Kool And The Gang. He sang on a whole BUNCH of hit songs in the 70’s and 80’s. I was just thinking to myself a few weeks ago, Whatever happened to JT?” I looked him up online and saw he was still performing and sounding great! He’s recording new material and working with his son…
Read moreThe Best Interests Of The Child Includes Access to Both Parents
On a typical Monday evening, Alex goes to bed with hugs and kisses from two loving parents. After Alex is taken to school the next day, one parent moves out because the couple agrees they can’t live together anymore. Tuesday evening after school, Alex gets home and only sees one of his two loving parents. Alex does…
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I heard about this band Ghost Note a few years ago. They are a percussion bass jazz/funk/hip-hop band from Dallas with several rotating members. The founding members are the drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, two members of Snarky Puppy. I checked out a couple of their albums and liked what I…
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I have the best job in the world! A lot of people came to see Memphis and Lady Day but I never has the chance to meet the people I’ve met over the past two years. I saw a lot of celebrities in the audience at Lady Day-everyone on the planet came to see Audra…
Read moreBill And Hillary Clinton at Ain’t Too Proud
It was a pleasure to have @BillClinton and @HillaryClinton groove with us at @AintTooProud last night! pic.twitter.com/JnJevprMc8 — Ain’t Too Proud (@AintTooProud) December 14, 2019
Read moreAin’t Too Proud at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
I wasn’t at this performance. I chose to spend time with my family in Connecticut on Thanksgiving. One of my amazing drum subs, Andrew Atkinson, was there to take my place. Even though I wasn’t there physically, it is me on the recording that you are hearing. I had so much fun laying down the…
Read moreGrammy Award Nomination For Ain’t Too Proud
I just l found out my show was nominated for a Grammy. It feels great to be a part of something special. Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations Principal Soloists: Saint Aubyn, Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope & Ephraim Sykes; Producer: Scott M. Riesett (Original Broadway Cast)
Read moreA Pleasant Surprise
My daughter texted me late in the afternoon last Saturday wondering what I was up to. She took practice ACT/SAT tests that morning and wanted to get out of the house to take a break. I told her I was in-between shows at Ain’t Too Proud and could meet for dinner. We had some quality…
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More satisfied customers of Ain’t Too Proud- Judy and Jerry Clough. They are the parents to three of the coolest people I know. Matt, Jennifer and one of my closest friends, Larisa. They came to see my show today and it was great catching up with them. I think the last time I saw them…
Read moreCarol Steele
Right before the show today, I saw most of the band hanging out near the stage door of my show. There was one person they seemed to be surrounding and talking to. As I walked towards the band members, Roger Squitero introduced me to the person who was the center of attention – Carol Steele….
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