By MichaelOH (24.157.156.82) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:12 pm:

Man oh man...

I could not believe it. I knew they were going to ask people to come up from the audience, so I was ready, and as soon as that bass started pulsating for my girl, I was up on that stage. As I was singing, I had to keep looking around and pinching myself, reminding myself of the history on that stage.

At the stage door, I got so many nice compliments from the Funks. Jack Ashford said I should hop on the bus on go on tour, and, probably my biggest compliment of all was Joan Osborne telling me I had a great set of pipes!!!!

It was a dream come true, and it's all I can talk about today!! The show itself was magnificent, and the audience had so much love and respect for the Funks, it was very touching.

No DVD's...the merchandiser missed the boat on that one and shipped 'em to the wrong place. Dr. Licks was not happy about that, saying that they had missed out on $20,000 because of the lack of T-shirts, DVD's, et al.

Anyways...I SANG WITH THE FUNKS!!!

MichaelOH

By Vickie (198.81.26.231) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:15 pm:

What a great memory to have ...

Vickie

By L (12.141.160.25) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:22 pm:

That's great MichaelOH.
Congratulations man. You must be on Cloud 9.

By MichaelOH (24.157.156.82) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:23 pm:

my message should state that the bass was pulsating for "My Girl", not my girl.... ;)

By Steve Litos (209.100.86.4) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:42 pm:

Awesome! That has to be a story of a lifetime.
I can't wait for Saturday (In Chicago).

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 12:42 pm:

Great MichaelOH - I wonder if I should start rehearsing. :o)

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:24 pm:

Damn, MichaelOH....
You make your Soulful Detroit debut a week ago and already you were up there with the Funks singing "My Girl".
I'm impressed...
Give yourself a hand for singing with the world's greatest band!
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By STUBASS (64.12.97.7) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:40 pm:

GOOD JOB MICHAEL: NOW *THATS* ONE YOU CAN TELL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN ABOUT!!!...MY DAD ONCE SANG "SHINE ON HARVEST MOON" AT A JERRY LEWIS CONCERT AT THE OLD OLYMPIA STADIUM!!!...NO SINGING FOR ME...I'D GET THE WORDS ALL MIXED UP...AND START SINGING..."MY ANGELS"...THROW THE WHOLE GROUP OFF!!!...CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SHINING DEBUT!!!...STUBASS

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:40 pm:

He's impressed.
I'm jelous.
Ted, I think we're going to miss a grand show.

By Nish (170.224.224.38) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 04:39 pm:

That's awesome, Michael!!! Remember it vividly! You sang with the Funk Brothers, you are one lucky cat!

By hiram (159.53.32.46) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 04:50 pm:

Michael,

That's absolutely great. How did they conduct this come up and sing with the Funks thing. Did they just pick anyone at random or did you just have to be aggressive and force your way up. I gotta know. I defintely want to sing with the Funks and am ready. I want a piece of the action.

By Sue (63.85.105.20) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 04:59 pm:

hiram,
I've seen them do this -- make sure you make eye contact with Jack Ashford, and have your arm waving madly. Jump up and down as soon as you hear him tell the story about Deputy Dawg sounding good in front of the Funks ...

By Vito (216.23.183.2) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 05:03 pm:

Or Hiram,

For $ 500 (bank transfer) I'll set it up for you and Jack. What venue do you want to sing at?

By the way, Jack get's 50%.


NOT!

By Kegtapper (65.58.38.119) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 05:10 pm:

Congrats Mike... Pass the memory along. I know somebody had a camera up in there.

By fayette (64.12.97.7) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 06:53 pm:

michael may i have your autograph

By john dixon (64.12.97.7) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 06:56 pm:

wow, Mike, all I can do is echo others in saying 'you lucky dog!' Talk about a memory of a lifetime...

I'm so jealous of all of you. I wish someone would convince the Funk Bros. to bring it down South. Why not a show in Jamerson's hometown, Charleston, S.C., where just coincidentally I happen to reside?

By SharonZ (65.95.196.159) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 07:18 pm:

Michael, I saw you!!

My objective opinion is that you were a total hit. I wondered, who is that talented guy - he must be a pro.

Folks on the forum: MichaelOH is an outstanding performer (and he's so young!)

By Caleb (209.244.239.39) on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 09:06 pm:

Michael-Outstanding!!

By hiram (159.53.32.46) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 09:14 am:

Sue,

Thanks for the info. I will follow your lead and hopefully will be the lucky one.

Vito,

What financial institution?

Michael,

Were you lucky enough to get ahold of a picture of your memorable experience? If so, could you post it here.

By Michael/cleoharvey (160.79.83.208) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 02:04 pm:

Michael:

What a thrill that must have been. The dream of so many people and you lived it!

By 65 memories (198.109.0.131) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 02:39 pm:

MichaelOH...outstanding. You've even received rave reviews from the audience!

Hiram...since you received insider information from Sue, I'm sure we'll see you singin' with the Funks next. Looking forward to hearing you.

By MichaelOH (24.157.156.82) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 02:47 pm:

Hey All!

I know a professional photographer who took pictures of me with the Funks!! A whole roll!! So, as soon as I get them, I will post a few on here!

Can't wait to see them myself...

For those who haven't seen them yet, as soon as that horn riff blares out on "Uptight" you'll be in Soulful Detroit heaven.....

By Leoscasino (66.72.200.9) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 05:51 pm:

Michael, I also was at the concert last in Cleveland. I don't know when you arrived, but
we bought our DVD there along with a hundred or so others. We got a wrist band which let us re-enter and the Funks graciously signed any DVD, shirts or programs. Class act those gentlemen are.
Joan Osborne was incredible.
One of the best concerts by far.

By Scratcher (65.132.77.157) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 05:57 pm:

Michael was at the Toronto Show. Was the Cleveland show a sellout?

By Nancy (152.163.188.68) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 06:27 pm:

Hey Michael can you sing I was there and boy can you sing congrats,

By Jim Feliciano in Detroit. (64.12.97.7) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 07:56 pm:

KevGo,
What we may have here, is a real potential, singing 'talent' right here, on this site-- goes by the name of Michael('the kid')OH....

Man, maybe you should just-- SIGN THIS GUY UP!

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 08:05 pm:

Come on over to Hitsville in Detroit and record. Toronto is not far from Detroit. Jack Ashford will sign you up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, MICHAEL OH"

By NormanOtis Richmond (216.191.153.233) on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 12:57 am:

I hope u join me oon Dr. Love's radio show on CHIN-FM. We met u after the Tuesday nite show.
Norman (Otis) Richmond

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 01:11 am:

Alright, MichaelOH has been discovered. I want an autograph on your first release.

By MichaelOH (24.157.156.82) on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 04:30 pm:

Man!

You guys all are all too much!! I don't think I've ever been on a nicer board...

The Funks have stayed with me for days...! It's the only music I can listen too right now...everything else bores me at the moment! ;)

It was an absolutely incredible experience...and I can't wait to here about the Detroit show.

(one day I'll tell you all about when I was onstage with Patti LaBelle!!)

Regards,

MichaelOH