2008 - a bit late

[Sweder]

I'm with the Dan-man on this one. Surcharge??? For online booking ???
Er, shurely shome mishtake . . .

I was wondering recently about the legacy of the great Bluesmen of the southern USA. Who stands ready to carry the traditions forward? I spent many happy hours in the bars of New Orleans serenaded by Brian 'blind genius of the Blues' Lee, Miss Maggie and the Jump Street Five. I used to get along to Professor Longhairs' house, Tipitina's, whenever I could. Saw Fats Domino on Decatur Street; what a night! Ancient overhead fans beating air heavy with sweat and humidity over a sardine-packed audience; the great man looking like a boxers' Second, soaked towel wrapped around his vast neck. Wonder-fuel.

Brian's still working the Louisiana bars but age and illness will surely claim him before long. There must be any number of these mighty prophets nearing the end of their rermarkable careers, grazing in the dwindling pastures of the gin joints and dusky bars of Bsckstreet USA. I really must get back.

Good work fella - sounds like you'll be flying at full throttle pretty soon.