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Rod at home by Chuck Hasse
11/1/08. Copyright 2008 by Stanyan Music Group
A Thought for Today
Where the day takes us is up to us.
TO BEGIN WITH
Most of today’s mail is about the shows at Buddy Greco’s.
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ROD
COMMENTS ABOUT JAY’S PHOTO
Here’s what I said in the November 17 & 18 Flight Plan about one of the
photographs Jay took at the final Saturday Night show and with it some
responses.
"Jay Hagan took the photograph above during the final performance at
Greco’s on Saturday Night. I like it because of my total lack of
expression. While this is not exactly the preferred stance before an
audience there’s a key on my back that when turned just right provides a
certain degree of animation."
Total lack of expression? The eyes tell the tale
my friend, and my what tales they tell. love, BJ
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Hard to tell what you are thinking in Jay’s intriguing photograph. Maybe
contemplating a martini after the show? Joeseph Winnians
~~~
You look like the cat who ate the canary and we all ate it up. I was at
the Friday Night Show and you were dazzling. One of your best
performances ever. Alan G.
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The photograph? I liked it a lot, you should make it your official 8X10
Glossy. Claudia Anderson
~~~
Jay’s photograph is very elegant and I like the new casual one by Chuck
Hesse at the top of the Flight Plan. L. D. Phoenix
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Thanks for the comments about the picture. I think the look on your face
is more one of satisfaction at a job well done. Jay
A NEW SONG
Hi Rod, Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed
the shows at Buddy Greco's. You were great, as usual! And a special
"Thank You" for doing the Brel song you've been working on. I loved it.
Hope you're feeling better. See you in Feb. Love, Ann
Dear Ann, Thank You. It always cheers me to see you.
As for the new song, wait till you hear it in February. I've been
working a lot more on it and feel I'm finally closer to what I wanted to
realize from our unfinished opus.
Still recuperating but feeling much better. Luv, Rod
MORE THAN POLITICS
Rod...I attended your performance Saturday evening
and want you to know how very much I enjoyed seeing you again. I'm sure
you'll recall that we had a political difference of opinion a short time
ago. I did not get the opportunity to meet with you backstage as they
announced you'd gone to your room to rest for the 11:00 show. Our drive
was such that we could not attend the late performance. Again, thanks so
much for scheduling this one time only show for 2008. Always Your Fan,
Elaine Hatcher.
Dear Elaine, My apologies for not being out front between the two
Saturday night shows. I ended up spending that hour trying in vain to
program the second show. I say in vain because I ended up doing mostly
requests shouted out by the audience.
I enjoyed our political discourse prior to the election and I’m sorry
your team lost but, of course, delighted that mine won. The country is
in such a mess at the moment that frankly I don’t envy anyone who winds
up having to lead it. I’m pleased that Obama seems to be reaching out to
both parties because it will take all of the talent he surrounds himself
with to help bring America back to the kind of country we have become
familiar with for so long. That certainly includes the good will and
hard work of McCain.
As to our meeting up, it will happen. Thanks for the kind words
regarding the show. I really did enjoy myself and I’m sorry for the late
and long drive you had home. With affection, Rod.
CONTINUED HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for such a special concert on November
7th, 2008 at Buddy Greco's. It was my Birthday and my sisters, daughter,
and myself flew in special for the 7th. You were wonderful and now I
wish I would have purchased tickets for each night! Thank you so much
for autographing my "Listen to the Warm" book and my new CD. The book is
my favorite and I have had it since 1968.
I do hope that you will be able to have time for another concert in such
a wonderful setting and I will be watching and reading your website for
your next concert.
Thank you once again for making my birthday such a wonderful day! Jill
K.
Dear Jill, Thanks for the great e-mail and most of all for deciding to
share your birthday with me. I loved seeing your early edition of Listen
to the Warm and knowing you’ve had it all these years.
I loved the intimacy of Buddy Greco’s and my next two appearances will
be pretty intimate too. Both halls have proscenium stages and seat about
600 each. The dates are Friday, February 13, Kiva Ballroom, Sun City
Grand, Surprise, AZ (That’s Phoenix). 7:30 pm, all seats reserved,
$27.50.
For lovers and those with triskaidekaphobia on the following night,
Saturday, February 14th, St. Valentine’s Day, I’ll be at The Happy
Trails Resort, Surprise, AZ, 7:00 PM, reserved seats, $25.00. Guess in
addition to “My Funny Valentine” I’ll have to learn Dale Evans “Happy
Trails To You” for this one.
Can’t wait to hear my ace guitarist John Volt play this one on the
guitar or possibly ukulele.
Tickets for both shows are available online at:
www.curtaincallusa.com/tickets.html.
John Volt: Photograph courtesy of Jay Hagan”
In addition to his superb string work Johnny is the chick magnet in our
band of merrymakers and is often referred to as “eye candy.” Must be
tough being young, talented and good-looking.
Again Jill. Thanks so much for letting all of us help celebrate your
birthday. Continued Happy Returns and warm wishes, Rod
EUROPEAN CONCERTS
Hello Rod, Might there be any European tour dates in 2009,
Particularly London? Thanks, Lou
Dear Lou, Nothing definite as far as actual dates go but my concert
manager Jerry Lonn is investigating several offers we've had for me to
tour next year outside of the United States including Europe. Nothing
from Great Britain as yet but I'm pretty sure we'll start announcing
overseas engagements in January if not a bit sooner. There’s a rumor
going around that I’ll be part of a Jazz Festival in Holland in the
spring.
I'm putting you on our mailing list and as soon as dates are firm you
will be notified and keep checking the website because Webmaster Ken
often announces concerts and appearances even sooner. Thanks for asking
Lou and all the best. Cheers, Rod
RM 11/22/2008 Previously Unpublished
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