Annual Wren’s Nest Concert — The Commodores?
Yesterday my advanced palate and I were interviewed about hot dogs for a column in Atlanta Intown, a monthly newspaper.
Weird? Maybe, but after I had my professional say about ice cream last month (third column, fifth row), I can see why they wanted me back.
Anyway, while we were grilling hot dogs in Piedmont Park, who strolls up but none other than Mr. William King, guitarist and trumpet guy for the Commodores.
This got me thinking.
Who should headline our annual fundraising concert?
Last year we had the League of Decency, a legendary Atlanta cover band that can really boogie. Near the end of the evening, the covered “Brick House” and things went, well, bananas. Was this some sort of sign that we should have the Commodores play “Brick House” the next year?
I can’t say.
Either way, if you’ve got requests for who should headline our concert, fire away.
Factors include–(a) how much it costs; (b) if the neighborhood can get down with it; (c) will folks drive here to see it; (d) if I like them or not; (e) do they bring the funk?
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Amelia Trace Lerner
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Lain Shakespeare
Executive Director
7 Comments to Annual Wren’s Nest Concert — The Commodores?
Ok, probably costs WAY too much but you know who’s I’d drive and pay to see? Earth Wind and Fire.
But I would also come for the Commadores. I’d also come for the League of Decency. So as you can tell…I’m easy.
George Clinton?
That one dude and his family band?
Isn’t there a band out there who would do it for free, assuming you provided equipment, etc?
Seriously… you should ask Outkast, Kanye West, Usher, et al. -somebody would probably do it! I can write to them if you want.
Joe, I think the bands who’d do it for free would all be comprised of high school students.
Robert Randolph would be cool, though I think those other guys might be a little too much sand for our truck.
I have a great band – The Daniel Jackson Explosion. They can play anything – including great jazz and dance music – the neighborhood will love them.
I can get them for around at a great price- and we should be able to get a sponsor – depending upon the date of the concert.
Let me know if you want me to pursue it. If we didn’t want a band, we could think about Kathleen Bertrand or Francine Reed – either would be awesome.
Kingsized!