This Weekend Ends

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I know there was a lot of grad parties still going on. We had our "company" party on Saturday and I'd say a good time was had by all, and why not the party was for us! David the IT head won the costume contest coming as not just as Curly, but took it a step further and came as "Bustoff" the wrestler Curly impersonates in "Grips, Grunts & Groans".
Mike McNulty, our logistics man did the best on the trivia contest, fetching an admirable 5 out of 7 correct and coming very close on the other two questions.

After warming up with some Looney Tunes we settled into our Stooge Marathon, capped off by viewing some Jethro Tull footage from Germany. Overall a good time was had by all who attended. We made plans for August which will put us in an entirely different venue next month. We, Lamocu, have been asked to assist in the First Annual M.M.C. Festival just east of here. The Michigan Musicians Collective, of which we are members of (and suggest all aspiring performers join) is putting on their first festival showcasing many of our members. To be asked to help means we have been noticed and appreciated---we can't wait. It's like a mini Woodstock, the biggest event (aside from some golf outings) that we have been a part of. To be recognized and given an opportunity --- we are handling Hospitality, Merchandising and some promotion---is very exciting to us. Thanks to Bob Clarke (Cowboy Bob) for believing in us and given us this chance!

Last night at the Kiwanis Gazebo Concerts, Rick & John once again made us look good. First ever warm up act in 35 years of shows. So the park wasn't totally full when the boys started playing (people so use to the 7pm start time) but as the crowd arrived for the 7pm show they were appreciative and responded to Rick & John quite favorably. We have seen Rick & John some half a dozen times at least but hearing their melodies carry over the duck pond into downtown Brighton was magical. Rick & John will be working with us again in September at the Spartan Gala put on by the M.S.U. Alumni. Overall a great weekend of music and entertainment.

For more information on the M.M.C. Festival, go to http://michigan-musicians.ning.com/

Until next time, try and stay cool and stay tuned!

1st annual party tonight

Performances @ The Well takes a different direction this month. We're going to let the winner of the 50/50 decide where the money raised goes to. So we're concentrating on our party. Nothing elaborate, some beverages, kick back and watch some good videos. It's what made us what we are.

I was a kid again!

If you were like me you got to see some fireworks over the weekend. Amusement parks and fireworks are two things that always seem to bring me back to childhood. It had been years literally since I sat on the grass lakeside and watched the local fireworks. I felt alive again, refreshed, rejuvenated. Maybe that's why it's such a good way to celebrate our nation's birthday---and it's right in the dead of summer, sort of like a "hump day" for the season. Ah it was grand.

Unfortunately there was such a lull between sessions, you weren't sure when they were done. So, like many of us on this side of the lake, we began to wander home only to see the massive display that lit up the sky when we were back in the sub. Shame on us, it wasn't like we had anything better to do :) Next year, we'll stay for that reason.

Things are picking up for the Michigan Musicians Collective first festival coming up in August. For more details click on their web site and follow the discussions. Profile sheets for the artists are due soon.

In July, Performances @ The Well is taking a new twist and holding a 3 Stooges film festival with games and activities for the entire family. The charity this month will be designated by the winner of the monthly 50/50 drawing. More details coming soon for this special Lamocu party but mark your calender now, July 16th, 8pm at the Well.

Shocking News!

Preparing for our celebration on July 16th.
Watch for upcoming details!





NOW FOR SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS

Recently through networking I have been involved with a couple disturbing discussions. Sharing them here just to "air" them out, get them out our mind and clear our thought process.

One topic was how the Muslims are successfully reinvesting funds in American culture. It was said that if we knew "half" of what was going on we would be amazed. Did we want to know more? Possibly...then it got onto the Muslims avoidance of pork. What's the connection we wondered...well apparently since we can't be totally sure of where Muslim money is going, it was recommended that we wipe all of our money in bacon so that when the money does eventually get in the hands of a Muslim, it will be tainted and unholy to them...Interesting.

At this point I needed another drink. I already had one but, it didn't seem strong enough, actually it seemed too strong, so I switched to water.

I had not walked five feet before I bumped into a conversation on the latest artificial sweetner. I had already heard bad things about this product, and for years have avoided artificial sweetners myself but there was new news...it was revealed that the chemical makeup of this sweetner was VERY similar to that of Agent Orange.
I then chugged my water and went back to my drink.

It is at times like this that I am glad I get lost in Rock & Roll. Despite what you hear out there folks, have a safe and happy Fourth of July. Forget the negative and celebrate all that is great about this country, who we are and how we got here. Until next time, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.