A MUSIC JOURNEY REMEMBERED "The Life and Times of Brad Evans Musician

Brad Evans has been an entertainer for over 50 years. Brad and his group, "The Encores" made a unique sound that crosssed racial, ethnic and cultural lines. Starting with Brad's humble beginnings growing up in  small coal mining town in Pitt Gas, Pennsylvania, to rolling with the famous  "Rat Pack", as a musician sideman. Brad lived in an adult Disneyland, a world where partying, booze, super fine ladies and big money was the norm in the raucous 50s, 60s and 70s.
He crossed paths with the mob and rubbed shoulders and became friends with some of America's biggest stars like Elvis, The Rat Pack, Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie, Frankie Laine, Phyllis Diller, Burt Reynolds and many other celebrities of the day. He was popular, in demand, and was asked to perform with headliners. Brad was a shy and polite person who accepted the entertainment business in stride. Brad, and his groups on stage presence made him somewhat of a Vegas night club staple.
A perennial bachelor and involved with numerous women during his music career, Brad had many colorful relationships. This book is an interesting tzle of a musicians life of ambition, heartaches --- and a life with few regrets.