[Dixielandjazz] Ed Lives

[Edmetzsr at aol.com]

Dear Listmates, just to clarify some murky water generated during the past 
weekend, I have returned from spending a wonderful weekend in Davenport, Iowa as 
part of the Bix Fest 32. Just as I arrived out there, I was confronted with 
some strange questions regarding my health, my attitude, my outlook, etc. After 
piecing things together, I did finally get to learn why so many folks were 
concerned enough to ask their questions. On Friday evening, Kurt Bowermaster 
solved the whole matter once and for all by presenting me with an "ED LIVES" 
button, which also had some other wearers around the festival including Rich 
Johnson. Is that proof enough???
       Thanks Kurt, and thanks also Rich. As they say, I needed that! BTW, it 
was great having a chance to talk to so many friends. Our audiences were all 
very responsive, and on behalf of the Bob Cats, we can't wait to do it again. 
For those of you worried about the death of Dixieland, I wish you could join 
us up on stage to see what it feels like to get standing ovations from hundreds 
(or even thousands) of  attendees. Thank you all.  Hopefully, we'll see many 
of you in Orange County next week.  Ed Metz