Ambrosia Rehearsals

Pictured here: Joe, Shem, Richard, Doug, Burleigh, David. Chris

Friday, Ambrosia locked out “the auditorium” and it was like a bit of heaven dropped by for the day. The guys showed up for rehearsal one at a time which was perfect, cause I got to personally greet Shem, David, Burleigh, Chris, Joe and Doug as they arrived. They were all so gracious and welcomed me into their group.

Like all the seasoned players that rehearse here, set up was a breeze. The guys are completely organized and through planning and practice they know exactly how to set themselves up. Mixing the sound board was cake because they told me exactly what they needed. Preparedness it’s a characteristic I’ve noticed in all the successful people I meet.

When the music began it was like listening to the stereo. Each song alive and breathing, each note precise, each vocal harmony on the button, each song so balanced. I left the door to the hallway open all day so I could enjoy the music.

During rehearsal breaks I really got to meet everyone. The conversations were like the ones I have with my childhood friends, so easy with no pretense. Joe and I even talked about our families from Spain that was very a very cool connection.

Everyone that dropped by noticed the quality of the songs and the musicianship and asked me “who is that in the studio”. For the privacy of the band I always just say “some real professionals aren’t they awesome”.

It’s amazing how fast time passes when you’re listening to good music while you work and I was sad to see the guys leave at the end of the day. It sure seemed like Burleigh could sense this and he assured me they would be back because the guys told him they loved place. He even gave me a hot off the press, one of kind Ambrosia T-Shirt. I was stoked.

Thank you guys for the friendship.

• Joe Puerta — vocals, bass, guitar
  
• Christopher North — keyboards (primarily Hammond organ and Chamberlin), synthesizers, backing vocals
  
• Burleigh Drummond — Drums, percussion, vocals, bassoon
  
• Doug Jackson - guitars, backing vocals
  
• Shem Von Shroeck - vocals, percussion, guitar, bass
  
• David Cutler-Lewis - keyboards, synthesizers

Learn more about Ambrosia at their artist page here.