Michigan Roll Call

[Ludlows23]

Hey there Michiganders (I think...)!!

Everytime I read a thread, it seems like I see more of us. Since the Intro thread is 1300 posts and rising, I thought I'd start this..

1. who are you...
2. where are you from in MI
3. What do you do when you are not festin'
4. How many fests?
5. What weekend?
6. Who are you traveling with?

Here you go for me...
1. My name is Kathy - but have lots of fest names... the PDKK'ers know me as OhioKat, ConnectiKat and CrawfishKat (because I couldn't find a good play on words with Michigan and Kat).
2. I currently live in Royal Oak - a northern suburb of Detroit
3. I count beans... seriously... I'm an accountant at a public accounting firm
4. this will be my 7th fest
5. 2nd weekend BABY!! Leaving Wednesday night - returning Monday morning...(tired and blessed)
6. Bringing a friend from Maryland who has wanted to come for years - its her first fest. I am famous for bringing a "Festal Virgin" every year...

See ya at FEST!!

[Corona]

Hey Kathy, I live in Windsor, right across the US border..you know where it is! I spend alot of time in Michigan and that's where I see all my concerts so here goes:

1. Lis
2. Windsor, Ontario, Canada (one of my best girls is moving to Royal Oak April 28th!!!)
3. Child Protection Supervisor
4. This will be my 4th fest
5. The whole enchilada baybeeeeee!!!
6. Bringing my very best girl Trish, my 18 year old daughter Sam and her friend 1st weekend (festal virgins); then our 2 best guys (friends/festal virgins) for 2nd weekend.

Nice to meet ya!!!!

[Blitzzzzz]

1. Joe aka Blitzzzzz.
2. Ann Arbor
3. Food Service Manager/
Public Radio Blues Dj - Big City Blues Cruise, Sun. 3-6p EDT.
4. This will be my fourteenth!
5. Second weekend, always due to the school schedule
6. The Krewe de'WEMU (kroo-doo-moo) a motley gaggle, loosely associated with WEMU, 89.1, wemu.org, the station I broadcast for.:cool:

[saturn]

1. who are you... Saturn, also known as Kate, Kathie
2. where are you from in MI - the southern suburb of Detroit, Windsor, ON
3. What do you do when you are not festin' - teach nursing
4. How many fests? - this is #6
5. What weekend? - both and daze between - Friday, 27th to Monday, 7th
6. Who are you traveling with? hubby, Greg

[water angel]

1. Sharon-- aka Jazz Fest water angel
2. Detroit--NW side
3. Artist/run a group home for spinal cord & brain injured adults
4. This will make it 16.
5. Both-- couldn't miss any of it.
6. My music.....unless someone out there wants to share the gas & driving

[electric_lady]

1. Megan
2. originally South Lyon, now Highland (rural suburb NW of Detroit)
3. depends on the season ... in the summer i am usually on a lake. in the winter i am usually crowded around a space heater.
4. this'll be #2
5. 2nd
6. my boyfriend, Ben

[Ludlows23]

Shout out to Windsor - I have a great friend who lives on the other side of the river - she isn't ready for Jazz Fest, but I am over there occasionally. Would love to catch up some time...

So - second weekenders - anyone flying down on Wed. 5/2 on the 7 pm NWA flight?!?!? - if so - lets do a pre-JF meet up in the airport!!!

[Blitzzzzz]

While we're all hanging together, let's send Northworst a note encouraging them to bring back the 9 am flight to New Orleans. I used to be at the Clover Grill by lunchtime! I just hate wasting a whole day waiting to travel. Last year, I took the 6 am hop through Memphis to get in by 10:30am, but I was barely conscious by dinner time. This year, I'm on the 3 pm flight and wondering what it will be like trying to get into town at rush hour. My reward is a 9pm rezzy at Jacques-Imos, but it ain't the same thing.:cool:

[stlbarb]

Are Michigan rolls anything like California rolls? i really like those, but eel rolls are my favorite!

sorry - but if i don't let the puns out i might expode.

My friend Jan, from Ann Arbor (or there's about *), will be attending her 3rd JF - first time for both weekends! She's a retired school teacher who splits her time between Michigan and Telluride, CO. Extremely friendly - i'm sure you all will meet her.

*i met Jan thru an old friend, Nancy, who goes to JF with me occassionally. i'd have to look at the return address on Jan's last note to know the town for sure - and i'm too lazy to climb the stairs right now. but Ann Arbor is the first thing that popped in. senility is wasted on the old!

[Corona]

lol Barb!

Looking forward to meeting more people from my neck of the woods. The Detroit Jazz Fest is always a perfect place :) Ludlow, I fly in April 26th till May 8th. No airport meeting for me. Sorry girl!

[Ludlows23]

That would be a great place for a local meet up - I've been the last two years and its really developing into an awesome event. Last year I did a "tally" of my attendance one afternoon (I went more than once)...

2 brass bands
1 iko
2 saints
5 nojf official shirts
1 rock n bowl shirt

Maybe this year I'll see a threadhead shirt!!:D

[saturn]

That would be a great place for a local meet up - I've been the last two years and its really developing into an awesome event. Last year I did a "tally" of my attendance one afternoon (I went more than once)...

2 brass bands
1 iko
2 saints
5 nojf official shirts
1 rock n bowl shirt

Maybe this year I'll see a threadhead shirt!!:D

Did you happen to see any of these folks? The RockNBowl shirt is on my hubby.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/CCXHF-MeetupwithBlitzz.jpg


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/DOTBI-Fuzzypicofgroup.jpg

[Corona]

Did you happen to see any of these folks? The RockNBowl shirt is on my hubby.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/CCXHF-MeetupwithBlitzz.jpg


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/DOTBI-Fuzzypicofgroup.jpg
Okay Michigan, who wants to meet up for Galactic and Papa Mali at the Majestic in Detroit April 13th (Friday night)? This is the PERFECT pre-fest warm-up gig!!! C'mon out and play with us!!!

[Blitzzzzz]

lol Barb!

Looking forward to meeting more people from my neck of the woods. The Detroit Jazz Fest is always a perfect place :) Ludlow, I fly in April 26th till May 8th. No airport meeting for me. Sorry girl!

Lis,
Which flight are you on going outbound? I'm on the 4:35p.:cool:

[Ludlows23]

Saturn - like I remember - although your friends in those pictures look very memorable!! I made that list and saved it - don't know why... came in handy for this thread!!

Lis - that pre-fest warm up sounds like a blast - I'm in!!

[electric_lady]

driving? i'm leaving at 6 a.m. on Wednesday the 2nd ... which puts me in NOLA at about midnight - fine time for a drink I'd say. Last year we left around 9 p.m. and drove straight through on jaeger and jello shots . Started seeing hallucinations around Birmingham ( 7 a.m.). we rolled into town at about 1 p.m. It wasn't a real bad drive, but still our clocks were already out of whack, especially by the time we took showers and hit the town. ended up tent camping in a courtyard in the garden district. i can't wait to outdo myself again this year! anyone have any must see shows for the 2nd weekend?

[Corona]

Lis,
Which flight are you on going outbound? I'm on the 4:35p.:cool:
same one baybee :)

[Corona]

driving? i'm leaving at 6 a.m. on Wednesday the 2nd ... which puts me in NOLA at about midnight - fine time for a drink I'd say. Last year we left around 9 p.m. and drove straight through on jaeger and jello shots . Started seeing hallucinations around Birmingham ( 7 a.m.). we rolled into town at about 1 p.m. It wasn't a real bad drive, but still our clocks were already out of whack, especially by the time we took showers and hit the town. ended up tent camping in a courtyard in the garden district. i can't wait to outdo myself again this year! anyone have any must see shows for the 2nd weekend?
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Papa Mali's 3rd Annual Stoned Soul Picnic featuring The Midnight Disturbers
Friday, Apr 27, 2007 1:00 AM CDT
at The Howlin' Wolf


BUY Bayou Rendezvous featuring The New Orleans Social Club with The New Orleans All Stars, The Rhythm Council, Papa Grows Funk & Eric McFadden Trio & Friends
Friday, May 04, 2007 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM Doors)
at The Howlin' Wolf

WE WILL NOT CLEAR THE ROOM! THE BAYOU RENDEZVOUS IS AN ALL NIGHT SHOW! The Rhythm Council is Henry Butler, Papa Mali,Kirk Joseph & Robbie Kid. New Orleans Social Club is George Porter, Jr., Henry Butler, Ivan Neville, Leo Nocentelli & Raymond Weber. The New Orleans All Stars are Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter, Jr., Theresa Andersson,Ivan Neville, Tony Hall & Ben Ellman. Papa Grows Funk is John Gros, June Yamagushi, Tim "Jellybean" Alexander, Jason Mingledorf & Marc Pero. Eric McFadden Trio & Friends are Eric McFadden, James Whiton, Jeff Cohen + many more. VIP Package: $75 (Limited VIP Package includes regular ticket plus pre-show catered New Orleans dinner buffet 8pm-10pm w/ Jambalaya, Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Po-Boys, a limited edition commemorative event poster and laminate) For more information go to www.satisfiedproductions.com
$25.00 - $75.00

[t-bird]

1. Sharon-- aka Jazz Fest water angel
Water Angel, are you Sharon P. who I always run used to run into at the Blues Stage before they moved it and always wears cut offs with a swim suit under it?

[Corona]

how many hours from Detroit to New Orleans and what states do you go through EL?

[electric_lady]

how many hours from Detroit to New Orleans and what states do you go through EL?
It's about 16.5 hours, including short pit stops, and of course you gain an hour on your way there. We took 75 through Ohio, then 71 to Louisville, Kentucky, 65 through Tennessee, hook up with 59 in Birmingham and take that all the way through Alabama and Mississippi to Louisiana and I-10. It's a GORGEOUS drive, as far as interstate driving goes. And after driving 24 hours to central Florida (which most of us Michiganders and Windsorians(?) have done) it's really not that bad. The best part is the way Mississippi smells - magnolias on the side of the highway. AWESOME!

[Blitzzzzz]

It's about 16.5 hours, including short pit stops, and of course you gain an hour on your way there. We took 75 through Ohio, then 71 to Louisville, Kentucky, 65 through Tennessee, hook up with 59 in Birmingham and take that all the way through Alabama and Mississippi to Louisiana and I-10. It's a GORGEOUS drive, as far as interstate driving goes. And after driving 24 hours to central Florida (which most of us Michiganders and Windsorians(?) have done) it's really not that bad. The best part is the way Mississippi smells - magnolias on the side of the highway. AWESOME!

It is a great drive, especially if you do it in a civilized manner, stop for the night in Tuscaloosa (seemed about right) and drive in the next day. Leaves time for more leisurely eating, and some antique/junk shops along the way. I've only done it once, as I can't seem to find anyone whose willing and it was hard to beat getting up in Michigan and having lunch in the Quarter with the old NW 9am direct out of Detroit. Maybe we can put together a drive for next year.

Meanwhile, you gotta love that 4:30p out of NOLA!:cool:

[electric_lady]

definitely would be nice to fly too! It's fun to be in a completely different place within a two and a half hour flight! But I like the excitement of driving.

[ohio]

Roll call?
Dad rolled Mom in Michigan, hence I was born on the yankee side of the river in Wyandotte. Alas, we moved to Ohio before I started nurery school, so I can't be part of your clique. Go Blue.

[electric_lady]

LMAO. you know what they say about people from wyandotte.

[ohio]

LMAO. you know what they say about people from wyandotte.ummm no. we lived in Riverview, I guess they say even worse things about that????

[Ludlows23]

Hey Ohio - I lived 9 years "south of the boarder" - used to be called OhioKat on the pdkk board.... so if I can start a Michigan thread - you can join us too....

Welcome aBoard! Give us your details...

[ohio]

Hey Ohio - I lived 9 years "south of the boarder" - used to be called OhioKat on the pdkk board.... so if I can start a Michigan thread - you can join us too....

Welcome aBoard! Give us your details...
OK! I remember when I first joined pdkk a few years ago- the first name I tried to register was ohiokat, but of course it was already taken by you!

ok, I'll play:
1. Bryan
2. Born in Wyandotte, lived in Riverview. Currently outside of Cincinnati, in the sticks.
3. Own a communications contracting operation when I must, fishing otherwise.
4. 8 or 9 (the 80's are a permanent blur)
5. The whole enchilada.
6. My sweet wife Patti.

[ohio]

Are Michigan rolls anything like California rolls? i really like those, but eel rolls are my favorite!

sorry - but if i don't let the puns out i might expode.

My friend Jan, from Ann Arbor (or there's about *), will be attending her 3rd JF - first time for both weekends! She's a retired school teacher who splits her time between Michigan and Telluride, CO. Extremely friendly - i'm sure you all will meet her.

*i met Jan thru an old friend, Nancy, who goes to JF with me occassionally. i'd have to look at the return address on Jan's last note to know the town for sure - and i'm too lazy to climb the stairs right now. but Ann Arbor is the first thing that popped in. senility is wasted on the old!
soft shell crab rolls!!!!

[sophisticated sissy]

hi, ludlows23/ Kathy!

I'm not from Michigan, either, but my first plane trip in my life was to Detroit! :) And, I'm Ohio's quasi neighbor...does that count?

Welcome to the board! I'm 2nd weekender, too, so I hope we have a chance to meet.

I know what you're talking about when you mention the smell of the earth waking up as you go South and the scent of the flowers. Nothing like a good road trip!

[ohio]

hi, ludlows23/ Kathy!

I'm not from Michigan, either, but my first plane trip in my life was to Detroit! :) And, I'm Ohio's quasi neighbor...does that count?

Welcome to the board! I'm 2nd weekender, too, so I hope we have a chance to meet.

I know what you're talking about when you mention the smell of the earth waking up as you go South and the scent of the flowers. Nothing like a good road trip!
I DONT DO QUASI!

[sophisticated sissy]

pseudo?

[ohio]

pseudo?
oh, ok...

[sophisticated sissy]

oh, ok...

pseu,
pseu,
pseu-DIO!
:)

[ohio]

pseu,
pseu,
pseu-DIO!
:)
hehe! I hear that Phil & Genesis are touring this year....

[Corona]

hehe! I hear that Phil & Genesis are touring this year....
see, you two come on here and the thread has drifted in a major way! lol
Hi Sissy and Ohio :)

Road trip to Nola would definitely be an adventure I would love to make one day but I'd like to do it over 2-3 days so I could explore a bit in a couple of those states. Have done the Windsor-Ft. Lauderdale (and other Fla. cities) numerous times. Macon Georgia is the stop for us. Maybe some day. Road trips are always an adventure lol!

[sophisticated sissy]

I know; I'm bad.:(
I'm sorry, ludlows23.

[sophisticated sissy]

hehe! I hear that Phil & Genesis are touring this year....


You think they'll be playing in Michigan?:)

[Ludlows23]

No worries Sissy - thread drifts are half the fun!!!;)

[Corona]

I know; I'm bad.:(
I'm sorry, ludlows23.
lol..are you kidding? The drifting on here is a blast :)

[saturn]

lol..are you kidding? The drifting on here is a blast :)

Yep --- no need for this sign yet ---- (but I posted it anyway, cause I love it!)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/thread2.GIF

[Corona]

too funny Saturn!

[bobatude]

my name is bob

i will be comming from commerce twp. mi. north west of detroit in oakland county

i am a remodeling contractor

this will be my 10th year (skiped the katrina year) since 1997

travelling w/ 3 buds

[gumbohead1]

Sorry I'm late...

1. Tim
2. Grew up in Bloomfield Hills and Harbor Springs (way up north, but I'm not a Yooper) -- parents are both from Birmingham
3. I'm an advertising guy and musician...not always in that order
4. This will be my 20th consecutive Fest (I can't buy t-shirts anymore, I have no room for them)
5. First weekend, hanging out until Wednesday evening
6. Traveling with the other six members of the band (warning: shameless plug ahead), two of whom are festal virgins. See if you can figure out which two -- go to www.gumbohead.com

[tangledupinblue]

Sorry I'm late...

1. Tim
2. Grew up in Bloomfield Hills and Harbor Springs (way up north, but I'm not a Yooper) -- parents are both from Birmingham
3. I'm an advertising guy and musician...not always in that order
4. This will be my 20th consecutive Fest (I can't buy t-shirts anymore, I have no room for them)
5. First weekend, hanging out until Wednesday evening
6. Traveling with the other six members of the band (warning: shameless plug ahead), two of whom are festal virgins. See if you can figure out which two -- go to www.gumbohead.com

I say Tony and Tom are fest virgins....Don't ask me why I picked them.

[ibjamn]

my name is bob

i will be comming from commerce twp. mi. north west of detroit in oakland county

i am a remodeling contractor

this will be my 10th year (skiped the katrina year) since 1997

travelling w/ 3 buds

Bob Bob Bob!!! Can you hang wallpaper???? I have a half day job for you!! Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

[Corona]

Bob Bob Bob!!! Can you hang wallpaper???? I have a half day job for you!! Now back to your regularly scheduled program.
OMG, you're STILL trying to get that paper hung?????!!!!! You poor thing..it's been almost 2 years!!! :(

Hi Bob..welcome!

Tim, can't wait to see you guys play again :)

[gumbohead1]

OK, I'll spill. Actually, Tom's been to Fest several times, once or twice even before he joined the band. Tony and Ron are the newbies. Tony played the Patry with us last year, even got to jam with Kermit -- but he didn't get to NOLA until Monday night (and he and Benet drove home immediately following the Patry, for some crazy reason). Ron had a work commitment last year and couldn't make the trip, so we recruited a fill-in percussionist. But after ten months of hearing how much fun we had, wild horses couldn't keep him away this year.

I say Tony and Tom are fest virgins....Don't ask me why I picked them.

[Ludlows23]

Hey Tim & bob - welcome to the MRC (Mich Roll Call!). I'm countin' down the days until we are all at Fest!!

[Ludlows23]

Bumping for Water Angel!!!

[Jada]

OK, I'll spill. Actually, Tom's been to Fest several times, once or twice even before he joined the band. Tony and Ron are the newbies. Tony played the Patry with us last year, even got to jam with Kermit -- but he didn't get to NOLA until Monday night (and he and Benet drove home immediately following the Patry, for some crazy reason). Ron had a work commitment last year and couldn't make the trip, so we recruited a fill-in percussionist. But after ten months of hearing how much fun we had, wild horses couldn't keep him away this year.

At least Benet and Tony made it to IAC last year. That was a blast!

[gumbohead1]

At least Benet and Tony made it to IAC last year. That was a blast!

YYR. One of the best memories of last year. Then again, there were sooooooo many...

[Corona]

I wish I could but I don't think they want to do the Canajun border thingy lol....

From his myspace bulletin he posted last night:
GOING TO THE GALACTIC SHOW?
Body: PERHAPS YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT SOME MUSICIANS (ME AND MY BAND) WHO ARE CURRENTLY ON THE GALACTIC TOUR, AND LOOKING FOR COOL AND FRIENDLY ACCOMODATIONS.

WITH THE COST OF GAS THESE DAYS WE ARE ON A TIGHT BUDGET. THE GALACTIC TEAM ARE VERY GENEROUS AND BEING ON THE ROAD WITH SUCH A GREAT BAND IS FUN BEYOND BELIEF.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRADING HOSPITALITY FOR PASSES, MERCH, WHATEVER...CONTACT ME HERE.

THANKS,
PAPA

[Ludlows23]

Corona - are a bunch of you guys still coming over the boarder for the Galactic show tomorrow? I'm almost certain I am coming down - not sure if I have any takers on my end. Hopefully we will meet up and if not - see ya at Fest!!

Kath

[saturn]

Corona - are a bunch of you guys still coming over the boarder for the Galactic show tomorrow? I'm almost certain I am coming down - not sure if I have any takers on my end. Hopefully we will meet up and if not - see ya at Fest!!

Kath

Four of us are coming. Hope we get to see you there.

[saturn]

John Butler Trio
St. Andrew's Hall
Detroit
May 31st

Tickets are available now. I have mine.

http://www.johnbutlertrio.com/tour.php

[Ludlows23]

there's actually a really good piano blues thing going on in Ann Arbor this weekend - that is probably a hike from Windsor - but I am considering it for pre-fest training.

[Corona]

there's actually a really good piano blues thing going on in Ann Arbor this weekend - that is probably a hike from Windsor - but I am considering it for pre-fest training.
Hey Ludlow, it was a BLAST meeting you and hanging with for a bit at the stage. Your virgin looked like he was thoroughly enjoying himself. What a great show huh? Perfect pre-fest training. Next time I see you it will be in New Orleans, Louisiana baby!!!! Wahoooooooo

[saturn]

Hey Ludlow, it was a BLAST meeting you and hanging with for a bit at the stage. Your virgin looked like he was thoroughly enjoying himself. What a great show huh? Perfect pre-fest training. Next time I see you it will be in New Orleans, Louisiana baby!!!! Wahoooooooo

I second that. It was fun joining up for a bit with other Threadheads last night. :)

[Ludlows23]

Hey you guys - we had an absolute BLAST meeting up with you on Friday. That show really put me over the top ready for the Fest - I can't wait!! See you at a meet up - or you can generally find me at Liuzza's at about 10:30 am most fest days! Breakfast of champions!