‘Sleepy’ Perth has been awoken by the presence of the mighty Rolling Stones although sadly their first Australian concert for many years has to be postponed.
My heart goes out to Mick and all who loved and knew his best friend, L’Wren Scott.
While the band members deal with the change in plans, they’ve been forced to keep their tongue logo parked on the tarmac at Perth Airport.
Last night, drummer Charlie Watts found an outlet for his musical talents at one of our best known secrets; the Ellington Jazz Club.
I’ve very sure the capacity crowd of 135 will dine out on their impromptu concert for many years to come.
My niece Aimee has long been a fan of the club and although many of the family have enjoyed the Jazz, we’ve not got there yet.
Muther’s Convention playing in Zambia, 1971 – Hubby on the left.
So ex-musician hubby and I were discussing our misfortune in not choosing to go, when he told me about his two claims to fame; acting as local tour guides and helping ferry instruments etc when ‘The Casuals’ visited Zambia in about 1971 and his band ‘Muther’s Convention’ playing as support for ‘The Equals’ on their Zambian tour a year later.
I didn’t recognize the names immediately so good old Google came to the rescue and ‘Voila!’ I’m instantly transported with the sound of one of my all-time favorite songs “Jesamine” by the Casuals.
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