The place to be on Wednesday, January 19th is the Southfield Public Library...in the early evening.
Who wants to see and hear some Detroit's finest BLUES and SOUL at a LIBRARY?
A whole BUNCH of folk who may never grace a bar or larger venue, if our previous show [[with a number of other amazing musicians sharing the stage) was ANY indication!
If you don't already know, acclaimed photographer and music afficionado/historian Don McGhee runs this Jazz & Blues series on the third Wednesday of EVERY month...consistently showcasing hand-picked representations of the finest Detroit offers in these genres.
This night, in addition to the performance, you will witness history in the making. We will have a stage FULL of legends...if their stories were to all be told, you might never have time to listen to anything else! [[indeed, the stuff I've heard during rehearsals is simply marvelous, these guys are experienced!)
Come Join Charles "Buddy" Smith, McKinley Jackson, Thomas Postell, Shondu Akien, Randy Catchings, Gary Sims, and Larry Minne as they throw down some of the licks they've learned and created during their extensive careers covering at least 40 years apiece. Larry may not have the credentials of the rest of the band, he will show his harmonica chops beside these cats. Fact that they brought him INTO this great group should be evidence enough of his prowess and enthusiasm.
They will play some old and familiar tunes, but you will fully enjoy the new things flowing out of these creative geniuses.
You will NOT be disappointed in the venue, nor in their performance. Although the door is merely $3, making it the absolute best value in town, you will want to bring enough cash to purchase a CD or two of the music these historic musicians are making with this association. Come and meet these fellows, become a part of this fabulous year...this IS their launch.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Library!
The show will begin PROMPTLY at Six Thirty, and ONLY lasts for two hours...the Librarians WILL kick us out no matter the ovations...and the police station is just across the parking lot. So, come early, grab your seat...and prepare to be moved right on up and out of it!
Cheers,
John Gannon
[[the sound guy)
Show starts promptly at Six Thirty, cover charge at the door is $3. CDs will be available for purchase for $15 apiece...with all proceeds going to the acquisition of equipment necessary to stage performances throughout this breakout year.
They will also be available soon at Inside Detroit's Welcome Center on Woodward just north of Campus Martius.
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