Strike Up The Band

Bands were popular in the early 20th century, almost as popular as they are now in the early 21st century. Here are a few photographs of the musicians across the years, some school related, some fire department related, and some just family bands, apparently. 

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UFBHA band, Madisonville in front of the United Friends & Benevolent Hall, 

Covington Street, Madisonville

 

These pictures of the Covington Jr. High Band in 1965
(Photos from Doug Harrison, Facebook post)

And now, coming forward a few years...

 

 

 

Covington High Band - Mid-1960's

The Wagners

 

 

 

 

 

See also:

http://tammanyfamily.blogspot.com/2017/12/northshore-community-orchestra.html

http://tammanyfamily.blogspot.com/2018/03/international-legends-perform-at-fhs.html

http://tammanyfamily.blogspot.com/2017/05/northshore-strings-give-christwood.html

http://tammanyfamily.blogspot.com/2017/09/karl-koenig-jazz-historian-and-musician.html

http://tammanyfamily.blogspot.com/2016/06/al-alperts-big-band.html