the band that never happened

Although many people might not know this, it has always been one of my ambitions to be a in a really cool band and play before thousands.

I frequently practice at my house, in the shower, in my car, during my morning hike, and a number of other places. Belting out my favorite songs, I bless those around me with my vocal abilities.

I have my air guitar down to an exact science and my cell phone quickly becomes a wireless microphone. I get inspired in my car and start grooving! The people on the freeway become my fans. In the rush hour traffic, they slow to a stand still so they can hear the thoughtful lyrics.

If I were going to start a band, I would call it, "The Odessa Effect". The name stems from the origins of my ancestors. My relatives were from Odessa, Russia, but they were living in a German community in that region. I love it.

I have no idea if my ancestors were musically talented, but I assume they were. I mean, I had to obtain this musical ability from somewhere. I can imagine that they performed in large stadiums all across Southern Russia and maybe in the Balkans as well. They must have been good.

If possible, I would love to follow in their footsteps!

My first tour would be called, the sugahbuzz tour, after my favorite word!

Thanks for dreaming with me folks.

Josh Kienzle
Downtown Phoenix