[Dixielandjazz] FW: The state of OKOM

[Jim Kashishian]

Ginny wrote:
>Young fans want to be among other young fans.  They will  tolerate a few of
us and even think a few old people in the audience is cool as  that
validates their choice as smart. 


Goes to show you how the different cultures behave.  Over here, there is a
complete mix of people in every type of joint.  No one particularly cares.
Of course, old Spaniards never act particularly old.  They will outdance,
outdrink, out talk the youngest of the young! 
Of course, their hair doesn't tend to turn white, so the old folk don't
stand out that much.  (And, if it does turn white, they keep it dyed!)  Fun,
gregarious people to their dying day.

Our band is from ages 50 to 70.  The music is vibrant, driving, and hot.
Keeps everyone of all ages going.  No problem whatsoever with an aging
audience.

Jim