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Frank Leister

Noah Kerr Guitar Research

Picture Takers

Northeast Music Center

John Weist

Frank Leister and Dave grew up together in Harrisburg and became friends while in 5th grade while attending Rockville United Methodist Church. Our first teenage band together was called the Sheffield Lane Band. Dave moved away and after not seeing each other for almost 30 years, Dave and Frank reunited and continued their friendship on July 25, 2007. Frank's website includes: - Pictures, music, and video archives of Frank's stellar music career. - Information about his successful software business "Reunion" (genealogy or "family tree" app for the Macintosh). - Frank's beautiful music studio /w design, construction, and performance pictures. - His albums (two piano and three guitar) /w purchase info. - Frank's newest journey into the photography world. - Many other interesting goodies, memories, experiences, and projects ...!!! - Visit Frank's Website at: https://www.franklytunes.com
Frank played with Lucky Afternoon for almost four years from Oct 2007 to Aug 2011. Performing together was like reliving our childhood music years all over again. Frank is a MASTER guitarist, an excellent keyboard player, and filled in playing bass and drums too! Frank has recorded FIVE solo albums / CDs. Frank always has an open invitation to play with Lucky! Millersburg	Dave describes his friend Frank as "an excellent musician, a wonderful father, a caring husband, smart, generous, and a close friend that Dave's "Lucky" to have!!!" Washington DC
Shamokin	New York City (Times Square)
Paul McCartney Concert (Washington, DC)	Lewistown Moose

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Noah Kerr Guitar Research Facility

Bryan Noaker is based Lewisburg, Pa and is a well known, multi-talented musician in the area. He is a full service guitar luthier which basically means that he can do any of the repairs necessary i.e. fret work , finish and refinish, neck resets, truss rod replacement.

1805 Jefferson Ave, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Call (570) 523-8745

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Bryan can really repair the "hard stuff" that most people don't want to attempt.
He'll do guitar electronics and basic amp repair. (jacks, pots, switches, etc.)

While sharing a venue in 2024, some Lucky Afternoon Band members got to meet and listen to "The Bryan Noaker Trio."

Great music from three VERY talented musicians!!

It was our lucky afternoon to meet and listen to
Bryan, Jack Lawton, and Bill Stetz

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We are "Lucky" to have friends & volunteers to snap extra pictures for us. Can't thank you enough!!	Brian (our soundman)
Dave...and...	...Gracie
Deb	Felicia & Judy
Marie	Two camera flashes at the same time trying to catch Stick!

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Northeast Music Center

713 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City, PA 18519 Call (570) 909-9216

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Jack Gretz has been deep into the musical instrument retail business for the better side of 27 years. Northeast Music Center has a big inventory and great deals!!

One of my Anderson guitars is a "Jack's Blue" Hollow Drop Top.

Years ago, Jack worked with owner Tom Anderson of Tom Anderson Guitarworks and developed the color and design of my guitar.

Tom Anderson officially named the design "Jack's Blue" in honor of Jack's color design.

Thanks Jack!!

Jack knows a lot about the guitar industry, repairs, and the music business. He prides himself in knowing every last detail about what companies are doing with new and old products and even helping innovate new products to be the best they can be.

John J. Wiest - A Hero's Story When visiting John, he would share great stories with us about World War II and his famous secret cheeseburger recipes from years ago when he and his wife owned a couple restaurants in the Williamstown area.	A book about John's story given to Dave by John's friend and late author Annabelle Coleman.
John J. Wiest lived in Williamstown, PA. He served in U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. John's ship, the USS Vincennes was attacked by the Japanese and was sunk by 85 shell hits and 3 torpedoes. John was among 10 men at his battle station passage - only 2 survived. John was shot in the leg, neck, and back. Wiest recalls, "I could hardly breathe or swallow because my windpipe was half shut." John had to crawl over the many dead sailors to get to a life vest. A fellow sailor hanging onto John's vest did not survive as they both were pulled under water by the sinking ship's water vacuum. John was severely bleeding from his bullet wounds and in danger of losing his leg. The blood from all the wounded attracted sharks as they were all floating in warm shark invested waters off the coast of Okinawa. They were not sure if they were going to be rescued or even survive. A reliable Navy life jacket and a determination to breathe kept Wiest afloat until he was pulled into a life raft. He was immediately taken onto a destroyer where his throat had to be cut to open an airway.
John faced a long recovery. In his later years, he still felt the pains of his wounds but was proud that he served his country to protect our freedom.	John's heroic story of sacrifice for our freedom is historic. We admire, salute, and will remember him. We're proud and honored to have been in his presence and to have called him our friend.
"Medals and Citations" - Purple Heart - Pacific Theater Ribbon with Four Stars - European Theater Ribbon - Good Conduct Medal - American Theater Medal - World War II Victory Medal - Philippine Liberation Medal - Defense Ribbon with One Star	On New Year's Eve 2011 at the New Berlin Legion, the Lucky Afternoon Band honored John by sharing his story and playing "God Bless the USA." The veterans rushed on stage to meet John and shake his hand after the ceremony.
In his eighties, John would still come out and kick up the dance floor with Lucky Afternoon....
John pictured with author the late Annabelle Coleman
Always a great sense of humor with a smile	God Bless you John! You were a good man, husband, and father. Fly High Hero!!