* Have to say I'm excited about playing Sat 12th @ Aotea Theatre with the Auckland Philharmonia (APO) and my band. We are covering a lot of ground with current tunes and rocking all the way back to my first Dudes song.
Ross Burge who dances as he plays drums is with us, as is Mareea Paterson and her amazing bass. Mark Vanilau dazzles on grand piano, guitar and vox. Guesting with the band is guitarist Harry Harrison who I worked with under super-conductor Marc Taddei and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra twice. Marc is a great conductor and vibrant talent. He engenders respect with an orchestra and aspires to excellence - plus he's one funny guy. Rehearsals are great fun - it feels a bit naked just being on the mic - you gotta move differently without the security of a guitar and heck, you have to do something with your hands. Light up your zippo and wave mumma. Slow dancing in snazzy suit. A few laughs, some tears and a rocking good time guaranteed. Thank God.
The show was nearly sold out, as of last weekend, so book'em Danno. See you all there!
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* Speaking of mothers, Mollie Eileen Dobbyn turned 80 years young yesterday and we celebrated with lashings of cake & tea. Reminiscences and song and good vibes. Well done Mum. Eighty is the new sixty you know.
* Thanks for all your letters and regards. Luv DD