A while back, I mentioned that Smokey was doing a concert near me and I asked for opinions about whether or not I should plan to go. You guys responded overwhelmingly in favorite of seeing the show, which by the way is next Sunday, June 3rd.
However, I made an annual trip today that I make to the casino in Charles Town, West Virginia, and there I saw an announcement for a show coming up on July 14th featuring The Spinners and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. So first of all, let this be a general announcement to our East Coast fans about this show in case you had not yet heard about it.
I have never attended a concert at this casino, but they do have some big names there so I assume it is a quality venue. The location is such that it should be a reasonable drive from large population centers such as DC, Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburgh, etc.
Now if the casino had been a little more cooperative today, I might be discussing plans to see both shows, but casinos being what they are and life in general being what it is, I can only see one of them. So I don't know guys.... right now Smokey's chances do not look very good.
Of course I may have to speak to the promoter about the idea of giving the Spinners top billing for this show. Yes, they were a great group, but perish the thought that Miss Martha should be the opening act for anyone!
So will you guys support me if I turn down Smoke for our great Motown lady of soul? I did see her once before maybe 20 years ago but I was so far away from the stage that I felt disconnected, so this time I would hope to get more out of it.
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