Volunteer Spotlight: Wendell Banks

From time to time, we'd like to introduce you to some of the volunteers who are so vital to helping Cityfolk do all it does. First up is Wendell Banks, who is a new member of Cityfolk's Board. Banks was born and raised in the area, attending Wilbur Wright High School and the University of Dayton. He retired at the end of 2011 after 34 years as a civilian employee with the USAF, where he was a Director in the AF Research Laboratory.


RECORDING(S) I'M LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW: Blue in Red by Gregor Hilden, Sometime Tuesday Morning by Johnny A and Black Rock by Joe Bonamassa

LAST THREE BOOKS I'VE READ: Hitch-22: A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens, Life by Keith Richards and James Fox, and The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

FIRST CITYFOLK MEMORY: I'm pretty new to Cityfolk, so I'm looking forward the memories I've yet to make.

WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT CITYFOLK: Live music! Dayton is incredibly lucky to have Cityfolk as part of its cultural mix.

FAVORITE LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE: The best live music experience is being on-stage and playing for a great crowd.  Over the years, I've played guitar on the same bills with people like with Don Felder, Eddie Money, and Lonestar.

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Homemade split pea soup
 
FAVORITE PASSTIMES: I've been playing guitar since I was a teenager, and I play gigs around town once in a while.  I've amassed a collection of three dozen or so cool guitars.

DREAM VACATION: New Zealand