[Dixielandjazz] Loose Marbles

[David M Richoux]

Marek, and all:

Because I sent my message from my phone the usual header was stripped  
- I was the one who just saw them in Sacramento. After I sent the  
message I stayed on to hear their full set - it was equally as good as  
the first 3 numbers that inspired me to write!

As for exposure - the number of people who go to New Orleans (post  
Katrina) has dropped a lot - having the band play in Sacramento for  
the first time meant a lot to the group (I chatted with several  
members before and after the set.) They don't get to the West Coast  
much - they did have some difficulties with the airlines on this trip  
- and they were glad to have such an attentive and appreciative  
audience. I noticed quite a few other musicians walking by the stage  
stopping and then staying for at least several numbers - they are a  
band that has a subtle impact, but they  "get it!"

Dave Richoux


On May 31, 2010, at 2:01 PM, Marek Boym wrote:

> Hi,
> While I did not listen at Sac Jazz, but rather on You Tube, using
> links provided by Steve, I too, am glad they were invited to Sacto.
>
> However, saying "This way others can hear and see them" seems a bit
> exaggerated - they were invited because people heard them!
> Oh, I know you mean the gradually aging festival crowd, but still...
>
> And yes, they ARE good.
>
> Cheers (I'm going to pur myself some Chimay red)
>
> On 31 May 2010 21:08,  <JBruno868 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 5/31/2010 7:52:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> marekboym at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> Listening to them right now at Sac Jazz - some great old tunes  
>> played just
>>>> right! I don't think anybody in the group is over 30, but they  
>>>> have the
>>>> collective soul of a timeless New Orleans Jazz band
>>
>>
>> Larry Wright played with them when he was back East and was touting  
>> their
>> collective talents and ages. They are really trying to be OKOM. I'm  
>> glad to
>> hear that they were invited to Sac. This way others can hear and  
>> see them.
>> He would call me on his cells phone so I could listen to the gigs.  
>> Not the
>> best way to hear it of course but it was good even over the phone.
>>
>> Jazz Hugs
>