[Dixielandjazz] Enough Already - probably controversial

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You  speak as if we've all signed on to an "Aphrodite Evangelical  Crusade."
Well, I  certainly haven't.  I've heard only three of  the players.  I've
also seen a couple of those players take control of  the stage from bands who
generously invited them up as a guest for one or  two tunes.  If the entire
band can play as well as a couple of its  members can promote themselves,
then they'll be worth  hearing.................... Jim O'Briant  
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Here - Here, Jim.!
I will preface my statement by saying that Bria was an apprentice with my  
band in Sacramento a few years ago.  We are good friends and I think she is  a 
wonderful young player and entertainer.  I have been a guest performer  with 
51st Eight (her other band) and for a young band they are very good.   Are they 
as good right now as some of the really seasoned bands?  NOT  YET!
NOW - can we get on with our lives????? I am really tired of half of the  
digests being about this band!  Should I get REALLY controversial  here?  OK - I 
will.  If Mighty Aphrodite was an all male band and  played just like they do 
now, none of you would be talking about them, or at  least posting time after 
time on the DJML about them.
They will do just fine.  Let's get on with other stuff.
Mike Vax