randissimo Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 This month we are officially celebrating our 8th anniversary together as a group! I came on board after being contacted by Jim, who had heard me on a Jimmy Forrest/Shirley Scott record and found out from organist Doug Decker that I lived nearby in Grand Rapids. I had just split up an organ trio I had put together in 1996 with 2 guys who weren't at all interested in recording or gigging so the timing was perfect. I got together at Jim's dad's house for a jam with the boys and knew this was going to work! Quote
7/4 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 I'm glad that happened. It was great to hear yooze guys in NYC. Whew! dB Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 Coo, eight years... Congratulations to all of you. And to your long-suffering loved ones MG Quote
randissimo Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Posted November 11, 2008 Anybody around west Michigan can help us celebrate this Thursday in Grand Rapids at Founders Founders Brewing Co. 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 in the tap room.. We start at 9:30 pm.. Check our calendar on myspace. We have 4 other gigs this month if you can't make it to Founders. http://www.myspace.com/organissimo Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 Yep, 8 years. And we're still not making a dime. Quote
Joe G Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 Looks like we're outlasting the Bush Administration! :rsmile: Quote
randissimo Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Posted November 11, 2008 Looks like we're outlasting the Bush Administration! :rsmile: Quote
jazzbo Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 Congratulations! I predict in a few years you'll make a quarter. Quote
BeBop Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 Congratulations on eight! Here's hoping our paths will cross again - some club, somwehere. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 Yep, 8 years. And we're still not making a dime. Ah, the life of a musician! But watch out...I heard a rumor that Joe was seen hanging out with Yoko... Switching to serious for a moment, congratulations! Quote
papsrus Posted November 11, 2008 Report Posted November 11, 2008 A hearty congratulations. Keep making great music! Quote
Johnny E Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 Yep, 8 years. And we're still not making a dime. I feel ya' bro! Quote
mikeweil Posted November 12, 2008 Report Posted November 12, 2008 Congrats! Happens Mr. Bassman and myself started with the Mikail Aslan Ensemble 8 years ago - so I know how long that feels! Quote
Aggie87 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Posted November 13, 2008 Congratulations! I predict in a few years you'll make a quarter. Remember that's gotta be split 3 ways! Quote
paul secor Posted November 13, 2008 Report Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Wishing you many more years and much more financial remuneration. Edited November 13, 2008 by paul secor Quote
gslade Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 You are Just getting started congratulations on eight and many more man it goes so quick Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 Great Eight! Sorry I couldn't make it to Founders tonight, but know you are killin'! Quote
GA Russell Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 But watch out...I heard a rumor that Joe was seen hanging out with Yoko... Congratulations Jim, Joe and Randy! I was thinking along the same line as Moose - that eight years was about the length of The Beatles' recording career. Quote
AndrewHill Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 Cool! Hope you guys come out to Cleveland some day. Quote
Joe G Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 Great Eight! Sorry I couldn't make it to Founders tonight, but know you are killin'! Thanks, Chuck! Quote
RDK Posted November 14, 2008 Report Posted November 14, 2008 Congrats, guys! Still looking forward to catching the band live one of these days. Quote
roger4554 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Posted November 15, 2008 Congrats guys! You're getting a dime? Apiece? Man, I'm so broke I can't even pay attention. I remember hearing organissimo for the first time in Flint back in '02 at a benefit for my good friend and mentor Joe Freyre. And now, six years later, you're better than ever and have a #1 disc on CMJ. In eight more years I expect you will all be rich and famous. Until then I'll just enjoy hearing you around the Lansing area whenever I can. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Small Planet again on December 14th. And be sure to bring someone to man the door and collect the cover or you might not get that dime. Quote
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