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.