Congratulations to Peaches!

I had the rare privilege, partly due to the fact that I lived in New York City, of witnessing the performances of, among others: Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Cream, Blind Faith, Jefferson Airplane, Ten Years After, Led Zeppelin, The Jeff Beck Group, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, Bob Dylan, The Band, Tina Turner and two of the Beatles.

I really thought that all of the important music had already been made. What else could compare or come close to all that? Then one day, I turned on the FM station (WNEW) and I couldn't believe what I heard at all....that voice, unlike any other I'd ever heard....more mature, deep, dark and soulful. I was mesmerized the first time I heard "I Don't Want to Go Home." I still am.

Since that day in 1976, I've had the pleasure of the witnessing of South and all manner of Jukes, in all four seasons, under the stars, in seedy bars, in front of a church, on a rocky boat, and some of the most fabulous & famous venues in New York City: in Central Park, at The Savoy, The Palladium, The Ritz...and in the Great State of New Jersey at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, the Garden State Arts Center and The Stone Pony.

With the help of friends and family, we put the Jukes people in touch with our people and as a result, in October of 2003, the band played at the College of Staten Island! It was quite a thrill for us!

I've also had the great pleasure of meeting members of the band, (including the lead singer, who seems to think I have a funny name....until I remind him that his name is, well, "Southside"). They have all always been so warm and gracious....as are the fab fans. (Special thanks to Rose, Maryanne and Chek for 'outing' me!) Linda T., and Michelle 'Paparazzi' Paponetti are the best!

I'm still a strong follower of The Stones, Bruce, Mark Knopfler, and U2....but on any given night .....where the Jukes are is where I wanna be!