[Dixielandjazz] SO THAT'S WHAT ALL THE FUSS WAS ABOUT

[Daniel Barrett]

Dear Rick,
 
Wow! So often, the obvious eludes me. Look for the new, improved, much louder, provocatively-dressed, Rebecca Kilgore Quartet appearing soon. By then, Eddie, Joel and I will have full "sleeve" tats (hey, maybe Becky, too. I alos dig the spiked hair idea. Your suggestion of a purple hue is well-advised).  Maybe we can get Ginger Baker out of retirement to play drums with us (although he was actually too good by today's standards).
 
I'll work on my new No Wars in the Rain Forest Suite. I think we have a million-seller on our hands.
 
Thanks for the new career moves, man! We'll be sure to give credit where it's deserved...
 
I hoe to visit Portland again soon; it's great place. (Powell's Books!)
 
Best,
 
--Dan Barrett
Costa Mesa, CA
 
> From: ricksax at comcast.net
> Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 08:45:21 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] SO THAT'S WHAT ALL THE FUSS WAS ABOUT
> CC: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
> To: danpbarrett at hotmail.com
> 
> Nice comments on Rebecca Kilgore, Dan Barrett. As Portlanders, we have 
> to travel to the Sacramento Jubilee to hear you in the quartet. Wish 
> you were all here.
> 
> I have a few tips on how your excellent band can catch the popular 
> music wave and get a major recording contract.
> 
> First, turn up the volume to somewhere around 100 dB. You're way too 
> soft and mellow for today's younger audiences.
> 
> Second, encourage Becky to appear in skimpy lingerie. Not only on 
> stage, but also in public at baseball games. This works for Lady Gaga.
> 
> Third, Becky needs tatoos. Lots of them. Maybe purple spiked hair, 
> too. Or a shaved head. You get the idea.
> 
> Fourth, you really need to add a drummer with a large kit. Mic him and 
> turn him up.
> 
> Finally, you need to add some songs about the rain forest, war, and 
> killing cops. Contemporary themes.
> 
> I think if you just make these updates, you can also capture the 
> younger pop audiences ;-)
> 
> 
> Rick Campbell
> Milneburg Jazz Band
> Portland, Oregon USA
> (503) 234-9440
> ricksax at comcast.net
> 
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