What an amazing morning I had!

[ibjamn]

(For those who don't know) I am Director of Nursing for a Home Health Agency. I work in an office and rarely see patients. But I agreed to take an IV patient. Nurses don't like IVs because they take over an hour to infuse, they need to draw blood and hour after and then take the blood to the lab, so it takes a lot of time.
When I arrived at my patient's home this morning, there sat a tiny man, a living legend in New Orleans, Mr. Lionel Ferbos. (No, he isn't ill, just related to my patient.) Mr. Lionel just made 97 years old and still plays regularly at the Palm Court Cafe in the Quarter, you may have seen him at Jazz Fest (he's only missed one) or French Quarter Fest. I was totally flustered and in awe!
After I cared for my patient (and while the IV was infusing), Mr. Lionel sat with me and pulled out yellowed articles and old black & white pictures from an 80 year career of playing trumpet. He talked about playing music in NOLA in the 30s & since and things he has seen changed in NOLA. I could have stayed there all day.
You can see his pic with Kermit, Shamarr & other trumpet players in Offbeat this month and the next time you are in NOLA, please go see him! He is a true original. I get to go back to see him every morning for the next 6 weeks and can't wait to hear more of his stories!
http://tinyurl.com/6s88kg

[steeleye]

Cool story. He's a legend. Good for ya, Jenn.

[funkkjunkie]

Oooooh. Awesome. Share more stories, k?

[rosetree]

Very cool! Too bad you can't ask him if you can record some of his conversations. I hate to see all that knowledge in oral history form go unrecorded. What a fountain of knowledge he must be!

[festbabe]

Totally cool!

[Blitzzzzz]

(For those who don't know) I am Director of Nursing for a Home Health Agency. I work in an office and rarely see patients. But I agreed to take an IV patient. Nurses don't like IVs because they take over an hour to infuse, they need to draw blood and hour after and then take the blood to the lab, so it takes a lot of time.
When I arrived at my patient's home this morning, there sat a tiny man, a living legend in New Orleans, Mr. Lionel Ferbos. (No, he isn't ill, just related to my patient.) Mr. Lionel just made 97 years old and still plays regularly at the Palm Court Cafe in the Quarter, you may have seen him at Jazz Fest (he's only missed one) or French Quarter Fest. I was totally flustered and in awe!
After I cared for my patient (and while the IV was infusing), Mr. Lionel sat with me and pulled out yellowed articles and old black & white pictures from an 80 year career of playing trumpet. He talked about playing music in NOLA in the 30s & since and things he has seen changed in NOLA. I could have stayed there all day.
You can see his pic with Kermit, Shamarr & other trumpet players in Offbeat this month and the next time you are in NOLA, please go see him! He is a true original. I get to go back to see him every morning for the next 6 weeks and can't wait to hear more of his stories!
http://tinyurl.com/6s88kg

Jenn,
Way cool. Here's a thought. Ask him if it is alright to bring a cassette or digital recorder. You are in a very special position and it would be a pity not to capture as much of what he has to share as you can if he is willing. He is a living link to history that is woefully un-recorded and he won't be with us forever!:cool:

[Carolina Beadhead]

Sounds like it your being there was meant to be. It could have just as easily been someone who didn't have an appreciation for who he is or knew enough to ask. :)

[ibjamn]

I'll ask him about the recorder, but I already feel a little foolish for getting his autograph on the Offbeat article (My Offbeat was in the car) and asking him if I can bring a camera tomorrow to get our picture together! :o

[Blitzzzzz]

I'll ask him about the recorder, but I already feel a little foolish for getting his autograph on the Offbeat article (My Offbeat was in the car) and asking him if I can bring a camera tomorrow to get our picture together! :o

I understand, but you never know, he may be flattered that someone wants to preserve the amazing history he's seen and been part of.:cool:

[ohio]

Most cool, Jenn! Go for it!

[ScoopJohnD]

Yay Jenn!!! You can always learn more, and appreciate what came before when you can look into a person's eyes and hear their words. I think he'd be a great person to come to the Silence Is Violence clinics to speak to the kids and give them a living history and music lesson.

[ibjamn]

Yay Jenn!!! You can always learn more, and appreciate what came before when you can look into a person's eyes and hear their words. I think he'd be a great person to come to the Silence Is Violence clinics to speak to the kids and give them a living history and music lesson.

Great minds think alike, Scoop! I was thinking the same thing this morning. :)

[ScoopJohnD]

Great minds think alike, Scoop! I was thinking the same thing this morning. :)

Great minds? Maybe you, but in my case.....even a blind squirrel can find a acorn every once in while. :)

Seriously, since from what you wrote he seemed willing to share his life it's worth a shot. Just for the kids to learn what was and even to hear him speak of changes that maybe he doesn't like in the city, because if you don't know what came before, you have no idea what could be.

[glinda]

So so cool, Jenn. I agree with cbh - it was meant to be. Enjoy your time with him, and let it lead where it wants to go.... (but please share at least a taste of it with us!)

[KeyWest Bruce]

Jenn, that is wonderful....I'd be starstruck also. Lionel was at one of the seminars at Satchmo Fest, and I was amazed at how sharp and how spry he was for 97. He answered questions and shared his memories of seeing Louis Armstrong perform in 1930, I believe. Just THAT incident was almost 80 years ago! Not too many legends like him left....hope he opens up and shares his experiences with you. Guess it was meant to be that you took this particular job.:)

[Zydekitten]

Cool story and what a great opportunity! Lionel IS amazing, which is one reason NOLA and I made sure to see him at the Blue Nile during the Satchmo Strut a couple of weeks ago . . . I second the motion, that if you can see him, please do so. :D

[funkkjunkie]

I saw him at the Blue Nile during the strut too. Gotta catch those old folks.

[NeenAtlanta]

(For those who don't know) I am Director of Nursing for a Home Health Agency. I work in an office and rarely see patients. But I agreed to take an IV patient. Nurses don't like IVs because they take over an hour to infuse, they need to draw blood and hour after and then take the blood to the lab, so it takes a lot of time.
When I arrived at my patient's home this morning, there sat a tiny man, a living legend in New Orleans, Mr. Lionel Ferbos. (No, he isn't ill, just related to my patient.) Mr. Lionel just made 97 years old and still plays regularly at the Palm Court Cafe in the Quarter, you may have seen him at Jazz Fest (he's only missed one) or French Quarter Fest. I was totally flustered and in awe!
After I cared for my patient (and while the IV was infusing), Mr. Lionel sat with me and pulled out yellowed articles and old black & white pictures from an 80 year career of playing trumpet. He talked about playing music in NOLA in the 30s & since and things he has seen changed in NOLA. I could have stayed there all day.
You can see his pic with Kermit, Shamarr & other trumpet players in Offbeat this month and the next time you are in NOLA, please go see him! He is a true original. I get to go back to see him every morning for the next 6 weeks and can't wait to hear more of his stories!
http://tinyurl.com/6s88kg

How wonderful! I've been lucky to see him play several times - usually with Treme. What I really love is when he gets out and dances. He sure has some moves on him! I remember one night at Donna's and he and Germaine Bazzle got out and danced.

[mamaroux]

wow, Jenn, that is just soooo cool!!! like CBH said, you were meant to be there!

[duende]

Great story! And please follow-up with more of his stories, if he's inclined to share. I can't for the life of me remember where I saw it, but there was a K recovery story on the web that featured Lionel on the stoop of his house, which was not flooded, talking about going to his regular gig - and had pix of his case & charts, some of which had to be 40-50 years old! Anybody else see that story?

[ibjamn]

He didn't have much time to chat this morning, he was packing up a little brown suitcase that looked like he had been using it since the 30s. ;)
He has a gig this afternoon at the Natl Park Service in the Quarter and 2 gigs tomorrow, so he was staying over with a friend.
Before he left he told me, "Take care of my baby, she's my one and only". They have been married for 74 years. I went into another room to get some supplies and I heard him softly playing a song for her on his horn. I was verklempt. :)

[swag]

They have been married for 74 years.

Where's the emoticon for picking your jaw up off the floor?

Wow.

[VWGal]

Oh Jen, I am so glad you decided to take on this job...and then to get the chance to connect with Lionel...well, it's a once in a lifetime deal. I am also happy for this because I know you will take great care of his baby, the love of his life for 74 years. My mom has Alzheimer's and although only my oldest sister lives in the same town as mom, I know she's in good hands. In addition to the daily visits from my sister, some of my high-school friends, who were in my mom's 4-H home economics groups, take care of her in the personal care home. They take a real interest in her well-being, and for that we are all so grateful.

Hope you are able to pass on some stories here, and give them both a hug for all of us.

[Michelino]

Thanks Jenn for sharing this with us.

[Lostcajun]

This is truly awesome Jenn!!!! Thanks for tell us about it. Wow, how cool it is to connect with people who have lived through more things than we can imagine, and honor them.

[freebo]

I don't know what else to say but: How totally cool.

Jenn: Follow your heart.

I know you'll do right.

[NYMAMA]

wow Jen I believe there is no such thing as coincidence. Both you and him were meant to meet take if rom there and enjoy.

[jerseygirl67]

So amazing....the history, the stories, 74 years!!! WOW! You are indeed fortunate to have this opportunity! Good for you!

[ChiTownHuck]

Very cool. A nice bit of serendipity. (Thanks to Firefox for help in spelling that word).

[ozzie]

Holy hooley Jenn! What a fantastic story and a blessing for you to get a glimpse into a special home and life! Evidence of good karma coming back your way darlin... thanks for sharing.

Be nice if the SIV music clinic kids could hear some of Lionel's history... the life stories and the music. Something for them to aspire to... a life well lived and loved. Ya reckon he'd be up for a 'Night with Lionel' at the clinic? Makes me think it would be nice to get a few oldtimers along to the clinics from time to time. They have lived through such a lot and would surely have magical tales to tell the kids.

[Corona]

oh man, I bet! So cool...hope you get to spend more time with him. What an opportunity huh? Sounds like a beautiful love story...74 years...wow. Would have bawled like a baby hearing him play his horn for her.

[jerseygirl67]

He didn't have much time to chat this morning, he was packing up a little brown suitcase that looked like he had been using it since the 30s. ;)
He has a gig this afternoon at the Natl Park Service in the Quarter and 2 gigs tomorrow, so he was staying over with a friend.
Before he left he told me, "Take care of my baby, she's my one and only". They have been married for 74 years. I went into another room to get some supplies and I heard him softly playing a song for her on his horn. I was verklempt. :)

Perhaps this could be a threadhead records or fest4kidz production....inverviews with all these great talents, videos of them at the clinics.... They'd probably be into it if there were monies made from it and they were funneled back into the NO music scene, the kidz, etc. Just a thought....

[mwgirlonherown]

It's hard to type when you are leaking. Great story Jenn!
I can't wait to share it with a friend of mine from Indiana who taught me so much about these living greats.

[ozzie]

Way off topic and I don't want to take the thread away from the joy of IBjamn's experience, but the World War 11 (that's two, not eleven Miss Amyloves!) museum's latest fundraiser is to create an aural history from folk who were actually there. I love the whole idea.... you can read and read about stuff that happened, but to actually hear it from folk who lived it is so much more powerful. Same goes for our musicians... and I guess for anybody who has lived a life. It's why grandparents play such an important role in our society, and stories like Jolie's dad's are so touching.

Ahhh... I'm getting all mooshy so must be time to hit the sack!

[jolie]

Great story for sure! What a great way to get to spend that 1 hr on those dreadful IV visits..

[NeenAtlanta]

oh man, I bet! So cool...hope you get to spend more time with him. What an opportunity huh? Sounds like a beautiful love story...74 years...wow. Would have bawled like a baby hearing him play his horn for her.

you and me both, Lis. I choked up just reading about it!

[Amy Winette]

That's so cool Jenn!

[ibjamn]

08/19/2008 conversation (I wish you could hear his voice. It's clear & strong with the lilting accent that only the old creoles in New Orleans have. To get him talking, you only have to ask the slightest of questions. :) )

me: Mr. Lionel when did you meet Ms. Maguerite? (His wife of 74 years)
Mr. L: Well, we grew up together in the 7th ward, across the street from each other. (Near where Jada & MightyRadGumbo live now) She was one of 13 children and I used to play checkers with her brothers, but I woke up and started courting her when I was 17 or 18 years old. (laughs)
me: When did you start playing the horn?
Mr. L: When I was about 14 or 15 years old. My godmother's husband was a banjo player with a ragtime band and he always dressed sharp and I wanted to be like that. I picked up a little trumpet in a pawn shop on Rampart street because that was the cheapest instrument they had, maybe $15. One of the musicians that hung around with him (Godmother's husband) taught me how to make a sound on it, but I would puff my cheeks way out like this (does chipmunk cheeks), but he tied a rag around my head like I had the mumps and I sounded better after that. (laughs) Looked funny for a while, though. My mama told me I couldn't play the trumpet because I was small and had asthma, but I saw an all-female ragtime band on Bourbon St. and knew if them women could play, I could too.
me: How did Ms. Marguerite feel about dating a musician?
Mr. L: Oh, she didn't mind. You know, we never slept apart in 74 years, except when I had to go to Europe with the band, neither one of us liked that very much. We got married when she was 20 & I was 21 and I had to get a day job. You know she worked in a clothing factory for $13 a week and worked there for 50 years and they never gave her anything, not so much as a coupon. (laughs) So, I was digging canals and lagoons in City Park then for Roosevelt's WPA program. At the gigs, we were only getting paid $1 each a night. I really wanted to get out of dem ditches, so I worked at every store on Canal St, every one; Maison Blanche, D.H. Holmes, Krauss, I worked at all of them. Finally, I went down to my daddy's shop. He had a sheet metal shop at 14 Barracks St., by the river and I started working with him. We were doing good then, because we were both making $13 a week. (laughs)
I tell you, miss, you never know what life is going to put in your basket.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Very cool, ibj. What an awesome experience, I'm so glad for you! :)

[VWGal]

Jenn, you might have just wrote the first chapter of your first bestseller! You're a terrific writer because I can just visualize Mr. Lionel telling you this story -- I can almost hear his soft accent. That's good writing! Very precious stuff....

[rosetree]

WOW!!!
You hit a hidden treasure Jenn!
:cool: :cool: :cool:

[Ms. Festngator]

Keep it coming, Jenn. What a wonderful story from today's visit.

[Amy Winette]

Wonderful, this is a great thread Jenn!! :)

[festbabe]

Awwwwwww......:)

[ohio]

Delightful, Jenn. Please don't stop!

[Swamp Girl]

Hi Jenn! wow, just look what life has put in your basket! :)

08/19/2008 conversation (I wish you could hear his voice. It's clear & strong with the lilting accent that only the old creoles in New Orleans have. To get him talking, you only have to ask the slightest of questions. :) )

me: Mr. Lionel when did you meet Ms. Maguerite? (His wife of 74 years)
Mr. L: Well, we grew up together in the 7th ward, across the street from each other. (Near where Jada & MightyRadGumbo live now) She was one of 13 children and I used to play checkers with her brothers, but I woke up and started courting her when I was 17 or 18 years old. (laughs)
me: When did you start playing the horn?
Mr. L: When I was about 14 or 15 years old. My godmother's husband was a banjo player with a ragtime band and he always dressed sharp and I wanted to be like that. I picked up a little trumpet in a pawn shop on Rampart street because that was the cheapest instrument they had, maybe $15. One of the musicians that hung around with him (Godmother's husband) taught me how to make a sound on it, but I would puff my cheeks way out like this (does chipmunk cheeks), but he tied a rag around my head like I had the mumps and I sounded better after that. (laughs) Looked funny for a while, though. My mama told me I couldn't play the trumpet because I was small and had asthma, but I saw an all-female ragtime band on Bourbon St. and knew if them women could play, I could too.
me: How did Ms. Marguerite feel about dating a musician?
Mr. L: Oh, she didn't mind. You know, we never slept apart in 74 years, except when I had to go to Europe with the band, neither one of us liked that very much. We got married when she was 20 & I was 21 and I had to get a day job. You know she worked in a clothing factory for $13 a week and worked there for 50 years and they never gave her anything, not so much as a coupon. (laughs) So, I was digging canals and lagoons in City Park then for Roosevelt's WPA program. At the gigs, we were only getting paid $1 each a night. I really wanted to get out of dem ditches, so I worked at every store on Canal St, every one; Maison Blanche, D.H. Holmes, Krauss, I worked at all of them. Finally, I went down to my daddy's shop. He had a sheet metal shop at 14 Barracks St., by the river and I started working with him. We were doing good then, because we were both making $13 a week. (laughs)
I tell you, miss, you never know what life is going to put in your basket.

[Corona]

Oh how I love this thread! Jenn, that was captivating and so beautiful. You did a great job putting your conversation with Lionel in writing too. Can't wait to hear more! It's like a bedtime story :)
So happy that you have this opportunity....it's something I know you'll cherish forever! xoxoxo

[ibjamn]

Thanks ya'll, this is incredibly exciting for me. :) I just love how one little question will get him going. Today I rushed home to get my thoughts written down before I forgot anything. ;)

[mamaroux]

Please keep asking him questions... please! this is just ...wonderful! Got me all tear'd up ... such devotion and dedication.... we'll just be married 34 years on the 24th, and I thought that was a long time! :) I am loving this thread, Jenn.

Oh VWgal... My mom has the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. They have her on some meds now, and it seems to be stabilizing her a bit, but it just kills me when she doesn't remember seeing the baby and such.... we've been giving her photos almost weekly, but she thinks she hasn't seen her since she was born. When she saw the photo of the 4 of us (me, mom, daughter and the baby) she sort of says Ohhhh yeah... I love it when the guy we grew up with who still lives in the same neighborhood visits her and reminisces with her, she calls me all excited about old times.

[SeeFood]

Truly a legend Jenn..what a thrill. Keep the stories coming
over the weeks to come!

[Corona]

Please keep asking him questions... please! this is just ...wonderful! Got me all tear'd up ... such devotion and dedication.... we'll just be married 34 years on the 24th, and I thought that was a long time! :) I am loving this thread, Jenn.

Oh VWgal... My mom has the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. They have her on some meds now, and it seems to be stabilizing her a bit, but it just kills me when she doesn't remember seeing the baby and such.... we've been giving her photos almost weekly, but she thinks she hasn't seen her since she was born. When she saw the photo of the 4 of us (me, mom, daughter and the baby) she sort of says Ohhhh yeah... I love it when the guy we grew up with who still lives in the same neighborhood visits her and reminisces with her, she calls me all excited about old times.
(((((V-dub and Jax)))))
My grandma had Alzheimers. It sucks big time. Lots of love and hugs coming your way from here!

[barry10016]

that is soo cool hope you can remember what he's told you so you can tell a99 of us as well.

[barry10016]

08/19/2008 conversation (I wish you could hear his voice. It's clear & strong with the lilting accent that only the old creoles in New Orleans have. To get him talking, you only have to ask the slightest of questions. :) )

me: Mr. Lionel when did you meet Ms. Maguerite? (His wife of 74 years)
Mr. L: Well, we grew up together in the 7th ward, across the street from each other. (Near where Jada & MightyRadGumbo live now) She was one of 13 children and I used to play checkers with her brothers, but I woke up and started courting her when I was 17 or 18 years old. (laughs)
me: When did you start playing the horn?
Mr. L: When I was about 14 or 15 years old. My godmother's husband was a banjo player with a ragtime band and he always dressed sharp and I wanted to be like that. I picked up a little trumpet in a pawn shop on Rampart street because that was the cheapest instrument they had, maybe $15. One of the musicians that hung around with him (Godmother's husband) taught me how to make a sound on it, but I would puff my cheeks way out like this (does chipmunk cheeks), but he tied a rag around my head like I had the mumps and I sounded better after that. (laughs) Looked funny for a while, though. My mama told me I couldn't play the trumpet because I was small and had asthma, but I saw an all-female ragtime band on Bourbon St. and knew if them women could play, I could too.
me: How did Ms. Marguerite feel about dating a musician?
Mr. L: Oh, she didn't mind. You know, we never slept apart in 74 years, except when I had to go to Europe with the band, neither one of us liked that very much. We got married when she was 20 & I was 21 and I had to get a day job. You know she worked in a clothing factory for $13 a week and worked there for 50 years and they never gave her anything, not so much as a coupon. (laughs) So, I was digging canals and lagoons in City Park then for Roosevelt's WPA program. At the gigs, we were only getting paid $1 each a night. I really wanted to get out of dem ditches, so I worked at every store on Canal St, every one; Maison Blanche, D.H. Holmes, Krauss, I worked at all of them. Finally, I went down to my daddy's shop. He had a sheet metal shop at 14 Barracks St., by the river and I started working with him. We were doing good then, because we were both making $13 a week. (laughs)
I tell you, miss, you never know what life is going to put in your basket.

OMG, I'm all teary here, this is amazing stuff. Auntie, you take writing courses? Captivating.

[funkkjunkie]

jenn, have you thought about recording Mr. Lionel if he will allow it?

[ibjamn]

He said he was uncomfortable with a recorder, but more importantly, his coughcoughcrazycoughcough daughter insists that anything he does go through the musician's union.

[funkkjunkie]

Ah, well then you just keep up the good recording thru writing. :)

[trixie]

Thank you for this. I had chills reading this thread, I hope you will keep sharing this experience with us.

[ScoopJohnD]

Wonderful stuff. He strikes me as being proud of the life he had led and that is something that would be a valuable lesson for the kids at the clinic.

If any of you enjoy these first hand type stories may I humbly suggest reading 'Life Is So Good' by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. George Dawson was a slave's grandson who at the age of 98 decided to go to school and learned how to read and told his life story at the age of 103. It's a remarkable wonderful book.

Now back to your regular programming. Keep up the good work Jenn and cherish every moment with this gentleman.

[NYMAMA]

Jen thanks for letting us be part of your wonderful experience!

[Corona]

More, MORE!!! Please auntie Henn???

[ciscokid]

Wonderful stuff. He strikes me as being proud of the life he had led and that is something that would be a valuable lesson for the kids at the clinic.

If any of you enjoy these first hand type stories may I humbly suggest reading 'Life Is So Good' by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. George Dawson was a slave's grandson who at the age of 98 decided to go to school and learned how to read and told his life story at the age of 103. It's a remarkable wonderful book.

Now back to your regular programming. Keep up the good work Jenn and cherish every moment with this gentleman.


i just finished reading "songs of my fathers" by tom sancton. about a white teenage boy in nola in the early 60s who took up clarinet and was taught by his other dad's "the mens" at preservation hall

quite interesting

[SeeFood]

I just got my weekly Offbeat newsletter and he'll be playin at the Ogden After Hours tonight at 6pm with the Louisiana Shakers... Jenn?? Offbeats Alex Rawls will also conduct an interview.

[glinda]

I just got my weekly Offbeat newsletter and he'll be playin at the Ogden After Hours tonight at 6pm with the Louisiana Shakers... Jenn?? Offbeats Alex Rawls will also conduct an interview.
Just about to post the exact same thing, seefood.

So so great he's still performing! Just lost my 85 year old aunt this week, so I'm feeling the preciousness of elders very strongly right now. Jenn's ongoing relationship and series of interviews over time will give us depth and intimacy beyond what he can talk about at Ogden.

[mightyradgumbo]

I just got my weekly Offbeat newsletter and he'll be playin at the Ogden After Hours tonight at 6pm with the Louisiana Shakers... Jenn?? Offbeats Alex Rawls will also conduct an interview.

Dang....I knew there was something going on. I have a job interview at 5 in Metry. Well might be able to catch some of it as long as the interviewer isn't a windbag heh heh

[NYMAMA]

i just finished reading "songs of my fathers" by tom sancton. about a white teenage boy in nola in the early 60s who took up clarinet and was taught by his other dad's "the mens" at preservation hall

quite interesting
i ENJOYED THAT BOOK ALSO!

[ibjamn]

Other nurses are working on this case now, so I go only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Not too much time to chat today because besides playing at the Ogden this evening, Mr. Lionel has a gig at a retirement home from 2-4pm. I did take a pic of him with my phone though because, well, every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man. :)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/Lionellarge.jpg
Mr. Lionel Ferbos 08/21/08

[SeeFood]

Very sweet pic Jenn. I didn't make it to see him at Ogden but will try to get over to the Palm Court sometime soon for a dose of the "other' Lionel!!

[Irishnms]

Very sweet pic Jenn. I didn't make it to see him at Ogden but will try to get over to the Palm Court sometime soon for a dose of the "other' Lionel!!


Hey Ken, if/when you go let me know ... I might join you!!

[jerseygirl67]

Other nurses are working on this case now, so I go only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Not too much time to chat today because besides playing at the Ogden this evening, Mr. Lionel has a gig at a retirement home from 2-4pm. I did take a pic of him with my phone though because, well, every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man. :)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/Lionellarge.jpg
Mr. Lionel Ferbos 08/21/08

OK, he is just so cute! Just want to squeeze his cheek! How cool for you!

[SeeFood]

Hey Ken, if/when you go let me know ... I might join you!!

Sure thing.. shoot me a number to jkc5050@aol.com

[ibjamn]

Very sweet pic Jenn. I didn't make it to see him at Ogden but will try to get over to the Palm Court sometime soon for a dose of the "other' Lionel!!

Heads up! Palm Court is closed for the summer but will reopen in September.

[Amy Winette]

Great pix Jenn :)

[Corona]

Other nurses are working on this case now, so I go only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Not too much time to chat today because besides playing at the Ogden this evening, Mr. Lionel has a gig at a retirement home from 2-4pm. I did take a pic of him with my phone though because, well, every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man. :)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/Lionellarge.jpg
Mr. Lionel Ferbos 08/21/08
That's a great pic :) Jenn, I read Ed your posts and he's amazed at what a cool opportunity this is for you :)

[blumom]

If you can get him to do the Oral History thing when you are there two days a week, it would make a great piece to 1. archive at WWOZ, and 2. perhaps use as a fund raiser for OZ and /or the Musicians Clinic. Of course you'd need his agreement. The Public Radio Station at home gets 100 bucks a pop for a CD of an interview with Pete Seeger.