Northeast Michigan Oral History and Historic Photograph Archive

James Rasche Interview

Description
Part 4
Part 4
Creators
Furtaw, Kirstine, Interviewer
Rasche, James
, Interviewee
Media Type
Audio
Item Type
Interviews
Description
August 2016 James Rasche began playing guitar at the age of 14 and performed in the local Alcona music scene. In this interview, James talks about some of his early years playing at the Mountain Inn, Slanty Shanty, and Rainbow Lounge, as well as many local festivals, dances, and parties in the bands Northern Lights and Whiskey Bent. James started writing music as a teenager and built his own studio. In 2001, James released a CD called Class Reunion with fellow musician, Greg Leslie, which was written up in Jam Rag, a publication out of Detroit. In addition to being a musician, James was a local barber who shared his passion for music with all who knew him. James passed away on May 14, 2017, leaving a rich, musical legacy behind.
Publisher
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Date of Original
Summer 2016
Playing Time
00:57:15
Subject(s)
Language of Item
English
Copyright Statement
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Copyright Date
2016
Copyright Holder
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
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Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
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