Performances @ The Well in January

January 15th, 2011 - The Hope For Autism Foundation

The Performances @ The Well series for 2011 kicks off on January 15, 2011 with a musical fundraiser for the Hope For Autism Foundation. The show will feature Lauren Alm from Howell and special guests. There will be certificates and coupon books to raffle and sell from our great sponsor Buffalo Wild Wings of Howell, a craft show in the afternoon leading up to the show and Tony's Hot Dogs will be handling concessions again for us. Show time is 8pm but there will be a charity craft show during the day in the Youth area up front. For more information on the craft show, interested parties may contact Ms. Sabrina Ramey, Marketing Mgr. of Lamocu Productions @ 1-517-294-9559.

Lauren is a great folk singer with original and cover material that will captivate and entertain any age group. Lauren is a Howell HS grad currently attending Specks Howard for audio engineering. This is truly a family show that everyone can enjoy and families is what this charity is all about---ensuring that children with Autism have structure and support as they enter their adult years.

For more information on Hope for Autism check out www.hopeforautismmi.com

Let's Rock!

The new year is fast approaching and there are SO many new and exciting things to do both in work and recreation! I almost don't have time for my milk and cookies at the end of the day. Sadly, my waist line seems to find a way :)

The official web site should be done shortly, actually I think they're waiting for some info from us to finish. That said, that should be our goal during the slow holiday season. Probably won't happen until all the eggnog is gone though :)

Bill Welsh, our old friend from Flannel Nation Records has opened a guitar store in South Lyon. How cool is that? Went to the Grand Opening last week and it was great. If my schedule holds up I plan on stopping by today or tomorrow. The place is called BT's is right on Lafayette/Pontiac Trail heading into downtown, within walking distance to the Lyon Cantina. I'd give you the number but it's hard to see anyways :) 557, 575...somewhere in there probably should have looking it up before writing this post but hey, I write with feeling and I just wanted to write about Bill a couple minutes ago---lol.

Well, have to go now, much to do and see. Look for more posts giving updates to our progress in the next few days AND the return of our All Star band contest. Until then keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned!

Happy Holidays!

Whew, isn't that what everyone says when their done shopping and "preparing" for the holidays? I hope so, cuz I said it the other day :) Anyways been sidetracked with the work for next year and finalizing our web site.

Lots of wondered what the hold up has been with our web site and it's simple, to do it the way we wanted, there were "huge" data bases to be assembled. This made the up front costs high but well worth the investment as we prepared for the future. You see the site isn't just about us, it's about the performers and charities we represent as well, so there's lots of information needed to make this complete.

Happily, we are about to see this project come to a conclusion just in time for the new year. As Carl the greens keeper would say, "so, we got that going for us." lol

One week from this Saturday we do not have an evening show for Performances @ The Well, but during the day we are putting together the first ever Craft Show at The Well. We'll still be working for a charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and there will still be some music (at this time we are still awaiting for some confirmations) and we have found there is some definate interest in holding craft shows in Livingston county.

Our craft show on the 18th will run from noon-5pm, for more information please contact Sabrina Ramy @ 517-294-9559 as soon as possible please. We have limited space left, limited outlets, but lots of interest.

We're in the process of finalizing our 2011 schedule for Performances @ The Well, but need to re-do March and April currently. What we can tell you right now is that---

January 15, 2011, Performances @ The Well will kick off the year (like 2010) with a fundraising show for the Autism Foundation and our headliner that night will be Lauren Alm.

February 19, 2011, Performances @ The Well will be raising funds for the Faith Medical Clinic---our county's only free clinic located in Pinckney.

Well I'm tempted to write more to make up, but that's not the way blogs are supposed to be. But more coming soon, until then keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Catching up!

Well Rockin' 4 Gleaners was a success, the exact totals are to be done today. Shadowglen blew away the audience away with classic covers and their classy originals. Lauren Alm did two sets due to the size of audience she brought that night and got a paid gig out of it! How cool! This is the way it's supposed to work.

Since that time we have been blessed with the holiday of Thanksgiving and someone's long lost son made his way home to reconcile. It IS all about being thankful and I know one dad who truly is.

On Black Friday we ran a very successful blood drive for the Red Cross at the Well---24 while two other blood drives were going on in the county! Mike Lenninger made some great chili to go along with our juice and cookies and in contained a secret ingredient....M&M's. Then this writer got to spend Thanksgiving with his children at Zukey Lake Tavern. Why Zukey? Easy, KayLyn Pace was warming up for Justine Blazer, had to KayLyn again!

Our December show is shaping up to be an afternoon craft show on the 18th. It will be everyone's last chance for Christmas gifts, we'll have door prizes, music, food---just in the afternoon this time, noon-5 at the Well. More details coming as they become official.

That's it for now, got to get to work and make things a reality. Until then, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

It's in, it's in...

Our first newspaper add hit the stands yesterday, today it can be seen on page 4A. There's the possibility of a write up about us tomorrow---but no guarantee. But there IS an ad :)

Tomorrow we pick up the candi we're giving away to EVERY person who comes to the show Saturday. This sweet creation is done by none other than Oh My Lolli so many thanks to them. But what is really cool is the logo, yes the logo...Performances @ The Well, thanks to Raquel at Oh My Lolli has it's own logo now to begin branding. It's slick and made three grown men go "Wow" almost simultaneously as the attachment opened for our review. These candi's are a collector's item and will only be available one night, the night of our anniversary this Saturday.

Met with Michelle at Gleaner's today and optimism is a good way to describe our meeting. Michelle and I have worked together for almost two years now and this is most excited we have been. Still have to finalize some details with our friends at Bufallo Wild Wings but all systems seem to be a "go".

Last night in Ann Arbor, Trevor Smith won the opportunity to advance to Atlanta next spring in the Skull Factory tour. This wasn't just a typical competition, this was a regional step within the national contest. Whether he wins or not in Atlanta is not as important as him getting there, having this on his resume and the networking/contacts he is making almost insures him of steady work in his dream field next year. Way to go Trevor, we're all very proud of you.

Until tomorrow keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Show's approaching...

With our November show of Performances @ The Well approaching I took some time off and went to the Open Mic at Memories last night. The Michigan Musician's Collective holds these Open Mic's on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at Memories as well as countless locations throughout southeastern Michigan. I always encourage performers to register at this site and begin networking with others. Some performers do and some don't, but all seem to say the same thing "there's no place to play". Well there is no excuse for that really. I mean some of the venues may be a drive and tough to do on weeknight but, I'm sitting at Memories with five other people and just that morning I heard a guitar picker moan "man I wish there was a place to jam".

I went to network myself and meet long time correspondent pal Bob Clarke who was running the show. To my delight I got to meet Kees Oosthoek the administrator of Michigan Musician's Collective site and it's founder. I told them both the work they are doing in fabulous and under appreciated. So from now on, when I get notice of an Open Mic, I'm going to post it here and follow up with my performers to see if they're taking advantage of it. Speaking of which...

there is an Open Mic tonight :

Time: November 16, 2010 at 7pm to December 27, 2011 at 11pm

Location: Billy's Tip'n Inn, White Lake, MI

Organized By: Phil Vigelius
Event Description:Open Mic jam hosted by Phill Vigelius.Equipment: PA, drums, keyboard, 1 bass amp , 1 guitar ampAll styles welcome

Tomorrow's Stray Dog session in Milford has been cancelled, set to resume the Wednesday after Thanksgiving.

Also, for those of you lucky enough to see KayLyn Pace at the Cystic Fibrosis show last month, she will be at Zukey Lake Tavern on the 26th. KayLyn will be warming up for Nashville recording star Justine Blazer. Get there early for a good seat, Zukey traditionally fills early on a Friday and even earlier when there's music---hope to see you there.

This Saturday's show marks the first time we have taken out a newspaper ad, one that will run this Wed., Thur., and Friday. There is the "possibility" though remote that they may do a feature on our work with this series, but no guarantee. Also we will be handing out commemorative candies from Oh My Lolli to mark this special occasion for us. This is THE season the help Gleaners so come out, rock your socks off and kick off the holiday season with us, Shadowglen and Lauren Alm.

Until tomorrow, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Performances @ The Well this Sat.

Finalizing details for this month's show on Saturday. Remember it's for Gleaners and as usual we have some music you can't afford to miss. The 2nd Annual Rockin' 4 Gleaners, this Saturday at 8pm; the November installment of "Performances @ The Well".

Runnin' behind

Here we are a week and a half away from our November show and there are many final details. Such is the norm I guess so we could say "business as usual", on the other hand...

WHMI is going to start plugging the show soon and tomorrow I meet with a representative from the "third estate", should be invigorating. Met a sketch comedy troupe today networking, we're having coffee tomorrow at Whitmore Lake Tavern---yeah I know, "tavern" but it is a family restaurant that has breakfast. Now if it was an afternoon meeting, that might be different.

On the comedy front, here is the latest on stand up Trevor Smith:

This Saturday at Lafftracks in Novi, Trevor is in the second round of competition for a prize of $1,000. This show is sold out but it is rumored they are taking names in case of cancellations---interested in trying, call 313-694-3236 for more details.

Then next Wednesday in Ann Arbor will be the regional phase of the Laughing Skull Festival where finalists will be going to Atlanta next spring. This is a huge test for Trevor that could propel his career. It is a 8pm show on the 17th and tickets can be purchased online at http://www.aacomedy.com/ or http://www.skullfestival.com/ and they are $10 each.

What for posters finally making it to the store fronts tomorrow and hopefully some paper ads by weekend. Until later, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Big Day Tuesday

Yeah, last Tuesday was a big day, no doubt about that, but tomorrow is different. Starting off we're going to the Chamber breakfast and networking event at Zukey Lake Tavern. A fantastic event that most businesses can't wait for.

Just finished our first set of sponsorship packages, they will be our presentation at the breakfast and then we have two (not just one) presentations in Ann Arbor later in the day. Pretty excited, pretty nervous but also pretty confident. We got a product here that everyone can love and benefit from so we're running with it.

By now I hope you all have checked out Shadowglen, if not I know you'll be impressed come the 20th. Lauren Alm, my accompanist during announcements will be opening the show again and we may have another surprise guest do a couple numbers. But let's not forget the night belongs to Gleaners. This IS the Second Annual Rockin' 4 Gleaners after all.

Have to go now, up late attending to details. Until tomorrow, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Advertising!

Tomorrow we're going to do something radical, something that is almost unheard of these days...we're going to talk to the newspaper and possibly even the radio station about advertising Performances @ The Well. Not many think of these traditional avenues of promotion in today's era of social media, but we've been counting the days until we could include them in our marketing. Expensive? Maybe compared to doing nothing...but it's something advertisers ask us and with good reason.

Not many communities have a daily newspaper---but we do. Very few communities have their own radio station---but we do. Let's be grateful and work together on this. Then again they might be too expensive yet for us but, they still will be on the horizon for us. But we feel it's a bullet that has to be bitten and now is the best time. Why now? The November show at the Well will be our one year anniversary, so that is reason for some special celebration, some special promotion. How it will all work out we can't tell you but we're moving forward with this special event with a lot of pride and optimism. Thank you all for helping making the Performances @ The Well something special for us, our performers and of course, the groups we raise funds for.

Until tomorrow sometime, block out November 20th on your calender for our show, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned!

A brief bio of Shadowglen...

Shadowglen is a dynamic cover band for alternative, metal, and rock music. We combine two generations of musicians with parents mentoring their kids and friends into a high energy rock and roll band. Curious? Check us out at www.shadowglenband.com. Join us on Facebook.

Shadowglen focuses on covering contemporary rock music from alternative, metal, and classic genres. Our covers include music from Three Days Grace, Bullet for My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, A Day to Remember, and others. Also classic tunes from the Who, Led Zeppelin, and Journey.

The band started in the summer of 2009 as a way to give high school kids the opportunity to play some rock and roll. We started with our son Miles on guitar, our percussionist Jay's son Tim on drums, Jay's nephew Tyler on violin, then pulled in neighbors and friends Kevin and Alexis to round things out. In the process of getting this going, we discovered we had good chemistry and have put together a solid song list of good, contemporary rock music.

Shadowglen is.....

Miles Sutphen - Lead Guitar
Kevin Willmann - Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar
Alexis Callis - Lead Vocals
Tim Elliott - Drums, Percussion
Tyler Lee - Violin, Percussion
Jay Elliott - Percussion, Drums, Vocals
Denise Sutphen - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Tom Sutphen - Keyboards, Arrangements, Vocals

Tom and Denise Sutphen have been performing together since 1985 when they were introduced in the trio, Gunshy. Since the early 90's, they've gone by the name of Two Steps Higher playing various area bars and events. Tom and Jay Elliott performed together in the rockin' soul band, "Soul Provider", at area clubs, casinos, private parties and events from 2004-2008. Jay continues to lead "Soul Provider". Together, they bring over 30 years of professional performance experience to the group.

Shadowglen, 11/20 @ The Well

Performances @ The Well for Nov. 2010 - Rockin' 4 Gleaners

Here are the first publicity shots we received from our Rockin' 4 Gleaners headliners, Shadowglen. We think you'll see why we referred to them as a "mega" group. Awesome range and versatility so you'll be blown away with contemporary & classic covers as well as great originals. Tickets for Rockin' 4 Gleaners are available through this office, Gleaners (ask for Michelle), and event brite http://www.wellperformancegleaners.eventbrite.com/

Bio and more information on this great group coming shortly. Until then, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Settling In...

Wow, time flies. The Cystic Fibrosis show was a success, raised over a $1,000 for the cause and our performers made some great strides as well. Since then we have been settling into our new digs and got quite behind on some things, we appreciate your patience.

Coming up on November 20th will be our First Year Anniversary at the Well and our second annual Rockin' 4 Gleaners. Tickets are on sale now to see the new band Shadowglen make their debut on our stage. Shadowglen is truly unique and worth the investment in time you will spend viewing their show. Must run now, still some final details to oversee on our move and then tomorrow...we're REALLY going to have to work.

Until tomorrow, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned!

One of those things...

Performaces @ The Well for October will be a variety show for Cystic Fibrosis as you may know by now. But what you might not know yet is the young phenom Kaylyn Pace and you should.

At barely 15 Kaylyn has a stage presence and confidence that put her years ahead of her age. We've seen veterans of the club circuit who lacked many of the qualities that Kaylyn has. You might recall that LeAnne Rimes and Taylor Swift both hit the big time before their 18th birthday and we feel Kaylyn has positioned herself to do the same. Catch her while you can at this October 16th show at the Well.

For more information on Kaylyn check out www.myspace.com/kaylynpacemusic and for booking information, join her fan club or sign up for her newsletter just write Kelly4pace@yahoo.com

Tickets for the show as always are $10 and available through this office or on the web through Event Brite, http://wellperformancecysticfibrosis.eventbrite.com/

More later, for now thanks for reading along and stay tuned.

Friday Night Lights!

One of the passions we have here is high school football. Every Friday we have the privilege of working on the scout team for one of the local schools. This means we get to go to one of the KLAA games of the week for free but we have to stand atop the press box and tape the game. This great for a number of reasons (except in bad weather) but the biggest is that we see a game that we have no emotional attachment to. By that I mean we can enjoy it without being disappointed one way or the other with the outcome; we can enjoy "pure" football.

For the most part there seems to be a bond, or mutual respect between scout teams. We share things about the school we're working for, things in our community, etc., it's a PR opportunity we all seem take pride in. Then, you meet these "NFL Film wannabes" who just think their fecal matter doesn't stink. Well it does...even atop the press box when the wind howling, they stink. These clowns last night (whose school will remain nameless) were unsociable, rude and complained constantly---about EVERYTHING and took all the enjoyment out of the evening. It wasn't a question of immaturity, at least not in the sense of their age but they did act like spoiled brats, they were older gentlemen that you would expect more courtesy and patience from. But all night long they were rude to host facility and the people who worked that home game for their school deserved better. These two clowns obviously thought they deserved better.

We get there relatively early to claim our position atop the press box of course but you know that there will be at least three other schools up there with you (the other scout team and the two team playing that night) so you accommodate and work things out. It's kind of brotherhood and there's a lot of mutual respect. Remember this is high school sports, it should be clean, wholesome and fun---football at it's purest. Then there are the "NFL Film wannabes". When we get there and these two have half the press box roof in use. I kid you not. We set up at the 50 yard line---a primo spot we usually don't get and the other two schools, the band videographer and three parents with cameras are ALL to our left; because there is literally no room to our right. Ten years ago you would look at all that equipment and say "Wow!", now you look at all that equipment and say "wow?".

Not only did this school's scout team use up half the press box roof, they used up half the outlets. Some of you may not know this but batteries tend to expire quicker in cold weather so it's nice that facilities have four outlets atop their press boxes. Four outlets, four schools, seems kind of basic and understandable to most videographers, kind of an unwritten law between scout teams but not these gentlemen. It was apparent to all of us there what was going on, but other than some casual glances, rolled eyes, etc. we said nothing. Again, with the unwritten code we realize we are representing our schools, our communities and continually try to take the high road; also it was apparent what our host school was dealing with these guys so words were not necessary. Which really comes down to the shame of it all, these two clowns were representing a school, a community and doing a terrible job of it! I know three schools that came away with a negative impression about them their school and their community. You try to look past it but if these actions are condoned and allowed by an institution you have to wonder. There were probably were some wonderful young men out there last night playing the game for the fun of it, proud to represent their school but their efforts were tainted by the egos of some adults that smell of fecal matter.

We have done video work for thirty years now so we feel pretty confident giving you our take on the situation. Enough rambling of the negative there is too much positive out there for us to enjoy. More on the Performances @ The Well shows for October and November soon. Until later enjoy Game Day and stay tuned.

Performances @ The Well for October

Ticket count as of today...100 of 300 seats sold, 200 more left. This is promising to be one of our best shows ever!

Kaylyn Pace the other local phenom from Dexter will be performing this Saturday at the Pinckney Event-a-thon at 11:30 am if you want to check her out---she'll be worth it!

In between these two outstanding young people will be a few talented "old goats" such as myself doing some sketch comedy and the fantastic Rick & John. More to come so stay tuned.

Local comic comes home for benefit show!

Award winning local comic Trevor Smith will be part of the entertainment on Ocotober 16th when Performances At The Well hold a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Trevor will be the final act in an evening full of music and comedy.

Trevor a graduate of Pinckney High School is an award winning comic who has worked with such national performers such as Kyle Cease and Louie Anderson. Trevor is also a regular at nationally known local clubs such as Joey's and Mark Ridley's.

Also performing that evening will be the duo from Milford, John & Rick and the young phenom Kaylyn Pace---both veterans from this year's Brighton Summerfest. In between all this we have some "old guys" doing comedy sketches. We will have our usual gift certificates from our friends at Buffalo Wild Wings to raffle off as well as some swell bucket raffle items.

Tickets are $10 and available through Event Brite http://wellperformancecysticfibrosis.eventbrite.com/ or by contacting us here at Lamocu 810-623-8131 or through Mr. Mike Eaton @ 810-623-2058.

More to come on this, in the meantime we suggest you educate yourself a little on Cystic Fibrosis. We were amazed at what families who have this in their lives must go through on a daily basis and we think you will be too. Until then, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned!

Two Steps Forward, One Back

Did you ever look forward to some new technology, some new gadget that was going to make your life or your work just outstanding? You look forward to it and when it occurs there are snags, a learning curve, some trial and error...at the end of several hours that "you KNOW will benefit you in the long run" you can't help feeling---I'm worse off than I was before I started! Something new has that effect on us, we are forced away from our comfort zone and want to rebel.

We had such a day here yesterday. The dust has settled, the situation has calmed and all can reflect on all the positives, all the benefits that we will soon reap from this technological change in our lives. Now that is not to say that the learning curve has been conquered or that the hours of frustration have ended...it just means that we, or more aptly ME are not wrapped up in the "several hours" of frustration right now---the situation can be looked at objectively and appreciated for what it will be. In other words I'm out of here in a couple of hours! Me and my laptop plan on having a very productive day at Panera Bread while the IT people play!

Performance @ The Well 8/21/10

WOW! Has it been a month since we've been here? Guess so, sorry about that...

Now on to the future! This month the Performances @ The Well series brings you a musical fundraiser for LACASA featuring Milford's own Alan Smith. Alan has a couple of cd's to his credit and is actually one of the best kept secrets around. After this performance he will be a secret no more.

In addition to the 50-50 raffle there will be a bucket auction taking place as well as the usual Buffalo Wild Wings gift certificates we will be raffling off. Tickets are $10 and are available through LACASA, Lamocu Productions and on Event Brite http://wellperformlacasa.eventbrite.com/

More later, we promise...so stay tuned!

Performance @ The Well 7/17/10

This Saturday the Performance @ The Well series continues with a musical fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Open Mic will feature the very talented Kali Mills who will be on her way to American Idol auditions in Minnesota next week. Then we will be entertained by the very talented duo of John Bonham and Rick Thompson...or as their fans may know them...John & Rick...or...Rick & John.

Either way you look at it, or them, you will be treated to a great night of local entertainment while supporting organization we all need, our

American Red Cross!

That's it for now, until tomorrow, stay tuned.

Back In The Saddle Again!

Hey folks! You probably thought we had fallen off the face of the Earth...or, you could have been relieved by the lack of communication. In any event we are back. There is so much to write about, but lets pause here and thank everyone for all the support and understanding you have rendered to us these past few weeks; it was appreciated and will never be forgotten. God bless you all!

Now onto business, probably too much for one installment but we got to start somewhere. Saturday July 17th Performances @ The Well continue with a fund raiser for the American Red Cross. At this time you can purchase advanced tickets at http://www.wellperformanceredcross.eventbrite.com/ and if you take your ticket to Howell's Buffalo Wild Wings and dine before the show, BWW's will donate 20% of your bill to the American Red Cross.

Performing for us on the 17th will be John Bonham and Rick Thompson, a great duo to jam with on a warm summer night. These gentlemen are just that "gentlemen", a class act to be savored and enjoyed! Opening for them will be the new local "phenom" Kaylee Mills who literally stole the show a couple months ago when she took the stage for the first time and sang Japanese. Kaylee's career is already taking off and the following week she will be en route to Minnesota to compete in American Idol.

Two Classics

A 1907 PHOTO

This one needs to circulate I think this is one email that needs to be forwarded until every American with a computer receives it. The year is 1907, one hundred and 3+ years ago.

READ PRINT UNDER PICTURE!

Theodore Roosevelt's ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907.

'In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language.. And we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.'

-Theodore Roosevelt 1907

Every American citizen needs to read this! Until next time, stay tuned, keep your stick on the ice and go Hawks!

The B.O.B.'s Wildlife Dinner!

B.O.B.’s Annual Wildlife Dinner Friday, May 21st, 6pm, tickets $10

This evening will include live music and bucket raffle fundraisers with all proceeds going to the BoB waterfront improvement project here at BNC. Special speaker will be Rev. Dave Roose, president of the Michigan Christian Bow hunters Association.

Paul Kerrigan from DC Sports Store (Lakeside Mall) will be there as well conducting a silent auction of sports items to help raise money for this cause as well. Come enjoy a "man's" night out, have some fun, support a great cause and possibly pick up a gift for that "special" someone at home.

For ticket information contact Chuck Wilkes @ 1-810-623-2559 or contact the Naz @ 1-810-227-6600.

Events Be Happening!

Great night helping fight cancer on Saturday. Kudo's to Cindy Lit and the Shark's Club for putting on a great event!

Coming up this Friday we're helping with the B.O.B.'s (Band of Brothers) of the Naz (Brighton Church of the Nazarene) with their annual wild game fund raiser. The B.O.B.'s do great work for our youth, in fact you can see samples of their great work with the Skate building right on the Naz's property. Tickets are $10, dinner is at 6pm.

Performances at The Well will be picking up next month on June 19. Local performers will be jamming for the Faith Medical Clinic, located in Pinckney. This clinic is the only FREE one in our county---something lots of people need, even families with homes and jobs. It's one of our treasures and we need to keep it. Look for the event details here and on Facebook.

Performances at The Well has two more dates about to be finalized:
July 17 looks to be a performance for American Red Cross and August 21 "could" be for LACASA.We have been asked to assist the Howell Rec Center with their Last Day Breakaway and we're real excited about this opportunity, it's a new venue, a new chance to show what we can do etc.

Local Comic Moves On!

Hello everyone! Well we got our aspiring comic to the next level, Trevor and his team made it to the "sweet sixteen" of the competition. Currently their squad from WMU is competing against Univ. of Minn. and we have until 9pm tomorrow to send Trevor and his group onto the NEXT round.

For those of you knew to this, please read posting from April 23rd. Here is the link for voting and you can vote every five minutes until the end http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/ . Simply go to this site, click on "National College Comedy Competition" on the tool bar, go to the big W for Western, see Trevor, enjoy and vote!

And please vote often...I just got word from his parents, he is officially as of yesterday an unemployed college grad :) Well now with my "days" work done, must begin getting prepped for the Wings!

Everyone enjoy your day, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned!

Rod Stewart & Ron Wood - Maggie May (Live At Royal Albert Hall 2004)

One of those "magical" moments...I've watched this ten times today and STILL get goose bumps. Enjoy.

Crap, I just remembered I have to stay up and see the Wings and Coyotes, but I'm sure it will be worth it. Keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Ronnie White

The last few days have been turbulent for me. Many ups and downs through the roller coaster of life, but none worse than the ride of Thursday and Friday. Friday I had been dreading since it was to be the anniversary of mom's passing...but it took on a different dimension due to Thursday.



Thursday one of the finest young men that I have ever had the privilege to know, passed away suddenly. Ronnie, or Ron, was on the first team I ever coached at Pinckney. Ron and I seemed to connect on a level that others didn't or couldn't. Our relationship meant a lot to me and I regret I wasn't there to help him in his last moments. Ron's life and his potential will be left unfulfilled.



Ron's passing only cements the saying "only the good die young" and that was never more apparent than Thursday when he left us. For on Thursday I was exposed to another individual, elderly and dying this person is bitter, spiteful, rude and full of hate. They had lived a long and fruitful life. Their only purpose in life now seems to be to bring pain and suffering to others. I tolerate this because I do not know God's plan but I do know that His will will be done...but then I get the news about Ron...and it's sooo true, only the good die young!



Ron made some mistakes---who hasn't? Ron wasn't perfect---who is? (Granted there was a man a couple thousand years ago, but nobody has claimed that recently) But Ron had a heart as big as all out doors, it's cliche but it's true. Ron has his "rough" side true, but once you got to know him you saw a person who truly cared about others. A sensitive individual was crying to get out.



One memory of Ron that I will cherish above all others is how he looked after my little girl in school. My daughter was a freshmen in high school when they met and Ron immediately took on the role of "big brother" to her. Ron would check on her once a day, make sure she was smiling and see that the world was treating her well. I had never asked him to do this, he did it because he cared. He cared for me enough to care about my daughter. It was really nothing more than that but it made my daughter feel special and secure. I could list several similar stories about Ron, it was who he was.



These memories flood back to me as I hear the news of Ron's passing and I look to the elderly person I'm with and say it's true "only the good die young". Ron's life was one full of potential and I deeply regret I wasn't there for him in his time of need. He touched my life in many ways, I miss him and will never forget him.



In closing, I want Ron, or Ronnie, to know I was proud to share the field of battle with him. I know Ronnie is in Heaven, sitting at the "perfect" football field waiting for the rest of us to show up now! Well hold my place there Ronnie, I look forward to the time when we take that field together again. You are and always will be my friend Ronnie. My life has been enriched by you and I am a better man having known you. God bless you my friend, I miss you terribly already. You're a true champion to me!



-Stavey

Voters Needed! Very Funny!

Many thanks for the great support at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday! Final totals and pictures are coming!

Today we would like people to go to www.tbs.com/ scroll down to College Comedy Competition box and click the arrow-it will ask you to sign in-takes just a minute.

A list of colleges will come up and we ask you to please... scroll to the right, until you see the "W" for Western, second to last next to Xavier. Please click on the "W" then click on Trevor Smith.

We hope that you like what you see and will vote for Trevor again and again. You can vote every 5 min. up to 6pm PST, Mon. 4/26. Trevor is about to be an unemployed college grad, so why not follow his dream and take his stand up seriously? Why not indeed. This young man never ceases to amaze us here at Lamocu. We feel that once you experienced Trevor Smith, you will feel the same way.

The competition is for acceptance into Rooftop Comedy which you can read about and the Aspen Festival through links on the page where you vote. Trevor kicked off our first open mic almost two years ago and we want to do everything we can to show our support. We're asking you for your support today and throughout the weekend.

Thanks and have a great day everyone, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Performance at the Well 4/17/10

Oh my! We got the DVD done for comic Susie 2295 this past Saturday but the BIG news is we discovered a new talent. Not to take anything away from Susie's performance, which was great, we had a young lady who had never been on stage, never sang in front of a group, never sang without musical backup---and she was fantastic! Kaylee Mills blew us away and as soon as we can we're going to share some of her video with you.

This is what it's all about really, giving artist their chance. Susie now has some marketing tools to assist her career and make money with. And Kaylee has been bitten by the performing bug now. Folks, you would not know that this was Kaylee's first time singing in public. Lots of performers would not have done it like she did either---without music. Our hats off to this young lady and we look forward to more from her in the future.

Stay tuned for more on this "historic" evening of Performances @ The Well. Until tomorrow, stay tuned.

Rushing

You ever been "rushing"? You know, rushing around, rushing from here to there, that kind of thing? Been rushing today, got two weeks of work to do within 3 days. Not impossible, certainly challenging, but is it "forgiving"? Ah let us ponder that for awhile.

Do not dwell more than two minutes on the above thought as blood will begin shooting out of your left ear. Seriously, there's a web site and chat room about this...

Now on to business...what do we have? Oh yeah, this Saturday at The Well we're doing a photo shoot for those performers badly in need of one done and we will running the video camera where at least two acts will be captured. Remember we need to fill the place to give our performers the treatment and respect they so deserve (yeah right one of these guys is my cousin) so admission this Saturday is just a $1 donation at the door.

Look forward to seeing you all there, doors open at 7, our shows will begin promptly @ 8.

Until later, happy thoughts...

and keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Performance at the Well 4/17/10

Greetings fellow musicians and music lovers! A week from this Saturday, April 17th we have a special edition of “Performances at The Well” we’d like to invite all of you to. The show will begin at 8pm, doors will open at 7pm and we guarantee a night of entertainment you won’t soon forget.

First comedian Susie 2295 will be performing and recording her first DVD there that night. We want to fill the place so admission is a mere $1 donation at the door! In addition to Susie you will be treated to the acoustic sounds of Miss Lauren Alm and Guy Robertson to open the festivities.

Now if you’re a performer yourself, this is where it gets real interesting. Guy hosts an Open Mic for the first part of the show which you could participate in if you register ahead of time (Lamocu 810-623-8131, ask for Al). But in addition to that, our photographer in residence will be doing promo shots for performers starting at $60 for a twenty minute session.

Come prepared in your performing garb, have some idea of the image you want to project and Karen will take care of the rest! Sessions will begin just before 7pm and go approximately until 10pm that evening. We’re saying $60 to start with since some performers requests may be more involved and require going outside, additional staging etc. Karen will work with you as much as time and your budget allows. But $60 is a great price for two shots that you will be able to use on everything from the web to t-shirts and never worry about quality, resolution or anything again.

Now if you’re just a music lover…$1 to see three local acts about to begin the ascent to fame and fortune is priceless. A bargain to see history in the making and you can say you “were there” and “I saw them when they were just starting out”.

Call Lamocu Productions to reserve your 20 min. session right now, spots are filling up. Call and reserve your space at 810-623-8131 or 810-433-1899 and ask for Al or Stavey right now.

Performance at the Well 4/17/10

Performance at The Well will be a little different this month. There will be some music from Lauren Alm and Guy Robertson but a local comedian, Susie 2295 will be taping her performance for a DVD that night as well.Tickets are only a $1 donation at the door---we need to pack the place! There will be raffles and concessions and other ways to take your money :) but to get you in the show it will only be $1.

Doors open at 7, show begins at 8. Pass the word, share with friends. Music and comedy and a chance to be part of history...a night out never was so good. For more information contact Lamocu Productions at 810-623-8131.

Another Hero Passes

Mr. Class I liked to call him, John Forsythe left us recently. He was 92 and had done "tons" of stuff besides Dynasty. But that's all I seem to be hearing about him is that he was the Dynasty Star! Mr. Forsythe had a great film career that people should research and he was a pioneer in early television.

For this writer though, he will always be remembered for one famous line. For they say there is no such things as small parts, just small actors. An actor can create an undeniable character that influences and even creates a lasting impression. Class, style, dignity, it all came through when he would say, "Good morning Angels!" Charlie Townsend you will be missed.

Happy Birthday!

Hi followers, I could call you ladies and gentlemen, but you know what you are...

Today is a huge day around here at Lamocu, it's someone VERY important's birthday. Someone who has touched all of our lives and made them better. Yes, I am speaking of none other than...

Eric Clapton

More later so stay tuned.

Performance @ The Well 3/20/10

Mr. Hyde, shown performing at Harpo's last year will be our featured entertainment this weekend. Their show will follow an extended Open Mic session hosted by our very own, Guy Robertson, seen here practicing his "mug" shot!

Open Mic performers are asked to register before 7:30 pm this Saturday evening AND are requested to bring five (5) fans who will get in at HALF PRICE. Spread the word to anyone you know who may be considering following their dreams in music. This is an excellent opportunity to experiment, fine tune or just have some fun. There is a "definite" possibility that DVD's of performances can be purchased as well.

If you're not an aspiring performer, not interested in getting on stage yourself, but you're interested in good music, come and party with us! Giving local talent encouragement will do your heart good and rocking to Mr. Hyde will be sure to put a smile on your face. Tickets are available on Event Brite or at the door. Come and experience what Performances @ The Well is all about.

Until tomorrow, stay tuned.

Big Happenings...well, for us

Some big happenings around here this week, as of today tickets for the March 20th show at The Well are available on Event Brite http://www.eventbrite.com/event/600205230. Later this week the unveiling of lamocuproductions.com. We actually figured out how to do a "page" on Facebook last week and we're feeling pretty full of ourselves here. We need something like the printer to jam or fax machine to freak out to bring us down to earth. That said, let's move on before those two things happen :)

Received the DVD's of the Feb. 20th show the other day and they look pretty good, except for the fat guy with the fedora in the beginning. Will be sending them out with a note apologizing for tardiness to our esteemed comics hopefully tomorrow.

More later, got to learn some more "tech" stuff now. Be careful out there and stay tuned.

Movin' On

Today is a great day in Michigan. You've read me ramble about the grayness of winter, well this week we have been "blessed" with snow---every day! So I remind myself of this wonderful development as I slip and slide to appointments lately. Yeah, driving is hazardous, but it's pretty out :)

Still feeling the after effects of last Saturday's show. DVD's should be ready sometime today. In a future posting (because I can't find the paper work right now) I will be sharing the list of comics who made the night so special for us here at Lamocu and for the Pinckney HS Football program. I suppose if I was really dedicated I could go through this mess right now but we had to do taxes this week and "piles" have been shifted from one location to another and...you know how it is. Suffice to say the list of comics will be worth it. One big thing for us after Saturday was that we got mentioned TWICE on LinkedIn about the show. Well, not us specifically, but the show, which is WAY cool. LinkedIn is strictly professional social networking, serious stuff and we thank those who took the time to write about the show. This is not to take anything away from Facebook, Twitter or My Space which we love, it's just that LinkedIn is what it is and we appreciate the kudos.

Our next Performance @ The Well will be March 20th and will feature Guy Robertson emceeing a pretty extensive Open Mic night, by that I mean it will probably go longer than the usual 30-45 minutes of the show. We have one band playing that night, Billy Paul's Mr. Hyde, and they will be rockin' after we have seen all the aspiring talent take the stage with Guy. We're going to be on a youth movement that night, pushing the hammer down on getting new talent to the stage. And I guess new talent does not have to be young. Actually we're finding more and more "mature" musicians who still haven't let the dream go---good for them and the stage is for them as well.

The coupon that Buffalo Wild Wings used to give out with every paid admission has been replaced with a dinner out coupon. What that is is a deal where people can go to BW's before the show, make it a full night out, and proceeds from the dinner hour will go to our featured charity.
BW's already does something similar for groups on special evenings thru the week, this is something they have altered just for us and our program. So kudos and many thanks from all of us here at Lamocu to our friends at Buffalo Wild Wings!

Tiger Woods was back in the news recently, does anyone care? Personally I feel all confessions and apologies pale next to Letterman's. Gosh, even President Clinton's was better than Tiger's. And that's not saying much since Clinton's was pretty lame :)

Had a great meeting with Julie Smith (great last name huh) of LACASA earlier in the week and we might be doing a show for them in either April or May. We've been approached by 3 other organizations too but I feel they probably should go unmentioned until negotiations are finalized.

Well got to go for now, more to come soon. Remember to root for our hockey teams as they go for the Gold, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

The Aftermath

Last Saturday night proved to be a success. Jordan Jones was outstanding as our MC, he made the evening. We did have seven outstanding up and coming young comics but it is an art to MC an event correctly. You have to entertain while at the same keeping the flow of the show running. Jordan Jones, a quality stand up in his own right and a pro in working a show!

Many thanks Jordan from Lamocu Productions and the Pinckney HS Football program.

Until next time...stay tuned!

Performance @ The Well 2/20/10

Tomorrow night The Performance @ The Well will feature our night "standups", performing to raise money for the Pinckney HS Football program. We have a great lineup of standups looking to make their mark. We are very pleased to have veteran Jordan Jones emceeing the evening for us and almost all of our performers are regulars on the Detroit area circuit. So there shouldn't be any stage fright. :)

Next month on March 20th, we will be going back to our music format with Guy Robertson emceeing and running the Open Mic at the first part of the show. Have to run now, got new gift certificates from Buffalo Wild Wings to pick up for tomorrow.

Remember, doors open at 7 and show begins promptly at 8. See you there and stay tuned.

Comedy Expansion

Today we expanded our Meet Up capabilities when we formed A Comedy Production! It was long overdue with all the attention we have been paying to "just" the music industry :) You can check it out at http://www.meetup.com/AComedyProduction/?success=settings

The timing seemed right with our show coming up on the 20th at The Well. We are very excited about this development and look forward to expanding it to the fullest. Once again advance tickets are available through Event Brite and doors will open promptly at 7pm on the 20th.

Meeting with Doug of Buffalo Wild Wings this afternoon, he has more fund raising options, can't wait to see what he has to offer. At this time it only seems fair to acknowledge our sponsors who making all this possible. We are indebted and grateful to The Well, Buffalo Wild Wings and Signs By Tomorrow for believing in what we're doing and giving us the chance to make it a reality. Aside from God, our families and clients...you guys are the 3 most important people in our lives here at Lamocu :) Well gotta go, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Great News in Sports!

Looking at the title, most probably think this posting will be about the Super Bowl. You're probably sitting there thinking "how can he predict was hasn't been done?" or is this posting about the party tomorrow---neither. But it has been a great last couple of days in sports.

For one thing, our voices have been heard and the Spartan logo is NOT changing!

Always loved the slick, clean design and why were we changing it anyways? But nowadays with the internet, Facebook and Twitter, our voices were heard and the powers that be have re-thought their idea. Even if it wasn't a bad idea (which it was) isn't there more important things to be dealing with?

Then the next great event in the last few days happened today. Dick Lebeau, former cornerback of the Detroit Lions made the Hall of Fame. I know, I know, everyone is out there groaning "the Lions?" and I hear ya. But the Lions of the sixties and seventies weren't terrible, they were just stuck in the same division as the Packers and Vikings. Back before there was a "wild card" team the playoffs consisted of only division winners. The Lions played "second fiddle" many a year in their own division, never made the playoffs and no one ever knew they existed.

For years Dick was considered the second best cornerback in the league behind Herb Adderly---a Packer! Now with Dick making it, the stars from those teams have received their just due. Joe Schmidt, one of the greatest linebackers to never win a championship, was no brainer decades ago. In the last few years Lem Barney and Charlie Sanders have found their place in Canton and now this year Dick will join them.

I can't see anyone else from those great teams making it, but having four from that era says something, something very special. Too often I feel people "just" look at the numbers a player puts up. If they have great stats the next question is how many championships did they have? And you have to look at the era, the timing of their career. As stated before, the playoffs had not expanded to even ONE wild card team for most of these Lions' careers. But, it should be noted that the first year the NFL did add a wild card team, the Lions were there...losing to the powerful Dallas Cowboys 5-0! Yeah, FIVE, the awesome Cowboys did not score a touchdown against a defense that featured Barney and Lebeau.

One final note about looking past stats...growing up in the Detroit area I loved Al Kaline. Many people who knew baseball would talk how great he was, others would bring up his lack of championships. But again, as with the NFL, the playoff system had not expanded yet. In fact it was 1969 when each league devised an East and West division, to allow two teams play for the pennant. Up through 1968 there was only one winner in each league. It didn't matter if you were a half game out of first place or 20 games out of first, there was one winner and 10-11 losers. Yes there were some great pennant races in the 60's featuring the White Sox, Indians, Twins, Tigers and Red Sox---all ending up second fiddle to the Yankees usually. And all of those teams featured stars you may never know... if you just go by the stats.

Now I must leave and begin preparations for the big game tomorrow. For now enjoy the weekend, enjoy the game and definitely enjoy The Who! Take care and stay tuned.

Tickets Going On Sale!

Tickets for the February 20th show at The Well to benefit the Pinckney Football program will be available this week at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/563794324

Here at Lamocu Productions we are excited to announce our newest sponsor, Signs By Tomorrow! In future flyers you will see their logo along the side with The Well and Buffalo Wild Wings. We welcome Signs By Tomorrow to our family and look forward to a great future together!

Again our show on the 20th will feature elements from twentysomething.funnysomething and others MC'd by the very talented Jordan Jones. Tickets as always are $10, Pinckney HS faculty and students can get in for half price. Show begins at 8, doors open at 7. For advance tickets (drum roll please) go to the Event Brite link above!

We are also excited about the non computer literates in the office who figured out Event Brite today, this feature will add a lot to our operation; thank you Doug and Mel---now you can go back to your Clapton/Page debate.

Until later, stay tuned.

It's February!

Being February I guess you could say it's the half way point of winter here in Michigan. Though I guess the only reason you would be sitting around "thinking" that is because it's so darn cold your first thought was "how much longer will this last?" So let's settle on it being half way...whatever the groundhog saw or didn't see really doesn't matter.


The show for the Hope for Autism Foundation went well. We're looking at this being a great springboard for 2010. Our February 20th show will be a night of comedy raising funds for the Pinckney High School Football program.


Taking care of dad has occupied much of my time recently (if you follow my Facebook page you know that) so I am really thankful for the "pros" here at Lamocu and The Guild of Insightful Sounds that have been picking up the slack and seeing things through. I love you guys!


Our featured performer on the 20th will be the group twentysomething.funnysomethin with special MC, the talented Jordan Jones. Jordan has appeared at our Open Mic's in the past and we're very excited to have him with us again. There is more to MCing than people think, it's an art and much the way Guy Robertson knows how to deal with musicians, Jordan knows comedians. And, to be fair, Jordan is pretty good headliner himself. So don't miss this one.

More later, so stay tuned!


BELOW: twentysomething.funnysomethin on left, Jordan Jones on the right.

Autism Interview Today!

Hello all. Today through Facebook I got this message from Marcy Hornsby-Mohr, our client for Saturday's show at The Well. Everyone here at Lamocu is excited about the show, featuring local favorites Lauren Alm, City Limit and Guy Robertson, so share this information with everyone you know.
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Marcy Hornsby-Mohr Today is the day ... the interview day that is. The radio interview that Lisa Follmer-Gagnon and I did for Hope for Autism Foundation will be aired on WHMI 93.5 Radio today during the news cast and then tomorrow morning. If you can, please tune in and hopefully you will catch the interview. We are so excited about it!

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After hearing this interview we know you'll want to help this cause...so come have some fun while you're doing it. Doors open at 7 tomorrow evening :)

Performance in The Well

This Saturday night at The Well we kick off our 2010 season, and we hope you make it. In addition to great entertainment and a great cause, the Autism Foundation has now provided FOOD! I mean we have concessions before (the basic pop, candy, chips) but The Hope For Autism Foundation is providing a hot dog stand with chips, pop and bottled water. Just another way for our featured charity to make money to be sure but, taking this initiative "really" enhances our show. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and partial proceeds of all the performer's merchandise (8x10's, DVD's) and ticket sales will be going to the foundation as well.

The Well is a fantastic place and everyone here at Lamocu and all the performers are very excited to be there. Tickets again are $10 with each paid admission getting the $5 food coupon good only at the Howell Buffalo Wild Wings! We're stretching your entertainment dollar AND making you feel good about doing it but helping this worthy cause.

All systems seem to be in place, though the next two days have plenty of final details to attend to. Pictured here is Lauren Alm, our headliner for the evening and with her will be her special guest Jessica Protetch. Our own Guy Robertson will be getting the evening started followed by the power trio from Pinckney, City Limit. If you haven't yet, check out the links to My Space for both Lauren and City Limit and see what the excitement is all about. Guy...well someday he'll have internet and a My Space site...until then we'll have to be content with his smiling mug shot...:)

Now here's some exciting news. Marcy Hornsby-Mohr, one of the driving forces of this foundation was interviewed about this show two days ago on WHMI. The interview will be played again Friday and Saturday on the air. For more information on the Hope For Autism Foundation go to http://www.hopeforautismmi.wordpress.com/ or you can email Marcy at marcy@yisagency.com

The Well is located at 7191 Grand River and doors open at 7pm! Feel free to call for details. Until then, may the force be with you, keep you stick on the ice and stay tuned.

Year Kicks Off!

This Saturday, January 23rd, kicks off our concerts at The Well. Each month we will be showcasing local talent of all genres while trying to raise money for worthy causes. This month the cause is The Hope For Autism Foundation. To learn more about what this fine group http://www.hopeforautismmi.wordpress.com/ ; or, email Marcy Hornsby-Mohr, one of the founders at marcy@yisagency.com .

Performing this Saturday is some great local talent. For starters, our MC for the evening is the one and only Guy Robertson. Guy in addition to being a personal friend, is also a veteran in the world of live performances & open mic's. Guy will be opening the show with some of his originals, some classic covers and support anyone willing to take the challenge of the "open mic".

Guy Robertson, here pictured on the left.

After this, Guy will be bring out some wonderful young, local talent to perform. First there will be the threesome, City Limit from Pinckney High School. You have seen and read about these young men before and with good cause. Only high school Juniors, yet they perform like seasoned veterans! They "wowed" the crowd at the "Rockin' 4 Gleaners" show back on November 21st and hope to have DVD from that show on sale this Saturday. In fact a portion from all merchandise and concessions sold this Saturday will be going towards our featured charity this month, The Hope For Autism Foundation, in addition to proceeds from ticket sales.

Then our featured performer, all the way from Howell, Michigan...another name you have read and heard about,(especially from us)... Lauren Alm!

Lauren will be performing with her special guest Jessica Protetch. It all promises to be a night to remember, so come join us. Doors open at 7pm, show starts promptly at 8. Tickets are still just $10 for all this entertainment AND you still get the $5 off food coupon for Buffalo Wild Wings and now, your money helps fund a most deserving cause as well. Where can you go and get this much entertainment and the good feeling you're helping others? No where that we know of, so come on down to the Well this Saturday and spend some time with us.

Got to go now. If you have any questions about this Saturday or how YOUR performer or YOUR fund raising group can be part of all this, drop us a line or give us a call. Until our next posting, stay tuned.

2010 begins

Hello all. Sorry I have been away for so long. Hope everyone had great holidays and all. But I'm back now. Don't know how much I will be able to write today but at least I'm home now. I feel since Christmas Eve I've just been in a blur, stepping out once and awhile just to breathe "reality" air so to speak, but now the ending has arrived.

Tomorrow the big push for the 23rd begins. Take care of yourselves, keep you your stick on the ice and most of all...stay tuned.