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As I emailed you a couple of weeks back, Carol and I attended a concert last night
at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Performing Arts. The place is fantastic as far as the building and seating are concerned.
On the billing was; Cathy Jean and the Roomates,The Vogues, The Mystics, Barbara Lewis, The Contours
The clearcut hit of the show was Barbara Lewis. Though severely limited by her weight - she was funny and her voice was still
with her. She received the largest ovation of all the performers. Now the point.
The overall experience was a 5 on a scale of 1-10. It was difficult to determine how good or how bad the acts were because
the sound levels were so bad. This included the back-up band who, in our judgement, tended to drown out the vocalists. While
we were there, we both commented on how much more enjoyable and polished the acts were able to present themselves in your
shows. There is never a case where we can't appreciate the quality of the groups' performances or the understated, yet very
very capable, backup the band provides while allowing the audience to actually hear the singers. Add to this the intimacy
and proximity of the stage to even the farthest tables, your shows rate a 10. We had to experience last night's show to fully
appreciate your efforts and results. We thought you'd like to know. Carol
& Bob Baribeau (Southwick, MA) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comments on the October 22nd show with VICTORY, THE CAMEOS & THE
MYSTICS at the Holiday Inn (Enfield, CT) Another great Doo Wop Society undertaking. All
three groups were phenomenal. The harmonies were a pleasure to listen to. Victory did a super job of opening up the show and
warming up the crowd for the rest of the evening. The Cameos were great and yes, if you could bring them back with the rest
of their band it would be super. The Mystics...well, they put on a great show and made it really obvious they enjoy "keeping
the music alive". Keep up the good work! Pat & Ed Taddey ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi bobby: Deb and I made it to the show, and we sat with Jerry crane and friends. We
found it to be very entertaining, with the Cameos being the best act!! They were right on with all their numbers, and that's
very hard to do without background instruments. I think they would even be greater with the rest of the band. Victory reminded
me of my days with OBG Express, except they kept the tempo down, where as, our drummer used to speed all our songs up. The
Mystics were ok, but, I believe they lost their original bass singer, and they seemed to be a little confused, perhaps, because
the back up band may not have known some of the material. I'm sorry we didn't get to shake your hand. We did talk with Doug
before the show. Thanks for trying to keep the sound alive. it's becoming more difficult to do as time goes by. I'll be listening
on Tuesday evenings.
Roger and Debbie
Wethersfield,
CT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Holiday Inn in Enfield, CT is
the official hotel of the New England Doo Wop Society. When you are booking rooms,
be sure to mention the New England Doo Wop Society for special rates!
Gary
@ 413-478-0901 or Bob @ 413-786-1929
How To Reach Us: Gary - doowopgmj@yahoo.com Bob - echoes.past@yahoo.com
There is nothing better than family! HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT THE NEW ENGLAND DOO WOP SOCIETY.......AND A VERY HAPPY,
PROSPEROUS, HEALTHY NEW YEAR! SEE YOU AT THE CEDARS BANQUET HOUSE ON MARCH 31ST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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