By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 05:15 pm:| By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 05:15 pm: |
I am pleased to announce that we have secured the Cass Cafe for an event on Friday 23rd May 2003.
http://atdetroit.com/casscafe/
Meals will be served from 8pm to 10pm. Doors close at 2am.
We will be playing the top 100 songs which helped to pave the way for the web site.
From Edwin Starr to Martha Starr, JJ Barnes to Dena Barnes, Eddie Anderson to Carol Anderson.
The Motown Sound will be featured to help mix the known with the unknown.
Images will be beamed onto the walls to give a visual backdrop.
Hope you can all make it 
| By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 05:17 pm: |
http://www.atdetroit.com/casscafe/
| By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 05:20 pm: |
The above link was used to advertise an event held there by Lowell in 2001.
We will have our own ad soon.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 05:25 pm: |
David:
As a kid named Michael & his brothers once sang, "I'll be there..."
Kevin Goins - KevGo
(PS - I got your email, you'll get a response from me soon!)
| By Nancy (66.185.85.72) on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 09:55 pm: |
Hey David I will book my ticket from toronto I will be there
| By Mark Speck (65.57.23.120) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 05:00 pm: |
I would like to go to this event--I could hop a Greyhound bus up there. Anyone know how far the Greyhound Station is from the Cass? Is the Cass in a bad area of Detroit? I'm assuming it's not, since you've already held an event there.
Best,
Mark
| By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.105) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 05:16 pm: |
If I start walking now,then maybe.
seriously folks,
Have a great time one and all
and in the words of Eddie&Ernie
I Cant do it.
mel.
| By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 05:25 pm: |
It would be great to see you there Mark.
If I recall, some parts of Cass are debateable in the evening. I'll let the locals tell you about it however.
The Greyhound Terminal is at 1001 Howard. This is 2 miles from the venue and on the west end side of downtown at John Lodge freeway.
If you came early enough we could meet you and take you there. Else, there is bound to be a taxi rank there...well maybe.
During daylight hours we have no problems anywhere in Detroit.
Sorry you can't make it Mel, hope you can Mark.
Although there hasn't been much comment so far this should be a sell-out. I get lots of mail from the Motor City.
David
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 05:38 pm: |
Mark - Greyhound bus station is kitty corner to the MGM Grand Detroit Casino. Howard Street and John C. Lodge Fwy. Downtown Detroit, two blocks from the federal bldg. where the CIA and FBI have offices, one block from the IRS, where they hoard your money. Two blocks from ATF, which you should avoic. About 4 blocks from the Detroit News where you can find Susan Whitall getting ready for her next feature.
Welcome to Detroit. :o)
| By Sis (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 05:39 pm: |
*avoid.
| By Sue (152.163.194.187) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 07:42 pm: |
Mark,
Sis and I will be your bodyguards, if you have fear.
The Greyhound station is quite a ways from the Cass Cafe, it's right at the Howard Street exit of the southbound Lodge Freeway. You'd have to hop a cab.
Lots of us go to the Cass or environs all the time at night, it's right in the center of Wayne State University so there's traffic and people around on the street til pretty late. There are several popular bars and restaurants along Cass, plus a big dorm or two and WDET-FM so -- no worries.
| By Nancy (24.101.72.243) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 08:59 pm: |
I will be coming in from toronto any ideas where to stay
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:06 pm: |
Wow David - Periodically I read Discuss Detroit Forum. They are deep over there. (LOL) Detroit Forum is light compared.
But all of Lowell's sites are outstanding. You could stay over there forever.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:21 pm: |
On one post over there, someone was referred to this Forum and informed if they wanted a quick answer they should come over to Detroit Forum. So ladies and gents, looks like you all are experts on the spot.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:34 pm: |
Nancy - Perhaps DMeikle or Sue can decide which is the more convenient hotel. There are a few hotels in downtown detroit near the Canadian/Detroit tunnel.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:43 pm: |
http://www.complete-hotels.com/michigan/detroit/
| By Sue (64.12.103.32) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:48 pm: |
Nancy,
I recommend the Inn on Ferry Street to friends, it's a bed and breakfast located right in the city of Detroit. Ferry is a street of huge Victorian homes, four or five of them make up the complex ...you can get a room for about $99.
Google it, they have their own website.
Ferry is about a block north of the Detroit Institute of Arts and the "museum district" ...
Eminem's film crew stayed there during the making of 8 Mile.
| By Sue (64.12.103.32) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:50 pm: |
p.s. the rooms are drop-dead gorgeous ...
| By Nancy (66.185.85.72) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 10:52 pm: |
THANKS SUE IS IT EASY TO GET TO THE CAFE FROM THERE
| By Sue (64.12.103.32) on Sunday, February 09, 2003 - 11:18 pm: |
Not far at all, it's a short cab ride -- there's no hotel walking distance to the Cass ...
The Inn is about two blocks east of Woodward; Cass Ave. is about two blocks west of Woodward ...
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 11:04 am: |
Hey Folks:
When I was in Detroit this past September, I stayed at the Corktown Inn on Trumball Street up from the main post office. The rooms were quite cheap ($55 dollars a night) and very clean. It's not far from the Greyhound bus station and the local bus line runs along Trumball. Here are the particulars:
Corktown Inn
1331 Trumbull Street, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 496-1400
Good luck & see ya' in May!
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 11:38 am: |
KevGo - You were down the street from Teamsters Local 299 which is located at 2741 Trumbull. Detroit is great for many things.
Check this out:
http://www.hoffa.com/
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 11:55 am: |
Sis:
Thanks for the site...Now I'll know which grassy fields to avoid!
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 12:08 pm: |
My flight is booked,
because I am hooked
and for what it's worth,
I would not miss it for the Earth.
| By Eli (151.197.5.43) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 12:09 pm: |
Vonnie and I are looking forward to attending this fine event.and hopefuly we can all go directly from Philly!!
Eli
| By paulie3shoes (151.197.5.43) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 12:16 pm: |
Hey youse guise,
eh, ill try ta make it over dere too ifn da
feds dont find out my moves an tings cus dey bin keepin tabs on ol paulie (over here) an i gotta watch my back, capice???
anyways,itll be good ta see alla my goombas dat i takk too (over here) an den i will go to da east side an see Tony "da fish" scarpone an
louie "da lip"pescatore . i aint seen em ina long time an i hope dey aint been whacked.
Come ta tink of it, i hope dat i dont get whacked!!
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 01:33 pm: |
I'm the one always touting Detroit as safe, and it is but I'd recommend other places than the Corktown for women, especially. It's better to err a little on the side of safety and paying al ittle more. If you want more details, email me.
Maybe you guys could get a group rate somewhere, the Inn on Ferry Street, or the Pontchartrain, which has been renovated and is worthwhile again.
Another Forumer points out that however cheap a place is, you'll make up for it in cabfare, so it might be a better deal to rent a car while here.
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:00 pm: |
Oops I spoke too soon on the Pontch, a business traveler friend tells me he's not sure it's been renovated yet.
The Marriott downtown is good, the Courtyard by Marriott, the Athenaeum in Greektown and the Inn on Ferry Street, can recommend those absolutely.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:25 pm: |
Sue:
Great...I freak out many posts ago about going out at night in Detroit and you tell me it's no big deal. Yet when I recommend a hotel in Downtown Detroit which is nice, clean & decent, you shoot it down because you feel that area is unsafe for women at night! Since I will be staying there more likely when I come to town for this event if any female visitor feels the need to have company escort them, I'd be more than happy to.
Bear in mind that some of us are on budgets and can only afford to spend so much money (I work for TWO independent labels and still have my retail work to fall back on yet I'm still scrounging), which is why I recommended the Corktown. The area is not that bad and like I said I'd be more than happy to play lookout for anyone from our Soulful Detroit family who chooses to stay there.
Kevin Goins -KevGo
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:37 pm: |
Kevgo,
There was a murder about a month or two ago at the Corktown. You can find details over on the Discuss Detroit Forum, in the archives, they link to a newspaper story about it.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:40 pm: |
Sue:
I will look into it.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:44 pm: |
Sue:
While the Corktown incident was indeed unfortunate, I do stand beside my comment about finding a place for those of us who want to be a part of this event yet our budgets are limited - through no fault of our own. I know that this trip I may have to rent a car as well as find a decent place to stay. I will travel the web to find such a place. In the meantime any cooperation you may offer would be appreciated.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:46 pm: |
Kevgo,
I'm a newspaper reporter. We hear about these things. But thanks for checking it out, to make sure I was correct.
| By STUBASS (206.135.204.2) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:52 pm: |
HEY GUYS...ONLY ONE MURDER IN A MONTH...HELL...DETROITS BECOME A "LOT" SAFER SINCE I LEFT!!!...STU
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:55 pm: |
Oh, that's hilarious, Stu.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 02:59 pm: |
The Athenaeum in Greektown is way too high. But it is beautiful. Of course it is across the street from the Greektown Casino, restaurants galore, and plenty security, being down the street from Police Headquarters.
Hotels have changed hands so much downdown. The Omni, I think, is in the GM/Rennissance Center. Am I correct, Sue? I think the Marriott is across the street. Both are near the Tunnel.
Actually, we don't know what DMeikle has on the agenda. Once we know what and where events are going to be held, then you can decide which is the best route for convenience and for the budget.
KevGo - No matter where you are, what city, west coast, east coast, south or north, any hotel, anybody's house, restuarant, over to your girlfriends house, at church, anything can happen. Stay where you feel comfortable.
Detroit is judged by all of the surrounding suburbs, so don't just think Detroit when you hear about the statistics. Detroit may be predomantly black, but the suburbs are predomantly white. Crime is neither black nor white.
Anyway, you have the moffia down the street from where you're gonna stay. And there are no blacks in the moffia. (LOL) "just jokin" and looking foward to seeing you here in the big city.
| By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.107) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:02 pm: |
Any chance of a Soulful Detroit event in the Lancashire/Merseyside area in the future?
Just dreaming folks.(hee,hee)
mel
| By Sis (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:05 pm: |
**Predominantly.
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:06 pm: |
Sis, the old Omni is now the Doubletree, and it's on Jefferson and yes, recommended.
The hotel in the GM/Renaissance Center is the Marriott now, and it's a Courtyard by Marriott directly across the street.
Yes the Athenaeum can be expensive. But Detroit not being a tourist mecca, you CAN get hotel and rental car deals at the big hotels on the weekends; check it out for the Marriott, the Doubletree, etc. If you stay at a cheap place but end up spending a mint on cabs, it's not cost-effective.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:11 pm: |
Maybe we can chip in and hire Francis to take us for a tour. Ruffin, Jamerson, Wilson, Pistol, Paul Williams, etc. Gordy Manor, Hitsville USA, etc.
| By Scratcher (65.132.76.146) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:13 pm: |
Wherever you stay watch your laptops.
| By Nish (216.148.244.38) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:16 pm: |
I just checked things out. If things go well, I will be staying with my groovy friend at Wayne State (hopefully 2 groovy friends if my other one gets accepted into the Med School!). I forget where she is at, but I will have to find out, so I can ask you all how far it is from this venue. What a nice end of the school year treat for me.
| By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:17 pm: |
Sis
How on earth have you survived Detroit?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You're a walking miracle.
14 weeks to go. Can't wait!
| By David Meikle (80.5.115.23) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:20 pm: |
Nish
Great to hear you're coming along.
WSU is less than half a mile from the venue.
David
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:30 pm: |
Yes I am DMeikle. I came here when I was five years old by way of the train. As we were pulling up at the old train station and looking at the big tall building with lots of windows, my mother said "We're in Detroit."
So I believe it's on Lowell's ruins of Detroit site that I got a memorable look at the inside of the old train station.
Off the subject: (I Came from Elizabeth City, NC where Alex Haley was raised by his step mother, he went to school with my mother and my uncles. His father worked at Elizabeth City State College. You can see the city I was born in the movie "Roots - Next Generation")
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 03:42 pm: |
Sis:
Thank you for the kind words. As a former radio news producer, I would often remind my reporters (are you reading this, Sue?) that crime is crime no matter who is committing it and it can happen anywhere. I will look into other hotels that may offer the same price structure as the Corktown as well as car rentals.
Sue:
Granted, Detroit may be turning into a tourist city (as is my hometown of Rochester) but like many cities it offers services that are affordable to us "poor types". I don't want to beat the dead horse any further but we can't be afford to be blinded by "the bigger-nicer-shinier-pricier the better" rule when this country's economy is forcing everyone to watch their budgets (in fact, isn't it more expensive to stay at a hotel over the weekend that a weekday?).
Scratcher:
Gotcha on the laptop-watch. I'm leaving mine at home!
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By SteveS (209.219.207.3) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:01 pm: |
Kevin,
I don't think Sue is pushing crass consumerism - she's just trying to tell you that the hotels in the Detroit area are quite underbooked on most weekends, as business travelers, who pay premium rates, occupy rooms Mon - Thurs. As a result, many hotels (except possibly those in close proximity to the casinos) offer "weekend getaway packages" to try and fill a few empty rooms. I see these advertised for as low as $79, and I suspect that some internet sleuthing would yield some great deals. Also, Detroit is not a great city for getting around by cab (generally, you can't hail one, you have to call for one and then wait), and even getting transportation from the airport to a hotel can get pretty expensive, so a rental car might prove cheaper.
Northwest Airlines sometimes offers weekend packages that include hotel and car (same deal - no business travelers on weekends) and Detroit is their major hub. It might be worth checking out.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:17 pm: |
Steve:
I've been to Detroit on business as recent as last September as part of a three week trip travelling between St. Louis, Detroit and Chicago. I'm quite aware of the transportation issues yet got around just fine via public transportation and rental car. Yet I was lucky - my company paid for the trip. This time it's out of my own pocket.
I appreciate the information you passed along, which was the purpose of my posting to begin with.
See you in May,
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:18 pm: |
Kevgo,
Congratulations on totally misunderstanding my post. I said Detroit is NOT yet a tourist city -- no matter how much we deserve to be -- therefore you can get deals here on the weekends.
Using Sis's words about color to somehow bludgeon me is totally offensive and has bewildered her as well as me. Sis brought up color, I did not.
And David, it'll be nice to see you, too.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:32 pm: |
KevGo - Trying to keep things light here, I'm sure Sue's comment about the Trumbull Fort Street area, was in no way to offend you. She was thinking only of the females who are often preyed upon when they seem to be alone. Nancy, coming from Toronto, we really want to be sure all issues are covered. We all know that Venus and Mars are different, and the world sometimes gets in the way.
So, let's compromise and look forward to having a Soulful Detroit good time with brown eyed, blue eyed, green eyed, grey eyed, and yes, red eyed, soul brothers and sisters from all over the world.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:34 pm: |
Sue:
First of all, I apologize for not reading clearly your post regarding Detroit not yet being a tourist city. At the same time, the question of what constitutes a "deal" depends on the person's budget (which Steve was able to answer for me).
Second of all, my directive regarding crime was poorly misunderstood. What I was trying to show is, like you and Sis, I believe that crime knows no color and have practiced that in my former line of work in a city (my hometown) that is still trying to come to grips with that reality, even though they elected their first black mayor in 1993 (who is still in office). To say I've "bludgeon" you is extreme, yet I apologize for any misunderstanding.
And please, have some respect for David - if you have an issue with me, fine - but don't bring up a greeting to him while you are venting at me.
I've just come off of having a bad day here at the office - the result of my product manager losing my files after updating our computer system. So, if I misunderstood anything it's because I'm trying to come out here and fix my computer at the same time. So apologies to all.
Regards,
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By mc5rules (148.61.97.30) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:47 pm: |
Well, to bring it back to the topic at hand, if somebody is looking for a budget place, I like staying at the Ramada on Cass and Bagley. It's a little funky (smelling, that is), and there are some shady characters here and there. Also, the Metro Times just did a big story about how it is haunted. But, having said all that, I've always felt perfectly safe there, and I've always enjoyed it.
Also, sometimes you can find a $89 rate at the RenCen (which is a bargain, considering how nice it is). It all depends on what kinds of specials they're running. Fortuantely, my wife is my travel agent, so she keeps track of all that stuff for me.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:51 pm: |
And DMeikle - I survived here because I developed something within before I left Elizabeth City at age 5. I carried that with me to Detroit from the South. I still have it. :o) Wonder what it is? (LOL)
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:52 pm: |
mc5:
Thanks for the info...I may ask you to have the Mrs. book the arrangements for me.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:55 pm: |
Since it's the holiday week-end, make your reservations early.
| By Jim G (64.12.107.38) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 07:20 pm: |
I'd be happy to pack my car with visitors one eve and tour the remaining jazz joints...Baker's, Blue Bird Inn, Bert's Marketplace. Not too many, unfortunately.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 07:29 pm: |
Dummy Georgia's on W. McNichols (6 Mile) and Wyoming is also a nice jazz place.
| By Clay (66.73.186.115) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 11:03 pm: |
Hey Sis,
I'm sorry to inform you that Dummy Georges is no longer open and Juanita's on Shaefer is also closed.
You Gotta find a new spot. Peace
| By Nancy (24.101.72.243) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 11:13 pm: |
Sue and sis thanks for the Hotel info, I am hear about a new job this week so I am trying to figure out my timing on how to get there on time on a friday night but I will figure it out
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, February 10, 2003 - 11:43 pm: |
Thanks Clay. Both those places were nice meeting places.
| By David Meikle (213.122.38.74) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 03:42 am: |
Thanks for the offer Jim.
Finally, no one should be put off by Detroit's reputation.
If you're a regular here then you enjoy the history. In Detroit, there is plenty of it.
You might also get to meet someone at the event whom you have always admired.
I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 04:16 am: |
Mel - lets make the next one Wallasey or Birkenhead. I spent a little of my childhood days getting that ferry across the Mersey and that underground system used there. I remember at low tide once I was messing about in the river and started to sink into the sand. I lost my shoe and ran home crying, stepping in everything on the way! At that age I had never heard of Tamla Motown, but did listen to Radio Luxembourg and heard many records from the US on there. I read Superman comics, liked Dr Who, never seen Star Trek and used to buy spangles!
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 04:22 am: |
Bobby and Vonnie - I think it will be a great night. Don't forget the cameras. I will bring the digital camcorder. That way we will get great footage for the future for all of us (however it will be in PAL - ha ha). It will be a unique bunch of people, that is for sure. You never know who may drop by. I am looking forward to meeting everybody.
| By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.97) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 06:22 am: |
Carl,
magic mate,we can have our own lil'shindig.
Down by the seashore,with sand in our shoes under the imaginary boardwalk.
Maybe your shoe will get washed ashore,if we can turn back the hands of Wallasey/Birkenhead time.Mind you Time Stopped over there when they found Quicksand.
We can forget Wallasey/B'Head and hit L/Pool and find a tea house in china town but they are changing by the minute.Before we get Discontented we can make a frantic escape but we gotta draw the line,if you ask me mate.
If Clark Kent makes a guest appearance,
then you can lump it,Thats enough,I'm a practical guy,just wait and see.
And like adam and eve I'll be playing hide and seek until I meet you at the top of the stairs on Limestreet.
My ship is coming in Carl,
take it Easy Baby and do what'cha wanna do
keep in touch carl,we'll be going to a happening soon,its not gonna be a false alarm.
your totally insane 4 beats to the bar bro'
Mel-o-Loony.
| By Lynn Bruce (65.60.200.153) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 07:16 am: |
Do we need tickets or just show up at the door??? And people---- Detroit isn,t much different than any major city be it Glasgow or L.A.,Miami,N.Y.---Just use common sense
| By David Meikle (213.122.89.206) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 09:54 am: |
Lynn
We anticipate a large gathering.
I will keep forumers up to date as things develop. At worst, an e-mail would guarantee forumers access. Something like that.
Yes, common sense is all that's required while touring any city.
Thanks
David
| By R&B (138.238.41.118) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 11:56 am: |
SOUNDS LIKE IT'S GONNA BE A BLAST,WISH I COULD BE THERE TO MEET ALOT OF YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN PERSON.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 02:08 pm: |
KevGo - I guess you know it was I, who brought up the race thing. I only did that because I believe when people think in terms of crime they are thinking black in this City. So, I am the guilty party, not Sue.
Having said that, putting it behind us, lets all party down. Put aside our little differences and think about soul: "HITSVILLE" "GOLDEN WORLD" "UNITED SOUND" "STUDIO B" "GROOVESVILLE" "POPCORN WYLIE" "JJ BARNES" "THE FANTASTIC FOUR" "NATHANIEL MAYER" "JOE WEAVER" ETC.
Clay - Do you think you can convince Don Davis to make an appearance?
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 02:12 pm: |
Sis:
I knew that and made the appropriate apologies (see prior posts). Thank you again for you kindness.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By STUBASS (206.135.204.2) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 03:40 pm: |
MUST DO FOR ALL OUT OF TOWNERS IN DETROIT: DON'T FORGET A TRIP TO LAFAYETTE CONEY ISLAND DOWNTOWN, I BELIEVE ON GRISWALD STREET...IT IS WHAT MADE DETROIT FAMOUS...AFTER THE "FUNK BROTHERS" THAT IS...STU
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 03:53 pm: |
I've heard a few people mention Lafayette Coney. So maybe this time I'll look it up.
BTW I would also like to say that I am looking forward to seeing Sue again and also to meeting up with Bobby and Vonnie and Kevin for the first time.
David
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 05:40 pm: |
They are doing street work over on Michigan and Lafayette and Griswold. So, I don't know if Layfayette Coney Island is still open. They took out Kennedy Square. I don't know what their going to build. Perhaps a parking lot.
Any information on that Sue?
| By STUBASS (206.135.204.2) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 06:04 pm: |
LAFAYETTE CONEY ISLAND NOT OPEN SIS???...THEY MIGHT JUST AS WELL CLOSE DOWN CITY HALL!!!...STU
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 10:03 pm: |
StuBass - I will check to make sure if Lafayette Coney Island is still open. I just left Lowell's Ruins of Downtown Detroit, and it informs that Kennedy Square is going to be a park and garage. There is a picture, and I was trying to see if I saw the corner building where the Lafayette and American Coney Island should be.
DMeikle - I spend more time over on the Downtown Detroit Ruins and I found pictures of that famous train station "Michigan Central Railroad Station"
I also saw at least two establishments that I didn't know had been demolished. One of those is Bonnie Brooks. I had some great times there.
Just think 606 is now Ford Football Field. Actually, the exact spot where the club used to stand is a driveway into the building for pick up and deliveries to Ford Field, I believe.
| By David Meikle (213.122.59.8) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 03:44 am: |
Hi Sis
Michigan Central Station must have been an awesome place at one time.
However, the most frustrating images on the site for me are of Michigan Theater.
David
| By David Meikle (213.122.59.8) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 03:47 am: |
P.S. Although the most devastating act to date was the demolition of Black Bottom/Paradise Valley.
This deeply historical site was replaced by a motorway.
| By Jim G (12.47.224.13) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 07:10 am: |
The southbound service drive runs right through PV. Check out Rick Beale's site (I believe there is a link from SD).
The Ford people made noises about having a plaque, or some other recognition, of PV placed somewhere in Ford Field. The only recognition is the Paradise Lounge, or something similar, but it isn't placed in any context and no explanation is given as to what Paradise Valley was.
During a gala pre-opening event, they borrowed pictures from our Detroit Jazz exhibit at the Museum of African American History and had them placed throughout the 'food area'.
The Ford's raised over $4 million that evening for a favored charity. Lars and I thought they could have come up with a few thousand to honor the site upon which their stadium sits.
| By David Meikle (213.122.33.111) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 07:13 am: |
Fair thinking Jim.
David
| By rhythmqueen (199.180.18.5) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 10:08 am: |
David M, I would love to attend. Where can I get tickets?
| By David Meikle (81.135.51.13) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 10:13 am: |
Hi Rhythmqueen
You just come along on the night.
Stay tuned for updates.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
David
| By dave (207.241.133.153) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 11:28 am: |
For anybody that's coming from out of town in a group, I suggest you look closely at Atheneum Suites. It's expensive, but I think you can get up to six in a room. You've got all the great restaurants and the "Music Menu" in Greektown has great entertainment. The hotel has courtesy drivers who will drop you off or pick you up anywhere within 5 miles on demand
| By TonyRussi (68.18.227.123) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 01:00 pm: |
I certainly hope I can make it that Friday nite,being MemorialDay weekend.My business has been very good and Fridays are a busy day for insurance BUT I SURE WANT TO.I'm checking the Northwest flights from Orlando and checking to see if Martha Reeves will be home that week-end.It will be great to meet all of you in person that's for sure.
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 01:35 pm: |
The Greektown casino next to the Atheneum, has great entertainment. Otis's Temptations has been there and also the Dramatics. People watched them as they played your favorite gaming table.
DMeikle - I worked in the Michigan Theater Building in the early 70's for the Government. While there, an Italian business man restored the Theater and began having top entertainers there such as Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. I took a tour of the restored building during that time and it was absolutely beautiful. Apparently, he didn't make enough money and he went bankrupt. But the Michigan Theater was grand when it was open.
| By David Meikle (213.122.70.9) on Thursday, February 13, 2003 - 03:34 am: |
Hi Tony
It would be great if you could make it up from Orlando.
Hope to see you.
Sis
Amazing that you worked in there, it really fascinates me. Something else to talk about in May!
David
| By jim (198.109.32.13) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 10:26 am: |
Lafayette and American Coney are still going strong. And are not going to be displaced. Bonnie Brook is not completly demolished, it still exists but a Kmart occupies a section of the land. The rest is wilting away.
Since the Cass Cafe doubles as gallary space-I love to see a cover art exhibit in conjunction with this event.
In any event, I will not a chance to listen to good music at one of my favorite places located on the most interesting street in Detroit.
| By Nish (66.119.33.170) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 12:35 pm: |
Oh yeah, question: What's the dress code?
I just found that my friend lives quite close to the Cass Cafe, so it looks pretty good.
| By Jim G (12.47.224.13) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 12:57 pm: |
I believe shoes are required but they can be carried rather than worn.
| By David Meikle (80.5.114.105) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 02:32 pm: |
I'm unsure if Jim is saying he will be there.
Hope he can make it.
Nish, as Jim G says, anything goes.
| By Nish (66.119.33.135) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 02:56 pm: |
Jim! LOL! A wiseguy huh? :-) Thanks both of you, David and Jim!
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 03:16 pm: |
If you've ever seen that Kim Novak film "Bell, Book & Candle" ... I swear, there are nights I've been at the Cass that are like that nightclub in the film. Late nights at the Cass, just about anyone can walk through the door.
| By David Meikle (81.103.135.227) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 04:40 pm: |
A great intro Sue.
I'm sure that will happen.
David
| By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 05:06 pm: |
Considering that the Cass Cafe is only about a block from my apartment, I'm sure I'll be there.
| By David Meikle (81.103.135.227) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 05:08 pm: |
Looking forward to seeing you there SR.
David
| By jim (198.109.32.13) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 08:24 am: |
I would like to add a word to my previous post-miss. I will not miss this event.
| By David Meikle (213.122.47.98) on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 08:31 am: |
Great news Jim.
David
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 01:04 pm: |
David - I am starting to get butterflies about our visit to the States. This should be fun, once we have it organised. I could not wish for a better holiday. It feels like my dreams are coming true from the years I used to think it could never happen. To think, our personalities and life experiences revolve around music that predominately came from the States and now we have a chance to thank some of the people in person. I better stock up with tissues, because I know I will have a tear in my eye for sure. England played football this week and I could not watch the game. I paid my sincere respects to Edwin Starr by playing all his old Ric Tic and Motown records and tinkered on my guitar that night. When I visit Detroit I will be thinking of him and all the others who have left us, over the years. This will be a great pilgrimage.
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 01:09 pm: |
Carl
This will be my sixth visit.
There is absolutely no doubt that it will be great.
It always is.
For anyone who's swithering about making the pilgrimage; whenever that may be, do it now before it's too late.
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 01:20 pm: |
David you are right. This weeks events prove a valuable point for all of us. Thank god I have managed to say thank you to a few already! I am listening this minute to Curtis Blandon singing 'In the long run'! What a fantastic record. And yes it is true, songs like these are our fabric and pride and nothing can take that away from us. How honoured I feel that I can thank him right here on Soulfuldetroit. If any of you have never heard it, you must seek out this track and buy it now. You can then speak to Curtis right here. Where else can you get a platinum service like this? I first heard this track in 1974 and it secure my interest in vintage soul records for life. It was on the PYE disco demand LP I bought, where Ian Levine wrote his very first journalistic commission.
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 01:32 pm: |
Carl
I was listening to that album the other night. I always loved that song.
Yes it's amazing to be able to converse with the likes of Curtis. A really pleasant surprise that was.
I re-typed Levine's notes from the sleeve for Curtis and he was really thrilled to hear the accolade.
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 01:43 pm: |
Wow! He had never read them! It was a bolt out the blue when Curtis dropped by.
I met Ian at Sky in about 1996 and he offered to buy the Ric Tic relics album I had with me at the time ( I used that album to show I was a genuine fan). I also had the Disco Demand album too. I asked Ian to autograph it for me and he did. I met him again last year at the Metropolitan and he remembered his visit to Sky and meeting me. It is a complicated web, this soul business, but I love it.
| By Eli (151.197.37.204) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 03:44 pm: |
Vonnie and I are both looking forward to the trip and I heard that Paulie is thinking about coming albeit in disguise, capice???
David et al, I need a recommendation for a good facility in which to lodge that is cost efective but nice and SAFE and preferably where everyone else will be lodging.
Looking forward to hearing some recomendations.
Thanks
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 03:50 pm: |
It would be great if all the out-of-towners could stay at the same hotel.
http://www.searchhotels.com/us/mi/detroit/index.html
I can't wait to meet you Bobby Eli and I'm extremely anxious to meet Paulie.
| By Soulpuss (24.102.217.36) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 03:55 pm: |
Why not stay at the Red Roof at Michigan & Telegraph. It's close to the airport at Romulus.
There are several restaurants nearby.
Room prices are reasonable and the area is relatively safe.
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 03:58 pm: |
Bobby,
I've stayed at Motel6 in Farmington Hills, off North West Detroit, twice and can highly recommend it. I think Mr Terrana will be staying there too!
Some will say it's out of the way, but I really enjoy staying there. It is on Grand River Avenue and is the best price that I have seen to date.
There's a great Irish bar down the road and our HQ (Lowell) is nearby.
Hell, there's even two bricks hidden in the car park area, from the old Roostertail bar.
No kidding by the way!
I can see one of them going home in Carl's suitcase
See you soon.
David
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 04:00 pm: |
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_search.asp
| By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 04:01 pm: |
Maybe we should all stay there David. The party might never end.
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 04:06 pm: |
Correct Ralph!
Bobby this should be the link this time....
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=1108
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 09:24 pm: |
DMeikle - The hotel is not that far from Downtown Detroit. How long does it take you from the hotel to get to, let's say, to Woodward and W. Grand Blvd?
| By Beebopman (68.73.34.30) on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 11:35 pm: |
David: Looking forward to meeting you. Have you been in touch with Aurthur Ashford (of the Precisions)? I believe you interviewed him on one of your many trips to Detroit. I read most of the posts on this forum and I don't believe he's ever added any. Anyway, again looking forward to meeting you, Eli,...and so many others.
Beebopman
| By David Meikle (213.122.67.136) on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 08:30 am: |
Hi Sis
We usually like to drive down Grand River but that is the long way, due to traffic lights etc.
It's great cruising down there when the sun is shining, Detroit music is pounding from the car speakers, and meeting someone special is just around the corner....you get my drift.
Takes around 40 minutes I would say. By Interstate 696 it is 25 minutes. It is handy for Lowell, hence the main reason for staying there.
Hi Bebopman
I was lucky enough to be with Graham when he interviewed Arthur in September 2001. He's a really nice guy, like most folks I've met in the city.
It would be nice to see him at our little event as I will be playing at least one Precisions recording.
I'm also looking forward to meeting you too, and hope you can make it along with some of your friends.
If I can get a half decent sound system together we will have a ball. That is my only fear at this stage.
Unfortunately I'm too far removed but hope Lowell is going to be able to spend some serious time putting things together. His other events are always a huge success.
David
| By MilliVanilli (216.8.139.140) on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:09 pm: |
Hi David!
Looking forward to seeing you in May...are you bringing Harry with you?? Don't forget Saturday night at the Clawson...we plan on having a reunion there, so please invite whomever you'd like to join us! As we get closer, we'll start another thread to remind everyone about the weekend and what's in store for them! It's Memorial Day weekend, so everyone has Monday off which they will probably need after Friday and Saturday nights!!!! Can I do anything to help out at the Cass Cafe??
| By Julian (64.12.97.7) on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:15 pm: |
So is this gonna be just a one night thing or are we gonna be hanging out much before/after the event (I wanna know how many days I will be calling in sick).
Is there gonna be a pilgrimage to Hitsville?
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:18 pm: |
Hi Millie
Yes Harry will be there!
Your help would be greatly appreciated, although if I knew we had an amp/2 cd players and nice speakers lined up I would feel more relaxed.
I will speak to you closer to the event once I find out what Lowell has come up with.
Thanks
David
| By Julian (64.12.97.7) on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 05:18 pm: |
Wow, I see as I was typing, you were partly answering my question, Milli.
| By David Meikle (213.122.63.254) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 06:06 am: |
Hi Julian
Like I say things are developing.
More info soon.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Thanks
David
| By outsider (63.88.160.101) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:59 pm: |
Knowing Detroit very well and the area around Wayne State, the Cass coridor I would use a great deal of caution in that area. Only 10% of the crime is reported to the press,and only major crimes at that. Muggings, rape, carjacking ect are not reported only a major murder. will be put in the paper.Bodies are found in that area all the time but generaly they are homless people or old felons,watch it be carefull""""""
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 02:43 pm: |
I've been there on a number of occasions and it's no problem.
Fury lives a block or so away and vouches that it is safe.
Lowell has held more than one event there already and never had any probs.
In other words always take care no matter where you are in the world but most of all ignore this anonymous crap!
| By Mark Speck (64.156.66.242) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:53 pm: |
So where are most people making their hotel reservations? Motel 6? Red Roof? Elsewhere?
I have yet to make my reservations and get my bus tix. I would like to stay somewhere where most people are staying (not because I'm scared or anything, but more because I stayed by myself during the weekenders in Toronto and San Jose and it wasn't much fun). Let me know what's happening.
Best,
Mark
| By David Meikle (213.122.107.90) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 03:46 am: |
An e-mail is on it's way Mark.
David
| By RJ Spangler (64.12.97.7) on Sunday, April 20, 2003 - 02:54 pm: |
Are we going to have to make reservations for this event? Count me in.
RJ Spangler
| By Nancy (152.163.188.68) on Sunday, April 20, 2003 - 03:20 pm: |
Sorry to let everyone know but i will not be able to make the event, with the new job I could not get the time off and to try and get out of Toronto after 6:00 on a friday night is a nightmare I am really disappointed but I know that everyone will have a great time
Nancy
| By Julian (152.163.188.68) on Monday, April 21, 2003 - 12:09 am: |
You know, I used to live next door to the Cass Cafe, in University Towers, which is a high rise apt. bldg. built about 7-8 years ago.
The cafe is not really in Cass Corridor. It's more so on the WSU campus.
I used to park my car on the street everyday like everyone else and never worried about anything except a parking ticket.
People are moving TO Cass Corridor, like Honest? Johns resturant did recently. A lot of the buildings are being flipped into lofts, Performing Arts H.S going up, etc. In a minute property there will be unaffordable, I wish I had bought up some of it.
| By radiogoon (206.148.224.76) on Monday, April 21, 2003 - 03:04 am: |
Could one of you wonderful local Detroiters involved with this event, shoot me an e-mail with some directions to the venues and related times? I'll be coming from the northern burbs (Sterling Hts)but I would love to be there and meet some of you great folks. Mrs. Dr. Z is all gassed about this too, I talk to her about you all every time I get off the pooter! Send me the lurid details to radiogoon@yahoo.com
Thanks guys, lookin forward to it.
(How close is this place to Johnnys Sweetheart at 2nd & Seldan?)
Peace, and hope all had an enjoyable Easter!
Dr.Z
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Monday, April 21, 2003 - 06:08 am: |
Thanks to Julian for trashing the myths.
SR, who lives in the next block did the same. Thanks to both of you.
Again, sorry to hear that you can't make it, Nancy.
Dr Z, an e-mail is on it's way.
To everyone else, Lowell is now working on the event and we'll have lots of info soon.
| By Julian (205.188.209.16) on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 12:51 am: |
Radiogoon,
If you are coming from Sterling Heights, you should probably take I-75 south to Warren Ave. Make a right on Warren Ave., get in the left lane, and continue until you cross Woodward Ave. Cass Ave. will be the next light. Make a left and cross Forest Ave. Cass Cafe will be on your left before you get to the high rise.
Correct me if I'm wrong, anybody.
| By Vonnie (64.12.97.7) on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 01:02 am: |
Hi David,
We would like to know where most people are staying. It would be great for us to be at the same place. Let Bobby and I know.
Thanks
Vonnie
| By David Meikle (213.122.121.34) on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 03:40 am: |
Hi Vonnie
I'll e-mail you later today.
| By M.McLeanTech (66.159.206.60) on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 09:29 pm: |
David,
I decided that my questions could only be answered by looking on the forum. I searched on CASS CAFE and found your February anouncment at once.
It says "all are welcome."
Accordingly, I am going to invite "Mr. Magic," and bring my pal George Wagner.
See you at the party!
Love,
Mike McLean
| By David Meikle (80.58.38.235) on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 08:20 am: |
Hi Mike
Looking forward to seeing you and your friends in the Cass Cafe.
If you´ve been mailing me, I´ve been on vacation.
David
| By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.53) on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 08:43 am: |
David,
can you mail me please and confirm that you recieved my mail.
I have got all arse about face regards an other mailing link.
Thanks
mel.
| By 65memories (198.109.0.131) on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:15 pm: |
Bringing this thread back up to see if David can give us an update on the Maay 23rd event.
| By 65memories (198.109.0.131) on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:15 pm: |
Bringing this thread back up to see if David can give us an update on the Maay 23rd event.
| By TonyRussi (68.18.33.86) on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 03:26 pm: |
Sorry to say I won't be able to fly up to Detroit or anywhere for quite a while.We had to get rid of an employee this morning and it will take a while to replace & train a new one so guess who gets to work extra hours and weekends?I'm really P.O.'d but thats life.
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 02:48 pm: |
65 Memories
We are in the process of designing an information page.
That should be up very shortly.
Sorry you can't make it Tony.
David
| By Lowell (69.3.250.148) on Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 11:48 pm: |
Well now you have it, click on the <<- poster at the left and check out the amazing songlist, tour the Cass Cafe and its historic university neighborhood, and pack your bags for SoulfulDetroit Night. I look forward to meeting many of you and, from the experience of a similar Fabulous Ruins of Night of Detroit night, I assure you that this could be the greatest mass blind date you ever had. See you in the D!
| By David Meikle (213.122.13.23) on Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 03:35 am: |
Thanks to Lars Nilsson for the beautiful label scans displayed on this advert.
David
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 01:27 pm: |
Lowell & David:
The invite looks wonderful. I'll be flying into Detroit on Friday morning from the Big Apple.
As for the "mass blind date" thing...glad I'm still single...
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By ErikT.O. (64.228.108.153) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 04:54 pm: |
I want to check this out too, and I was wandering if Lowell or any locals (to Detroit) can confirm whether this is the same week end as the DEMF, now called Movement, I believe. If so, will this make hotel space scarece and/or expensive? Just curious, I'll have no idea if I can go or not for at least a few more days since I work at odd times (including many Saturdays so far this year)...
| By Leoscasino (66.72.207.181) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 05:11 pm: |
Mark, 2 from Cleveland coming. Could you email
me with where you all are staying. Thanks
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 05:32 pm: |
The techno festival is on Memorial Day weekend, so there's no conflict with the SD event.
| By matt (208.130.56.167) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 05:41 pm: |
but sue, the soul event is memorial day weekend too! no?
| By Rasputin, still Twistin the Night Away (68.42.158.155) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 06:16 pm: |
Say Hey, folks ....
A longtime lurker of Soulfull Detroit, patron of the music scene in Detroit, and local hell-raiser in the Discuss Detroit Forum; yep, dat's me!! Gotta say, I love your discussion and history.
Looking forward to the event. I've been putting all my old 45s on CD and look forward to hearing the same music mentioned on these threads in the presence of other music lovers/makers. I'd promise to dance with someone, but still on crutches .... lookout JJ Jackson, 'cuz "It's Alright!" Usta do a mean bop offa that one.... 
Out of towners .... don't fret about the Corktown Inn. It's an OK place for a weekend. (The incident was a domestic squabble, coulda happened in KC for all we know.) Those catching the Dog can get a cab anytime of the night or day to take ya to the Cass Cafe (or anyplace in Detroit), at the entrance to the station. (North John Lodge .... Forest exit .... Right on Forest a couple of blks to Cass .... Right on Cass and You're there.) I live a couple of blks from the venue (15years worth.)
Thanks Dave & Lowell .... see ya there!!
Black-atcha .... and again thanks for the memories
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 05:43 pm: |
Ras
I enjoy much of your postings on Fab Ruins and admire your tenacity.
Looking forward to seeing you on the night.
best wishes
David
| By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 05:44 pm: |
Looking forward to meeting you guys from Cleveland too.
David
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 05:45 pm: |
Oops Matt -- I keep forgetting Memorial Day weekend is early this year.
Mea culpa ... it IS the same weekend. Well, anyone who hasn't made a hotel reservation should do so asap ...
| By Rasputin (68.42.158.155) on Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 12:08 pm: |
-bump- "For the Good Times"
| By RJ Spangler (64.12.97.7) on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 05:41 pm: |
David, I hope to bring down Joe Weaver, Kenny Martin & Stanley Mitchell, along with my publicist and Rick Pinkerton, owner of the Music Menu Cafe. Is this ok? -RJ
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 05:46 pm: |
David:
With your pack of disc jockeys you mean I can't be a guest DJ for the gig? I was gonna bring my vinyl..
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Jim G (64.12.97.7) on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 08:11 pm: |
David, I really think you should make room for KevGo to strut his DJ stuff--he's one of us, and remember he's done most of it: Former radio exec, record producer, retailer of fine music blends...who better to take the pulse of the assembled group and translate it into music?
I'd bet he's got some rare stuff to boot...
| By Lowell (69.3.252.182) on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 06:00 pm: |
You could bring the vinyl and it would be fun to hear it, but there will be no way to play it. It is going CDs to Amplifier to Speakers only.
And I am having trouble figuring that out. Can anyone who is around here help me out. EmailLowell@bhere.com I think I have the elements of what I need, but I know very little about sound equipment. I need someone to hold my hand.
I do have a collection of super images from David et al that I will be projecting big screen on two locations. That part I can handle.
I am looking forward to meeting all of you who will be there.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 06:24 pm: |
Lowell,
See my email to you.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By medusa9e (66.73.14.166) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 12:28 am: |
Hey Gang,
I'm really starting 2 get excited about Friday night..anyone out there feel me?
I mean I'm not a Celebrity or anything like that, but I feel like I'm going 2 meet some VERY, VERY Special people...I hope 2 meet all of U there...so, Let's Get 2gether and Party...
Hope 2 C U soon...................Medusa9e
| By Eli (151.197.37.21) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 01:03 am: |
Hi everyone,
Unfortunately,Vonnie and I will not be able to attend as I am still sick and in great pain and malaise.
I was sick on the day the contingent arrived but I tried to hide it as best I could.
We were really counting the days to the event and we feel really disheartened.
.
I just got back from the hospital emergency room yet again.
I must get to the bottom of this and have it taken care of once and for all.
Vonnie and I both apologize and we wish everyone a great time!!
| By TonyRussi (68.210.2.246) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 08:14 am: |
Eli, I sure hope you are feeling better soon. I talked to Martha Reeves last night & told her I was really disappointed that I wouldn't make it & she was gonna go with me.I thought I had the employee problem fixed & then my Mom had another minor stroke so there is no way I can be that far from home right now.I told Martha about Soulfuldetroit.com & hopefully she'll come on board....she might even suprise you guys & show up Friday night.
| By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 10:48 am: |
Bobby,
Sorry to hear you had a relapse. Take care of yourself. I'll call you soon.
Tony, sorry to hear about your mom. I've been dealing with my father the last three months and I know how difficult this can be. I hope it all turns out well.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 11:01 am: |
Bobby:
Hey, man...take care of yourself, OK? I'll call you before I leave for Detroit on Friday.
Tony:
Hang in there with Mom. My late father suffered two strokes so I understand the urgency of the matter.
My best to both and all...
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.85) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 11:06 am: |
Bobby,
thinking of ya man.
(and Vonnie too).
Get well soon.
best wishes
mel.
| By medusa9e (66.73.6.42) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 08:48 am: |
Bobby & Vonnie,
I hope things work out well 4 U...sorry I wont get the chance 2 meet either of U, but it's very understandable...Take Care Bobby & (Vonnie).
Keep us posted, let us know what condition your condition is N...
| By medusa9e (66.73.6.42) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:02 am: |
Sue,
Sue, if U feel unsafe N Detroit, then JUST DON'T COME 2 Detroit, but PLEASE DON'T interfere with someone else wanting 2 come 2 the event...no offense, but U just may B one of those people that R afraid 2 walk N a crowd on a bright sun shiney day...I understand, it isn't safe anywhere these days, (not even where U live). The sad part is there is no hiding place...I'm sorry U feel like that. Then maybe U should stay N the house and never go out, because some of those people U meet could B undercover crimminals..I mean, U NEVER KNOW...Maybe the person who brings U your mail. The point I'm trying 2 make is~most of the murders incidents that happen (Detroit) R isolated anyway. I mean people don't just go around killing other people 4 no reason, it's usually drug related or whatever. We just can't B Hermits N our homes...I don't know where U live, but R U telling me that your community is crime free???
| By Lowell (69.3.252.182) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:16 am: |
Greetings all. The audio situtation has been sorted out as the Cass Cafe has generously donated the services of an audio person with the proper equipment. Thanks to all for their advice and offers of help.
David, Harry and Carl are in the D. They stopped by my place last night after arriving in from NYC. It was great to see them and to meet Carl Dixon in person for the first time -- he is quite the crack up. We built a fire and had a relaxing evening previewing images for the projection and listening to the fabulous song list they have compiled. We'll see all of you on Friday, either in person or in spirit.
I aslo send out my best wishes for a speedy recovery for Bobby Eli. Hang in there my man, you're a part of our celebrated history and we will all be thinking of you.
| By Sue (205.188.209.109) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:36 am: |
Medusa --
I think you're mistaking me for someone else. SisDetroit and I told everybody the Cass area is safe -- I've never had any problems there.
| By medusa9e (66.73.12.151) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:03 pm: |
Alright, If I did, 4give me, I guess once again, I misunderstood...but did U mention a murder happening around corktown?....the bottom line is Sue, I live N Detroit and I'm very, very sensitive about any topic on the city. Our Newly elected Mayor is just putting the City under the Microscope again, N the worse way. (*#@*%$**##@%)
None of this is anyones fault, I just get tired of hearing negative things that's all...sorry If I'm wrong
| By Carl Dixon Detroit!!!! (68.21.42.22) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:15 pm: |
Bobby - this is the first time we have had chance to get on the internet since we met you all on Sunday. Hope you are feeling better.Looks like we burnt you out that day - wow! Get well soon and take it easy! And we would like to thank you and Weldon for a great day around Philly looking at all the studios, The Uptown and everything else connected with our visit to Philly. You both were fabulous and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, truly. Please pass our regards on to Ceasar, it was great to meet him. In addition we met Mike McClain and the lovely Annie, it was great. Also when we all met the great Lee Andrews down the street - double WOW! Bunny Sigler too, every body, triple WOW! To round the evening off nicely, none other than a visit to Mr Frank Bendillini, who wrote and produced one of my (Carl's) personal favourites - I'm gonna love you a long long time/Patti & the Emblems. If we have forgotten anybody, please accept our appologies - we were truly overwhelmed and as I said to Weldon on the day - we are truly overweldoned!!!!
Monday, we headed for Ney York City and spent an afternoon searching for the classic studios of the Big Apple! Bell Sound - what a shock! However, in the morning we headed to Harlem and took a visit inside the famous Apollo Theatre, ate some great soul food and ended up in a studio with some guys cutting a reggae/hip hop track! It was another 'champion' day.
Got to dash - we are in Detroit and it is cooking! The food is on the table in 'Honest Johns'.
Carl, David and Harry
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:23 pm: |
Medusa9e:
Don't sweat it...Besides you, SisDetroit & many others, Sue Whithall had been the city's most ardent defender.
Also, Rasputin put the Corktown incident into perspective. I stayed at the Corktown Inn last year when I was in town and had no problems.
See you Friday...
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:25 pm: |
Whoops...I meant to say that Sue Whithall HAS been (and will always be)one of the city's most ardent defenders..
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By medusa9e (66.73.12.151) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:27 pm: |
Thanx! I feel a lot better, but I hope U feel me on that Detroit (Topic) thing. maybe I'm a little 2 sensitive....hmmmmm!
| By Carl Dixon Detroit (68.21.42.22) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:28 pm: |
We forgot to mention that we had the added bonus of speaking to Ralph on the telephone as well. As you can see, we have not stopped. Great to talk to you Ralph.
David, Harry and Carl
| By Allen (24.165.82.46) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 02:36 pm: |
wish i could be there. maybe sis and sue would even gaurd my body. y'all party some for me please.
allen
| By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.58) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 03:37 pm: |
Hey Carl,
you met
Lee Andrews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
only one thing to say
"I've Had It"
at least I can play my Crimson white Demo' of it.
OR
'never the less'
I first got into the
music of Lee Andrews and the Hearts
way back in 1971.
My brother and a mate paid 10 pounds in 1971 for the address of a record catalouge full of the obscure uptempo dancers in it that were big at the time.
Hence the big,big,price.
It was out of Philly and I found where it was hid,and the first 2 pages was full of mostly material by Mr.Andrews and co.
Crazy days man.
mel.
| By Lynn Bruce (69.14.232.231) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 03:55 pm: |
Hope to see everyone tomorrow night. Just got back from three weeks in Keywest. DAMN it's cold in Detroit. I found a keyboard/singer that has an afternoon gig at a club on Duval street called The Bull.He sounds a lot like Dr. John. I couldn,t pass that place without stopping everyday
| By ErikTO. (64.228.114.102) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 05:03 pm: |
Aw, I wish I could attend but I have to work Saturday... have a great time, folks!
| By Eli (151.197.180.108) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 05:30 pm: |
Hi C,D &H
I tried in vain to reach you at the hotel.
The people at the desk did not have any record of you guys being there!!
I left a message anyway but I presume that it was not delivered.
I feel so down in the dumps that Vonnie and I cannot attend the soiree but we will be there in spirit.
Maybe I can get Paulie(over here) to attend.
Sometimes he is so incognito, ya know. Capice!@#$%^&*()_+
Have a pint on me my friends!!!
| By dowoplady (24.46.200.124) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 06:01 pm: |
Oh am I jealous!!! I am in NY with a stress fracture foot and a cast on it, while getting ready to move. Yes, we are moving this summer to Pa, and will be 3 hours closer to Detroit then!!! Anyway, just got word from my dear friend, Chico Leverett that he and Jim Ellis (of the Satintones) expect to be attending!!! WOW DO I WISH I COULD BE THERE!! I'm eating my heart out!! I asked Jim Ellis to take lots of pictures and share them!!! I would have LOVED to meet you folks -- David, Kevgo, Sis, etc.! I'll just have to settle for reading the posts on this topic and seeing any fotos that are shared by anyone later on!
Have a ball folks! I'll be with you in spirit!!!
Sadly stuck in NY,
Nikki
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 06:27 pm: |
Nikki:
Maybe we can get together when I come back from Detroit. I live in Manhattan.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Julian (64.12.97.7) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 02:49 am: |
Hey Sue, will we be getting some ink on this event?
| By Lynn Bruce (69.14.140.151) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 09:52 am: |
I forgot to give the props to that keyboard player. His name is Yankee Jack and he,s been playing since 1963.Now he makes Keywest his home.He does a lot of original type risque songs.For example---SHE,S NEVER HUGGED A PARAKEET BUT SHE'S KISSED A COCKATOO,--I CAN'T GET OVER YOU AS LONG AS YOU'RE STILL UNDER HIM. He plays like Dr.john and sings like Lonny Mack,not a bad combination.
If you see him at the Bull bar on Duval street in Keywest,your sides WILL be hurting from laughing so hard by the time you leave.
| By Mr. Magic (172.168.15.218) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:06 am: |
Hello everyone, I will be attending the event tonight. I will be there with Mike McLean and George, and I hope to have a very good time with you all.
Raymon
| By Davie Gordon (193.122.21.42) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:05 am: |
Hi Lynn,
That Yankee Jack sounds like a class act - loved those song titles - his skillful wordplay reminds
me a little of Smokey ... well a very little.
Have a great time at the bash tonight.
Davie
| By Ralph Terrana (ralph) (209.240.198.62) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:11 am: |
To all who attend the SD events tonight and this weekend. Have a great time. I am with you in spirit.
| By Carl Dixon Detroit (207.74.196.20) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:28 am: |
Hey Mr Magic! We Know - Mike told us this morning. The shock was, as David stepped out of his motel room, who was also stood outside - Mike and he had booked the same motel in Farmington Hills as us. What about that!!!! He and George were underneath us in the cheaper rooms. It was amazing. We had a Motown lecture right there in the car park. We look forward to meeting you.
Yesterday we (I) met the lovely Sis and Vic who gave us some valuable information about the scene in the city. I had a plonk on the piano and we spoke for a couple of hours about the gospel connection. Last night we met Jim and Lars who kindly accompanied us to the Bakers Piano Bar and we enjoyed none other than Dr Lonnie Smith. A great day again. The day we arrived in Detroit, we called Ken Sands and had a great education with him to. I could not believe my ears when he mentioned it was him on the tambourine on 'We shall overcome/The Magic Tones on MAH's. I had to get his autograph, because I bought that record moons ago and wondered who were the musicians on it. He had other stories that would make your chin drag on the floor for the rest of your life.
Again, this is overwhelming and if I have forgotten anybody, please forgive. Today, we are meeting Fred Bridges. Gulp! I feel so humble and as a novice at this cannot do justice like others. David and Harry keeping pulling rabbits out of hats.
Bobby - please take it easy. I know you will be there in spirit. If there is a free internet connection, maybe we could be on line and chat via Yahoo all night. You could have a virtual dance with us all. It can be opened via Internet Explorer on www.yahoo.com without loading the programme. onto the pc.
I think I have rambled too much. Until later....
| By Eli (151.197.207.138) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 05:42 pm: |
Ya know,
In between all the goings on, I neglected to personally thank my SD brethren for paying me a delightful visit to my humble abode.
You guys are all walking encyclopaedias of soul and R&B.
I just wish that we could all live in the same location. it would be so much fun.
Carl, you are like the brother I never had.
David you ae like the Teddy Bear I never had.
Harry, I made a brand new friend..I am blessed.
Mike..Mike,Mike.. What can I say..You are truly an original.
You kept me in stiches(figuratively and literally) the whole time.
You are a true genius and as we all know, to be a genius you must be left of center!!
Thanks for making Annie hapy.
One day, hopefuly next time, you all can stay with Vonnie and I when, Lord willing we can purchase our "Casa Del Soul"
Long live Soulful Detroit!!
PS..Paulie says Cent Anni@#$%^&*()_
| By Eli (151.197.207.138) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 05:43 pm: |
Carl.
Did the front desk mention that I have called about four times????
| By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 06:28 pm: |
Bobby; We just found out you had a relapse, so sorry to hear that, we wish you a speedy recovery.
Vonnie hang in there Sis, you both are in our prayers. We love you guys!! Talk with you soon.
Jimmmy & Jeanie
Tony; Even tho'we don't know you, you & your Mom will be in our prayers too. Soul Sister
| By FYI (172.159.13.150) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 07:44 pm: |
Farmington Hills! You mean to tell me all the hotel rooms in lovely downtown Detroit near the Cass Cafe was booked up? What's wrong with staying in Detroit? How can you experience D-Town's ambiance in Farmington Hills? Oh well, welcome to Stank City U.S.A.
| By STUBASS (205.188.209.109) on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:33 pm: |
HEY SOULFUL DETROITERS & SOULFUL WORLD CITIZENS!!!...HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GREAT TIME BACK IN SOULFUL DETROIT!!!..."ANGELS"...PLEASE BEHAVE IN YOUR MOST "ANGELIC" FASHION!!!...I WOULD BE QUITE PROUD!!!...TALK SOON...UNLESS AN EMERGENCY "GULAG" IS CALLED TO DECIDE IF STUBASS AND/OR HIS "ANGELS" SHOULD BE *BANNED* FROM SOULFUL DETROIT.COM (I'M NOT SURE WHICH WAY I'D VOTE)!!!...PS...THERE IS ALSO A MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL REUNION TAKING PLACE HERE IN LOS ANGELES TONIGHT!!!...I HAD BEEN INFORMED OF IT...BUT COULDN'T EASILY GO...ALTHOUGH MY BROTHER AND SISTER ARE ATTENDING!!!...HAVE SAFE TRIPS BACK HOME!!!...STUBASS
| By medusa9e (66.73.6.167) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:04 am: |
...yesss, it was a very, very nice SoulfulDetroit Event...and I met KevGo and I behaved myself (4 once N my life)...I wish I could've met U N person, but maybe next time.
I met so many people 2 night, it was Great!
| By Caleb (171.75.84.184) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:09 am: |
Ralph,how about zapping out the 7:44pm post.Thank you!
| By Sue (205.188.209.109) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 01:14 am: |
Hi Medusa, it was good seeing you -- and David Meikle, Harry and Carl; Jim Gallert; RJ Spangler, Joe Weaver, Kenny Martin and Stanley Mitchell; Kevgo; Mike McLean (hope he got back to the motel OK), Mr. Magic, SisDetroit and her bass playing brother Wendal; James Ellis and Chico from the Satintones; Fury 13 and Alexandra; 'ABX Air Ace Jerry Lubin; WDET's Willy Wilson; Julian; Dennis Coffey; Lynn and Sandy Bruce; SteveS and more I'm forgetting ...
| By Uptight (24.55.6.144) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:06 am: |
Awe, Jeez. Having thought that the work at my job was sooo urgent and that I couldn't attend the SD event, I realized I should've told my co-workers I'd continue that stuff next Tuesday. I wanted to be in Detroit to party with you all instead!
Please let us see pictures of everyone having a good time.
-Christopher
| By Joe Moorehouse (152.163.252.68) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:38 am: |
It was a great night--many thanks to David, Harry, and Lowell for making it happen. As a Metro Detroiter I'm embarrassed that it took two guys from Scotland to get this bunch of Detroit Soul Lovers together in one place, but I certainly do appreciate it. Meeting Chico Leverett was a thrill, and Joey Kingfish had bunches of great and hilarious stories to tell--thanks to C. Bell/Eric for bringing him along. A few people Sue didn't mention whose company I enjoyed: Ed Wolfrum, Artie Fields, Mark Speck, Vicki Alexander, Mike Hanks' daughter, and one of the Tillmans (can't remember which one but he was a wonderful guy). And then there was the guy who stopped at the bar just to use the bathroom, got hooked by the great slides (kudos for those visuals, guys--they made a perfect backdrop) and spent half an hour explaining that the photos of Detroit landmarks were taken from the wrong angle at the wrong time of day and were of the wrong buildings. There's a job for him as a critic somewhere. I know I'm forgetting people, but it was all kind of a blur--a very, very pleasant blur. Thanks again to everyone who put the evening together and everyone who attended. It was a memorable night.
| By acooolcat (61.58.181.126) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:51 am: |
Joe
I'm glad you met Kingfish; he's a great guy with lots of wonderful stories. I wish I could have been there.
Graham (in Taiwan)
| By Eli (205.188.209.109) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 09:38 am: |
Hi Guys and Gals!!
I wish we could have been there!!
When I phoned there last night, the sound at the other end of the wire was so festive that I could have leapt through the telphone cable just to be there.
It was good to speak to Lowell, David and Carl and to hear the elation in their voices.
Vonnie and I WERE both there in spirit and in soul.
B.E. 0 3
| By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.82) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:32 am: |
Wow!!!!!!!!!
Joey Kingfish!
priceless.
mel.
| By lynnbruce (69.14.140.151) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:34 am: |
To all the people that put together the party,NICE JOB!!
David and Carl Dixon,it was nice to finally meet you mates.
It was nice to talk with,Sue Whital(sp)Sis Detroit,R.J.Spangler,Dennis Coffey,Jim G.,Kevin Goins,and many more.
I wish we would have had those dorky name tags on though as we weren't sure if someone was from Soulful Detroit or just a person that showed up.
Davie Gordon you missed a nice party,you could have talked about Detroit 50s and 60s recordings with a lot of the people at the party that made them.
David and Carl have a safe flight home!!
Slan agat,Lynn
| By Uptight (24.55.6.144) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:41 am: |
Hey, I just thought of something. Were the local TV news notified of this event? Was there any media coverage (besides Sue's)? If so I hope someone at home recorded something off the TV or radio.
| By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:46 am: |
Or was someone taping the event?
Wish Dora and I could have been there. Would have loved to just sit in a corner, watch, listen and learn......
| By medusa9e (155.139.50.14) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:15 pm: |
...yess,Doug,I do believe it was taped. By whom??? not sure,but I bet Sis Detroit knows.
| By Julian (205.188.209.109) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 01:03 pm: |
Great event last night! We should do this once, if not twice, a year! It was really great meeting everyone from the forum and the soulful legends!
The music was great, too! I heard a lot of great songs that were unknown to me before! I was literally toe-tapping all night long! It's good to hear our music blared from loudspeakers, seems to make it sound all the better! This slideshow was nice, too.
Big thumbs up to the Soulful Detroit Night!
| By Joe Moorehouse (152.163.252.68) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 04:41 pm: |
Speaking of hearing new songs, the one I'd never heard was Suspicion by the Originals--incredible! Further evidence (as if any were needed) that the stuff Motown left in the can was just as great as the stuff they issued. Now I've got to get that CD...
| By Davie Gordon (193.122.21.34) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 05:13 pm: |
Joe, it's on the US "Very Best of The Originals"
CD but the one to get is the UK "This Is Northern
Soul 2" comp. - it's a mid-price issue so even as an import it shouldn't be tooooo expensive. I was
palying it during the week and can't beleive it's nearly five years since it was issued.
Davie
| By Davie Gordon (193.122.21.34) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 05:17 pm: |
Lynn, yeah I know, I was really disappointed I
couldn't attend but I'll do my damnedest to get to the next one. Forumcon II - next year in Detroit (to paraphrase a Jewish toast)
Davie
| By leob (68.41.104.99) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 05:31 pm: |
medusa9e douglasm:
Carl and Harry graciously allowed me to "jack In"
my digital recorder to the house mixing console.
What a treat! I was tapped in from 7:30 to 11:30 P.M. and am really excited about the material collected. Now I need to go out and find some of the Goldmine and Kent compilations a lot of this stuff came from.
David, Carl and Harry were great to meet. They each have a true passion for this music coupled with an astonishing amount of knowledge between them. I dare say there are few people on the planet more Soulfully knowledegeable. Thanks to each and Lowell for hosting an awesome event !!
Leo B
| By Carl Dixon Detroit (67.38.27.136) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 06:45 pm: |
We are speechless in Detroit! It was great. What a successful evening and with all the above celebs. In addition Maxine Wood dropped by, Stanley Mitchell and our very own Clay, who called by later. The Tilmon gentleman was Abe's brother. He played in the touring band with the Detroit Emeralds. Was Ken Sands mentioned earlier - sorry I cannot operate an applemac! But it was good to see him again for the second time on this holiday.
Bobby, I was not aware you rang four times. It was good to speak to you. Thank you for taking the trouble.
Today - we made a trip to the Detroit Memorial Park and paid our respects to Darrell Banks and Florence Ballard. In addition, we learnt Phillippe Wynne was buried there too. Then, we also we went to Ann Arbor to their local library and saw Joe Hunter, Uriel Jones, Marcus Belgrave and Frank Bryant perform a selection of Motown hits, accompanied by Terry Hood. They told stories and answered questions from the audience. We have plans for this evening, but will post later about that.
May I say thanks to all who were there last night. It was very memorable and I feel so honoured to be in the city celebrating the music that originated here.
| By fayette (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 06:54 pm: |
hopefully if there's another event in detroit.
i will know ahead of time and attend,since
i had never read this thread and was not
on detroit forum at that time. i have family
(uncle) so i can visit him and attend the festivities.
| By KevGo (67.38.27.136) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 06:54 pm: |
Hey Gang:
What Carl has said goes for me, too. This has been a wonderful trip I made from the Big Apple to the Motor City. From having lunch and drinks with the legendary(!) Mike McLean to the event at the Cass Cafe, it has been a wonderful ride. Finally got to meet SisDetroit (a GREAT Lady in person and on the sight),Sue Whithall (don't let the "tough cookie" fool ya' - she really is a sweet woman), Medusa9e (what a smile! what a charmer!) and of course David,Lowrell, Carl and company. Clay McMurray came by & parted words of wisdom about the music industry and Dennis Coffey talked about his upcoming releases.
Visiting the resting places of Florence Ballard & Darrell Banks was sobering - Florence's marker didn't mention her being a Supreme while Darrell's grave was unmarked! We cannot allow this to happen to the legends we say we respect! I suggest strongly that we collect funds so that Darrell's resting place will have the proper marker.
Seeing the Funks in Ann Arbor was a blast!
I gotta go get ready for a couple of thangs we're doing later on tonight. Will keep all posted!
Regards,
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Mark Speck (67.38.27.136) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:14 pm: |
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said??
Last night truly was a dizzying evening. It was truly great especially to be in the company of Joe Weaver (very charming gent) and Clay McMurray (who held us captive with his entertaining stories about his exploits in the biz, past and present).
David, Carl, Harry, KevGo and I have been running around like wild rabbits all day, with the grave visiting and the impromptu Funk Brothers show (what a treat that was!). Right now we're grabbing us a well-needed bite to eat and we have some other fun stuff to do tonight. I'll speak more about the event when I get home.
IF YOU WEREN' THERE, YOU'RE SQUARE!!!
Best,
Mark
| By fayette (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:22 pm: |
don't think so mark
| By Carl Dixon Detroit (67.38.27.136) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:22 pm: |
In addition I would like to thank Jim and Lars for looking after us over the last couple of days. Bakers and The Funks - what would we do without you? In addition we met your wife Lars! Tell Sue we send our regards and what a fantastic collection of records. She does amazing credit to the Motown sound and rightly so. Once again, thank you both.
| By Jim G (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:54 pm: |
The events over the last three days have been wonderful. It's always a pleasure to meet fellow Detroit music afficianados, and Carl/David/Harry/Mark/kevin are nice guys to boot.
The Cass part was great, I got to hang with RJ (haven't had a chance to do that in a while), Sue, SteveS (a chance to explore the ERRRRRGGGHHH universe) and catch up with the UK cats as well as Mark Speck, kevgo, Ed Wolfrum, Mike Mclean (who seemed quite taken with certain SD members) and Lowell, with his positive vibe and technical skills...not to mention Dennis Coffey, Lynn Bruce, and the aforementioned R&B pioneers...
What A Wonderful Event!
| By medusa9e (66.73.12.5) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:59 pm: |
..I should mention, David Ruffin & Jackie Wilson, R buried on Woodward Ave. across from the State Fair.(10-15 Mins. from Cass Cafe)
David Ruffin~Buried N Woodlawn Cemetery
Jackie Wilson~Westlawn Cemetery
Paul Williams~Lincoln Memorial Park(N Macomb County), but N Michigan also...That was nice of u Guys 2 recognize them...KevGo, thanx 4 the kind words...I still can't believe I met U N Person, Alive & N Living Color...WOW!!!
| By medusa9e (66.73.12.5) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 09:53 pm: |
..ok, everyone, yesss. I'm still Hyped from lastnight. LOL! but as the song written by Curtis Mayfield, sung by the Staple Singers ..."Let's Do It Again".
U R ALL Beautiful People and thanx 2 everyone 4 putting this event 2gether and attending on Friday Night. Yess, It's a bit embarrasment, that Detroiters didn't put it all 2 gether, and the News wasn't notified, but didn't we have a good time anyway???Next time, I'm stayiing all night LOL..and by some luck, maybe OUR Angel Daddy will show Up 2. LOL! If I had the $$$, I would next time rent a hall N the General Motors (Former Renissance)building on Jefferson...(yep, I know I spelled it wrong)LOL!
Thanx Again 4 everything..Ladys I knew U were checking out all the handsome men(single) there lastnight. All shapes, sizes and colors...from Motor City 2 British Invasion...WOW!!! they had it going on like that. What more could U ask 4???...(Another SoulfulDetroit Event)...Whew!
| By Nancy (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 10:18 pm: |
I am so sorry I missed the great event maybe next year it sounds like everyone had a great time Congrats David and Lowel and everyone else
involved in making the evening a success
| By Mr.Magic (205.188.209.109) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 10:46 pm: |
I would like to first say that I had a great time meeting everyone, especially Carl Dixon. He was the first person I met when I arrived, and I had a fantasitic time meeting everyone. I also got a chance to have a long conversation about music with Joe Weaver. I got the autographs of the bass player for the Dramatics,Wendell and Ray Tillman of he Detroit Emeralds.
I also met SisDetroit, Sue, Medusa9e, Julian, Carl Dixon, and many other I had the pleasure of meeting.
During this week I got a chance to hang out with Mike McLean and his friend George. We toured the Henry Ford Museum, and had dinner at a restaurant in Greektown.
This whole entire week I had a chance to meet lots of fantastic people, and I hope there is another event before the yer is out.
| By Julian (152.163.252.68) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 01:08 am: |
Leob,
I was gonna make a joke about patching in to the stereo outs, but you actually did it! Any chance I can get a copy of what you got?
If any of you guys tried to call me today I may have missed you, my phone has been acting wierd, I think some condensation got into it. If you tried and couldn't reach me, sorry.
| By Joe Moorehouse (152.163.252.68) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 09:28 am: |
Davie G., thanks for the info about the Motown CD with Suspicion on it--I'll pick it up pronto.
And I'm embarrassed to say that I missed the Funk Brothers at the Ann Arbor library even though it happened only four blocks from my house. I arrived just before two and discovered that the room had been full for nearly an hour! A bunch of us who came too late milled around dejectedly, clogging up the library's main artery and lamenting our stupidity. It would have been great not only to see the show, but also the Soulful Detroiters I'd enjoyed at the Cass Cafe the night before. Glad to hear you all had a good time, though.
| By mhc (172.133.130.137) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 11:48 am: |
I really wish that I could've been there, but I was just in Detroit in April, and I had a gig the night before.. Anyway, I hope that there'll be another SD event, which I'll try to make it to. Was canman there Friday?
| By HW (68.37.216.164) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 01:59 pm: |
Sorry I missed it too.
| By MEL&THEN SOME9 (217.14.178.86) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 03:10 pm: |
Hey Mark,
Like'a
I wasnt there
an'I aint
Like'a
Square
'daddio'
your cosmic soul bro'
(Like'a)Mel-ee-o!
| By Mark Speck (198.211.138.39) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 10:24 pm: |
Fayette and Mel--the 'square' thing was tongue-in-cheek, ya know?
I've noticed that the Clawson portion of our little trip has its own thread...off to post there!
To all of you who couldn't be there for whatever reason...seriously, you were ALL there in spirit. You all know that if another event should ever take place, we'll be there to welcome you.
I've got LOADS of photos from Friday night (sorry, none from Saturday--no time to go anywhere to drop off a camera for developing with our hectic pace)--if I can get these puppies scanned, I'll share 'em all with you.
Big props to David, Lowell, Harry and Carl for putting together such a wonderful event. Everyone have a happy Memorial Day/UK Bank Holiday.
Best,
Mark
| By MEL&THEN SOME9 (217.14.178.118) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 12:37 am: |
Mark,
groovy man!
mel-o-roony
| By Leo B (68.41.104.99) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:27 am: |
Julian,
I recorded the evening to a high bit rate .mp3 file ( 300 Meg. + ). I am still identifying,seperating and labeling all the cuts. My goal is to have a nice 100+ song playlist on one cdr to take in the car etc. I'll be sure to post the "set list" first as I may need help identifying a few tunes. I'd be happy to swap a copy for blanks or postage.
Leo B
| By Julian (205.188.209.109) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:42 am: |
Leo B,
Great! Send me your addy!
| By Bubba (152.163.252.68) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:45 pm: |
I am so sorry I missed this great event and was looking forward to seeing many of my old friends again. The Forsandos, latter on becoming the Holidays, had our first record released in 1958 and our last in 1982. During this period of time we worked, competed and played with a lot of the artists and musicians attending the SoulfulDetroit Night function. I was so looking forward to shaking a few hands and swaping stories. Definitely next time. Hey, Joe Hunter, please contact me. God Bless all of you.
| By Sis (68.42.209.170) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:49 pm: |
Hello Bubba, we missed both you and Mr. C. Clarke.
| By Carl Dixon London (62.31.40.155) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 06:29 am: |
Now I have returned to the UK, I am trying to find the words to thank everybody who has made this a holiday of a lifetime for me. It is difficult, as all, have contributed to the last 10 wonderful days.
I must begin by thanking David who invited me in the first place, to accompany him and Harry on this special visit. His passion has opened my eyes further to the great music of Detroit and helped me come to terms with my aspirations in life. Understanding, in this detail, why Detroit has featured throughout our lives, is starting to make sense. Although thousands of miles away, we are indeed just a few of the fans who helped a little along the way by simply buying the records all those years ago. I thank David for having the conviction to do all this and play an important role in educating me further. I must also thank Lowell for his help with all the background activities he was involved in. I thank him and his family for their hospitality during our visit. In addition, Harry, thank you for driving us all over the place. It must have been stressful at times I am sure.
Now, I have a new understanding and love of the music from Detroit and Philadelphia. I am ashamed that I know so little of what I thought I knew so much! Mark and Kev your knowledge is unbelievable. To have you sat either side of me in the car talking about what you love best was an honour (well, at least when you were awake ha ha!!).
Mr Magic, I am so pleased I met you too. You have special talents and being so young have opportunities ahead of you. To see Joe Weaver give you that embracing hug when he found out you idolised Jackie Wilson, made his day, I am sure. He told me they were friends and your acknowledgment of him, his music and attending the soulfuldetroit evening impressed him. It was nice to meet Gloria too. Please give her my regards.
Sis � It was a pleasure to meet you too. You are an active person in the community and a joy to be with. I will never forget the look on Uriel Jones face in Ann Harbor library when he stood by the books and I asked you � I am looking for somebody called Uriel Jones, I think he is a drummer�. He grinned and knew what I was up to. What a thrill. I read Joe�s book on the plane coming home. It was fun. What a humble man. Thanks Sis.
Finally I must thank Detroit! One of the greatest cities I have ever visited in my life. The music from the city is one of the wonders of the world in my opinion and I will be back to visit, in more ways than one, I hope. The talented people and workforce that grace the city are unprecedented. I feel big changes coming for Detroit and I would love to be part of it, somehow. Today, I shall be emailing the Detroit City authorities to try and get them to dismantle the �Whites� record shop (Ferry Park??), which is locked up and heading for dereliction and rebuild it in a museum to showcase how records and the recording industry needed outlets like this to provide services to customers in the city during its heyday. I would hate the building to be demolished and lost forever. Inside, it still has a visual history of what was happening in the business, the day it closed. I also agree with Kev, that the grave of Darrell Banks, who is so highly revered, should have something erected to celebrate his contribution to the music business. In addition, could we not approach the Memorial services and ask them to update the �history� information on entrance to the graveyard, by including a section dedicated to those involved in the music business that are buried there?
I have rambled a little too much. It is good to see United Sound up and running and opportunities developing in the city. Thank you Detroit also Honest Johns and the library for providing food and information, in addition to the free Internet access, we used on occasions.
| By Jim G (12.47.224.12) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 07:13 am: |
Leo B,
I would very much appreciate a copy of the cdr too. Please send me your email address.
Thanks.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 11:38 am: |
Hey Folks:
I just posted a note on the Clauson thread so I'm gonna be brief (for a change!) out here...
To David/Mark/Harry/Carl - thank you guys for letting me join all of you for this wonderful weekend in Soulful Detroit...it was an honor to be with like-minded souls.
To SisDetroit - thanks for the smiles and spirits!
Sue Whithall - like I said earlier, you may appear to be a tough cookie but the SW I met in Detroit is a real sweetheart...keep up the fine work!
Medusa9e - It was great meeting you in Detroit...when I come back in the summer we will definitely hook up!
Julian - Hey, amigo! Best of luck with the labels and remember my offer to partner up!
Mike McLean - An honor indeed to be with the architect of the Motown Studio (a/k/a the Snakepit)among many achievements. Enjoy your retirement and enjoy life, Mike - you deserve it.
Fayette - Don't worry, dear! I'm sure there will be more of these Soulful Detroit get-togethers in the future. We'll find a way to make sure you're there.
If I forgot anyone, charge it to my head and not my heart!
Talk to you all later!
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 11:42 am: |
CARL DIXON OF LONDON - We have adopted you here in Detroit.
KEVGO - Didn't we have a ball? We must do this again.
Mark - We performed the background vocals pretty well with the Funk Brothers. They really needed us. Don't you think? I sure felt like dancing.
(((DMEIKLE, LOWELL, HARRY))) What can I say? I just love ya!
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 12:03 pm: |
MIKE MCLEAN - You may not remember me, but I was the one who helped you to your chair one time. (LOL) It was great meeting you! Yes, we did take a photo of you with Mr. Wendal. Please come back again. It wouldn't be the same without you.
| By Medudsa9e (66.73.6.185) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 03:49 pm: |
Hi KevGo,
yess, U R most definately correct, we MUST do this again, somwhere, somehow. I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance 2 meet everyone there. (next time, I'll leave the Party Poopers home). LOL!
Again, I really Njoyed meeting everyone I did meet...WOW! It was On...It was Live.
SisDetroit~U R a Gem, I appreciate how U made everyone feel special, (considering the source), U R VERY Special.
| By nikki (24.46.200.124) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 05:24 pm: |
I know there are 3 threads going on this subject. I posted a bunch of fotos on another thread "fotos from soulful event via Jim Ellis". Most were sent via Jim Ellis and two were sent via Sis for me to post. It's great to see what many of you look like! I hope you are enjoying the pictures. I have many more from Jim Ellis I can post. If anyone is interested, let me know. I still have to edit/crop them to size. Did any of you get to have a good talk with either Jim Ellis or Chico Leverett? They are such super nice guyz, and both are very dear to me! I really missed being there!
Nikki
http://www.harmonytrain.com
| By Mr.Magic (152.163.252.68) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 05:26 pm: |
Carl, When we were at the Soulful Detroit event, you told me there was a song(s)by Jackie Wilson that I never heard. Can you please refresh my memory on that.
| By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 05:30 pm: |
Nikki, although I only met Chico Leverett briefly, I did have a good talk with Jim Ellis. I confided to him that my favorite song of all time that refers to the city of Detroit, is, of course, "Motor City" by the Satintones. He's a nice man and I enjoyed our chat.
Good pics (although I cringe at having mine posted on the net), and it was a fun event. I enjoyed talking to everyone.
- S.R.
| By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 05:33 pm: |
What was great about the Cass Cafe event was that everybody from the Forum -- everybody who loves Detroit music -- was invited, it wasn't exclusionary. Some folks came over from Lowell's other Forum, and indeed, some innocent bystanders liked what they saw and joined the party -- this wasn't a private, invitation-only thing.
| By medusa9e (66.73.6.185) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 06:13 pm: |
Hey Kev,
I 4got 2 let U hear my tape I recorded...
| By Joe Moorehouse (152.163.252.68) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 06:38 pm: |
Mr. Magic, I enjoyed meeting you at the Cafe, but didn't realize you were a Jackie Wilson guy. Do you know Let George Do It? It's a record on a plain white label with stamped red print that Berry Gordy and Billy Davis wrote and Jackie performed, promoting George Edwards' campaign for State Representative in 1958 (George was Berry's brother-in-law; his wife was Esther Gordy Edwards). Only one or two hundred copies were pressed, and it's a great record. My e-mail address is jmoorehous@aol.com, so drop me a note and I'll tell you more.
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 06:48 pm: |
Medusa9e:
Save the tape for my next trip to Detroit, which may be sooner than I expected.
Joe:
I'm also curious about the JW single, "By George, Let George Do It" - I remember Berry Gordy mentioned the song in his autobiography.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 08:53 pm: |
JoeMoorehouse & C. Bell/Eric - It's good to know we have musical soul experts near by, just across the street of whom we can confer. Great meeting the two of you. Sorry, you couldn't get into your own library. :o)
| By Millie (68.40.209.129) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 09:34 pm: |
KevGo, Carl, and Mark...please see the Clawson thread.
| By Julian (152.163.252.68) on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 12:50 am: |
Hey Mr. Magic, what is you email address?
Where's Mike?
| By Mark Speck (199.183.107.130) on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 01:14 am: |
Sis--any chance you could scan the photo you took of the crew in Ann Arbor and share it with us?
Best,
Mark
| By Jim Feliciano in Detroit. (205.188.209.109) on Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 07:52 pm: |
My sincere due apologies--
TO ALL MY friends here on soulfuldetroit.
I have not been on this forum for several weeks, and living in Detroit... well unfortunately, I missed the chance opportunity (of a lifetime) to meet with all my friends here, in person, at the Cass Cafe due to illness.
Yet in determined anticipation, I had dressed to attend the event, loaded my camera-- yet after much self-debating (with an intense fever) if I really should attend I knew was not able to do so, the week of taking heavy prescribed medication would dictate that I would not attend that one particular evening event in question.
Alas, it was a lousy two weeks for me-- please accept my apologies that I could not be there with all of you. I read all the above threads, read all what I had actually missed.
David, Ralph, Sue, KevGo, Julian, Carl Dixon, SisDetroit, Julian, Medusa9, and everyone else I might have missed, I missed the only given chance to be with you guys, all in one place.
If there is a next time, I hope that it is soon and I WILL be there for that one. I'm just glad to be back on my feet, on this forum, and it's good to be back here, home like family, where we belong.
Again, due to extreme circumstances I'm sorry I was not able to attend and be there personally with you, with all my (Detroit) friends who might have attended the event, and to those I had met on this here 'cherished' discussion forum.
| By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 08:17 pm: |
Jim,
I hope you're doing OK. Circumstances did not allow for me to attend either. Maybe next time for both of us.
| By medusa9e (66.73.6.154) on Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 10:12 pm: |
Jim, I hope U R feeling better...
| By Julian (64.12.97.7) on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 12:09 am: |
Health comes first before anything. You guys were there with us in spirit, and are here now, that's the most important thing.
| By Sue (152.163.252.68) on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 12:42 am: |
Sorry you weren't feeling well, Jim.
| By Mr. Magic (152.163.252.68) on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 07:02 pm: |
Julian,
My e-mail address is DETROIT20east@aol.com
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 10:12 pm: |
Jim:
It was best that you take care of yourself so that we can see you the next time we have this event.
Also, I'll be in the Detroit area sometime in June or July. When I nail down a date, I'll let you know so that we can definitely get together while I'm in town.
Your friend always,
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Davie Gordon (193.122.21.42) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 03:59 pm: |
Hi Jim,
Hope you're on the mend - I wouldn't worry about missing the first Forum get together - I'm sure there will be more and this time I want to be there.
Davie
| By medusa9e (66.73.15.210) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 05:20 pm: |
I need 2 N form everyone, I had some problems with my computer, and I had 2 change my address.
My new address is medudsa9e2003@yahoo.com
Thanx!
| By Jim Feliciano in Detroit. (152.163.252.68) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 07:54 pm: |
Hi Kevin,
Do you have have my email address?
Yes, let me know prior, when you'll be back here in town, I would really like to see you!
And to all my brothers and sisters on this forum, Ralph; Sue; Medusa9; Julian; KevGo; and Davie, I really appreciate your expressed concerns-- and I'm doing quite well, and, I thank every one of you!
| By STUBASS (64.12.97.7) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 08:06 pm: |
HEY JIM: FEEL BETTER FAST...AND KEEP ON LAUGHING...THE *BEST* MEDICINE!!!...STUBASS
| By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 12:01 pm: |
Jim:
I still have your email address. You'll be hearing from me soon.
Kevin Goins - KevGo
| By Jim Feliciano in Detroit. (205.188.209.109) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 08:43 pm: |
StuBass my 'bro',
You are always there when you are needed, as you are quite readily *the* inspiration only this site would heartfully appreciate of having you right here, where your wisdom and humor are (at times) needed the most!
Thanks... blood!
| By STUBASS (152.163.252.68) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 09:10 pm: |
HEY JIM: RIGHT BACK ATCHA MY MAN!!!...STUBASS