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B.J. THOMAS RELEASES “MOST OF ALL” MUSIC VIDEO WITH BLUES LEGEND KEB’ MO’
FROM THOMAS’ NEW ALBUM “THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS”
Nashville, TN—B.J. Thomas’ new music video, “Most of All,” featuring Grammy Award winning blues musician Keb’ Mo’, posted on YouTube today; the song is included on Thomas’ new album “The Living Room Sessions,” which recently debuted at #39 on the Billboard Country Album chart. To view the video please click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJltbSV5lyA&feature=youtu.be.
“The Living Room Sessions” is a stripped down, acoustic collection of Thomas’ greatest hits with special guest artists including: “I Just Can’t Help Believing” with Vince Gill, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head with Lyle Lovett, “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song with Richard Marx, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” with The Fray’s Isaac Slade and “Rock and Roll Lullaby” with Steve Tyrell. Other songs on the album include: “Eyes of a New York Woman,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Old Fashioned Love” and more…
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Nashville, TN—B.J. Thomas’ new music video, “Most of All,” featuring Grammy Award winning blues musician Keb’ Mo’, posted on YouTube today; the song is included on Thomas’ new album “The Living Room Sessions,” which recently debuted at #39 on the Billboard Country Album chart. To view the video please click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJltbSV5lyA&feature=youtu.be.
“The Living Room Sessions” is a stripped down, acoustic collection of Thomas’ greatest hits with special guest artists including: “I Just Can’t Help Believing” with Vince Gill, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head with Lyle Lovett, “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song with Richard Marx, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” with The Fray’s Isaac Slade and “Rock and Roll Lullaby” with Steve Tyrell. Other songs on the album include: “Eyes of a New York Woman,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Old Fashioned Love” and more…
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B.J. THOMAS GEARS UP FOR APRIL 2 RELEASE OF “THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS” – WITH UPCOMING APPEARANCES ON “LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON,” WSM-AM AND “THE GRAND OLE OPRY”
SPECIAL COLLECTORS’ AUTOGRAPHED EDITION OF ALBUM GOES ON SALE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO RELEASE ON MARCH 1
Nashville, TN—Coinciding with the release of his acoustic, special-guest collection of greatest hits, THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS, B.J.THOMAS is slated for multiple upcoming national and Nashville appearances. Thomas will be performing on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON with The Roots on street date, April 2. Leading up to the Spring release date, he will appeared at this year’s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, and took over the station as Guest DJ on WSM-AM for one hour, which streamed live online on February 28. He will also performed “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” live on March 2, on the Grand Ole Opry with Richard Marx, who appears as a guest-vocalist on the album. Prior to the release date, special autographed editions of the album can be ordered on pre-sale starting March 1, and will be available for purchase at www.wrinkledrecords.com.
THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS on Wrinkled Records celebrates almost 47 years since Thomas’ first Gold-selling hit on Scepter Records with an album of stripped down, intimate acoustic re-imaginings of 12 of his most renowned songs. Working with famed veteran country music producer Kyle Lehning at Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, and backed by some of Music City’s finest sessions musicians, Thomas recorded select songs on the album as duets from his “wish list” of guest artists from different genres including country legend Vince Gill (“I Just Can’t Help Believing”), bluesman Keb’ Mo’ (“Most of All”), critically acclaimed country artist Lyle Lovett (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”), pop great Richard Marx (“(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”), rocker Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray (“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”) and producer/songwriter/ contemporary standards singer Steve Tyrell (“Rock and Roll Lullaby”).
THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS also includes four solo performances by Thomas: the opening track “Don’t Worry Baby” (a Beach Boys classic first covered by the singer in 1977), “Eyes of a New York Woman” (1968), “Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love” (a #1 country hit in 1983) and “Everybody’s Out of Town” (1970).
The singer, a five-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years, invites longtime fans and newcomers alike into his “living room” for never-heard-before arrangements of his legendary classics.
Nashville, TN—Coinciding with the release of his acoustic, special-guest collection of greatest hits, THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS, B.J.THOMAS is slated for multiple upcoming national and Nashville appearances. Thomas will be performing on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON with The Roots on street date, April 2. Leading up to the Spring release date, he will appeared at this year’s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, and took over the station as Guest DJ on WSM-AM for one hour, which streamed live online on February 28. He will also performed “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” live on March 2, on the Grand Ole Opry with Richard Marx, who appears as a guest-vocalist on the album. Prior to the release date, special autographed editions of the album can be ordered on pre-sale starting March 1, and will be available for purchase at www.wrinkledrecords.com.
THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS on Wrinkled Records celebrates almost 47 years since Thomas’ first Gold-selling hit on Scepter Records with an album of stripped down, intimate acoustic re-imaginings of 12 of his most renowned songs. Working with famed veteran country music producer Kyle Lehning at Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, and backed by some of Music City’s finest sessions musicians, Thomas recorded select songs on the album as duets from his “wish list” of guest artists from different genres including country legend Vince Gill (“I Just Can’t Help Believing”), bluesman Keb’ Mo’ (“Most of All”), critically acclaimed country artist Lyle Lovett (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”), pop great Richard Marx (“(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”), rocker Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray (“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”) and producer/songwriter/ contemporary standards singer Steve Tyrell (“Rock and Roll Lullaby”).
THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS also includes four solo performances by Thomas: the opening track “Don’t Worry Baby” (a Beach Boys classic first covered by the singer in 1977), “Eyes of a New York Woman” (1968), “Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love” (a #1 country hit in 1983) and “Everybody’s Out of Town” (1970).
The singer, a five-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years, invites longtime fans and newcomers alike into his “living room” for never-heard-before arrangements of his legendary classics.
B.J. THOMAS AND RICHARD MARX MEET BACKSTAGE BEFORE THEIR GRAND OLE OPRY DUET PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 2
THE DUO PREVIEWED “(HEY WON’T YOU PLAY) ANOTHER SOMEBODY DONE SOMEBODY WRONG SONG” FROM THOMAS’ UPCOMING APRIL 2 “THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS” ALBUM
Nashville, TN—B.J. Thomas and Richard Marx performed on March 2 for the first time together in front of a live audience to a packed-house on the historic radio show “The Grand Ole Opry.” Thomas, who performed two songs on the Saturday night program, was joined by Marx on his legendary hit single “(Hey, Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.” The song was a live preview of the recorded version that will be included on Thomas’ new collection of acoustic, stripped-down hit recordings titled THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS which will be released on April 2 on Wrinkled Records.
THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS will celebrate almost 47 years since Thomas’ first Gold-selling hit on Scepter Records with an album of re-imaginings of 12 of his most renowned songs -- recorded with an all-star lineup of guest vocalists: Vince Gill (“I Just Can’t Help Believing”), Keb’ Mo’ (“Most of All”), Lyle Lovett (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”), Richard Marx (“(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”), Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray (“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”) and Steve Tyrell (“Rock and Roll Lullaby”). Thomas will perform with The Roots on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on April 2, street date of the release.
For more information visit www.bjthomas.com .
L-R: B.J. Thomas, Richard Marx
Photo credit: Chris Hollo
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Contact:
Lori Lousararian
Rogers & Cowan
310/854-8104
llousararian@rogersandcowan.com
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B.J. Thomas Re-Imagines His Greatest Hits
B.J. THOMAS RE-IMAGINES HIS GREATEST HITS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS VINCE GILL, LYLE LOVETT, KEB’ MO’, ISAAC SLADE OF THE FRAY, RICHARD MARX, STEVE TYRELL AND MORE FOR THE RELEASE OF “THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS” THIS SPRING
Nashville, TN — B.J. Thomas, a true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records: an album of stripped down, intimate acoustic re-imaginings of 12 of his most renowned songs. With special guest artists Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Keb’ Mo’, Isaac Slade of The Fray, Richard Marx, Steve Tyrell, and more, joining him on his most memorable songs, Thomas releases “The Living Room Sessions” this Spring on Wrinkled Records.
The singer, a five-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years, invites longtime fans and newcomers alike into his “living room” for never-heard-before arrangements of his legendary classics. The Living Room Sessions also includes four solo performances by Thomas: the opening track “Don’t Worry Baby” (a Beach Boys classic first covered by the singer in 1977), “Eyes of a New York Woman” (1968), “Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love” (a #1 country hit in 1983) and “Everybody’s Out of Town” (1970).
Says Sandy Knox, President/Owner of Wrinkled Records, Inc. , “I don’t know if we can put into words how thrilled we are here at Wrinkled Records, to have the opportunity to work with such a musical icon like B.J. Thomas. All of the hit songs he has recorded are like grand pieces of musical history.” She adds, “It has been exciting for all of those who have been involved in this project, because B.J. has never done this type of album before in his legendary career."
Working with famed veteran country music producer Kyle Lehning (Randy Travis, Willie Nelson) at Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, and backed by some of Music City’s finest sessions musicians, Thomas recorded many of these as duets from his “wish list” of guest artists from different genres including pop great Richard Marx (“(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”), country legend Vince Gill (“I Just Can’t Help Believing”), bluesman Keb’ Mo’ (“Most of All”), Lyle Lovett (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”), rocker Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray (“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”) and producer/songwriter/ contemporary standards singer Steve Tyrell (“Rock and Roll Lullaby”).
Says Thomas, “In the studio, everything was real simple and organic, and we didn’t labor on anything too long to get things right. Mostly, it was a lot of fun. There were some great, surprising moments as well, particularly the performance from Isaac Slade and the dynamic vocals by Keb’ Mo’. He is so much more than a blues musician. He originally wanted to do ‘Hooked On A Feeling,’ but I wanted to save that for Sara Niemietz, so we recorded ‘Most of All.’ He came in not knowing the song at all, but he sat down, learned it, internalized it and put in the work it took to make it magical.”
Thomas also vibes on The Living Room Sessions with label mate and renowned Nashville touring and session singer) Etta Britt (“New Looks From An Old Lover”) and 20-year-old Broadway and soundtrack phenom Sara Niemietz, who joins Thomas on “Hooked on a Feeling.” Niemietz first sang this classic—a Top Ten pop hit from 1968—with Thomas years earlier, when she was invited by the singer, at the age of four, to join him onstage for her first public performance ever.
The track listing for “The Living Room Sessions” is as follows:
Adds Thomas, “The biggest blessing for me is that I never get tired of the songs I have had the privilege to share with the world. I still feel an emotional connection to them, and as they bring back great memories for me, they affect me the same way they might touch a longtime fan of my music. I never planned any of this out, so to be able to express myself in music and have that as a vehicle for my life for as long as I have is something I am always grateful for. There are so many thrills, satisfactions and great adventures I’ve had being involved in this for so many years, and I’m excited to have the opportunity with The Living Room Sessions to present some of my favorite songs in a different setting that feels just like home.”
Thomas’ Oscar winning “Raindrops” in “Spider-Man 2” in 2004, underscored the singer’s continued place as an identifiable cultural touchstone. In recent years—as he continues to perform 60-80 shows annually throughout the U.S. and internationally--everywhere from Australia and Hong Kong (last year) to Paris (this coming March 2013), with plans to tour this year with the release of “The Living Room Sessions” in the Spring.
Nashville, TN — B.J. Thomas, a true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records: an album of stripped down, intimate acoustic re-imaginings of 12 of his most renowned songs. With special guest artists Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Keb’ Mo’, Isaac Slade of The Fray, Richard Marx, Steve Tyrell, and more, joining him on his most memorable songs, Thomas releases “The Living Room Sessions” this Spring on Wrinkled Records.
The singer, a five-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years, invites longtime fans and newcomers alike into his “living room” for never-heard-before arrangements of his legendary classics. The Living Room Sessions also includes four solo performances by Thomas: the opening track “Don’t Worry Baby” (a Beach Boys classic first covered by the singer in 1977), “Eyes of a New York Woman” (1968), “Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love” (a #1 country hit in 1983) and “Everybody’s Out of Town” (1970).
Says Sandy Knox, President/Owner of Wrinkled Records, Inc. , “I don’t know if we can put into words how thrilled we are here at Wrinkled Records, to have the opportunity to work with such a musical icon like B.J. Thomas. All of the hit songs he has recorded are like grand pieces of musical history.” She adds, “It has been exciting for all of those who have been involved in this project, because B.J. has never done this type of album before in his legendary career."
Working with famed veteran country music producer Kyle Lehning (Randy Travis, Willie Nelson) at Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, and backed by some of Music City’s finest sessions musicians, Thomas recorded many of these as duets from his “wish list” of guest artists from different genres including pop great Richard Marx (“(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”), country legend Vince Gill (“I Just Can’t Help Believing”), bluesman Keb’ Mo’ (“Most of All”), Lyle Lovett (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”), rocker Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray (“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”) and producer/songwriter/ contemporary standards singer Steve Tyrell (“Rock and Roll Lullaby”).
Says Thomas, “In the studio, everything was real simple and organic, and we didn’t labor on anything too long to get things right. Mostly, it was a lot of fun. There were some great, surprising moments as well, particularly the performance from Isaac Slade and the dynamic vocals by Keb’ Mo’. He is so much more than a blues musician. He originally wanted to do ‘Hooked On A Feeling,’ but I wanted to save that for Sara Niemietz, so we recorded ‘Most of All.’ He came in not knowing the song at all, but he sat down, learned it, internalized it and put in the work it took to make it magical.”
Thomas also vibes on The Living Room Sessions with label mate and renowned Nashville touring and session singer) Etta Britt (“New Looks From An Old Lover”) and 20-year-old Broadway and soundtrack phenom Sara Niemietz, who joins Thomas on “Hooked on a Feeling.” Niemietz first sang this classic—a Top Ten pop hit from 1968—with Thomas years earlier, when she was invited by the singer, at the age of four, to join him onstage for her first public performance ever.
The track listing for “The Living Room Sessions” is as follows:
- Don't Worry Baby
- I Just Can't Help Believing (with Vince Gill)
- Most Of All (with Keb’ Mo’)
- Eyes of a New York Woman
- (Hey Won't You Play)Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song (with Richard Marx)
- I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (with Isaac Slade)
- Rock and Roll Lullaby (with Steve Tyrell)
- New Looks From an Old Lover (with Etta Britt)
- Old Fashioned Love
- Hooked On A Feeling (with Sara Niemietz)
- Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (with Lyle Lovett)
- Everybody's Out of Town
Adds Thomas, “The biggest blessing for me is that I never get tired of the songs I have had the privilege to share with the world. I still feel an emotional connection to them, and as they bring back great memories for me, they affect me the same way they might touch a longtime fan of my music. I never planned any of this out, so to be able to express myself in music and have that as a vehicle for my life for as long as I have is something I am always grateful for. There are so many thrills, satisfactions and great adventures I’ve had being involved in this for so many years, and I’m excited to have the opportunity with The Living Room Sessions to present some of my favorite songs in a different setting that feels just like home.”
Thomas’ Oscar winning “Raindrops” in “Spider-Man 2” in 2004, underscored the singer’s continued place as an identifiable cultural touchstone. In recent years—as he continues to perform 60-80 shows annually throughout the U.S. and internationally--everywhere from Australia and Hong Kong (last year) to Paris (this coming March 2013), with plans to tour this year with the release of “The Living Room Sessions” in the Spring.
Buffy goes British!
Maverick Magazine, a country magazine in the UK, loves Buffy! They gave 'I'm Leaving You For Me' a stellar review and a five star rating!
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After 44 years of preparation, Jimbeau is ready to release his first album “Strong Medicine”!
We're kicking off the New Year with the official CD release show on January 29th at 6:00 pm at 3rd & Lindsley! Please join Wrinkled Records and Jimbeau Hinson in celebration of Jimbeau's debut CD. Admission is free.
Place: 3rd and Lindsley
Time: Tuesday 6:00 PM
Date: January 29th, 2013
Joining Jimbeau on stage will be some of Nashville's finest musicians, the same A Pickers who recorded in the studio with him.
Musicians:
Dave Pomeroy (Bass Guitar and President of Nashville Musicians Union)
Tommy Sheehan (Guitar)
J. T. Cohenslaus (Guitar)
Jimmy Nichols (Keyboards)
Paul Scholten (Percussion)
Ken Somerville (Backing vocals & Rhythm Guitar)
Come experience the unique miracle and music of Jimbeau Hinson, one of Nashville's true treasures!
Hope to see you there.
Place: 3rd and Lindsley
Time: Tuesday 6:00 PM
Date: January 29th, 2013
Joining Jimbeau on stage will be some of Nashville's finest musicians, the same A Pickers who recorded in the studio with him.
Musicians:
Dave Pomeroy (Bass Guitar and President of Nashville Musicians Union)
Tommy Sheehan (Guitar)
J. T. Cohenslaus (Guitar)
Jimmy Nichols (Keyboards)
Paul Scholten (Percussion)
Ken Somerville (Backing vocals & Rhythm Guitar)
Come experience the unique miracle and music of Jimbeau Hinson, one of Nashville's true treasures!
Hope to see you there.
Etta in Blues Revue!
Blues Revue reviewed Etta's album 'Out Of The Shadows' and they can see a good thing from a mile away!
http://bluesrevue.com/digital-edition-for-issue-136/
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http://bluesrevue.com/digital-edition-for-issue-136/
Use the page index at the bottom of the page to browse to page 52 to read all about it!
France loves Buffy!
BUFFY LAWSON - "I'M LEAVING YOU FOR ME." (2012)
On top of having penned 6 of the 11 tracks, Buffy Lawson surrounds herself with well-known favorites such as Lori McKenna, with the beautiful ballad "Lighting in the Bottle," as well as Anthony Smith with "Good Look at Gone." Rivers Rutherford also inspires with one of her more successful pieces, "Much of a Lady."
With a powerful voice and a classic style, this opus is highly recommended for those who enjoy a traditional Country sound, with a dash of variety.
While I did enjoy this album, I would have liked it if Buffy Lawson would have pushed the boundaries of traditional Country music, because this gal's got talent!
Rating: 6/10
Label: Wrinkled Records
Patrick Orsatelli - French Association of American Music
On top of having penned 6 of the 11 tracks, Buffy Lawson surrounds herself with well-known favorites such as Lori McKenna, with the beautiful ballad "Lighting in the Bottle," as well as Anthony Smith with "Good Look at Gone." Rivers Rutherford also inspires with one of her more successful pieces, "Much of a Lady."
With a powerful voice and a classic style, this opus is highly recommended for those who enjoy a traditional Country sound, with a dash of variety.
While I did enjoy this album, I would have liked it if Buffy Lawson would have pushed the boundaries of traditional Country music, because this gal's got talent!
Rating: 6/10
Label: Wrinkled Records
Patrick Orsatelli - French Association of American Music
How I talked Isaac Slade, of The Fray, right out of his pants
Well, it started out as a simple night out with friends to go and help get a new Scholarship fund get off the ground… but the classy affair quickly turned into me talking a young rock star out of his pants… in public. This new scholarship would be in the name of our late entertainment attorney Bob Sullivan, whom we lost about a year ago to leukemia. When Katie Gillon and myself decided to “Go for it” and launch Wrinkled Records, Bob was one of the first people we met with. He loved the entire concept of the label and thought that Baby Boomers, did indeed need and would support a label that was geared toward their musical sensibility… So from the get go we had his support and his blessing…and this meant a great deal to us.
Appearing that night at the fundraiser was a fantastic array of singers and songwriters who once had the privilege of working with Bob on their careers. Janis Ian, Sam Bush, Jim Lauderdale, John Carter Cash and The Fray.
The members of the Fray (Isaac Slade, Joe King, Dave Walsh, Ben Wysocki) had kindly agreed to autograph a Les Paul Guitar that was then auctioned off to the highest bidder. After the live auction was finished, The Fray took the stage to close out the night with a few acoustic tunes… At this point the evening is still classy and dignified. But then Isaac started telling the audience that he had to apologize to whomever had the winning bid on the guitar because he had smeared the autographs when he had laid the guitar across his lap… he then pointed to the tight, black jeans that covered his thigh and said “the ink smear is located in this area.” Now… just let me say that I had already noticed that this nice young man with long slender legs was wearing these particular jeans a little bit…snug…shall we say. So somewhere in that moment the words “So how much for your pants?” came hollering out of my mouth and toward the nice young man on the stage.
And thus started the Auctioning off of Isaac’s pants…
And then…everything happened so fast.
In my head, I am saying, “UH-OH, I may have just bought some very expensive pants”. And sure enough, the auctioneer was back on stage and then there was a blur of a silver sharpie as all the members of The Fray started signing Isaac’s pants so that the lure would become even more irresistible. And, then Isaac signs his name across the crotch!!!! I can hear the auctioneer doing his machine-gun like rattle directed at me… so with the help of some chardonnay that is coursing through my bloodstream, I take the bait and make the first bid…and then we are off… The crowd is going crazy and it is loud and I have had just enough wine to think that this is oh so funny. And Brittany, our stunningly beautiful, legally blonde, blue eyed, smart as a whip, cracker jack attorney, who took Bob’s place, is batting her eyes at me… egging me on and looking like a lost little puppy lawyer...And I could have sworn, I heard her say something about some free hours she will throw my way (but she didn’t, I imagined this)…and then someone behind me bids again. And so I bid again… because now it has become a matter of pride. Those are my pants, damn it, I spotted them first! Then my opponent bids again but now it is too rich for my blood so I stay put. I am done. I will not go higher. But then…I feel someone lean into my left ear and whisper “ I will spilt it with you”… I turn and look and see that it is Ree Guyer, the owner of WRENSONG Publishing. I have known Ree for years and I know in a second that she is good for her word... So my hand shoots up and I make the final and winning bid… I have just talked Isaac Slade right out of his pants… With the help of the wonderful and generous, Ree Guyer!!
We have many plans for the Pants…They will go on many adventures and we will blog, post, tweet and photograph it all. They will attend writing sessions at Wrensong and maybe a few black tie affairs with some other celebrities. I would like to take them to a few recording session too. But first, I intend to introduce them to the pillowcase that I stole from Elvis Presley’s hotel room when I was a bold, young girl of 15. I will tell you that entire story in my next blog… “Pants meet Pillow”.
So now Wrinkled Records, Inc and Wrensong Publishing Corp are the proud owners of “ The Bob Sullivan Scholarship Fray Pants”.
I know, without a doubt, that Bob Sullivan was looking down on us that evening, shaking his head and laughing at our silliness BUT I also know that there would be a proud little smile on that handsome face just below his big, bushy mustache.
Cheers, Bob!
Appearing that night at the fundraiser was a fantastic array of singers and songwriters who once had the privilege of working with Bob on their careers. Janis Ian, Sam Bush, Jim Lauderdale, John Carter Cash and The Fray.
The members of the Fray (Isaac Slade, Joe King, Dave Walsh, Ben Wysocki) had kindly agreed to autograph a Les Paul Guitar that was then auctioned off to the highest bidder. After the live auction was finished, The Fray took the stage to close out the night with a few acoustic tunes… At this point the evening is still classy and dignified. But then Isaac started telling the audience that he had to apologize to whomever had the winning bid on the guitar because he had smeared the autographs when he had laid the guitar across his lap… he then pointed to the tight, black jeans that covered his thigh and said “the ink smear is located in this area.” Now… just let me say that I had already noticed that this nice young man with long slender legs was wearing these particular jeans a little bit…snug…shall we say. So somewhere in that moment the words “So how much for your pants?” came hollering out of my mouth and toward the nice young man on the stage.
And thus started the Auctioning off of Isaac’s pants…
And then…everything happened so fast.
In my head, I am saying, “UH-OH, I may have just bought some very expensive pants”. And sure enough, the auctioneer was back on stage and then there was a blur of a silver sharpie as all the members of The Fray started signing Isaac’s pants so that the lure would become even more irresistible. And, then Isaac signs his name across the crotch!!!! I can hear the auctioneer doing his machine-gun like rattle directed at me… so with the help of some chardonnay that is coursing through my bloodstream, I take the bait and make the first bid…and then we are off… The crowd is going crazy and it is loud and I have had just enough wine to think that this is oh so funny. And Brittany, our stunningly beautiful, legally blonde, blue eyed, smart as a whip, cracker jack attorney, who took Bob’s place, is batting her eyes at me… egging me on and looking like a lost little puppy lawyer...And I could have sworn, I heard her say something about some free hours she will throw my way (but she didn’t, I imagined this)…and then someone behind me bids again. And so I bid again… because now it has become a matter of pride. Those are my pants, damn it, I spotted them first! Then my opponent bids again but now it is too rich for my blood so I stay put. I am done. I will not go higher. But then…I feel someone lean into my left ear and whisper “ I will spilt it with you”… I turn and look and see that it is Ree Guyer, the owner of WRENSONG Publishing. I have known Ree for years and I know in a second that she is good for her word... So my hand shoots up and I make the final and winning bid… I have just talked Isaac Slade right out of his pants… With the help of the wonderful and generous, Ree Guyer!!
We have many plans for the Pants…They will go on many adventures and we will blog, post, tweet and photograph it all. They will attend writing sessions at Wrensong and maybe a few black tie affairs with some other celebrities. I would like to take them to a few recording session too. But first, I intend to introduce them to the pillowcase that I stole from Elvis Presley’s hotel room when I was a bold, young girl of 15. I will tell you that entire story in my next blog… “Pants meet Pillow”.
So now Wrinkled Records, Inc and Wrensong Publishing Corp are the proud owners of “ The Bob Sullivan Scholarship Fray Pants”.
I know, without a doubt, that Bob Sullivan was looking down on us that evening, shaking his head and laughing at our silliness BUT I also know that there would be a proud little smile on that handsome face just below his big, bushy mustache.
Cheers, Bob!
