GregN

Almost always good to get a review. And it is a nice one, but I hear ya, Tenderly and Smokin' Section are garnering a lot of airplay and positive feeback in general, so it struck me as slightly odd. Of course, everyone has their personal tastes and interests. Speaking of which, I discoverd your streaming music last night at about 12:45, and heard Horace Silver and Lou Donaldson and some other really really great stuff. I was diggin' it. I need to find the exact tunes so I can buy some music. g

very cool pic, btw.

I LOVE CTI!!!! This is very, very, cool.

Yeah, I dig his stance on chords. When working with a busy keyboardist, I often have to just hit the chord tones (or less). Sometimes, I must even just play air guitar.

Scalculate This Major Sus Pentatonic Scale Thingy?

Come on up to the NY gig! The more the merrier, me thinks. g

I don't knock Windsor. Though many in Toronto do of course ("I'm sorry to hear that"). Our side of the pond is pretty nice to look at and I have fond memories of the freedon festival fireworks when I was growing up. I once did solo piano for a wedding on a river boat as well. But if Windsor didn't have Detroit, my upbringing would have been much different without: WJZZ, WDET, WRIF, WWWW, Greektown, Mexican Village, the Renaissance Centre, Detroit Jazz festival, Mort Crim on Channel 4 (was it Bill Bonds on Channel 7? - I remember him crying on camera once), Sir Graves Ghastley, Cartoons on Channels 20 and 50, Red Wings games, the DIA, Wayne State, St Andrew's Hall, Cobo Hall (and all those great auto shows), Ford Auditorium (my first symphony concerts), $1 shooters, 20 cent beers, State Theatre, the Fox theatre, AC Lindell's and Tiger Stadium. The list could go on. This is why, for instance, London Ontario is so boring in comparison. ← Sir Graves Ghastley oh man, I totally forgot about that dude!!! lol Yeah, we got channel 50 up in Flint. I think I remember that Bill Bonds bit as well. Poor dude. I felt bad for him. But I hear ya, Detroit has created and provided a lot of good(s) material and otherwise, and is still kickin'. We just need to work on Flint, here. It is sad, but still, there are a lot of good people still in the area. So, things might get better. You got a CD out, Robert? If so, I would LOVE to hear more. Any dude who digs Otis is cool in my book. g

Peter, How 'bout we hook something up on the West Coast next spring?

This just in. The promoter, wanted me to add, that this is a 21 and over show.

I grew up in Flint, so I can relate to the factory thing. Well I could... Windsor sure looks nice from here. I did a gig on a Detroit River boat and Windsor looked sooo pretty at night. Yeah, I know, it ain't Toronto, but it sure looks relatively good (if ya get my meaning).

This response is really depressing (for me). Marketing, not music. You are trying to sell music! ← Chuck the exact meaning and/or intent of your response is unclear to me. When I speak of demographic I am talkin' about whether people will make it out to the performance in light of the aforementioned "competition". But cheer up Chuck, we are presently still in debt up to our eyeballs and never did this to make a bundle. It was and will always be about the music first. Remember, I was a soc major in grad school, so 'demographic' (I believe that is the word that upset you) has it's less business like references for me. And I sincerely hope you realize that I was jokin' about 'smokin'' anybody. Do I sell? Hell yes, I sell the idea of a great band making great music. And I ain't lying. ← ← It's all good, Chuck. You are a great jazz resource here, I meant no disrespect. I am with ya on the general state of the music biz. Sincerely, g

The force is very strong within you... I can feel it!

This response is really depressing (for me). Marketing, not music. You are trying to sell music! ← Chuck the exact meaning and/or intent of your response is unclear to me. When I speak of demographic I am talkin' about whether people will make it out to the performance in light of the aforementioned "competition". But cheer up Chuck, we are presently still in debt up to our eyeballs and never did this to make a bundle. It was and will always be about the music first. Remember, I was a soc major in grad school, so 'demographic' (I believe that is the word that upset you) has it's less business like references for me. And I sincerely hope you realize that I was jokin' about 'smokin'' anybody. Do I sell? Hell yes, I sell the idea of a great band making great music. And I ain't lying.

If you have any places where you could place a flyer or two, PM me, and I can mail you some promotional stuff. Be nice to have a little grass roots thing growing there. g

Thank you kindly for that. I'd love to, really I would. Can't see a trip to Michigan though before the year end. Most of my family is now up this way, except my mother who I visit in the summer in Windsor (she has a pool). As you know I passed through on a recent trip. But what about Organissimo in Toronto? Is it possible? I mentioned before that Joey D comes up often as his guitarist Jake Langley is from here. Some good live venues here and a 24 hour jazz station and 3/4 college stations to promote. ← Ahhh, I was thinking YOU lived in Windsor for some reason. Sorry 'bout that. Toronto would be fun. Actually, both Root Doctor and organissimo will play there someday, I believe. g

It wont be an issue. Tickets are goin' fast. So, if you haven't already gotten your's and live in the Lansing area, now is the time. g

organissimo appeals to a similiar but not exactly the same demographic, so it likely wont be as big of an issue. Ellis and Sco need to worry about each other me thinks. lol what I am trying to say is: organissimo is goin' to smoke their asses!!! just kiddin' ahem... or... am... I?? g

I'm getting the munchies all of a sudden. "Pouring the hot butter richness of a Hammond B3 over a funky backbeat with a side of tart and tasty guitar, the group's sound is damn near irresistible." ← By the way, Robert, I can remember if I mentioned it before, but I dig what you are playing. Oh, if you can make the Baker's gig in October, I would love to meet you. Best, g

You are not retracting the guitar offer are you? lol BTW, check out where I just booked the fellas. In the mood for a road trip to the nations capital?????

Blues Alley I've always wanted to see the nation's capital. I may just tag along. Who can I pick up along the way?

Plus who wants to be around a bunch of depress MSU fans post game? GO BLUE!!

Theo, trust me, if this one agency in particular steps in, you will see HUGE gigs comin' in. I am a much better guitar player than booking agent. These big time agents have connections and relationships way beyond my scope. Now I will still wear the co-mgt hat with both bands. I've always managed my own bands and have helped with others. I am pretty good at it, me thinks. I am not going anywhere. Didn't mean to give you the wrong impression. It's just that as things get bigger tasks become more specialized and for good reason. Jim and I are still building a catalog of original tunes, as well as organissimo, for the new label. We are also considering new artists. Your son is quite the business minded guy himself, don't let him fool you. However, if you were worried I were leaving and were attempting a bribe with Beulah... uh well, disregard the above. But seriously, if this agency steps in we will have a BIG party! You should see their exclusive roster. G

Actually Theo, we've got some interest from some major league bookers. And once they come in, I am backin' off the bookin' ends of things (for the most part). Two of them book internationally. I am setting stuff up nicely for the fellas, eventually, I need to get back to my first priority of playing guitar, pushin the label artists, writing songs, and performing with Root Doctor. Remember the Root Doctor CD is going to need some serious support as well.

Oh I almost forgot, Jim could you pin this puppy, pls. g

I was very young but still remember the big doors slammin' and the cool music on the intro and ending of that show. "missed it by that much..." I still use that one, though most younger people have no idea what I am talkin about. RIP