - History of cavalry bands during the Civil War38:06 - Audio of the 2nd Cavalry BrigadeBand in Parade39:11 - Goals of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band42:51 - Different business philosophies for running these bands46:21 - Non-brass band projects Bill is involved in52:00 - Mounted military bands in other countries, gigs the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band has played55:49 - Where you can find more about the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band1:00:30 - Where you can find more about the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band1:05:35 - Featured Album: Saxton's Cornet Band "Music of the Civil War"

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