Jerry and "UMA"

We played a party for our good friend Casey the other night up at the Farm, and as usual it all started out in "T.H.H."(sorry, i,ve been told i can't say the name...WTF?) Here's Jerry (in the dark) &Johnny making drinks for everyone...It turned into quite a little gathering. We played three rockin' sets too with a first-ever "Cold Shot" and reggae-ended "Caravan" along with another reggae-classic "Lively Up Yourself" We all had a great time and to those of you that came...thanks...

The Christmas Poster...

Here's the Christmas poster David did for all the bands. If you received this poster in an email from my brother...it's actually snowing in the poster! If not...it's like this. I know it's a bit late, but i just want to make all of our posters available to people. Right click and "save as" to your computer...From this point on, I will be making them all available to y'all...Just remember it is copywrited material.

My Hartke 410XL

Random equipment shot...What can I say...I like my Gear!
This is now my "practice" set-up...It's a Hartke 4.5XL on top and a Hartke 115XL on the bottom with the 3000 Head. I played this system with Beechwood for about three years before it just lost it's integrity at the high volumes we play at, hence the reason it now sits in my living room. It's the best practice amp i've ever had. It does come out to small venues every once in a while...

A fine town...

This is our town t-shirt...i think it represents Henniker well.

"Dr. Loose"

A real nice picture, once again by David Foster, of our good friend Kevin Lebreque a.k.a. "Dr. Loose." Kevin spent many years in the Beechwood line-up and is still a regular at shows. There is no mistaking his sound...The room comes to life with his Searing guitar licks and warm chord-voicings. We definately owe "Dr. Loose" a big Thank You for all the great times and Killer Jams...whether in the kitchen at "The Farm" or onstage somewhere, he brings out the best in us! Kevin is currently playing for www.mrnicksbluesmafia.com make sure and check them out...They are one of the premier blues bands in the country and a blast to see live! Make sure and give "Dr. Loose" a big HOOT-NAH!

12/23/05 Daniel's

This is a cool picture of some of the crowd at the 10th annual Christmas Jam. (Photo by Wifta')

David Foster A.K.A. Wifta'

Beechwood would like to thank A Great musician, Friend, Photographer, Artist...etc... my Brother David Foster. He has done more work for, not only Beechwood, but The Brothelcreepers, Freeks, The Ron Noyes Band, The Band June, Overbilt, Puckerbrush, Honeyworks, King Karp and the bottom-feeders..., than any of us combined. He always has a Great poster for every gig (even when he's not playing the gig) He has written or co-wrote so much of the original music put out by some of these bands. He helped produce albums for Freeks and Brothelcreepers. He did all of the artwork for the Ron Noyes band's CD "Something Else"...and more times than not...He didn't get paid for his work...He is so important to Beechwood and all the musicians who know him. Thank You Wifta' for all that you do!!!David is currently playing Bass for http://www.thebandjune.com/ stop in and check out their site. They are a great band, and good friends of Beechwood!

BTB1005

My favorite bass! This is one of the nicest instruments i've ever owned. It's extremely versatile and clear...a little heavy though by the end of a show.

Beechwood w/ Andy Young

Andy Young is one of the fore-mentioned musicians that has helped this band grow and evolve into something special and we thank him for his dedication and ever-lasting smile!He is now on Keys with The Ron Noyes Band...Ron is also another person we'd like to thank and wish well. He too spent a couple years helping us out. Make sure to check them out when they come to your town. They also have a great website... www.ronnoyesband.com . Stop in and say Hi.

Jerry "Rockstar" Richardson, Jason "Scooter-pie"Michie and Danny "Longfinger" Foster.

First post to the new BEECHWOOD blog.

One of my all time favorite quotes....




"Hey there".
-Freddy "Boom-Boom' Washington