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  Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1098 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
The month of July started off leisurely with a visit to Channel 3 News for a interview here in Cleveland with Anchor & Jimmy fan 'Jeff Maynor'. Then Jeff bringing Jimmy his favorite bakery dounuts at home on a couple of sundays. Had great discussions of memory lane in the biz. Jimmy got alot of rest on those hot balmy days, I chilled out in the backyard pool. Mid-July we celebrated our birthdays 5&1/2 days apart but together  !! THANKS to everyone for all your good wishes!!!!!! Then we headed for L.A. to shop around for housing prospects, chilled in the hotel & pool of course! Had a business/social dinner with 'Narada Michael Walden'. The next day a private meeting at "Warner Studios" with head movie soundtrack honcho 'Gary Lamelle' (sp.), 'Narada', & 'David Ritz' reguarding 'Jimmy's life' being brought to the big screen. House hunted and went to Venice Beach with documentry director/producer 'Mathew Buzzell'. Then on July 25th. we attended "David Ritz's Baptismal", with 'Mabel John' presiding over the ceremonies. The church was filled with mostly people there for David. Some of the celebs on hand were 'Janice Jackson' & Her huge bodyguard, 'Howard Hewett' who sang "Joy" was there with his daughter Anisha and at David's house afterward for the party. 'Herb Alpert' & his wife were there. 'Harry Weinger'(Motown/Polydor) and 'Leo Sachs'(Rhino Records) were there for all the festivities, as was David's family members. "Mabel John's" sons attended (Paul & Doug). 'Jeanie Long'(Sisters Love group) sang, she was amazing! And a slew of other people I can't remember. It was a beautiful church & ceremony to say the least. Afterward 'Harry, Leo, Jimmy, & I' made a quick run to "Thelma Cook's 'Golden Oldies Reecords' shop" to hunt for vynal. I think 'Leo & Harry' spent a fortune there that day, LOL!! Thelma (proprietor) was kind enough to open on Sunday for a couple hours just for us. I even found '3'-45's of Jimmy's on the 'Savoy label' in mint condition from the mid-50's! And a few other goodies I'll scan now. Here are some 'photos' of our adventures: First one at home with News Anchorman 'Jeff Maynor':  | ||
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I tried to get us reservations at our favorite Hollywood Hotel "The Rennessaince" on Hollywood & Highland, but they were booked solid due to a movie premeire, dang! I missed the huge horizon, infinity pool there , so we were booked in the next closest available hotel on Highland Blvd. Here's a shot of their little cute pool, where I spent a few afternoons, lol:  | ||
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On the 19th. We were taken to dinner at an old "Rat Pack" Hollywood haunt, "Taylor's Steakhouse" by 'Narada Michael Walden' (Producer & Jazz Drummer excellent!!), his beautiful wife 'Joy' and two of his Artists "DTB", who are about to break out really really big. The food was excellent 'Joy & I', both had the Colossal Shrimp Cocktail and Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus Dinner. 'Narada' had a little birthday suprise for Jimmy! 'Narada' is one of the sweetest people you could ever meet! The young artists are 14 & 16 years old and have been performing since they were 3 & 5 years old!! One raps & one sings. The go by the name of "DTB", here is their new CD:  | ||
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Here are some photo taken at Taylor's Steakhouse:  | ||
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Narada's birthday suprise for Jimmy:  | ||
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July 20th. "Warner Studios":  | ||
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Jimmy Scott, Gary Lamelle, Gary's assistant, David Ritz, & Narada Michael Walden, in Gary's office:  | ||
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Narada & Joy Walden at Warner:  | ||
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July 23rd. 'my birthday' Dinner at the Ritz's home:  | ||
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July 25th. The Church "Straight-Way Church of L.A. Dr. Charles Queen, Pastor & Founder, also Mabel John's mentor in the ministries:  | ||
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Jimmy & I with 'Howard Hewett' & his daughter Anisha:  | ||
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Party at David's house. 'Mabel John' with Jimmy & I:  | ||
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'David Ritz' with Family members:  | ||
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"Golden Oldies Records" in Los Angeles:  | ||
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Owner the gracious Thelma Cook, and Jimmy:  | ||
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Harry Weinger & Leo Sachs browsing thru the goldmine of vynal inside the store, lol!:  | ||
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Some of my photos didn't come out, so here is Leo & Harry at another one of David's parties in N.Y.C. a couple years ago:  | ||
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OOPS couldn't locate right away, will look afterward. Above is our passes from Warner. Below more memorbilia from the church:  | ||
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Church Program:  | ||
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Inside program:  | ||
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Back of Program:  | ||
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Jimmy's Savoy 45's, B-side is "Am I Wrong":  | ||
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B-side is "Guilty":  | ||
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B-side is "These Are The Things I Love":  | ||
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I found these Narada Michael Walden albums from way back:  | ||
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Narada:  | ||
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I found these Arthur Prysock albums; Hey Bobby & Vonnie, This one has "How Do You Speak To An Angel" on it, S.S.  | ||
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JB's jazz album "Soul On Top", Harry said he was sending Jimmy & I the new CD of this album but still I had to have the cover for rare photos of 'JB' when he breifly donned an Afro, here is also one I took in Sept. 1968 when James got his fist Fro in his basement beauty salon at home:  | ||
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Some inside photos of Louie Bellson & others...  | ||
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I also found one of my favorite singers 'Derek Martin' doing one of my favorite songs that Jimmy recorded in 1951 "I Won't Cry Anymore". Backed by "Your Daddy Wants His Baby Back" (a Teddy Randazzo composition):  | ||
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Wonderful fans in Japan sent us amazing Birthday Gifts, one being Jimmy's second "Live In Japan" CD now out in "LP" form there. Front Jacket:  | ||
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Back of Jacket:  | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 5-Doyen Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 295 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
Soul Sister!! Too Much!!!! That is Narada's first wife on the first album. I have a lot of his earlier albums, too. I met him once over 20yrs ago and got his autograph at record store here in Oakland,Ca. I need to try to find it!! Very Talented Man! You could open up a museum with all of this MEMORABILA P.S.he iS a DRUMMER EXTRAORDINAIRE. (Message edited by Mistrivia1 on July 31, 2004) | ||
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Photo taken by a Japanese photographer:  | ||
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Funky Venice Beach:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1138 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
SP-my bad! That was suppose to read JANET Jackson, lol!! S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1139 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hey Charise; Sup girl?! LOL!! Yes indeed, Narada's first wife was beautiful too, and smart, she works with Bill Clinton! Bill is also a big fan of Jimmy's, small world, isn't it, LOL!! S.S. Narada is a very sweet & sincere person. Here's one of 'He & Jimmy' from the "Rhythm & Blues Foundation Awards" in 1987, Jimmy was one of the first inductees. Also in the photo is Chuck Jackson & Jerry Butler:  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 953 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.122.205 |
Hey SS &J..you never cease ao amaze and blow me away!! I am humbled!! | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1143 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hey Bro Bobby; That goes double for us, YOU never cease to amaze us with your knowledge, experience, & photo collection, for real!!! S.S. | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 5-Doyen Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 301 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
I'll go you both one better, the both of you are blowing me away with all of this!!!!! You can't even get this kind of info(photos and all) through a FAN CLUB!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Scott is still going strong | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1590 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Shoot  And all I have is some lousy Photoshop pictures. Shoot, nobody lets me have fun anymore Where do they get all of those wonderful toys??? | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1149 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
AWE Juice; You are special all by yourself without any toys! S.S.saidso! | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 283 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Hi SoulSister I enjoyed your pics as per usual esp the ones of Mabel John and Thelma Cook. Were you close to the Holiday Inn on Highland? I stayed there 9 years ago and it was great. I have a real soft spot for the music history of sixties Hollywood and would love to re-visit the town. David | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1163 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi David; Glad you enjoyed the pics. Mabel is great, and Ms. Thelma Cook is a sweet lady. We were next door to the H.I. at the Best Western Hollywood Plaza Inn. You would love Hollywood today since the re-did everything on Holly wood & Highland Blvds. The New Kodak Theater, Mann's, The new Mall, lots of Resturants including Spago's, beautiful archetecture. L.A. & Hollywood History is just as interesting as Soul history . Here's a couple photos I took of the area 2 years ago while staying at the new Renissance:  | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1164 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
David; Sorry thats a photo of David Ritz in his studio. I thought I had some of those past photos in the computer but I don't so I'll need to scan them in but it will have to wait till next week as we are leaving for the Long Island Jazz Festival at 7:00am tomorrow morning. S.S. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1642 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hey Soul Sister!!!! Is that Long Island as in Long Island, NEW YORK??? | ||
Helene (helene) 3-Pundit Username: helene Post Number: 61 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.32.166.37 |
Hi Soul Sister, I'm knocked out! I just don't know anywhere else that I could share in this knowledge. Thank you. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1169 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi Juice; How ya' doing brotherman! Yep, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Nice location. S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1170 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi Helene; How's things in your world! I hope we'll get to do a "gig" in Sweden next year. Yep, we let it all hang out here on S.D. !! Best, S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1203 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
DAVID MEIKLE THIS IS FOR YOU!!! Here's the photos I promised of Hollywood today:  | ||
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Rennessaince Hotel:  | ||
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The Fabulous Infinity Pool at the Rennessaince:  | ||
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Architecture between the hotel pool & the new Hollywood & Highland Mall:  | ||
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HOLLYWOOD BOWL ON JIMMY'S BIRTHDAY 2002:  | ||
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Jimmy coming off stage & the Artist's & Audience singing happy birthday to him!:  | ||
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Jimmy did a photo fashion shoot for the N.Y. Times Magazine:  | ||
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Jimmy & Lou Rawls backstage:  | ||
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Screening of Jimmy's Documentry at the Egyptian Theater with Director Mathew Buzzell:  | ||
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David Ritz's Funky Studio, David's wife Roberta sitting behind his desk:  | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 311 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Hi Soul Sister I forgot all about my question. Apologies. You brought back a lot of memories! The Renaissance looks like "my" Holiday Inn, with the circular restaurant at the top of the building. I always remember walking down Hollywood Boulevard and feeling quite unsafe at 10am. I guess I've come a long way since then . I loved the look of the old Egyptian Theater frontage. It seemed to be closed down at that time. We walked down to Capitol Records and had a fantastic time there. I then looked up HB Barnum who had a place at Hollywood & Vine, but he wasn't in. I went around to the library and got my fix of Yellow Pages from back in the day. Then down to Sunset to look for the Motown building and the Liberty Building. Also to Romaine for the Motown Studio. Also went to the Hollywood Bowl and dreamt of the Supremes playing there back in the day. Went to BB Kings after the Universal Studio Tour and saw Arthur Adams, one of my heroes. He was fantastic. Ate in Musso & Frank's grill on Hollywood. Great stuff. It still remains a goal of mine to check out the Emperor Production Studios in Hollywood where the Mirwood Sound was created. I loved my visit to LA and must do it again! (Message edited by david meikle on August 13, 2004) (Message edited by David_Meikle on August 13, 2004) | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1250 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi David; WOW!! You got to visit many more places than I on our trips. Sounds like you had a fantastic time, we were always busy with either the "gig" plus plus various meetings, dinners, and searching for affordable housing which in L.A. is a major challenge,lol! David, thanks for the list of your Hollywood great adventure, it was fun and interesting to hear!! S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1251 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
David; Jimmy told me that the Renaissance used to be a Holiday Inn at one time where he & the band stayed when they appearred at either Catalina's, the Roosevelt Hotel's Cine-Grill, or the House of Blues on Sunset. But that was years before they renovated it and nenewed Hollywood & Highland area. The Holiday Inn I was talking about is just up the hill on Highland, same side of street. S.S. | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 313 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 82.1.160.213 |
SS One other regret was not venturing inside the Chinese Theater. Have you (or anyone else on the forum) been inside? David | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 493 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Soul sister, Once again, many thanks for the wonderful pics of the life you and Jimmy share. They always brighten my day. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1257 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi David; No always being on the move I never have gone inside but would like to take the time one day to do that and the same with many other Hollywood haunts. S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1258 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi Ralph; It's fun to do so, and it's nice of you to say so. Ralph, your a real sweetheart down deep inside! S.S. | ||
StingBeeLee (stingbeelee) 2-Debutant Username: stingbeelee Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.129.8 |
I've thought and thought how I was going to post this...I've known about Jimmy Scott ever since I was little, as my uncles and relatives were really into jazz and argued who was the best singer, Jimmy Scott's name came up often. Now, I'm not really fond of jazzy ballads, and I have no Jimmy Scott records, but when I noticed that his special was coming on PBS, I had to watch it, BECAUSE I HAD TO SEE A MASTER AT HIS CRAFT. I guess you can not particularily like the type of singing but know a special performer when you see one? During the concert segments, Jimmy had the audience in the palm of his hand and dug deep into the meaning of the songs, and relayed this to the audience. There's not a lot of singers on this earth who can do that. I'll probably not buy any of Jimmy's records, but I certainly did enjoy seeing one of the giants of music give his all and teaching all to see how to put a song across. I don't think anyone will understand what I'm trying to say, but I had to post anyway. | ||
Rodmann (rodmann) 5-Doyen Username: rodmann Post Number: 386 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.223.151.165 |
Whoa Soul Sis! You clownin'! LOL. It looks like you and Jimmy have had lots of fun this Summer. Hanging out with Narada Michael Walden, Lou Rawls, Jerry Butler, Mable John & Howard Hewett! Must be nice. Thanks for sharing the pics with us. Soul Sister, it's so funny that you should post the scan of Narada's "Garden Of Love Light" album. 'Delightful' from that album is my favorite jam by Narada and I've been playing it again recently. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1264 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hi StingBeeLee; Oh I think alot of people on this forum will understand what you are saying especially the old heads, lol! I've seen people who are not jazz fans per say come to one of Jimmy's shows get totally hooked-in and that hook has a hold on them forevermore, lol! Even those not into jazz standards are bowled over by his emotional performance wringing the meaning out of every lyric dry to the bone with his unique phrasing, oh yea (chuckle)...Especially his peers, any of the performers/recording artists from "ALL genre's" of music will ultimately say the same thing and respect the greatness in another artist they consider a master and a major influence in the business among singers. Jimmy's always been known as a singer's singer. It's helped lots of others in their careers though his own uniqueness may have helped hold back his own career to some extent, as well as other circumstances. Like Brother Ray(RIP) has always said Jimmy Scott has made his mark and influenced many singers. But because of certain circumstances mega-acknowlegement has eluded him and thats too bad and too sad. But ask anyone in the business they'll tell you, LOL! LOL!! I know just what you talkin' bout! Jimmy will appreciate your comments and insight when I read him your post. Thanks for relaying your story SLB!! All The Best, S.S. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1265 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hey Rodmann; LOL!! Yea we had fun!! The pics. of Lou Rawls were taken 2 years ago. The one with Jerry, Chuck, Jimmy, & Narada was taken in 1987 at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Induction Ceremony. Narada, his wife Joy, Howard & Mabel, etc.. were taken a couple weeks ago. Take care, S.S. | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 6-Zenith Username: ladymystique Post Number: 582 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.33.227.92 |
Hey Soul Sister! Great pics girl! Haven't seen Howard Hewitt in a LONG while, so nice to see him...his daughter is cute! I also didn't know that Narada recorded some albums of his own...I know his productions though! AWESOME! | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1919 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Lady M, We really need to talk I'll get back to you about Michaels' music. He had some seriously tough jams in the late 70s & early 80s. I've got to get you a primer!!! | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 6-Zenith Username: ladymystique Post Number: 585 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.33.227.92 |
Juice...please do! I probably heard of some, but maybe didn't know who did them! | ||
1wicked (1wicked) 5-Doyen Username: 1wicked Post Number: 232 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.126.64.72 |
Sho ya right Juice !! "I Shoulda Loved Ya" and "Take It To The Bossman" were two of my favorites...so much so that "I Shoulda Loved Ya" was one of the 1st songs I tried to learn on my Fender Jazz. | ||
StingBeeLee (stingbeelee) 2-Debutant Username: stingbeelee Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.129.8 |
Hey SoulSis; Thanks for understanding!!! I thought the next time Jimmy comes to Detroit, I'm gonna see him, as I completely enjoyed the special, and I knew by the way he "got" into a song and put all of his being into the song and the audience, that one day I'm gonna see him. I've read lots of interviews by singers who say they were influenced by Jimmy Scott. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1295 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
Hey StingBeeLee; I'll keep you posted when the Detroit "gig" gets confirmed. S.S. |
