When “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” the Broadway-bound jukebox musical, is in motion, it’s a force almost as irresistible as any of the powerhouse R&B band’s greatest hits. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-et-cm-aint-too-proud-review-20180826-story.html?outputType=amp
Read moreWhen To Say No To Gigs
I recently had a discussion with some colleagues about the crazy gigs we all used to have when we first started in the music business. I chimed in about one gig I did in Jamaica Queens that started at 9PM and ended at 3AM. We played six 30 minute sets, playing be-bop all night long…
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We start the cast recording for Ain’t Too Proud in one week. I’m really excited to get started. I love the recording studio. I can’t wait for the broadway audience to finally hear and see this amazing show. This is one of the many signs outside of the Imperial Theater on 45th street. Ain’t Too…
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One of the many signs outside of the Imperial Theatre on 45th street in Times Square. My new musical, “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations” opens here in March 21st, 2019. I canr wait to get started!
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Ain’t Too Proud – March 21, 2019
July 11th 2017. That was the first day of rehearsal for the Berkeley production of my new show “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations.” It’s been a long journey through four cities and hundreds of shows, but the final destination has been set. This show begins previews Feb. 28 at…
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One More Week – #AintTooProud
One more week. Eight more shows. It’s been a long time being away from my family. Four months in Berkery last fall. One week in Bloomington, IN this summer. Six weeks in D.C. Six weeks in LA. Six weeks in Toronto. It’s been a crazy ride but it’s always fun seeing 2,000 people each night…
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NO DANCING!
Ladies & Gentlemen To ensure everyone enjoys the performance, we request that you show respect to your fellow audience members at all times. There will be an opportunity to sing and dance at the end of the performance so we kindly ask you to please refrain from doing so until the appropriate time. No cell…
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It Never Gets Old
Tonight is opening night for Ain’t Too Proud here at the Princess Of Wales Theatre. It’s our last out-of-town opening night. The next, and last opening will be on March 21, 2019 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. People ask me if I ever get tired of playing the same songs, the same…
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The Only Reasons Why I Live In New York City-Reason 4
The only reasons why I live in New York City. Number four and pretty much main reason right now…because the other three reasons are mobile: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations. If I wasn’t playing this show, I would stop playing the drums. I’m done. Had it. Been there and…
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Verdine White!!!
Maybe once a year I get star struck when I meet a living legend. Last year I got mush mouthed when I saw and then met David Garabaldi on the street of Berkeley, CA. This year it was this man…Verdine White, the bass player for Earth, Wind & Fire (the man in the beige…
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