Carousel History - Page 1, The Early Years
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History & Photos

The Early Years



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Band One: This is the very first version of the band - we were only 4 pieces. L-R: Pearson Cross, keys, harmonica, sax & vocals; Joe Donahue, drums; Leslye Peterson, vocals & MC; Mark Andersen, guitar & vocals.



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After performing for about one year as a four piece, we added Jeff Thomas, bass & vocals - 2nd from the left. This is a shot of Leslye, Jeff, Pearson & Mark having a break outside at the Wequosset Inn in Chatham.



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Leslye & Pearson in a tent on the Cape. That's Jeff peeking in from the back!





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Here's Pearson & Mark Andersen at the Wequosset.





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Pearson & Jeff in Waltham, waiting for the guests to arrive. Joe D. can be seen in the mirror taking the picture.




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Band Two: This was taken just after a wdding reception at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge on 3/11/95. L-R: Joe D., Mark, Leslye, Pearson, Jeff.


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Mark Andersen & Joe Donahue at the Hyatt Regency.



History Pages - Quick Links

The Early Years (page 1 - you are here)

Things Change (page 2)

In the Studio & More (page 3)

1999-2001 (page 4)

2003 and Beyond (page 5)

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