[Dixielandjazz] Dress Apparel

[tcashwigg at aol.com]

Hi Al:

Jeans are considered Formal Attire in Texas ain't they??

Heck in the 70,s I had a custom tailored, "Nudie" Levi Tuxedo with 
rhinestones and all  Bell bottomed ones at that, looked rather smashing 
in it too or so I was told many times,  sold in in the 90,s for a lot 
more than it cost me to get it made too.   I was however refused 
entrance to an Atlanta Nightclub while wearing it one evening as they 
had a strict policy  of NO Jeans or Levi.  I got a real laugh out of 
that one and the guy at the door in his velvet Jacket and Pants off the 
rack at J.C. Penny's  being as cool as he wanted to be.

Ahhh show biz..

Tom Wiggins   "over dressed again"



-----Original Message-----
From: jazz_man at ix.netcom.com
To: Tcashwigg at aol.com
Cc: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
Sent: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Dress Apparel

   List-Message-Recipient: tcashwigg at aol.com
Funny you should bring this up. In New York my group(s)
always wore either Tuxedo Band Jackets, regular tuxedos
and Bow Ties. Always dressed appropriately for gigs.
Moved to Texas in 2002. My first experiences playing
weddings and other "formal" parties was startling.
Guests were dressed in jeans and other casual wear.
Band dresses according to "venue". Either all black or
Tux. All black usually a polo shirt + black dress pants
etc.
Last night we played trio for a Casablanca fun raiser.
It was sponsored by a church group. I asked about
dress code for the band. Response was "casual".
I went out and purchased Red Fez hats to complement
the atmosphere.
We received many remarks about the hats.
It was a great opportunity to hand out a business card.
Cheers,
Al
Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Teacher and Music Prep.
Please visit me at
http://alevy.com
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