Since NRB's fearless leader (ie, David Oppermann) has been off traveling the world as part of his "real job" with Holland America Line, and has just recently returned to these shores, he sends belated best wishes for the holidays to our fans (you both know who you are) and great anticipation for the new year and the approaching anniversary.

It seems like yesterday (well, maybe the day before) that seven musicians gathered together for the first time in Saginaw's First Congregational Church to perform a Dixieland Worship service, but actually it was on February 8, 1970. As we celebrate this long-running adventure, we will revisit some of the events that have become a part of our history...for good, or otherwise.

If you have a NRB story worth telling (we are not so interested in your personal magic moments if they don't involve the band), please send it along to add to our collection.

So please stay tuned to this Website for further information about the year ahead, and stay well! We need every fan we can get! -DWO