Comedy & Caffeine Friday night!

Lamocu Smith's Comedy & Caffeine at Peaberry Bean & Beats in Whitmore Lake is this Friday night.   Headlining this month's show will be Amaru Lewis and Mark Sweetman.   Admission is $10, call ahead for reserved seating, show begins promptly at 9pm.

Performances @ The Well, Dec. 2012

Tomorrow night is our 2nd Annual Toys For Toys concert.   New start time of 7pm, admission $10 at the door, $5 with a new unwrapped toy.   Our show will feature Hartland HS Sr. Jessica Schira, the legendary Johnny Awesome and from Brighton Christian, the band City of Nations. 

Rock Hall of Fame inductees.

 Wow, there are soooo many rockers that are not yet in the hall it boggles the mind.  Last year when Guns & Roses was inducted Slash said in an interview he felt kind of funny going in when his "faves" growing up, Cheap Trick, KISS and Deep Purple weren't there yet.    But still today, two of our favorites, two that certainly helped shape our lives made it, Heart and Rush.   Today on this post we celebrate their inductions.

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Performances @ The Well, this Saturday

Jessica Schira, Johnny Awesome and City of Nations perform this Saturday at the Well.   Showtime 7pm, $10 admission, $5 with a new unwrapped toy.    Start the holiday season with music, fun and helping the great cause, Toys For Tots.  More later, so stay tuned.

Black Friday Show

 Lamocu Smith's Comedy & Caffeine, held exclusively at Peaberry Bean & Beats in lovely Whitmore Lake, proudly presents a fantastic night of entertainment to top off your Black Friday.   With Andy Beningo and Floyd the Washboard Comic, the Comedy & Caffeine is showing they're serious about bringing top notch talent to their stage.   This is a show not to be missed and here's why....

Andy Beningo bio

Andy Beningo, named Best Comedian by the Detroit Metro Times, has been heard on the Bob and Tom show and on XM Sirius radio. He was a finalist on CMT's Next Big Comic, and regularly opens for Dave Coulier, Frank Caliendo and Jim Breuer.

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Floyd the Washboard Comic-Bio

Floyd is well known in the Detroit comedy scene with his unique brand and style of comedy...

It's not just that he makes you laugh...it's how he does it!

His name says it all!!

Performers this Saturday...

The Sanctuary Blues Band, Arnie Thomas and Butch Runyon are only HALF the show you will get on Saturday!    New showtime of 7pm.   Spread the word, come support local performers AND help Gleaners Food Bank.

Rockin' 4 Gleaers, 11/17/12

Performances @ The Well for November 2012 will be our 5th Annual Rockin' 4 Gleaners.    New time of 7pm with doors opening at 6:30.   Admission will be a $10 donation at the door or $5 with a can of food.  

Music will be provided by the Michigan Musician's Collective and will feature:
The David McGraw Band
Sanctuary Blues
Jessica Schira
Joe Kidd
Butch Runyon &
Arnie Thomas

Fundraiser for Ypsi. Public Schools Foundation.

Tickets on Sale!

Tickets went on sale yesterday for the Elvira Van Horn show on September 8 at Peace Auditorium at EMU.

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 Tickets can be purchased by:

Tickets by phone 734-487-2282 - $4 per phone order
Tickets on line at www.emutix.com - $1.50 per order, $2.50 for each ticket
Tickets by mail, add $4 service fee and mail to:

799 N. Hewitt
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Or, the easiest and cheapest would be in person at the
EMU Convection Center
799 N. Hewitt, 10am-5pm M-F

Gazebo Show this Sunday

Chuck "Butch" Runyon will be warming up for Steve King & The Diddlies this Sunday evening at the Kiwanis Gazebo show in downtown Brighton.   Butch is going on at 6:30pm.   A great night of music, so see you there.

Comedy & Caffeine, Friday Aug. 24

 Lamocu Smith's next "Coffee & Caffeine" at Peaberry Bean & Beats will feature two outstanding regional stand ups that you won't want to miss.   Aaron Campbell and Manny Shields.  Tickets are $10 and available at Peaberry Bean & Beats or by
calling LAMOCU at 734-274-2179. 

Summerfest this Saturday!

Bandura Gypsies, shown here performing at the Well this past May, will be opening the 1st Annual Whitmore Lake Summerfest this Saturday at 8pm.

Hot July & August

Have updated the Google calender on the company website, check out times for The Whitmore Lake Artisan and Farmer's Market (postponed this week due to holiday), Summerfest, Comedy & Caffeine and of course, Performances @ The Well. 

Sadly, last week was the anniversary of the passing of the Ox!

As the greatest rock band once said "Long Live Rock".    More later, so stay tuned.  

Performances @ The Well, July 21st

Saturday, July 21st at 8pm, Drawn To Fury will be performing and recording a DVD.   Tickets will go on sale next week at Peg Leg Studios and here at Lamocu.   More to come so stay tuned.  

Catch up time...AGAIN, (groan)

Well it's been awhile but we have been doing social media and we have been doing things :)   Check out these Facebook pages we've made for our events:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Performances-at-The-Well/448810988477436    is the page done for
Performances @ The Well and we need a few more friends n likes to get rid of these annoying numbers!

http://www.facebook.com/ComedyCaffeine  has been set up for our comedy nights at Peaberry's Bean & Beats in Whitmore Lake.

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitmore-Lake-Farm-Artisan-Market/132397903495010    has been set up for the Farmers Market we're overseeing in Whitmore Lake.---- also needs more likes n  friends :)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/LAMOCU-Productions-LLC/342375883769    and THIS one was set up for Lamocu...

well at least the comedy site is popular :)   But if you see us on Facebook please lend a hand to get rid of those numbers please! :)

More later, so stay tuned.

check out the interview!

http://lucyannlance.com/?attachment_id=21869

Frijid Pink, Sat. May 19th, 8pm

Legendary rockers Frijid Pink continue their comeback with a DVD recording Saturday, May 19th at 8pm.   Be a part of history as the first band from Michigan to win a Gold Record continues their triumphant return!   Seriously, these guys are for real, so be there.

Added to the experience will be two great local bands "about" to burst out themselves, 6E "sexy" and "The Bandura Gypsies"; all this for $10.   Showtime is 8pm but doors will open at 7:30, the performers will have merchandise you may purchase and concessions from Toarmino's Pizza & BBQ of South Lyon.  

Now while we're all having this good time, it IS the 3rd Saturday of the month, part of the Performances @ The Well concert series, so partial proceeds will going to assist the Brighton Library. Advanced tickets can be purchased exclusively at Peg Leg Studios in Brighton, by calling us at LAMOCU or go on-line at  http://frijidpinklive-rss.eventbrite.com .    Come experience some of the great things this area and state has to offer...starting with

This Saturday, 5 Bands, $5

This Saturday we will find out who will be opening for Frijid Pink when they play the Well to record their new DVD on May 19.   After accepting entries for the past month and a half, the five finalists are:

Reclamation
6E "sexy"
Bulletproof Snow
Vandura Gypsies &
Forget The Obvious

A draw of the hat at 6:30 will determine band order for these time slots:
8:00 - 8:20
8:30 - 8:50
9:00 - 9:20
9:30 - 9:50
10:00 - 10:20

Doors open at 7:30, $5 admission at the door---no advance ticket sales.   For more information call us here at LAMOCU, 810-623-8131.    More later, so stay tuned.  

Tomorrow, a day of thanks...

We're taking the day off  tomorrow to do our annual celebration of Eric Clapton (wish it was Pete Townsend) and in doing so we will be reflecting and giving thanks for all the opportunities God has given us.   Yes, tomorrow will be a day of reflection, remembrance, planning, and being thankful.

For all of you who gave us a chance, this blog is for you :)   The Five Man Electrical Band said it best:
when they passed around the plate at the end of it all and didn't have a penny to give...
     "....so I got me a pen and paper, and made me my own little sign.   I said thank you Lord for thinking about me, I'm alive and doing fine---Whoa, signs signs everywhere is signs..."   For all of us here at Lamocu, this song says it all.  

That said, please don't forget about April 21st.   We'll have developments on Jam For Vets next Monday.
Until next time, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned. 

Jam For Vets, April 21st

St. Patty's Day was a rush.   Great show and we raised enough to send at least one teen to KeyLeader camp.   Coming up is a new group wishing to expand their influence and message.   Jam For Vets is a great group of musicians whose sole goal is to perform to raise money for disabled veterans.  

Any group or organization that wishes to become involved with Jam For Vets, table space is still available the night of the show.   We wish to get the word out on the fine work this group is doing and see that they connect with those that they need to.   Come join us for a night of musical entertainment.
More later so stay tuned.

St. Patrick's Day approaching

Performances @ The Well is pleased to present the first Bob & Rose Smith Memorial Fundraiser For KeyLeader (the teen leadership program ran by Kiwanis International).   Performing in honor of Bob & Rose will be their grandson, Trevor.

Trevor is a veteran of stand-up at the right old age of 23!   Trevor has lots of career highlights to his credit already and they include the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta 2011, Gildafest in 2011, a semi regular at legendary Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and most recently-- a guest appearance on the nationally syndicated radio show of  "Bob & Tom".  

But in preparation for the show, we thought these testimonials might better:)  




“Trevor Smith takes to the stage and it is apparent that he has the voice that is required in stand up comedy. His ability to win the audience over is quick and seamless. Veteran comedians watch Trevor and say ‘Wish I’d thought of that.’ Trevor Smith is part of the new breed of comedians to watch.”

-Mark Ridley, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

“Trevor Smith’s last name is beguiling because his comedy is unique and savory, with an intellectual edge and a clean shaven face. Also he’s not as good looking as that guy from Mr. and Mrs. Smith.”

-T.J. Miller

“Trevor is Clean and Funny! Two combinations you rarely see now-a-days…”

-Rob Little

“Trevor Smith has quickly found his unique comedic voice. His original material is delivered with poise and confidence which endears him to his audiences and leaves them wanting more.”

-Dave Moroz, President of Aspen Talent

“Trevor Smith is better at stand-up than Hitler was at knitting. Anyone in the knitting community would know what I am talking about. His cross-stitch was just insane. He really did not know his strengths.”

-Skyler Stone

 

 

Performances @ The Well - March

St. Patrick's Day version of Performances @ The Well 2012.   Award winning, national comedian Trevor Smith performs in honor of his grandparents.   The First Annual Bob & Rose Smith fundraiser for Kiwanis' teen leader camp, Key Leader, to be held at the Howell Nature Center.   Admission is $10, for more information please call us at Lamocu 810-623-8131.   Until next time, keep you stick on the ice and stay tuned.  

For Shame!

It's been almost a whole month since our last entry...bad, bad Lamocu.

A week from this Saturday at Performances @ The Well, Spoonful Blues Band is performing for the Faith Medical Clinic fundraiser.   Show starts at 8, doors open at 7:30 and tickets are just $10.

Tomorrow Nights Lineup

Here is the final lineup for our show tomorrow night.
830-850            Lindsey Klebba
9-920                Mark Alan Seramur
930-950            Joe Kidd
10 - 1020          Universal Circles
1030 - 1050      Jessica Schira
Many thanks to our performers who have answered the call.   If you're not familiar with the MMC, you should be, and these five performers will make believers of you.   Special guests are expected and there will be fun for all.   Doors open at 7:30, show begins at 8pm.   $10 admission at the door.  Until later, stay tuned.  

Upcoming shows...

This Saturday is the fundraiser for the Michigan Musician's Collective.   If you have never been to their site and not familiar with what they do and the services they provide performers, you're missing out.   This is a group we are proud to be part of and support.   We have a great line up of  M.M.C. members performing as well as members from a couple Meet Up groups coming to check out our shows.   Please pass the word on this Saturday to anyone you know who loves music, the M.M.C. is helping keeping the dream alive for hundreds of local performers.   The site has some costs through Ning and to this day, the administrators of the site still haven't charged their/our members any dues.   To keep this alive we want to raise the funds for Ning.   We can do it, we've easily raised that kind of money before.   Pass this on.  

Our February show will be for the Faith Medical Clinic and our featured performer for this Blues show will be The Spoonful Blues Band. 

Our March show will be for Kiwanis International's Key Leader teen camp here in Howell and the entertainer will be the rising stand-up comic Trevor Smith.

 

Week wrap up

 Had great meetings with two Kiwanis clubs, Vega Foods and Whitmore Lake Junior Football this week!    Excited to show these new clients what we are capable of.:)


 Heard "That Smell" by Lynard Skynard the other day and it's STILL the best duo lead guitar I have ever heard!

Heard "Five Guitars" by Blue Oyster Cult live the other day, it had been recorded in Detroit---I was there!   If you haven't heard this piece it starts out with an awesome bass solo by Joe Bouchard, who is still the best in the business.  

Line up is coming into place for our January show for the MMC, sponsors are coming on board for the February show for the Faith Medical Clinic two Kiwanis clubs have committed to 150 tickets for our St. Patty Day's show.   Have to run, open mic at Kahuna coffee today and then my play's cast party at Pete Baird's house later.    Until next time, stay tuned.

Outback Bowl 2012

                                                                Enuf said!

Zebras ruin game

You know I can take losing, I can even take a terribly officiated game at times.   Playing through a terribly officiated game is the sign of a Great team, and I have always dreamed of the Lions being a Great team...but yesterday was too much.   To think they almost still won it is amazing.   Four penalties...no I should say four Mistakes --- some being bad non calls, in the first half told me all I needed to know about the game.   I'm proud to say I'm a Lions fan and always will be.   The zebras messed with what could have been a great game, win or lose.   I hope those zebras working at the Outback Bowl today---Go State!