Fralinger String Band - Bowen, Jr./Rayer Retirement Video

For the 2009 Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association Banquet, President John Pignotti commissioned Projekt Studios to produce the Retirement Tribute video for two of the greatest men to ever wear sequins; the legendary team of Bill Bowen, Jr. and Mike Rayer. As Captain and Show Director, respectively, this Hall of Fame duo led Fralinger during one of the most successful eras in String Band history, capturing 15 First Place honors and a record 26 Top Three presentations. Bill himself holds the unmatched achievement of 10 First Prize Captain awards.
Written by Mike Rayer and Eric A. Bartello. Narrated by Steve Highsmith. Produced by Eric A. Bartello at Projekt Studios, Philadelphia, PA. Video footage and photos provided by Mike Rayer and Jamie Bowen. Special Thanks to Mike Rayer, Bill Bowen, Jr. and John Pignotti for permission of use.
LEGAL: No claim to Copyright of original material used in the creation of this Compilation or Derivative Work is intended or implied by the author. All Copyrights to the material featured in this Compilation in it's original, unedited form or pre-existing Compilations utilized in the production of this presentation are held by their respective owners. This Compilation Copyright 2009 the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association and Eric A. Bartello. All rights reserved.

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[cod18f1]

awesome video...appreciate it

[ProjektStudios]

It was awesome of you to tag this as your favorite video!

[StringBandguy]

Great Video, Well put together .

[ProjektStudios]

Thank you!

[JDOGGASB]

One hell of a video, nice work Projekt Studios!

[ProjektStudios]

Thank you! It was an honor to do the video commemorating these great men.

[VaBeachLady1]

Congratulations on a fine string band "career", to you both. I know Bill Bowen's mom and dad are looking down proudly on their son for a job well done!

Much love from Bill Bowen's cousin Judi Rivell.

[qcsbkev]

Great video!!

[TOPCOP17]

Great video for 2 great and talented gentlemen.