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  dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 175 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.253.181.178 |
Today, I hung out for several hours with a couple of hip Scots, Soulful Detroit's own David Meikle and his pal, Harry Dhesi. We began our excursion at 47th & King Drive, site of the old Regal Theater, which is now a parking lot. On the corner is the new Harold Washington Cultural Center. We then preceded north to 43rd Street to see the former home of the Checkerboard Lounge, but to my surprise, the building has been demolished. It's supposed to move into it's new Hyde Park home sometime in the future. Next, we drove down King Drive, turned off at 22nd Street and hung a right at Michigan Avenue to stop in at the Chess Studios Museum. The place is closed on Sundays, so David and Harry decided they'll revisit it tomorrow. We went north down South Michigan Avenue to visit the sites of the One-Derful/Marvelous, Constellation and Vee-Jay/Brunswick offices and studios. Of course, these places are long gone, but the Vee-Jay/Brunswick building is the only one of these establishments still physically standing. Next, we went to 630 N. McClurg Court, home of WBBM-TV, Chicago's CBS TV & radio affiliate and formerly home to Okeh Records and Chicago's Columbia Recording Studios. You cannot enter the building without proper documentation. You remember 9/11. Next, we stopped at the former location of Universal Recording at 46 E. Walton. Universal went out of business in the early '90s, but these guys came all the way from Scotland and it was their first time in Chicago and they at least wanted to see the locations. We made a few other little stops before trekking south to Hyde Park and stopping in at the Falcon Inn for a bite and a brew. David and Harry then dropped me off at home and they were on their way back to the motel. They'll visit some more spots tomorrow before heading back to Glasgow on Tuesday. It was a real pleasure, guys. Great to meet you and I'm sure our paths will cross again in the future. | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 351 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
That sounded so exciting. I would have loved to be with you, sight seeing in Chi Town. I love Chicago. Hello Chicago!!! | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 176 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.253.181.178 |
Maybe next time | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 650 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.130.29.7 |
Hi Mike. I gave David Billy Butler's info so I sure do hope he gets to talk to him while he's in Chi-Town. Wish I could have been there. | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 178 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.208.234.61 |
We had a great time, Bobby and the weather was cooperative. They told me that you and Weldon gave them a great Philly tour. | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 352 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
BTW, dvdmike - DMeikle and Harry are on their way to Detroit this week. Saturday, July 17 is the memorial dedication to Darrell Banks. http://www.freep.com/news/locm ac/banks9_20040709.htm | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 656 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
Thanks Mike. Did they take any video or pix? David M., did you get Billy Butler's phone number that I e mailed to you? | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 354 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Eli - You and Weldon should ride up to attend the July 17th event. | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 179 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.208.234.61 |
They took a lot of photos, no video. It might not be too exciting watching a video of a building standing still. LOL. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 658 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.169.137.172 |
Hi Sis, Although I was looking forward to attending,Ill be elsewhere out of town on those days. Mike, not unless, of course you use time lapse photography on the leaning Tower of Pisa, capice???$%^&*() | ||
Steve (steve_litos) 2-Debutant Username: steve_litos Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.100.86.4 |
Hey Mike, It sounds like you guys had a good outing. I hope the guys enjoyed their first visit to Chicago. P.S. - I've never been able to get into the Chess studios either (3 attempts). | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 181 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.208.234.61 |
Steve, you have to call for an appointment. I don't know the number offhand, but you have to let them know you are coming. Don't know why that is, but that's how it is. They are closed Sundays. | ||
Steve (steve_litos) 3-Pundit Username: steve_litos Post Number: 32 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.100.86.4 |
Thanks Mike. I'll try to check it out on one of my next weekdays off. I don't know if it's allowed...but I'll bring a camera just in case. -Steve | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 182 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.253.205.35 |
I didn't notice a "NO CAMERAS ALLOWED" sign on the door. | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 5-Doyen Username: soulaholic Post Number: 281 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.40.105 |
Hey David: Is is pints? a blends or straight??? America does not have a true grasp on what a beer or ale or stout should be. But, there are a few who are giving it a good try. So I want to make sure I bring the right thing on Tuesday. And if it falls to the spirit's side then I will go to the well to get that!!!!!!!!!  | ||
Don (don) 5-Doyen Username: don Post Number: 272 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.49.63 |
If I had known if David and friend we're gonna be in town, I'da greeted them with a great ole hootie hoooooooo! | ||
Graham Finch (acooolcat) 4-Laureate Username: acooolcat Post Number: 123 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 210.200.105.229 |
I wonder what David and Harry are up to today? | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 364 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Graham - It is hard to reach them by phone. Don Mancha has been waiting for them this morning over to AJ's since 10:00am. I hope they make it before he leaves. | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 243 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 207.74.196.20 |
Hi Graham we're at the library bad news, from aug 2nd oversees visitors are to be charged $100 for access to archives i haven't read my mail due to volume of spam. if you need anything post here as i may be in at the weekend. met don/willie jones/robert bateman/aj sparks. meeting jj barnes tomorrow, jimmy scott too, carl carlton on saturday. will speak with frank garcia tomorrow too plus a few others! Detroit is the biz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 244 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 207.74.196.20 |
dvdmike we had a ball with you and i am so impressed with your knowledge of chicago soul!!!!! will give update soon as time is precious here! many thanks for everyhing. david & harry | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike Post Number: 193 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.253.214.175 |
David, much thanks for the CDs. As soon as you get a chance, could you e-mail me the track listings? Mike | ||
Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 2-Debutant Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
HUNG OUT AT THE WOODWARD BREWREY LAST NIGHT WITH DAVID, HARRY, LOWELL, BRIAN, JEANNE SORENSEN, CLAY MCMURRY, LARRY, GEE AND SOME GREAT PEOPLE WHO'S NAMES ESCAPE ME AT THE MOMENT, AND HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS GREAT MEETING EVERYONE, WE'LL HAVE TO DO THAT AGAIN, MAYBE TONIGHT AT THE GREEKTOWN CASINO. SDF KNOWS HOW TO PARTY | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 690 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.49.239 |
David M., Did you ever hook with Billy Butler? | ||
Graham Finch (acooolcat) 4-Laureate Username: acooolcat Post Number: 128 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 210.200.105.229 |
David, is that right - a hundred dollars? Does that include B&B? | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 5-Doyen Username: soulaholic Post Number: 291 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.251.9.20 |
Hello All: The film will be tomorrow on the local Detroit Fox show. It is 12:42 I just got back home and all I can say was it was mind blowing!!!!!!!!! Music, local Detroit Stars from the day singing along to the 45's and a goodtime was had by all!! Will post photo's tomorrow (Friday) took a ton and there was at least 6 cameras at this event besides the Fox camera. I know I took at least 50 plus shot's!! Besides the regulars Joe Moorehouse, Gary, Sideburn Slim, Dana, Leo and my self. We had David M., Harry D. Leo our travelers from Scotland and a few local Detroit artist's and producers. The Lovely Francis Nero, Spyder Turner, Dennis Coffee and Millie Felch. Plus Clay Mc Murray, Jeanna Sorenson, Gee, and Jasmine. And of course brother Ralph T via phone from Hollywood. Who was serenaded by Spyder Turner over the phone!! Heck it was such a goodtime that the Bar even turned down it's music while we were spinning the 300 or so Soulful disc's that where brought to the event. Harry & David learned that not all of the Soul tunes have been found or taken from Detroit!!!! Tony Birchett - "Don't put out the fire" on LBJ What Now Records or Berne Moore "Which way to turn" on Lark Just a few of the Detroit Sounds that got played. More to be posted!!! Once again thanks to all that showed and hope to see you at the next one. Remember the Darrell Banks Memoria; Service is Saturday @ 1pm. | ||
Gary (gary) 4-Laureate Username: gary Post Number: 71 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.132.51.73 |
In the words of the Mighty, Mighty Dells: "Oh What A Night"!!! The SDF get-together last night was great. It was a real pleasure to meet David, Lowell, Harry, Gee, Leo, Spyder Turner, Frances Nero, Clay McMurray and to see some of my locals friends again like Millie, Soulaholic, Dennis Coffey, Sideburn Slim, Dana, and Joe M. We really had a ball. (Message edited by gary on July 16, 2004) | ||
Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 2-Debutant Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 15 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
HEY WHEN YOU GET PAST FIFTY, THERE ARE THREE THINGS THAT GO FIRST, YOUR MEMORY, UH LET'S SEE, UH YOUR MEMORY, UHM, OH WELL I CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER TWO. BUT THE NAMES THAT ESCAPED ME THIS MORNING ARE HERE. | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 408 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Hey Spyder Just in case you don't remember...you had the first major hit to come out of Tera Shirma. You had a great producer..Clay McMurray. Those were good days Spyder. | ||
Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 2-Debutant Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 18 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
HEY RALPH, I DIDN'T KNOW THAT. AND YOU'RE RIGHT, CLAY IS STILL COOL, WE TALKED FOR A LONG TIME LAST NIGHT. GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU'RE DOING ALRIGHT, IT WAS GREAT TALKING TO YOU LAST NIGHT ALSO | ||
HARRY DHESI (harry_dhesi) 1-Arriviste Username: harry_dhesi Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 207.74.196.20 |
bobby eli we never met billy butler as david could not go thru his e-mails as they are full of SPAM he will talk to you later harry & david | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 699 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.50.117 |
Thanks Harry!! I never liked spam anyway... way too much fat and carbs and all filler! Speaking of Spam.. the studio Village Recorders in west L.A. was originally owned and built by Geordie Hormel of Hormel Foods and they once referred to the place as "The House That Spam Built"!! | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 388 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
"HANGING WITH DMEIKLE" IN DETROIT  EJUANA TAYLOR - VOCALIST   | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 390 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Laura Lee - DMeikle - Harry - Tonya Hood  | ||
Rodmann (rodmann) 5-Doyen Username: rodmann Post Number: 267 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.221.46.59 |
I hate that I missed all the fun!  Maybe next year I can tag along if I'm invited! LOL. By the way, Laura Lee is still a seriously beautiful woman! WOW! | ||
Karyl (karyl) 1-Arriviste Username: karyl Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.170.180.170 |
Sis, great pictures as usual! I'm envious over that T-shirt you have on AND standing between Willie and Lenny! I see Laura Lee is sitting in front of the Dramatics picture on the wall too! LOL! | ||
paulie3$hoes (paulie3hoes) 4-Laureate Username: paulie3hoes Post Number: 76 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.49.181 |
eh not fer nuttin but how kum dat don mancha guy is holding da ol' schwazool, catch my drift??@#$%^&*() | ||
Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 3-Pundit Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 31 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
LAURA LEE STILL LOOKS GOOD, IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I'VE SEEN HER. NICE PHOTO | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 393 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Karyl - I thought about you in front of that photo on the wall when I took it.   | ||
Vickie (vickie) 3-Pundit Username: vickie Post Number: 33 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
Oh, and our Tammi Terrell is on the wall too nice...very nice | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 5-Doyen Username: sis Post Number: 397 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Vickie - I put that photo up just for you. I knew we would hear from you. :o) (Message edited by sis on July 20, 2004) | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 249 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 82.1.160.59 |
Eli I came back to 3,000 e-mail messages. I'm truly sorry to have missed one of my heroes. Thanks for trying to help. David | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 751 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.45.116 |
Hi David, Great Scott!!(no pun intended) 3000 messages. Man, youre more popular than I am!!! Hopefully you guys will hook up next time! | ||
Rodmann (rodmann) 5-Doyen Username: rodmann Post Number: 276 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.221.46.59 |
OMG Eli. That's so odd. Where I live at in Peoria, IL there's a recording studio downtown that everyone goes to that was originally some sort of Hormel Foods office! The old faded Hormel artwork is still on the side of the building. It's a small world. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1422 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
I said it before & I'm still sayin' it. I envy you guys! Again, it sounds like a wonderful time was had by all. Kudos to all involved, especially our new TV stars David & Soulie I hate to sound so envious but, damnnit, I can't help myself. Thanks for sharing the pictures & the stories. I hate Quantas!!! |
