Originally Posted by
ralpht
I first met Danny when I was in The Sunliners. We were playing at the Web-Wood Inn. He came in one night with his manager. I remember her name was Betty. I also remember he being very protective of Danny. I liked her very much. A good manager. He sat in with us and the club exploded. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and hearing. Danny had it down cold when it came to handling an audience. Great show.
Fast forward a couple of years and we are playing at the Peppermint Lounge in New York City. Lo and behold, who waltzes in one night but Danny with his manager, Betty. We were licking our chops to bring him up on stage. This performance superseded the Web-Wood performance by a good light year at least. Danny actually[[and I don't remember how he did this one) got most of the club to stand on their tables and chairs. And they did it with great enthusiasm. It was one of the most bizarre things I ever witnessed as a musician. And the place ROCKED!
A year or so later, he is in again with ever present manager, Betty, when we were playing the Club Cliché, in Detroit. We might have thrown a rope around him to make sure he didn't leave before we brought him up on stage. Besides his usual explosive performance I seem to remember him being the judge of a dance contest we were having.
All great memories of the early days of a very talented and seasoned performer. Danny, if you happen to read this, I want you to know I have thought about you often over the years. God bless.
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