This wise quote from author Henry David Thoreau, came to me by way of music artist, performer Micky Dolenz and seems the perfect opening for my hesitant venture into this cyberspace world where I am completely UNprepared! Believe it or not, I'm glad that, with a little help from my friends and a few of Santa's elves, luck won out! Regardless of what was back THEN (before I gave in to the www) ... I'm definitely here NOW!
The Preparation
I've spent a lifetime preparing for whatever musical opportunities might come my way. Preparation is a never ending process - often with unexpected results. One never knows what's around the next musical corner. It can be good to look back before moving forward!
The Opportunity
When I was a young lad, I often told guys around me, "If you’re not going to do the work, if you DO get an opportunity, you’re not going to be ready for it!" I may not be quite ready for the technical aspects of being online, but I'm ready for this opportunity to share the experience of music past and present.
The Music
As you browse around be ready to watch, listen, laugh and learn about the MUSIC that has impacted my life and yours!
Highlights
 April 9, 2020 - COVID-19 hasn't stopped listening and streaming, but the MusiCares
 COVID-19 Relief Fund is supporting what HAS stopped in the music community!
https://www.grammy.com/…/…/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund
March15 - April 25, 2019 - Solid Silver 60s Show
Visit Vance on Facebook for photos and posts.
August 18, 2018 - David Cassidy Tribute Concert photo album. Visit Vance's
Facebook page, or YouTube to view videos.
August 15, 2018 - David Cassidy tribute Concert Held in Saratoga Springs
News video about theAugust 14 event.
August 3, 2018 - More about August 14 David Cassidy Tribute in Saratoga Times:
Drummer Talks David Cassidy Band, Special Upcoming Concert in Saratoga
June 12, 2018 - On August 14 Vance will be joining the David Cassidy band for a
tribute concert and fundraiser for the Thoroughbread Reitirement Foundation. Read
more here.
December 22, 2017 - Vance in the news
Nursing Homes the American Success Story - This short version aired on
CNN affiliates across the country.
Nursing Homes the American Success Story - The long version
November 10, 2016 - SAVE THE DATE - November 29, 2016! Vance is on the lineup for
Bedstock 2016, an online music festival, where artists play from bed for sick kids
stuck in theirs to raise funds for MyMusicRx.
August 23, 2016 - Rolling Stone article "The Monkees: Our Life in 15 Songs"
July 18, 2016 - Faebook photo album: With the Monkees
July 18, 2016 - YouTube playlist: Vance with the Monkees 2016 - Performances with
Monkees 50th Anniversary Tour and Micky Dolenz show.
June 1, 2016 - Watch Vance sing That Was Then This Is Now with The Monkees
50th Anniversary Tour at Town Hall in NYC.
May 31, 2016 - Monkees Tour annoucement: "We have special guests on tap for
The Monkees' Town Hall show! Michael Nesmith performing via Skype, and Good
Times album producer Adam Schlesinger, as well as That Was Then, This Is Now
songwriter, Vance Brescia! Tickets still available - grab 'em now!
May 29, 2016 - Watch Vance sing That Was Then This Is Now with The Monkees
50th Anniversary Tour at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ
May 15, 2016 - Visit Facebook and see Vance's Solid Silver 60s Show photo album of
people and places that were part of his UK experience.
April 3, 2016 - Vance will be in the UK April 10 - May 16 with Peter Noone for the Solid
SIlver 60s tour.
Jan 29, 2016 - New single release from Vance! Check it out on Facebook this week.
Visit V-Shop to listen and download Leave The World Behind.
Aug 28,2015 - Vance sings That Was Then, This Is Now with Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork
at The Monkees Tour performance in Morristown, NJ.
Learn about Vance's music work in nursing homes and assisted living communities.
A Salute to NOW and THEN ... recognizing 25 years since the Monkees recorded
"That Was Then, This Is Now."
Listen to Mosquitos songs from then ... NOW! Meet Vance - Music & Mosquitos
Photos: - The Early Years, Fans, Friends & Familiar Faces, Hermit Years
Listen to Vance's Interviews & watch videos: V-Gallery
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