check out the interview!

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

A Special Day!

Today we are very proud to say that local comic Trevor Smith made his first appearance on the nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom" show.

He was a natural, totally home on the air. Having been a fan of "Bob and Tom" for years, I've heard them interview many, many comics and everyone on the show truly seemed to enjoy Trevor's bits.

I could ramble on and on, bottom line I'm one proud papa today. Look for more from Trevor, check him out on his website, www.comediantrevorsmith.com

This Saturday, remember 3rd Annual Rockin' 4 Gleaners, see you there.

Alzheimer's show approaching

On Sept. 17 the Performances @ The Well continues with a musical fundraiser for Alzheimer's. Performing that evening will be Arnie Smith and the band 2nd Chance Rocks.











A great night of classic covers from the 60's, 70's & 80's. Don't miss this show!

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.

Fundraiser for Faith Medical Clinic

Today more than ever the health care situation is crucial to our society because more and more Americans cannot afford health care coverage. If it wasn't for the Faith Medical Clinic, the only free clinic in Livingston county, thousands would be without the health care they so desperately need. On February 19th at the Well, we have a chance to help with this predicament. Come show your support on that Saturday evening by enjoying some great music, sharing some fellowship and walking away knowing you did your part to help. This isn't just any fundraiser, this one's for all of us! Until next time, keep your stick on the ice and stay tuned!

Upcoming Shows/Events!

Performances @ The Well series for Feb. 2011 features a fundraiser for the Faith Medical Clinic, Pinckney, the only free clinic in Livingston county. The show will feature Right Turn Only! Performances @ The Well for February is on Saturday, February 19th at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and available at Brighton Tropi Tan, BT's Guitar Shop in South Lyon, here at the Lamocu office and through Event Brite.

Hope 4 Autism, Jan. 15, 2011

Please join us on Saturday, January 15th at 8pm for a very special show featuring Howell's own budding star - Lauren Alm. Tickets are $10 and available at Brighton Tropi Tan, BT's Guitar shop in South Lyon, here at Lamocu and now on Event Brite http://wellperformancefaithmed.eventbrite.com/.

More later, until then keep your stick on the ice and Stay Tuned.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.