Buzz and Mike met
Dave in 1979 and have
been playing with him
ever since. From
acoustic ragtime to
classic rock, Dave has
done it all. He is also a
engineer and producer,
visiting his "happy
place" often, through
the joy of music...
Dave in 1979 and have
been playing with him
ever since. From
acoustic ragtime to
classic rock, Dave has
done it all. He is also a
engineer and producer,
visiting his "happy
place" often, through
the joy of music...
History
One of the founding
members of Second
Wind from way back
when, Buzz has toured
extensively with many
bands, including The
Boxtops, Spiral Staircase
and Reckoning. His
relentless energy and
unique perspective on
music and life make him
fun to be around...
members of Second
Wind from way back
when, Buzz has toured
extensively with many
bands, including The
Boxtops, Spiral Staircase
and Reckoning. His
relentless energy and
unique perspective on
music and life make him
fun to be around...
Another Second Wind
founder, Mike has
played with various
rock bands over the
last 40 years. He is
also performing with
The Wonk Brothers
and The Freelance
Vandals and writes
music for Film and TV.
founder, Mike has
played with various
rock bands over the
last 40 years. He is
also performing with
The Wonk Brothers
and The Freelance
Vandals and writes
music for Film and TV.
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A long time part of
the Huntington music
scene and Paper Bag
man emeritus, Q is
also performing with
Signify, Soul Shack
and anyone else who
gives him the
slightest
encouragement!
the Huntington music
scene and Paper Bag
man emeritus, Q is
also performing with
Signify, Soul Shack
and anyone else who
gives him the
slightest
encouragement!
Ancient History
The Modern Era
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Originally founded in 1977, Second Wind is a band with a long history. The current incarnation is a
Six-piece rock band (Guitars, Keyboards, Harmonica, Bass and Drums) playing Classic and original
Blues/Rock.
1977 - 1979
Second Wind was founded in 1977 by Mike Adams (guitar, bass and vocals), Bill "Buzz" Abelson (drums),
Thorne Ventura (guitar, bass and vocals) and Steve Schimoler (drums). One of the only four-piece rock
bands Electric Koolaid Band (Mike, Steve and Joe Klinow) at Jericho High School (3/19/77) and The
Holiday Cafe (5/20/77).
Later in 1977, after just a few more shows, Steve Schimoler left the band in pursuit of a college education
and, eventually, a successful career as a chef and restauranteur.
Buzz, Thorne and Mike rocked-on as a trio, playing many of the shit-hole Long Island rock clubs of the
day. There were also some memorable college gigs at Hofstra, C.W. Post, SUNY Farmingdale, Pratt
Institute, SUNY Stony Brook and two road trips to Franklin Pierce College in Ridge, NH.
In April of 1979, the band played their final regular show as the Buzz-Mike-Thorne trio at SUNY Stony
Brook. Opening the show that night, playing some great acoustic ragtime guitar was Dave Saronson.
1979 - 1980
Dave and Mike played a few acoustic shows at some low-key clubs in the Winter-Spring of 1979. Before
long, the electric band was reborn as the Buzz-Mike-Dave trio for many low-paying club performances
through the end of 1979, with Thorne often making a guest appearance.
In late 1979, an experiment added Guitarist Neil Bellinger and Singer Lani Roye to the band in an effort
to broaden the repertoire. Early in 1980, there was even one show which included all of the past and
present members of the band, but, by that time, the regularly-scheduled days of Second Wind were
winding down.
The last few months reverted to the Buzz-Mike-Dave trio and, after Buzz left the band, Ronny "Hubba"
Warren filled in on drums for the last two scheduled performances at The Arizona Saloon (Long Beach)
and Wooden Ships (Glen Head).
Several reunion shows were played in 1983 and 1987 (Buzz-Mike-Dave), 1988 and 1991
(Buzz-Mike-Dave-Thorne) , two shows in 2002 (at the Village Pub in PJ and Levy's in Huntington) and
one on 8/23/03 (Buzz-Mike-Dave).
After that last nostalgia/reunion show at The Sand Cafe' in Bayville, we had so much fun that we added
Gary Q to the band on keyboards and started playing out again, and it's been better than ever!
Six-piece rock band (Guitars, Keyboards, Harmonica, Bass and Drums) playing Classic and original
Blues/Rock.
1977 - 1979
Second Wind was founded in 1977 by Mike Adams (guitar, bass and vocals), Bill "Buzz" Abelson (drums),
Thorne Ventura (guitar, bass and vocals) and Steve Schimoler (drums). One of the only four-piece rock
bands Electric Koolaid Band (Mike, Steve and Joe Klinow) at Jericho High School (3/19/77) and The
Holiday Cafe (5/20/77).
Later in 1977, after just a few more shows, Steve Schimoler left the band in pursuit of a college education
and, eventually, a successful career as a chef and restauranteur.
Buzz, Thorne and Mike rocked-on as a trio, playing many of the shit-hole Long Island rock clubs of the
day. There were also some memorable college gigs at Hofstra, C.W. Post, SUNY Farmingdale, Pratt
Institute, SUNY Stony Brook and two road trips to Franklin Pierce College in Ridge, NH.
In April of 1979, the band played their final regular show as the Buzz-Mike-Thorne trio at SUNY Stony
Brook. Opening the show that night, playing some great acoustic ragtime guitar was Dave Saronson.
1979 - 1980
Dave and Mike played a few acoustic shows at some low-key clubs in the Winter-Spring of 1979. Before
long, the electric band was reborn as the Buzz-Mike-Dave trio for many low-paying club performances
through the end of 1979, with Thorne often making a guest appearance.
In late 1979, an experiment added Guitarist Neil Bellinger and Singer Lani Roye to the band in an effort
to broaden the repertoire. Early in 1980, there was even one show which included all of the past and
present members of the band, but, by that time, the regularly-scheduled days of Second Wind were
winding down.
The last few months reverted to the Buzz-Mike-Dave trio and, after Buzz left the band, Ronny "Hubba"
Warren filled in on drums for the last two scheduled performances at The Arizona Saloon (Long Beach)
and Wooden Ships (Glen Head).
Several reunion shows were played in 1983 and 1987 (Buzz-Mike-Dave), 1988 and 1991
(Buzz-Mike-Dave-Thorne) , two shows in 2002 (at the Village Pub in PJ and Levy's in Huntington) and
one on 8/23/03 (Buzz-Mike-Dave).
After that last nostalgia/reunion show at The Sand Cafe' in Bayville, we had so much fun that we added
Gary Q to the band on keyboards and started playing out again, and it's been better than ever!
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