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Kevin Gamin2025 DCI Little Rock Thoughts I caught the DCI Little Rock show on FloMarching last Saturday. After each performance, I posted my thoughts on social media. I’ve collected those thoughts here as this was my first viewing of these corps. Memphis Blues: Welcome to Open Class! Great to have the legacy of the Memphis Blues Brass Band on the field. Also nice you took advantage of Rhapsody In Blue going public domain this year. Zephyrus: Welcome to Open Class! You’ve got the horses in the horn line, so be sure to […] <a href="https://medi-nerd.com/2025/07/14/2025-dci-little-rock-thoughts/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://medi-nerd.com/2025/07/14/2025-dci-little-rock-thoughts/</a>

Kevin Gamin2025 Bluecoats Show Theme AnnouncedShortly before tonight’s Bluecoats Opening Night, the corps dropped a video abdicating their 2025 show theme and revealing their look for this season. <a href="https://youtu.be/VPJQCRgNd7I?si=ff0peVLjaBorhfOH" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VPJQCRgNd7I?si=ff0peVLjaBorhfOH</a><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/724RVXwKlvo?si=f61qaIdlsmuOnCyO" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/shorts/724RVXwKlvo?si=f61qaIdlsmuOnCyO</a>

Kevin GaminDrum Corps Is BACK In Theaters! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJS4uWIRP1g" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJS4uWIRP1g</a> In 2024, Drum Corps International made the decision to end the long running Big, Loud, & Live cinecast of the DCI World Championships Prelims. With attendance declining, especially after COVID-19 arrived, the cinecast was becoming a financial issue for DCI to support and continue. It appears, though, that there is a lot of support to bring Big, Loud, & Live back. Per DCI’s article on the cinecast’s return: “The corps were in strong favor of […] <a href="https://medi-nerd.com/2025/06/25/drum-corps-is-back-in-theaters/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://medi-nerd.com/2025/06/25/drum-corps-is-back-in-theaters/</a>

Kevin GaminThrowback Thursday – June 19, 2025The Bluecoats performing “The Bluecoats” at the 2019 Tour of Champions Akron competition.

Kevin GaminKinetic Noise Should Have Won I rarely argue with the results at Finals. But I will go to my grave, Abe Simpson shaking his fist at the clouds style, that the 2015 Bluecoats SHOULD HAVE FUCKING WON. This show was so ahead of its time and built off the success of Tilt. It did what champions are supposed to do, push the activity forward, something neither Blue Devils or Carolina Crown did that season. <a href="https://youtu.be/y9ktaAIzZZI?si=BLAjTfODv4THwv_h" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/y9ktaAIzZZI?si=BLAjTfODv4THwv_h</a> That tuba feature, tho… :O I can’t stay seated for the last […] <a href="https://medi-nerd.com/2025/06/09/kinetic-noise-should-have-won/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://medi-nerd.com/2025/06/09/kinetic-noise-should-have-won/</a>

Kevin GaminThe Gamin Cavaliers Tribute – 1991 Cavaliers Once again, my uncle Bruce and I joined forces in his West Salem compound to pay tribute to a great drum corps, this time the Cavaliers. We didn’t have a specific format to our show choices, choosing to simply pick shows throughout the Green Machine’s history that we enjoy and remember fondly. We also had a special guest as my cousin Molly joined us for part of the tribute. 1991 https://youtu.be/6WQvWgMdLL8?si=unDT3LwjRKxszWsD I’ve previously written about the 1991 Cavaliers as […] <a href="https://medi-nerd.com/2025/05/20/the-gamin-cavaliers-tribute-1991-cavaliers/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://medi-nerd.com/2025/05/20/the-gamin-cavaliers-tribute-1991-cavaliers/</a>

Kevin GaminThe Gamin Cavaliers Tribute – 1989 Cavaliers Once again, my uncle Bruce and I joined forces in his West Salem compound to pay tribute to a great drum corps, this time the Cavaliers. We didn’t have a specific format to our show choices, choosing to simply pick shows throughout the Green Machine’s history that we enjoy and remember fondly. We also had a special guest as my cousin Molly joined us for part of the tribute. https://youtu.be/BgvxKmujGWk?si=tLftmSWri417Ts91 1989 The Cavaliers had started their first surge into the DCI […] <a href="https://medi-nerd.com/2025/05/19/the-gamin-cavaliers-tribute-1989-cavaliers/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://medi-nerd.com/2025/05/19/the-gamin-cavaliers-tribute-1989-cavaliers/</a>

Aviation LibrarianA Northwest DC-3 seen at the Henry Ford Museum. . <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/NorthwestAirlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NorthwestAirlines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/DCI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Airplanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Airplanes</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Planes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Planes</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Aviation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AVGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AVGeek</a>

Kevin GaminMay The 4th Be With You, Drum Corps Edition<a href="https://youtu.be/6fNLdHA5iYI?si=rc0CBnrwAcZuRvoO" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/6fNLdHA5iYI?si=rc0CBnrwAcZuRvoO</a>Let the Chrome Wall of North Star from the 1978 Drum Corps International World Championships drum in this month’s celebration of all things Star Wars.

The Japan TimesThe FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor's alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that targeted the oil firm’s biggest critics, disrupting preparations for lawsuits against Exxon and other energy companies. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/11/28/companies/exxon-lobbyist-hack-environmentalist/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/11/28/companies/exxon-lobbyist-hack-environmentalist/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#business</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/companies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#companies</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/exxon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#exxon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/exxonmobil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#exxonmobil</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/oil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#oil</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/washington" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#washington</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/hacking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#hacking</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/dci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dci</a>

a mossy birdvery few will get this but i had to get it out of my system, caps

🌸Just Annie🌸Spent a beautiful evening with my family at the Spartan <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Syracuse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Syracuse</a> Showdown <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/DCI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI</a> (Drum Corps International) Competition. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/FieldBand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FieldBand</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MarchingBand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MarchingBand</a>

Ember? :v_agender:<a href="https://mstdn.party/@HCBunny" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@HCBunny</a> might I suggest watching some <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/DCI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI</a> for all your marching band vibes?

Indistinct Chatter 🥄Sorry not sorry this is the greatest performance in the history of Drum Corps International. One word: keytar. <a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/DCI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI</a> <a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/DCI2022" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI2022</a> <a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/Bluecoats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bluecoats</a> <a href="https://tenforward.social/tags/Bloo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bloo</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/xD9L8_rl-Zg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xD9L8_rl-Zg</a>

Kevin PfefferleI've been lurking and boosting and switched instances once already, so I'm overdue for an <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#introduction</a>:- Frontend-focused Software Engineer specializing in <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/EmberJS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EmberJS</a> with <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/TypeScript" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TypeScript</a>, currently working in <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/FinTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FinTech</a> - Dabbling in <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/iOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#iOS</a> development with <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Swift" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Swift</a> and <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/SwiftUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SwiftUI</a>Other interests: - Music: <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/BrassBand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BrassBand</a>, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/MarchingBand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MarchingBand</a>, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/DrumCorps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DrumCorps</a>, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/DCI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI</a>, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Trumpet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Trumpet</a> 🎺, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Guitar</a>, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/BluesGuitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BluesGuitar</a>, <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/GuitarBuilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarBuilding</a> 🎸 - Sports: <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Tennis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tennis</a>, 🎾 <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Ski" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ski</a>, certified <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/SkiInstructor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SkiInstructor</a> ⛷️

Clint McGahaAn introduction as a newcomer. Profession: HS <a href="https://mas.to/tags/physics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#physics</a> Teacher and K12 Technology Admin (PowerSchool, Google Workspace). Hobbies/Interests over the years: <a href="https://mas.to/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/drumming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#drumming</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/calligraphy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#calligraphy</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/scifi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#scifi</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/OUSooners" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OUSooners</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/jogging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#jogging</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#technology</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/cornhole" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cornhole</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/FarSide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FarSide</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/dadjokes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dadjokes</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/DCI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DCI</a>Favorites: Books: <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Foundation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Foundation</a> Series, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dune" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Dune</a>, TV/Streaming: <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TheExpanse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TheExpanse</a>, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Andor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Andor</a>, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/StarTrek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StarTrek</a>, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/DoctorWho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DoctorWho</a>, Also: <a href="https://mas.to/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#democracy</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/blm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blm</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/antifascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#antifascism</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/evidence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#evidence</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/facts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#facts</a>

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