Big Al Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 ALRIGHT gang!!! I am here, the weather is beautiful, and I can't WAIT for Wednesday night! The greeeeeeaze will be flowin' heavy and I can't wait to meet all of ya!!! As an added bonus, it sounds like Mrs. Big Al will be joining me for the greeeaze-fest. Jim, why don't you bring the baby? Just look for a goofy-lookin' bearded guy accompanied by a gorgeous redhead, and that's us! (Assuming I don't get confused by the 96/196 interchange!) Can ya tell I'm excited???!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 WOO HOO! Now, what about the other W. Michigan members: Nessa, Bill, Skid, Lazaro, et al????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Yeah, let's make it a party!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Back in Texas this morning, and I just wanted to say a big THANKS to Jim, Joe, Randy, Chuck, Upright Bill (& Eric), and Uncle Skid for salvaging what was quickly turning into a disastrous evening, by having that great impromptu hang at Vitales. It was nice to be able to rap with all you guys, and that made it all worth it. Hopefully, next year I come up there, I won't get lost looking for M-50, there won't be any storms, the power won't go out, I'll actually get there on time and I'll finally get to hear you guys live!!!! (For those who don't know, the power outage at Club North cancelled the show!) BTW, while driving back Wednesday night, I was listening to 88.9 and discovered Lazaro Vega broadcasting his show (Yet another Organissimite! Wish I'd been half-conscious, I coulda called him up)!!!!! At one point, he said "Great night for live jazz in Grand Rapids, as Organissimo played Club North tonight!" I coulda cried! Anyway, thanks again, guys, and we'll try this again next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Glad to see you back home safe, Al. All things considered, it was a minor miracle that you found your way to the restaurant for the hang. Yes, I hope we'll have better luck next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 That was a fun evening! Great meeting you, Big Al. (...and don't worry, I won't tell anybody that you are a HUGE Styx fan! Your secret is safe with me!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upright Bill Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 (edited) STYX! Eeyoowww. So that's the conversation that Chuck, Randy, Eric and I "missed". It was good to meet you, Al. Edited July 23, 2004 by Upright Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 That was a fun evening! Great meeting you, Big Al. (...and don't worry, I won't tell anybody that you are a HUGE Styx fan! Your secret is safe with me!!) Were! WERE! WERE!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 For me all Organissimo gigs (or nongigs) are the forum in 3-D. Delighted to have Al join the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 ...but did Chuck wear a shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upright Bill Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 ...but did Chuck wear a shirt? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 ...but did Chuck wear a shirt? No. Shhhhhhh!!! He doesn't know that yet!!! Anyhow, aren't you glad me & Randy switched seats? You coulda been dragged into the discussion between Skid, b3-er, Joe & myself about 80's pseudo-prog-rock and where Phil Collins fits into the whole scheme of things! Chuck woulda lost more than his shirt, Icantellyouthat! Anyway, thanks for the kind words guys: y'all made this Texan feel right at home. (Not to mention the fact that when I walked in, the TV had the Ranger game goin'. How's THAT for makin' a guy feel at home?) Lookin' forward to next year, when I hope we can do this again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 One more thing: the cold front barrelled through as we were loading up the van to go to the airport at 5:30 this AM (4:30 Texas time). Perfect timing. So uh..... YOU'RE WELCOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upright Bill Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 (edited) Anyhow, aren't you glad me & Randy switched seats? You coulda been dragged into the discussion between Skid, b3-er, Joe & myself about 80's pseudo-prog-rock and where Phil Collins fits into the whole scheme of things! Chuck woulda lost more than his shirt, Icantellyouthat!  Yes. "prog-rock" I thought you said you were talking about Styx? Edited July 24, 2004 by Upright Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Styx??? I keep confusing them with Bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Ehhhhh, it happens...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Ehhhhh, it happens...... I was trying to insult you by mentioning Bread. B) Actually, as a former Chicago music biz type, I met Dennis DeYoung a couple of times and knew Bill Traut (producer of their first few records and, at the time, owner of Wooden Nickel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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