By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 07:57 pm:

For those of you who would like to get on a mailing/e-mail list and be informed about future shows featuring the legendary Nathaniel Mayer & the Fabulous Twilights, please send your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to me at:

detroiteastsider@hotmail.com.

Nathaniel's next show is at the beautiful new Fifth Avenue nightclub inside Comerica Park just off Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit, on Saturday, March 8, at 10 p.m.

Thanks...
S.R.

By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:04 pm:

I'm sure the forum joins me in wishing Nathaniel Mayer a happy birthday!

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:07 pm:

Happy birthday Nathaniel. May you have many more. Don't party too much.

By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:23 pm:

Nathaniel Mayer.

A living legend.

Many happy returns.

David

By Ritchie (62.254.0.8) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 05:59 pm:

Many happy returns to a true great.

By Fury13 (64.31.6.245) on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 04:32 am:

*** NEWS RELEASE ***

February 22, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOUL-A-RAMIC!
'DETROIT'S BADDEST' MAKES EAGERLY AWAITED RETURN TO NIGHTCLUB CIRCUIT

Nathaniel Mayer To Perform At Fifth Avenue Downtown March 8


After a long absence, one of Detroit's most legendary R&B icons is ready to make his return to the metro nightclub scene -- but, the question is: is Detroit ready for the dynamic, hyperkinetic, and always-electric Nathaniel Mayer? Ready or not, Mayer and his group -- the Fabulous Twilights -- are prepared to serve up a heapin' helpin' of scorchin' '60s-style soul at Fifth Avenue Downtown in the northwest corner of Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave. (at East Montcalm) in Detroit on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 10 p.m.

Mayer -- nicknamed "Detroit's Baddest" -- is best known for his 1962 doo-wop/R&B smash, �Village Of Love.� Proclaiming "I'm goin' to tear it up," he promises to deliver energetic versions of his own classic songs plus other high-octane selections to round out the night.

Detroit has always held a reputation for musical creativity, and the city made history in the '50s and '60s by producing some of the world's greatest entertainers. Any list of super-talented acts from Detroit's golden musical era must include Nathaniel Mayer.

Mayer recorded for Detroit's storied Fortune label, and "Village Of Love" was Fortune's biggest hit ever, reaching #22 on the Billboard national pop charts and #16 on the same publication's R&B charts. The record made an even greater impact in major urban markets -- for example, "Village Of Love" hit #8 on the WABC New York survey and rocketed all the way up to #2 on the WLS Chicago survey.

Mayer's follow-up to "Village," �Leave Me Alone," was a rocking workout that featured a pounding surf-guitar lead; today, it's an audience favorite. The rousing "I Had A Dream" just "bubbled under" the national Hot 100 in late 1963, but throngs of Detroit teenagers sang along while listening to WKNR and WJLB as the record made the local charts. Mayer then found himself on the cutting edge of the funk explosion with �I Want Love And Affection (Not The House Of Correction)" in 1966. The song's memorable refrain, "I can't stay no more, in DeHoCo," was a reference to the infamous, now-extinct, Detroit House of Correction.

His newest song, released on the Norton label in 2002 as a 7-inch vinyl single, is the danceable shouter, �I Don't Want No Bald Headed Woman Telling Me What To Do.�

Mayer has seen his music influence many of today's up-and-coming garage-rock/punk/soul acts. "Village Of Love" was covered by the Detroit Cobras; "Leave Me Alone" was remade by the Austin, Texas-based Hard Feelings; and the Gibson Brothers cranked out a psychobilly version of "I Had A Dream." Moreover, Mayer's original 45s are some of the most sought-after by R&B fans and record collectors.

Mayer was born in Detroit in 1943 and grew up on the east side, attending Eastern High School. Early influences included Hank Ballard & the Midnighters and Marv Johnson, and Mayer later was intrigued by the innovative rhythms and energy of James Brown. He was signed to Fortune Records as a teenager, recording a ballad, "My Last Dance With You," as his first offering. After "Village Of Love" broke out, he appeared at venues all over the country, including New York City's famed Apollo Theatre.

The Fabulous Twilights, veteran Detroit R&B musicians, are led by Baby Pepper.

See you at the show� it'll be soul-a-ramic!


SHOW SUMMARY

WHO: NATHANIEL MAYER AND THE FABULOUS TWILIGHTS � Detroit's Baddest!
WHAT: Classic R&B concert/show, cover charge of $3 at the door
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2003, beginning at 10 p.m.
WHERE: Fifth Avenue Downtown, 2100 Woodward (inside Comerica Park), Detroit, Michigan, 313-471-2555
MORE INFO: 313-833-4848 or 517-536-0679; or e-mail, detroiteastsider@hotmail.com.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 07:48 am:

Looks TOO good to miss.

David

By Doo Wop Doll (152.163.188.68) on Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 12:39 pm:

Happy Birthday Nathaniel! I plan to go to Comerica Park on March 8th. I can't wait.

the Doo Wop Doll

By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 05:56 pm:

Nate's club show at Fifth Avenue Comerica Park is this Saturday at Comerica Park ... I hear he's going to do some Hank Ballard and James Brown, as well as his own bad stuff ..."Village of Love" ...

By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 05:58 pm:

Boy I wrote that too fast -- too many "Comerica Parks" ...but you get the picture. Fifth Ave. Detroit has a beautiful stage; the club's so popular with younger people though who just go to hear DJs spin music -- but it's really set up for live music.

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 06:02 pm:

I usually don't like escorts when I go to see my favorite artists. I like being free to scream whenever I wish. But, if the show is starting at 10pm, I may have to open my little black book.

By Sue (205.188.209.38) on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 07:16 pm:

I hear you, Sis ...we Detroit girls like to be free. But we need the guys for some things ...(laugh).

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 07:25 pm:

LOL, you are too funny. LOL

By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 04:27 pm:

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By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 04:33 pm:

By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 04:47 pm:

OK, I'll try again:

By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 04:48 pm:

I wanted to post the flier image, but here's the link:

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By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 05:01 pm:

That doesn't work either.

By Livonia Ken (136.2.1.101) on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 05:04 pm:

Geocities won't let you post a GIF or jpg by themselves. You have to creat a HTML document to "host" it. This allows them to insert their little adds.

Regards,
Ken

By David Meikle (213.122.148.207) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 04:13 am:

SR

One thing that is definitely wrong is the / mark.
It should be \

Typing in the "c" prompt isn't necessary either, but I don't know if that causes failure.

All images I upload are jpeg too.

Please mail me the image if you don't get anywhere.

Thanks
David

By . (209.69.165.10) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 11:06 am:

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By Fury13 (62.252.128.6) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 12:47 pm:

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 12:53 pm:

Cool Flier !!! Thanks for hanging with it

SteveK

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 12:59 pm:

Fury - You finally got it. That looks great. The magic of Nathaniel Mayer. Now this type of advertisement is what will probably make me go to that late event. :o)

By Marc Forrest (145.243.194.67) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 01:12 pm:

Nathaniel Mayer, one of my alltime faves ! Happy Birthday and a great show on saturday. Here in Berlin Germany he is also a true hero. "Leave me Alone", "Want love & Effection" and "Viallge Of Love" are floor winners at EVERY soul night over here ! Wish one day to be at a live concert.

Marc Forrest from Berlin (the city with possibly the most Fortune 45´s in one city except Detroit)

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 01:33 pm:

Nice one Marc

David

By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 02:40 pm:

I will be attending Nathaniel's band rehearsal tonight. I have seen his song list and it's a great mixture of some of his own classic stuff and some other excellent material from the late '50s to late '60s.

On behalf of Nate, thanks for the nice words, Marc.

By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Thursday, March 06, 2003 - 02:41 pm:

And thanks, David.

By Marilyn (65.148.88.156) on Friday, March 07, 2003 - 01:01 pm:

well,Marc,we'd be happy to bring Nate to Berlin,if you can find us an agent there or a venue for him! Call me anytime. 517-536-0679.
Marilyn

By thecount (65.60.201.174) on Saturday, March 08, 2003 - 12:52 am:

HEY MARILYN,any word yet on the book? It's only been 5 months since we've paid up front for them.I picked one up at lil professer book store here in DEARBORN today.How about "REFUNDS"
"COUNT"

By Marilyn (65.148.89.238) on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 11:47 am:

Count-
The publisher said they are finally putting a "rush" on it because it sold out faster than any of their other books had,& they didn't expect that. DUHHH1 Right? How dumb can some people be? Yes, you can get a refund. I'm surprised you even found one.
Marilyn

By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 05:04 pm:

Nathaniel Mayer in New Orleans April 29 for the Ponderosa Stomp:

http://www.knights-maumau.com/music_more.php?id=38&bio_header=Nathaniel+Mayer

Awesome talent lineup!