Great times in Key West!! - July 17, 2008
What a month...it started out to be a simple surprise party for Madam Commisioner Teri Johnston, and turned into a series of gigs with Key West's finest musicians!! From Aqua to Virgilio's to the Garden, the venues and the music were incredible...and the audience was filled with folks I haven't seen for ages....a grand reunion of sorts....and so much fun was had by all!!!
Upon arrival I had the great pleasure of teaming up with Ken Fradley, world class horn player, and the one and only Skipper Krippitz. We jammed at the V (Virgilios) 'til the wee hours of the morning....I would then team up with Skipper again with the amazing Gordy Micheals, on keyboards and guitar, at the Garden on Sunday afternoon, what a crowd, and then back at the V the following week with the phenomenal Marty Stonely on sax....the very talented Laura Wood was there attracting new fans with her incredible rythymic talents and energy...it was truely a musical banquet!!
My good freinds from Raleigh NC Jan and Ann, Cindy and Kim, and the rest of the gang prompted an impromptu pool party at Pearls Rainbow that was so fun and delightful...a real splash!!....So great to hang with all the gals...our own private event...fantastic!! Thanks for letting us do that Leslie!!
At Aqua we celebrated Teri Johnston's birthday and of course Cha Cha Ublonski made her appearance dazzling the crowd....the conga line impressed the Duval street masses and pictures are on display in the photo gallery....
The most moving event of the week was also at Aqua when a benefit for a local gal, Karen, was held and hosted by her dear and devoted friend Wendy....a truely monumental moment was witnessed when Wendy auctioned off shaving her head to raise money for Karens cancer treatment fund. Again, Key West folks continue to amaze with their caring spirit and generosity!!! Thanks to all who attended and gave to the cause....
Check back again to see where my next adventure takes me....I will be back in Key West in September...
'Til then, enjoy the summer.....
hugs,
Lenore
Upon arrival I had the great pleasure of teaming up with Ken Fradley, world class horn player, and the one and only Skipper Krippitz. We jammed at the V (Virgilios) 'til the wee hours of the morning....I would then team up with Skipper again with the amazing Gordy Micheals, on keyboards and guitar, at the Garden on Sunday afternoon, what a crowd, and then back at the V the following week with the phenomenal Marty Stonely on sax....the very talented Laura Wood was there attracting new fans with her incredible rythymic talents and energy...it was truely a musical banquet!!
My good freinds from Raleigh NC Jan and Ann, Cindy and Kim, and the rest of the gang prompted an impromptu pool party at Pearls Rainbow that was so fun and delightful...a real splash!!....So great to hang with all the gals...our own private event...fantastic!! Thanks for letting us do that Leslie!!
At Aqua we celebrated Teri Johnston's birthday and of course Cha Cha Ublonski made her appearance dazzling the crowd....the conga line impressed the Duval street masses and pictures are on display in the photo gallery....
The most moving event of the week was also at Aqua when a benefit for a local gal, Karen, was held and hosted by her dear and devoted friend Wendy....a truely monumental moment was witnessed when Wendy auctioned off shaving her head to raise money for Karens cancer treatment fund. Again, Key West folks continue to amaze with their caring spirit and generosity!!! Thanks to all who attended and gave to the cause....
Check back again to see where my next adventure takes me....I will be back in Key West in September...
'Til then, enjoy the summer.....
hugs,
Lenore