Scot Bugess and DIXIE
"Rat them out"? "curses"? Why aren't you home giving your mother a sponge bath, like you usually do.
Classics? Give them time
Scott Burgess writes:
"If too many nonclassics fill up the streets, all we're stuck with is Los Angeles."
Luckily, they don't have you granting admission to Woodward avenue.
First off, it is a street, and as such is open to public traverse.
Second off, it's not for you to decide who travels that road on Dream Cruise. So what if a guy in a Corolla wants to go down the road?
RARE EARTH PLAYS DETROIT
I'm not sure if you've ever felt the sting of stepping onto the stage to look out over the audience to see maybe ten or so people sitting there, two of them being your grandchildren, one your wife, and the other being your daughter and her new friend.
Being an author, the desire to write this story was burning in my head all night long. I watched my husband Gil Bridges of Rare Earth nervously scramble through the house yesterday as he gathered his saxophone, wireless mic, and his flute for his performance in his hometown of Detroit.
Rare Earth plays to sellout crowds of thousands everywhere they go, but when they play Detroit there just never seems to be any support. The anxiousness Gil displays when the band plays here is very much justified, as we saw yesterday when we pulled into the parking lot at Grand Circus Park. There were no visible signs whatsoever that Rare Earth was playing. Right away, Gil looked at me and said, "See, I told you. This happens every time we play Detroit. We never get any respect here. Its not the people, it's the promoters." I replied, "Yeah, Detroit is loaded with talented and much-sought-after musicians still living right here in our own backyard, and you all are so overlooked. Just like when Carl Dixon came all the way over from England to gather the musical legends to record. You don't see anyone around here trying to grab hold of our heritage, only the outsiders. They appreciate our musicians."
However, like the true professionals they are, Rare Earth took the stage and performed as if there was a crowd of millions. And of course, the few Detroiters that happened by and realized Rare Earth was playing acted like true Detroiters and gave the band their much-needed support. One of the fans looked at me and said, "Don't worry, we are not many, but we will let them let them know we are here for 'em." I looked at her and smiled as I thought to myself, "That is the Detroit I love."
When Rare Earth plays Detroit, their nerves are always on edge. For one, who doesn't want their hometown gig to be a success. Playing in front of family and friends is hard enough, but when they come out to see that you are playing in front of a crowd of ten or twenty it is very humiliating and degrading. Not to mention, thank God our guitar player is a master electrical engineer, because the soundboard was of the lowest quality and was not working at all. Ivan literally had to reassemble the soundboard just to be able to play the gig.
The promoter's spokesperson stopped by (and did not stay for the concert) to tell Gil, that the Dream Cruise folks backed out on their promise to promote the gig, so in other words, you are left to fin for yourselves. In his words, "Go ahead and play a couple of sets and break it down whenever you want."
Hopefully, the folks in charge of booking and promoting our hometown legends will sit up and take notice, and give our city's very talented citizens their just due! No one lives forever, and many of Detroit's legends are already gone. Detroit is a beautiful city filled to the brim with beautiful people. Hey promoters, let the people know!
God bless Detroit
Johnnie Sue Bridges
Tom Nagle's love of vette's
Tom has a long history of Covettes. The article just touches the surface. I would appreciate more info ob the vette's he's owned - if just a list. Vette lover's would be impressed.
New Challenger
Anybody out there actually driven the new challenger?..if so, I want to hear about it..I know they are arriving this month...Unfortunately, market timing could be an issue...anyway, want to hear your real time experience with the car.
'08 Autorama
Sadly, I can't make the Autorama this year. I would love to see a picture tho of the 1933 Willys Stretch. I will check in periodically. I was told it is booth #921. Thank you for all your coverage!! I hope it quits snowing up there.
Highest Mileage Car?
I just read this: >Posted Tue, Sep 4, 2007 at 1:47 PM by Larry Edsall >Does anyone out there have a car, and it doesn`t matter what fuels it, >that beats Schmid`s in total mileage?
I suggest you contact Irv Gordon, who lives on Long Island NY. Irv is still driving his 1966 Volvo 1800S, which has over 2 Million documented miles. I believe he holds the worlds record.
Dream Cruise gets new prez
As reported in The Detroit News: Bloomfield Hills City Commissioner Dale Dawkins has been selected as the new president of Woodward Dream Cruise Inc., the nonprofit charged with running the annual summer event. Dawkins takes the helm at a critical time for the Dream Cruise. Last month, Joel Epstein left as executive director. Moreover, the board is reviewing an offer by a federally funded program, MotorCities National Heritage Area, to take over operation of the Cruise and pay up to $400,000 of the cost.
Good luck Dale!
New group could take Dream Cruise wheel
Let the nightmare die ......
New group could take Dream Cruise wheel
This sounds like a real winner and with funds they have available, there is new hope some of the burden will be taken off cities feeling the economic pinch.
The Dream Cruise and Detroit
For some readers, I'm sure it was a blow to see the story on Oct. 2 saying the Woodward Dream Cruise won't expand into Detroit.
Id like to remind some and inform others that one week after the Dream Cruise, the Detroit Festival of Speed and Style was held in downtown Detroit. Thousands of people saw 128 classic cars, hot-rods and motorcycles on display in and around beautiful Campus Martius Park. As the organizer of this event, I was grateful to get technical advice from both the Dream Cruise and MotorCities National Heritage leadership. Being a lifelong car enthusiast, I was also delighted to see this event draw every possible ethnicity - Black, White, Hispanic, Indian - all ages from the tri-county area.
"We'll do it again, bigger and better, in 2008. So, let me say in advance: Dream Cruisers, c'mon down Woodward Avenue to see great cars in Detroit". Marvin Towns Jr. Founder, Detroit Festival of Speed and Style
station wagons
Have you seen many old Ford wagons out there?
station wagons
I am looking for joyride readers who may be interested in the American station wagon. We wagon lovers have a web site aswoa.com with info on wagons. We also have a free classified section with over 54 wagons for sale. All listings are free.
women and racing
I am looking for women with skills for a all women racing team
Larry wright
Your picture on Blogs does not do you justice.GEREN
