Remote Temptations: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Broadway Cast & Band Harmonize On Classic Motown Hit For Video
The way we do the things we do has changed so much in recent weeks that a classic Temptations song might be what everyone needs right now. In this video, the cast of Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud got together — remotely, of course — to perform the show’s opening number “The Way You Do the Things You…
Read moreJames “JT” Taylor of Kool And The Gang at Ain’t Too Proud
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 more“Social” Media
Social media. So many are afraid of it. So many find it negative, harmful, a waste of time, a drain…and yes, sometimes that is true. I find it powerful. It’s how I met Brandi. I had a blog many years ago about fatherhood/family/divorce/social issues that I used as a way to vent and express my…
Read moreThe Ain’t Too Proud Family
The cast of Ain’t Too Proud are such cool and caring people. After the show last Saturday, several of them came to say hello to my ailing mom. She is not doing too well and her health is fading but the warmth and generosity of my colleagues brightened up her day. The director, choreographer, associate…
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Moving On To DC! #Ainttooproud
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times Of The Temptations. A new musical. The Des McAnuff-helmed production will play the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with performances running June 19 through July 22. Its hard for me to write about how special this show is. I’m so happy to be a part of it….
Read moreThe Lucille Lortel Awards
I recently played with some of the greatest musicians in NYC. – Jared Grimes KILLING it with his tap dancing as the show opener, John Conte and Alex Nolan playing their a$$es off and our fearless leader Michael Mancini putting it all together. We were the house band for the Lucille Lortel Awards. It’s…
Read moreB.B.Kings/Lucille’s
I’m gonna miss playing B.B. Kings and Lucille’s. It was such a nice venue. I played with some amazing musicians whenever I was there and always was treated nicely. I hear it’s moving and not just shutting down, at least I hope that is the case. This night I was playing the blues with Solomon…
Read moreRemote Parent
I tasted a bit of the life of a father who is cut off from his kids. I’ve been away from my kids since July 9th of this year. The last time I saw them was in the middle of August, and that was only for about five hours. It is the beginning of…
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