Well the opening week at the Carlyle is finally finished. This is the first day off I've had in well over two weeks and it couldn't have come at a better time, that's a lot of playing.
The week went well, the only downer was Steve's scathing review in the New York Times. Actually, the guy does have some valid points. The review in Variety was much nicer (of course yours truly got no mention in either, when is the bassist going to get love?).
There were celebrities abound this week; George Steinbrenner, Robert Wuhl (actor from Arliss), Katie Couric, Regis, Frankie Vallie, and Frankie Avalon got up and sang with Steve (something tells me he might've been "overserverd" at the bar if you knowutumsayin). Its been a fun week.
One down, eight to go.
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11:32 AM
Well, at the risk of being a bummer, I'd have to say I agree more with the Times review than Variety---not that I've seen the show at the Carlyle but having seen you play with Steve several times in the last four years I'd have to say that if you strip away the unneccessary "zingers" in the NYT piece, it really does reflect my impression. The arrangments are monotonous. Is that because Steve can't sing any better or because the arranger is somehow stuck in neutral?
There's a place for nostalgia, though; and it sells. Feels pretty good, too. This Times piece isn't going to influence your run there one tiny bit.
Have a great time. That's what will make folks notice. -
4:59 AM
I think the 'funkly little rythmic frame' on Moonlight that they talked about in Variety was about you. The Time's guy sucks. He could have critqued a bad review with out being evil. Plus, even though Regis didn't mention you by name on his show he did commend you personally on your singing ability. I'm glad you're having such a good time and a couple of days of needed rest.
Mom - 6:55 AM
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