Whew, this is exhausting, lol. Anyways I shared with you what a great time me and the crew had at the 1st Annual Summer Music Festival put on by the M.M.C., The following Tuesday I had the opportunity to MC the Second Annual Kahuna Coffee charity fundraiser and classic car show! What a cool event and one that I was really pleased to be able to do.
Performances @ The Well returns this month with a fundraising show for Alzheimer's on Saturday, Sept. 17th.
For those of you not familiar with Kahuna Coffee they are located at the corner of old US-23 and M-59 in Hartland. The name has gone under several owners so if you haven't been there in the last two years since Cathi took over, ... you haven't been there:) The M.M.C. holds regular open mics there and Cathi deserves your patronage; she has a heart of gold and just does everything to help others. In today's world of cut-throat business, it is a absolute joy to work with Cathi. Stop by and "experience" the difference she makes.
We are chairing the Brighton Octoberfeast for the Chamber Ambassadors. This restaurant crawl will take place on Tuesday, October 18th from 5-9pm. This is a great opportunity for us to show our skills and we appreciate it.
Today we "officially" expand into the Ann Arbor market. More later so stay tuned.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Music all around us...
Ok I know I'm slack on this and I am working on being better...but I have to catch up on blogging. I mean, I have stuff to talk about from last week. You're reading along seeing "dated" material and wondering why this lazy stiff (me) doesn't get up off his keaster and blog in a more timely manner? And it's a good, valid question----and don't have an answer :) So here goes:
The Summer Music Festival put on by the Michigan Musicians Collective last week was ... Awesome! I know at times it didn't like that to the workers there, but it was. It's hard to look at success objectively when you're right in the middle of the activity, but me and the rest of the Lamocu crew were eager to point out all the positives the M.M.C. had going for it. The biggest success of all is that for "next" year, they have one of the greatest marketing tools available---they will be able to say it's the SECOND ANNUAL! That screams volumes to potential advertisers and sponsors. Yeah it's not as prestiges as "the twenty-fifth anniversary" or "fifteenth annual" but hey, you know how many events fold after the first time? Too many.
My personal thanks to Bob, Dave, Doc, Kees, Annie, Cathie and everyone there who made Lamocu feel so welcome. Special thanks to Johnny Awesome (yes that's really his name...or he's in the Witness Protection Program, we're not sure) for being himself---if you've had this pleasure that says it all :) Appreciate the culinary tips from Dave on when the correct time is to add "special herbs & seasonings" to melted butter---sound advice and not the kind you get from Rachel Ray;) Bottom line, our hats are off to the M.M.C. of which we, Lamocu Productions is proud to be a member of.
More later, until then keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.
The Summer Music Festival put on by the Michigan Musicians Collective last week was ... Awesome! I know at times it didn't like that to the workers there, but it was. It's hard to look at success objectively when you're right in the middle of the activity, but me and the rest of the Lamocu crew were eager to point out all the positives the M.M.C. had going for it. The biggest success of all is that for "next" year, they have one of the greatest marketing tools available---they will be able to say it's the SECOND ANNUAL! That screams volumes to potential advertisers and sponsors. Yeah it's not as prestiges as "the twenty-fifth anniversary" or "fifteenth annual" but hey, you know how many events fold after the first time? Too many.
My personal thanks to Bob, Dave, Doc, Kees, Annie, Cathie and everyone there who made Lamocu feel so welcome. Special thanks to Johnny Awesome (yes that's really his name...or he's in the Witness Protection Program, we're not sure) for being himself---if you've had this pleasure that says it all :) Appreciate the culinary tips from Dave on when the correct time is to add "special herbs & seasonings" to melted butter---sound advice and not the kind you get from Rachel Ray;) Bottom line, our hats are off to the M.M.C. of which we, Lamocu Productions is proud to be a member of.
More later, until then keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Summer Music Festival is here!
What a Great weekend of local music! First the 1st Annual Summer Music Festival being put on by the aforementioned M.M.C. (see first paragraph) goes through Sunday afternoon----Then at the Kiwanis Gazebo show in Brighton, Bill and Erin are warming up for Steve King & The Diddlies at 6:30pm.
Don't ever say there is nothing to do! And don't EVER say we don't have talent around here! It's real, it's excellent and worth taking in EVERY minute of it. Yes despite people that are named after animals---like Moose, music lives on for all of us:)
We are close to finalizing the upcoming schedule for Performances @ The Well, not only for the rest of this year but 2012 as well. Details will be forthcoming. It looks though like the September 17th show will be for Alzheimer's and the forms of dementia. Have to run now, too much to do and too little time. Take care and stay tuned.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Great runes
Another great performance was put out by KayLyn Pace and the Paradise Band tonight. Rain fortunately held off for the show and the crowd was entertained thoroughly. Next week Bill Welsh does the pre-show show for Steve King & The Diddlies, Bill goes on at 6:30pm.
Also next weekend, leading up to the Kiwanis Gazebo shows is the First Annual Musicfest being put on by the Michigan Musicians Collective. A fantastic group of performers who we have been pleased to be associated with. For more information on their festival go to www.michiganmusiciancollective.com and check them out. Have to run for now, busy week ahead but look for more updates here. Hope you all had a great weekend, until next time keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.
Also next weekend, leading up to the Kiwanis Gazebo shows is the First Annual Musicfest being put on by the Michigan Musicians Collective. A fantastic group of performers who we have been pleased to be associated with. For more information on their festival go to www.michiganmusiciancollective.com and check them out. Have to run for now, busy week ahead but look for more updates here. Hope you all had a great weekend, until next time keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Sunday, gazebo on the pond.
This Sunday night at 6:30 pm, KayLyn Pace will be performing at the Kiwanis Gazebo Show prior to the Paradise Band. KayLyn just placed second in the K105.3 Radio Jackson Fair last night. A second place finish that garnered her $500!
Come see this wonderful 15 year old's performance this Sunday night at the gazebo on the pond. Then stay to see one of the best local bands around, The Paradise Band with their tributes to Jimmy Buffet and Elvis. That's all for now, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Octbberfeest in Brighton
We at Lamocu have been given the opportunity to chair the Chamber of Commerce's annual Octoberfeest in downtown Brighton. Very excited about the chance to display our talents and work with one of the finest group of individuals around...the Chamber Ambassadors!
The date is Tuesday, October 18th, the event will feature possibly as many as 12 local eateries and will run from 5-9pm. We are off to touch base with several establishments today in preparation for the Ambassador meeting this Thursday. Stay tuned for further developments but put that date on your calender, Tuesday October 18th---you'll be glad you did.
The date is Tuesday, October 18th, the event will feature possibly as many as 12 local eateries and will run from 5-9pm. We are off to touch base with several establishments today in preparation for the Ambassador meeting this Thursday. Stay tuned for further developments but put that date on your calender, Tuesday October 18th---you'll be glad you did.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
The day the music died...
Let me start out by saying that this is MY Opinion, MY view of what went down and no one else's. That said, let the ranting begin...
It has been our pleasure to assist in the Kiwanis Gazebo Concerts this year that the Brighton Kiwanians put on. Celebrating their 35th year of bringing free entertainment at the duck pond in downtown Brighton is truly something to be proud of. To be asked to assist this year by supplying "opening acts" on certain Sunday evenings we felt was an honor.
Two weeks ago we began proudly showcasing some of the best talent around and things were going good. All bands that were to have a "warm up" had agreed to allow the soloist or duos to use their sound equipment. We were prepared if the performers had felt differently but all seemed willing to work with us, after all two vocalists DO NOT mess up a board. Then Sunday night hit.
And here is where I have to reiterate, this is MY Opinion and View...it has nothing to do with or have any reflection on the Kiwanis club of Brighton. But the Kiwanis club is who puts on the show, they're the promoter, they pay the bands; their posters state there will be a warm up act a half hour before the main show, they were... IGNORED.
Typically the Kiwanis shows begin at 7pm, "pre shows" start at 6:30pm, so at 5:30 we're awaiting the arrival of our "pre show" performers. All seemed going according to plan then at 5:35pm Moose of Moose & Da Sharks informed Kiwanis (again the show's sponsor, the people PAYING Moose and his band) that he would not allow anyone to use his sound board! He had every right, but he and his manager had been informed about this weeks ago and said nothing. If it was a problem, any other performer would understand and our performers were certainly willing to bring their own gear---but at 5:35pm I was sure our performers were on the road or nearly there and were walking into a disaster. Moose didn't care. Sad, very sad. I immediately tried to reach the performers and kept at it until their start time of 6:30pm. At this point I am worried, these performers are very reliable so I thought the worst. Later that evening I received a call back from one of the duo; they had been there and in trying to be respectful to Moose and his soundman, they had arrived at 5:15pm, extra early in case there were problems. We didn't know that Moose had told them, "no one warms up for Moose. No one shares the stage with The Moose" and basically sent them on their way.
Needless to say I was in shock. I apologized over and over again for what they had gone through, hoped they would not hold it against the Kiwanis club. I told them I wished they had stopped by the Kiwanis booth, thinking most people would do so to complain, but these performers are too nice. They didn't make a fuss, create a scene or anything like that. Actually they were a little in shock, they had never been treated like that by "another" performer. I'm still in shock! Moose didn't even have the decency to tell me and the Kiwanis club that he had spoke with the performers.
I'll make it up to these guys somehow...that is if they ever trust me and Lamocu again, but Moose----YOU'RE A LOSER. YOU'RE A SCAB ON THE FACE OF MUSICIANS EVERYWHERE!
You hear about prima donas like this in the entertainment world, but you figure they're FAMOUS or something like that, it's expected. But Moose & Da Sharks? Please.
That's it I'm done for now. It HAD to be said. And someday I may have the opportunity to tell Moose this myself...looking forward to it. Until next time, keep the faith and stay tuned.
It has been our pleasure to assist in the Kiwanis Gazebo Concerts this year that the Brighton Kiwanians put on. Celebrating their 35th year of bringing free entertainment at the duck pond in downtown Brighton is truly something to be proud of. To be asked to assist this year by supplying "opening acts" on certain Sunday evenings we felt was an honor.
Two weeks ago we began proudly showcasing some of the best talent around and things were going good. All bands that were to have a "warm up" had agreed to allow the soloist or duos to use their sound equipment. We were prepared if the performers had felt differently but all seemed willing to work with us, after all two vocalists DO NOT mess up a board. Then Sunday night hit.
And here is where I have to reiterate, this is MY Opinion and View...it has nothing to do with or have any reflection on the Kiwanis club of Brighton. But the Kiwanis club is who puts on the show, they're the promoter, they pay the bands; their posters state there will be a warm up act a half hour before the main show, they were... IGNORED.
Typically the Kiwanis shows begin at 7pm, "pre shows" start at 6:30pm, so at 5:30 we're awaiting the arrival of our "pre show" performers. All seemed going according to plan then at 5:35pm Moose of Moose & Da Sharks informed Kiwanis (again the show's sponsor, the people PAYING Moose and his band) that he would not allow anyone to use his sound board! He had every right, but he and his manager had been informed about this weeks ago and said nothing. If it was a problem, any other performer would understand and our performers were certainly willing to bring their own gear---but at 5:35pm I was sure our performers were on the road or nearly there and were walking into a disaster. Moose didn't care. Sad, very sad. I immediately tried to reach the performers and kept at it until their start time of 6:30pm. At this point I am worried, these performers are very reliable so I thought the worst. Later that evening I received a call back from one of the duo; they had been there and in trying to be respectful to Moose and his soundman, they had arrived at 5:15pm, extra early in case there were problems. We didn't know that Moose had told them, "no one warms up for Moose. No one shares the stage with The Moose" and basically sent them on their way.
Needless to say I was in shock. I apologized over and over again for what they had gone through, hoped they would not hold it against the Kiwanis club. I told them I wished they had stopped by the Kiwanis booth, thinking most people would do so to complain, but these performers are too nice. They didn't make a fuss, create a scene or anything like that. Actually they were a little in shock, they had never been treated like that by "another" performer. I'm still in shock! Moose didn't even have the decency to tell me and the Kiwanis club that he had spoke with the performers.
I'll make it up to these guys somehow...that is if they ever trust me and Lamocu again, but Moose----YOU'RE A LOSER. YOU'RE A SCAB ON THE FACE OF MUSICIANS EVERYWHERE!
You hear about prima donas like this in the entertainment world, but you figure they're FAMOUS or something like that, it's expected. But Moose & Da Sharks? Please.
That's it I'm done for now. It HAD to be said. And someday I may have the opportunity to tell Moose this myself...looking forward to it. Until next time, keep the faith and stay tuned.
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