[Dixielandjazz] FW: A Night At Nick's on Riverwalk Jazz

[Don Ingle]

Jim Kashishian wrote:
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>> The atmosphere of Nick's in the Village, and the exhilarating music made
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> there, lives on, in the fond memories of fans.
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> Mopo wrote the above about Nicks.  The above sentence reminded me of
> something I noted once when we played a local Jazz Festival.  We had been
> there at the first festival, and again for the 30th.  During the 30th, I
> asked the audience of approx 1,500 people who had been there with us 30 yrs
> ago, and about half raised their hands.  
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> Think about the many fans who may have asked their sweetheart for their hand
> in marriage, or had their first kiss, or met their now best friend during
> your gig....that special song becoming an important moment in their
> lives.....  How 'bout the kid who gets turned on to a life of music after
> hearing the band?  Etc., etc.
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> I know I'm just a romantic, but I do believe our music has an effect on
> those who hear us, and musicians should keep that in mind when playing.
> It's just another gig for us, but may be a very special moment for many
> others.
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> Jim
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Careful, Jim. Not every one would want to be reminded of that earl 
romance. After 30 years, such a reminder could get you some serious hate 
mail.
But then, Jean has put up with me for 54 years (come November) and I 
ain't dead yet.
Don