| Show Orchestras One of the Sanpete open-air dance bands is still playing John Guymon of Moroni who played with the Revelers at Joyland and other dance halls says The Revelers are still 1986 playing for dances He also noted that favorite waltzes such as Stardust Goodnight Sweetheart and Pagan Love Song still delight their dance patrons and bring both tears and smiles to those who have waltzed to the Reveler dance music for 50 years or more The Footwarmers orchestra was led by Alphonzo Phil Nielson who was born in Manti and throughcorrespondence course learned to play the organ and piano He also learned to read music and had the ability to play by ear He was always friendly and soft-spoken He derived pleasure from providing enjoyment for others Howard Larsenmemories Gunnison of the Footwarmers years are delightful He said Everybody on the circuit loved Phil and they thought he was the greatest and most wonderful piano player they had ever heard He hadnatural rhythm Edward Christensen concludes his remembrances of the Footwarmers Band in these words The Footwarmers did indeed havesoul and heart as big as their leader They played hundreds of dances by donating their time to organizationms missionary dance was farewells soldier farewells poorly attended it to Phil He never about finance quarreled with 131 was all dance etc the If same managers |
