Stories from Jeff Santy

Jeff gets his first electric guitar for the ninth grade talent show and rock and roll ensues.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

In high school, Jeff begins to understand the culture clash of the 1960s and is faced with new ideas about love, bullies, and amplification.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

The War in Vietnam and the generation gap push Jeff's music into new meaning while he struggles to relate to his father.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

In the 1970s, drugs and alcohol could shape any live performance. Jeff recounts some of the difficult moments of vomit, violence, and all too late nights.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

The 1980s brings the midi revolution and the machines threaten to take over the music.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

The birth of Jeff's third child coincides with his biggest performance. The baby is born the night before Jeff plays for 25,000 people.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

Jeff realizes the music can take him places he would not normally be able to go leaving him wondering whether his band is enough for beautiful women and rich mobsters.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

Music is all in the family as Jeff's children start their own band. His daughter teaches him that the music gets the guys too.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

Jeff finds himself teaching the magic of music to a new generation as a young rocker emerges during a wedding reception.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

Life comes full circle as Jeff plays for older audiences and is amazed once again at the restorative powers of music.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

During an eighth grade hootenanny, Jeff discovers the link between music and love. It only gets him in trouble with the nuns.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com

1951 was the first year of the phrase, "Rock and Roll," and the year of Jeff's birth. Twelve years later was Jeff's first guitar lesson.To purchase a written copy of the book, Gigs and Guitars, email jeffsanty@yahoo.com