His backing band played at a very small jazz club in town last year after
their show at a nearby venue. The band members that played did extremely
well, one of the best I've seen in this place. I skipped on the J.B.,
though, due to the fact that I am not much into performers that have to wear
diapers. You "feel good"? Then why do you like you're about to die?
>The Chicago Mods were lucky enough to go to the Bartender's Ball last nite
and
>see Mr. James Brown himself perform. All in all, a spectacular performance
by
>a true showman. Go-go dancers, soul sisters and a huge band all make for a
>great show. In fact, James was so good, he got panties thrown at him! Now
>that's a sign of talent! I missed the cape tradition, but witnessed the
>slide. I consider myself privileged to have been able to see such a
showman.
>Oh, and free drinks to boot! AND, Grandmaster Flash!
Sounds like it was a packed night of has-beens. I'd rather see Neil Diamond.
-robert
