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by Jean Hadley
Joel in the 1960's at Your Father's Mustache
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Galvanized Jazz
Band
with Joel Schiavone!
April 10, 2010
Aunt Chilada's
3931 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 230-4640
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Sunday, April 11th was another fun filled evening of happy music.
As usual, the band and singer Cynthia Fabian went beyond our
expectations.
But for more good news...Joel Schiavone is back!!!! Yes, Joel
received a standing ovation and continued applause for his return to
the limelight.
As you many of you know, last Christmas Joel sustained severe
injuries in a skiing accident. His recovery has been long and
difficult. However, anyone who knows Joel, knows he is a fighter
and nothing keeps him down.
Joel returned to our stage full of energy and in great form. To our
surprise, he remained on stage for the entire evening....playing and
singing as if he had been performing regularly. You fought the
battle and won. Welcome back, Joel!!!!
The house was packed and the audience was filled with many from the
old Millpond days. As Freddy and the band looked out over the
crowd, I am quite certain they had a moment of nostalgia.
The band played some wonderful selections. Joel played and sang his
rendition of RADIO...as only Joel can do.
Sherman Kahn played the delightful Cole Porter's BEGIN THE
BEGUINE. Sherm had the audience captivated. The silence was a
tribute to Cole
Porter.....and....to Sherman for playing with such heart and
soul.
Cynthia sang AMAZING GRACE and another hush came over the house.
I requested the band play YELLOW DOG BLUES. The audience got right
into it and on the fourth beat gave out their howl .....
WOOOOOO!!!! This was great fun. Freddy, do it again sometime.
Freddy, brought to the stage, Toni Cunningham who was celebrating
her 94th birthday. Toni sang with a local band many years ago.
Toni still has what it takes. She sang DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT
MEANS..... and received a standing ovation. Congratulations Toni!
For those who remember Don Smith who passed away last year, Freddy
mentioned and played Don's favorite song...LOVER COME BACK TO ME.
We have lost many patrons and musicians but their memories linger
on.
The band will be back at Aunt Chilada's on Sunday, May 2nd -
6:30-9:00. See you then!
Jean Hadley |
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