NOAH SCHAFFER REVIEWS ROY C. CONCERT IN BOSTON

Roy C
Nov. 5, 2011
Russell Auditorium, Dorchester, MA

Daddy B. Nice:

I was a bit apprehensive when I found out that this Roy C was coming to Boston. The last time he had been in town it was a bizarre night that saw him go on hours late, yell at his band and then take a break after only half an hour.

But chances to see a chitlin' circuit show in New England don't happen very often, and this was a special occasion: the 50th anniversary of record store owner Skippy White. (You can read a story I wrote for a local paper about Skippy and Roy C here: Keeping the chitlin' circuit alive in the land of the bean and the cod.

I'm glad I didn't miss this incredible night of real-deal soul. Skippy reports that the show sold 700 tickets. The venue put out 500 seats plus there was a dance floor which was full all night. The last time Roy C was in town, a decade ago, I doubt there were 100 people present. Little Milton also did a poorly attended show around that same time at the same venue.

Reggie "Gaylord" Grant, who played sax for many years with Boston R&B mainstay Little Joe Cook of "Peanuts" fame, came out first with Roy's band and did 3 covers which were entertaining. Apparently he was an early member of Harold Melvin's Bluenotes, as following his set he went and sat at the merchandise table selling Harold Melvin bootleg CDs.

Roy C went on at 10:30 pm and did about 80 minutes. The set list was basically his chitlin' circuit hits. The centerpieces were epic 20 minute versions of "Infidelity, GA" and "Peepin' Through the Windows" that made them even funnier and more outrageous than the originals. The crowd roared with the punchlines ("ding dong!") even though I'm sure everyone knew they were coming.

Not surprisingly there was no "Shotgun Wedding" or "Impeach the President." While those records are prized by younger soul collectors, they're not what this impeccably dressed, older African-American audience wanted to hear.

At one point city council candidate Michael Flaherty, a classic Boston Irish politician wearing a polo shirt and khakis strolled through the hall meeting and greeting voters in a last-ditch effort to garner votes for an election happening three days later. I saw him in an animated conversation with Charles Clemons, the Nation of Islam-affiliated owner of the pirate radio station that Skippy hosts his show on....it seemed like Clemons was explaining that they would not interrupt Roy C's concert so he could deliver a political speech! (Flaherty ultimately lost by a narrow margin.) When introducing Skippy White before the show Clemons explained to the audience that the high price of the tickets ($25-$39) was "to keep the riffraff out."

A female friend who had joined me was invited to the dance floor -- just in time for the 20-minute version of "Peepin'" which was about 19 more minutes than she wanted the dance to last. She was later informed by another patron that her dancing partner has a "jealous wife who will kick your ass" but happily there were no additional encounters with either of them for the rest of the evening.

Roy C left the stage at midnight and went straight to the photo concession so fans could get a professionally taken photo with him. Apparently he stayed there for two hours -- I left after about half an hour of the DJ's set which mostly consisted of line dances like the "Cupid Shuffle" and the "Wobble".

Here was the setlist:

Rock Me
I Stand Accused medley
Livin' for the Weekend
Infidelity, GA
Let me Take you to Paradise
Peepin' Through the Windows
Got to Get Enough
She's Gone (She took the TV and the Telephone)
Slow Roll It
Leaving on the Morning Train

--Noah Schaffer

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Fans Still Searching For Lil' Jimmie's "Close The Door On Yesterday (I'm Moving On)"

Daddy B Nice,

I am trying to find the song, Close The Door on yesterday . Help me what Album or is it a single, where do I find it.

Alden

Daddy B,

Close The Door On Yesterday--Did lil' jimmy make it, or dis u make it , and where can I find it. Is it a single or in and album, got to find it, help me please, thank u.

A.J.

Dear Daddy B. Nice--

Did lil jimmy make a song called I close the door on yesterday? If so how can I get it I've been looking for this song for years.

Dorance

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Dear "Close The Door On Yesterday" fans,

I researched this song (a great tune, and one of the most pure Southern Soul songs to be "lost" to the audience over the last decade) six months ago for some equally frustrated letter-writers. I'm sorry, but I couldn't find the source of the record, or anywhere to get it.

Adding to the aggravation is the fact that Lil' Jimmie performed in at least one concert just a few weeks ago. I believe it was in east Texas.

I'm Not Going Nowhere was his last published CD (Baby Boy Records). Used CD's are available at Amazon.com; however, "Close The Door On Yesterday (I'm Moving On)"--which is better than anything on that album--doesn't appear.

I'm still casting around for advice on this. Hopefully, someone will alert Lil' Jimmie to the fact he has a pent-up demand for this song.

Daddy B. Nice

A.J. replies:

Thank u, I will be at the blues concert in Feb RALEIGH,NC RBC center, Sir. CHARLES, Mal Waiters and others, I love Southern Soul. Thank u, God Bless.

A.J.

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CLEANING OUT THE MAILBOX AT YEAR'S END: MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS

Dear Daddy B. Nice

Who sing the blues song Going back to the Sugar Shack!

Coretta

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Coretta, that's a single by a new band led by Nelson Curry called the Klass Band Brotherhood (formerly Le Klass).

You can hear "Sugar Shack" on YouTube or download "Sugar Shack" on Amazon.com.

Daddy B. Nice

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daddy b nice

been looking for some blues songs. found this website and went crazy thank you so much. i love these songs remind me of my roots and childhood

london

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Thank you, London. That's what it's all about, ain't it? "Roots and childhood."

Daddy B. Nice

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Hello Daddy B.

Thank you so much for the great review that you wrote a few months back of The Bleeding Edge. I appreciated that very much. I also appreciate the love that you have for southern soul music. Your website is real testament to that.

I was just now reading your article on Ronnie Lovejoy for the first time, the one where you quote Keith Richards and wonder why their aren't new artists being "awakened" by southern soul in the way the Stones were inspired by Chicago blues. Well I believe this new album by The Revelations Concrete Blues is the "Awakening" you spoke of....

Bob Perry
Entertainment One Music

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DADDY B

DID YOU KNOW THAT I WAS THE ONE RAPPEN ON THE TWIST SONG WITH JAQUEL AND IT WAS ALSO PRODUCED BY BRUCE BILLUPS AS WELL

Black Zack

Daddy B. Nice replies:

No, I did not know that, but it's a piece of recorded history now. And many congratulations on getting your debut album Black Zack's Southern Soul Radio (Juke Joint Rap)
out at last.

Daddy B. Nice

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hello, southernsoulrnb.com

im trying to find the the new cd by Avail Hollywood with the song beat it up. all im finding is drinkn again, and the young gunn album i have them both . tell me is it just a single or is the full album not out yet
thanks
frederick

Hello MR. Daddy B,

My name is Barnitta im a huge soul and blues fan, and have been for a long time. I heard a new song today "Beat It Up" by Avail Hollywood, and another guy not familar with his name "slim" maybe?

any hoo, i searched it today couldn't find it. i've heard it twice on the radio, but i never can catch all of it. Do u have a link for download to this song?

thanks, Ms Barnitta

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Hi, Barnitta and Frederick. Yes, that's Avail Hollywood and a new artist named Certified Slim, who broke out with a single titled "Birthday Suit" in 2010. You can download an MP3 of "Beat It Up" (the single) at CD Baby.

Daddy B. Nice

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Daddy B. Nice:

Several posts on the Hardway Connection's unofficial Facebook page indicate that longtime keyboardist Raymond Blake has passed away. As most of you know, Hardway are a great southern soul band who have had radio success well beyond their Washington, D.C. base, have cut discs for Roy C and William Bell, and who perform every other Sunday at Lamont's in Pomonkey, Maryland.

Here's a picture of Raymond from Sir Joe Quarterman's myspace page:

Raymond Blake

Noah

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Hello Mr.B

What up with Wilson Meadows is he performing any where you know of, or he just on break.

Coleman

Daddy B. Nice replies:

I can't speak to strictly "local" gigs, but in general Wilson Meadows isn't known as a hard tourer. He does perform live--watch holidays in particular--but the venues are few and far between, and usually on a bill with a few other Southern Soul artists. Watch the Concert Calendar.

Daddy B. Nice

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Good morning, Daddy B. Nice,

I am a 69 year old female who belongs to the DC HandDance Club and am an avid dancer! One of my FAVORITE songs is "in the mood for love" by Bobby Jonz. I have the song as do MANY of my co-dancers and we are all always delighted when it is played. I understand MOST of the lyrics but we are all trying to figure out certain parts. Would it be possible for you to guide me to a location where I can actually find the lyrics? This would be a wonderful Christmas gift for me as I will be dancing to this song many times a week.........from now until Christmas.......as I always do............I surely hope you can help me...........all efforts are greatly appreciated.

Thank you sooooo much,

Nancy

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Nancy, when I finally had time to get to your letter, I immediately googled "bobbyjones(z)'in the mood for love' lyrics" and was rewarded with nothing, which I found very surprising. Usually, you can find lyrics ad nauseum.

Do you think the words Bobby mumbles are so provocative they're better kept a secret?

Anyway, I guess you didn't get anything but a lump of coal from your Daddy B. Nice this Christmas. By the way, how are the knees holding up? You are an inspiration to us all.

Daddy B. Nice

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BAH! HUMBUG! DADDY B. NICE PLAYS SCROOGE TO AVAIL HOLLYWOOD FANS REQUESTING NEW CHRISTMAS SONG

Hello Mr. B,

My name is Robert S----. im trying to find Avail Hollywood's Full Christmas CD, i downloaded the single Lonely at Christmas this morning, and i have to say its the best christmas song i've heard from a southern soul artist yet! I want the whole cd tho!!...... I never really been a big southern soul fan, but i listen to it from time to time with the fam on the week-ends. but i like Avail's style! its a different approach kinda like a new version of Johnnie Taylor an Willie Clayton, something us not to old folks can relate to, he's the artist thats going to turn the newer generation on to the blues type music, I'm Sold myself!! also Let him know we would love to see him in the Pensacola Fl area!!

Thanks MR B

Robert

Hey, Mr. Daddy B Nice!,

this is ya gurl Lisa F. again!! I just can't get enuff of your site Daddy!, im sure you've heard Avail's Christmas single... i got it yesterday, and its been on repeat every since! I luv it!!!!! ...Do you know if he has a full Christmas cd dropping in December?? the single reminds me of "what do the lonely do for christmas", OMG! and he sings it with such emotion!!..... I can't wait to see his rank on your new 21st Century Countdown!!
i'll be watching daddy!!

THANKS FOR YOUR SITE... DADDY B!

Lisa F.

Hey Daddy B.

my name is Ninna S...... i'm trying to find out on what album is avail's christmas song, also could you foward him this message i am a small club owner and would luv to bring him to Monroe La. Thanks!

my contact Ninna S

Daddy B. Nice replies to all:

First, just let me say that I'm not a big holiday person. And there's no way anyone's going to persuade your Daddy B. Nice to listen to a Christmas song before Thanksgiving. I don't even like to listen to Christmas songs before Christmas!

Now I say this with a smile on my face. I'm not Jewish, and I'm not one of those people who were trying to eliminate "Christmas" from the language a few years ago--I didn't agree with that. But I just don't go in for much Christmas music other than the traditional stuff for about 48 hours. That's just personal bias.

Now all of you letter-writers seem like such nice people, and your Daddy B. Nice enjoys being complimented as much as the next person, but I don't play favorites.

These letters, as unique and heartfelt as they appear to be, bear all the earmarks of a coordinated campaign. If one reader had written in requesting information on Avail Hollywood's Christmas song, I'd accept it without suspicion.

If two readers had written in regarding Avail Hollywood's Christmas song, I'd have become suspicious but have probably marked it down to coincidence.

But when no less than THREE readers write in, all within a couple of weeks, all requesting the same information on the same artist, the alarm bells go off.

I'm sorry, Avail's entourage, but I'm calling you out. I do admire the young performer's marketing savvy, but my readers need to know I'm not susceptible to this kind of hype.

The irony is there are more reclusive artists--introspective, creative types--with much bigger catalogs than Avail Hollywood's contacting your Daddy B. Nice who can't score a gig or muster the brazenness to further their careers by doing the kinds of things Avail Hollywood does with such casual ease.

He generates e-mails, slick promotional web memos and promotional mp3's, works the deejays and promoters, and in this latest case appears to be publicizing his new Christmas song. But young artists should beware of letting the hype get too far out in front of the creative product.

The last time I counted, Avail had one worthy and lasting contribution to contemporary Southern Soul to his credit: "Drinking Again." That's no small accomplishment, but it's just a small step on the yellow brick road to Southern Soul stardom.

I don't want to discourage Avail Hollywood fans from writing in, or even responding to this. I respect your views. But the bottom line is the "Mailbag" has to be a forum that reflects ALL artists.

--Daddy B. Nice

Lisa F. replies:

Daddy B

OMG!!..... I feel So bad!! im that writer that you are talking about my name is Lisa F------, and my Sister name is Ninna! please let me explain!!! this is looking bad!! i told her to write you OMG! The other guy i have no idea who he is I PROMISE!! I didnt no it would turn out like this please take that down!!
I made him look so bad, i am so sorry! You said some pretty harsh things! Do you not like him or something, i'm so confused right now!!! lord,lord,lord!!

I assure you i was'nt trying to insult your intelligence i jus thought maybe if some one else asked, you would post a link were i could download his full cd! OMG!!

Daddy B!! i come to your site all the time . You even posted one of my fan letter's before!!
I don't no if Mr. Hollywood visits your site often, but i dont think he's goning to like this! he is my favorite artist and i just mess'd up big time!!!!

this is like a night-mare......please i am so embbarrased mr. daddy b! this is so unreal!! you can call me if u like

THIS IS ALL MY FAULT!!

Lisa F.

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Don't worry, Lisa. I have nothing but respect for Avail Hollywood, pre-letter and post-letter. Being able to combine the two elements of a career I was talking about--the creative side and the marketing side--is a rare gift, and Avail simply has it.

I'm glad you explained everything, and I think the best thing is to post your explanation for everyone--including Avail Hollywood and the whole world--to see. He'll be happy because it absolves him of any suspicion that he was orchestrating the letter-writing.

You were behind it, Lisa! You're quite a fan, and not quite "grown folks" age, am I right? But I do hope you won't do it again, and that you see how such things can influence the perception of an artist, in this case turning a generally-known positive quality--Avail's aggressiveness--into something with negative connotations.

--Daddy B. Nice

Avail Hollywood responds:

hey daddy B.

First off let me say WOW!!, and i didnt know i had an Entourage man. i don't know weather to laugh or to be disturbed by the comments! I was contacted and told i had a new write up about me on the southernsoulrnb.com site by a loyal fan! and let me say im just as shocked as you are my friend!!

Its clear to see that you don't think my fan base should be as big as it is... but lets face it daddy B my fans love me and i love them more, and as you stated in your comment as much as i campaign, and promote i'm sad to see only three comments in your mail bag! I am a hard worker on the road, and off please don't take that away from me by making my success look like a "scam" or a "Campaign"!

You and I both Know that im one of the best new faces in southern soul!........and as far as the southern soul STARDOM comments! I've lett'n them slide over the years! NO im not an SOUTHERN SOUL ARTIST! as well as R&B, POP, HIP-HOP, or COUNTRY! I am an artist!! thats capable of doing all of the above!

and luv the yellow brick road comment man that was good! What i admire most about you is your time, and legendary commitment in keeping up the southern soul/chitlin circuit community...

but what you fail to realize is that u have giving me more credibilty than know in the southern soul "STARDOM". When you speak of a artist with ten times the musical accomplishments as I ....You would be refering to artist like WILLIE CLAYTON, DONNIE RAY, TK SOUL, CARL SIMS, JEFF FLOYD ect. It gives me a great since of pride to tell you that i had a big impact on there ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALSO! weather it be writting, produceing their tracks, or backing them up on stage's all across the country!

ONE OF MR. DONNIE RAYS BIGGEST ALBUMs BYOB produce by AVAIL HOLLYWOOD don't let the names fool you my real name is Christopher Estell its on the back of alot of your great artist's cds!! I'm the new sound that you refer to on Donnie Rays NEW albums not John Ward...

now thats amazen for the young 28 year old artist dont you think?... never wanted it to come to this, but give credit where credit is due! and not just only from u, but i'm missing alot of it!!

As always man i njoy your post and comments! their tha best!!

lol! and don't give my fans to much hell daddy b!!! i need them!!
luv ya much

ya'boy A-Hollywood

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RE: THANKS FOR TOP 100 COUNTDOWN: 21ST CENTURY SOUTHERN SOUL

Hey, Daddy!

As a long time reader and first time writer, I want to thank you for the new Top 100 Countdown 21st Century Southern Soul feature. I've been coming to your site for years now. And you can count me as one of many blues and r&b lovers who you schooled with your original Top 100 Southern Soul Artist Guides.

But over the years as you added pages like the "Corner" and "CD Reviews" and "Concert Calendar," the old artist guides did grow a little stale. Now every month I can hardly wait to come to the home page. It's just like the old days, when you were at the top of your game, shedding light on so many unknown and deserving artists. My favorites so far? J. T. Watkins and Mr. Sam and Willie Hill.

Keep them coming and thanks again!

Louisiana Antoine

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RE: Sir Charles Jones Letters / A Recent Sampling Of The Steady Stream of Mail From All Over The Country Requesting Sir Charles/ Reading These Letters. . . . Is There Any Doubt Sir Charles Could Take Southern Soul Music To The Next Level?

Dear daddy b nice

i was trying to find out some information how to book Sir Charles jones and your web site came up. so if you have any information on booking him can you get back with me ASAP.

thank you
marcus

Daddy B. Nice replies:

I've forwarded your letter to Sir Charles.

DBN

Dear Daddy B.Nice,

I hope all is well. I have been reading your website for the last few days and would like to thank you for doing what you do! I am located in Las Vegas, NV where we need more of the Southern Soul presence. My partners and I are in the process of putting something together to cater to that vision and would like your assistance in doing so. I have been searching the web in search of booking information for Sir Charles Jones as well as other top Southern Soul artist and have not received any responses. Would you be able point me in the right direction to get the ball rolling? If you are interested in having a presence at the event and would like more information please let me know. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Tony

Daddy B. Nice replies:

I've forwarded your letter to Sir Charles.

Daddy B. Nice

Hello Daddybnice,

trying to get some information on up coming concert dates for fall/winter 2011 for sir charles jones. live up north love my southern soul blues.

thank you god bless

van

dear daddy b nice:

im a sir charles jones fan and I would like to know will he be having any concerts anytime soon,or were could I hear him live im up north in columbus,ohio and he got it going on,never thought that I would enjoy blues but ive feel in love with this mans voice and I need to see him in person so if you could keep me inquried about mr sir charles I would appreciate it

Daddy B. Nice replies:

The best thing you can both do is keep watching for Sir Charles Jones' appearances on Daddy B. Nice's Concert Calendar.

DBN

Daddy B. Nice notes:

The volume of e-mail requests for bookings and upcoming concerts by Sir Charles and the other Southern Soul artists is often too heavy for me to reply, and I'm not sure I didn't forget something I promised above.

There is a much easier and surefire way to get contact information on a given performer, whether you're a booking agent or a concert-seeking fan. Just go to Daddy B. Nice's CD Store and pick out your favorite given artist's CD and buy it.

A couple of days later, you'll receive a cellophane-wrapped CD. Unwrap it, pore over the credits and liner notes in the fine print on the CD cover, and you'll discover the contact information: an e-mail address and often a phone number.

It's always there--I guarantee it--because the artist wants fan interest and booking demand as much as the booking agents and the fans want access to the artist.

It's all about communication--both ways--and for a few dollars it's the best way to get quick and reliable results.

--Daddy B. Nice


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RE: The "Latin Luther" Seeking An Agent

Dear Daddy B. Nice,

My names is Ron Gutierrez. I am an artist (vocalist) based out of Kansas City. You can read about me at www.rongutierrez.com.

I have a broad background but after visiting with a friend of mine, Eugene Smiley (he used to travel the Chitlin' Circuit with Bobby Womack and Al Green), I was very interested in trying to find a way on that road. Smiley suggested finding an agent that has experience with the venues but I don't have the first idea of where to locate such a person.

My pitch is that I have become known as the "Latin Luther". This name was given to me in Los Angeles, picked up by Roland Martin and others and is a good representation of what I do.

I've been doing some good shows through the local NAACP for the past couple of years. I've performed (won) at Showtime at the Apollo and just got back home from a great set in Atlanta, which got me to thinking about this.

I'd appreciate any insight that you can provide. I am researching and found your site to be very informative. I know that if I can get some stages, the people will come.

Thank you in advance and I will look forward to your reply. Have a Blessed day!

Ron

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Dear Ron,

I'd be willing to put your letter in the Daddy B. Nice Mailbag.

If so, I'd recommend adding your e-mail and deleting your phone number--both of which I can do--but that is up to you. Let me know.

Daddy B. Nice

Ron Gutierrez replies:

I really appreciate the offer AND the assistance. I will take your advice and include my email: rg@rongutierrez.com but not my phone number.

Did you have an opportunity to go to my website? Do you have any insight that you may be able to personally pass on to me as well?

Thank you again and I will look for the post and your reply!

Ron

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THANK YOU LETTERS

Hello Daddy B Nice....

I Sent You 2 CD's Not Long Ago ...One Of The CD's Is My New CD "THE CROWN PRINCE OF SOUTHERN SOUL " Did You Do A REVIEW On It ??... If So Can You e-mail It To Me ....You Wrote Such A Good REVIEW On The Other CD .." I NEED A BAILOUT " You Said That You Hope To Hear More From Me ...And That REALLY Ment A Lot To Me..... The NEW CD Has The Hit Song "GONE ON PART II "..You Can Watch The New Music Video On You-Tube "" GONE ON PART II "" By Larry Hargrove ....Thanks , Please REPLY Back ....Or Call Me ...In Austin, Texas ...

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Yeah, Larry. Your review's been the featured review the last two weeks! See Daddy B. Nice's New CD Reviews page.

Daddy B. Nice

Daddy B. Nice:

We, the members of Hog Pin, would like to thank you for your CD review. Even though our music isn't traditional Southern Soul or Blues, we thank God for people like you that give new artists a chance.

We hope our next project will tickle your Southern Soul craving more. Thank you again and be blessed.

Delendra "Passion" Peterson
See Daddy B. Nice's New CD Reviews page.

Hello Daddy B. Nice:

This is "LGB" ...WOW!!!, I'm speechless...GEE!!!.... "THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH" for all U do. I'm so very appreciative and will always be "HUMBLY GRATEFUL"...to "DADDY B. NICE."

GOD BLESS & once again...MUCH THANKS....

"LGB"

Re: "Jealous Woman (Yes I Am)," Daddy B. Nice's #1 "Breaking" Southern Soul Single for July 2011

DBN,

Thank you for posting tour dates for all the Southern Soul artists.
Fans tell me all the time, they didn't hear the ad on radio, but they saw it on DBN....

When we do multiple artist shows, I don't always know who the other artists are, if/when I find out I'll send you an update. Thanks again.

Kim
Soulful Records (Home of T. K. Soul)

p.s. I'm still waiting for you to join us on "THE SOUL SHIP" this one will be 6 years!!

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Hi Kim,

Thanks for the love. As far as cruises--not for me. I hate being stuck on a ship. I get sick on ferries. As a life-long, wanna-be beach bum, I like to wriggle my toes in the sand too much.

Daddy

Kim replies:

Cruising is an acquired taste, lol.

I would love it if you could attend a T. K. Soul show though. I thought maybe the cruise would be the place!

Hopefully soon, Thanks again!

Kim

Daddy B. Nice

Thank you for all you do...I wanted to send you this...I hope you enjoy it!

It's the Video for "Rentman".

Diedra

HELLO DADDY B NICE!

I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MY MUSIC & GIVING ME SUCH GREAT REVIEWS ON YOUR WEBSITE....I TRULY APPRECIATE IT & I WANTED YOU TO HEAR MY NEW SINGLE STUTTERING! THE CD WILL BE RELEASED IN MAY 2011...HOPE YOU LIKE IT....AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH............KAREN WOLFE

Daddy B. Nice notes: Karen Wolfe's CD was delayed.

Hey Daddy B!!...

yes im on your site again, and luv'n it as always! When I seen the review on Avail Hollywood I wanted to be the first to say AVAIL HOLLYWOOD is the MAN baby!! and he 's one of the many artist in this genre that doesn't get the propper credit that he deserves... I got a chance to see him and Lamorris Williams Live in Texarkana, Tx his home town...... not only can the brother "sang", but he is Sooo FINE!! and he puts on a show from start to finish! and Daddy B!.. i'm sorry!!! Sometimes southern soul artist can get too TRADITIONAL, you just about can tell what they gone do next!..... I jus luv the new flavor this artist brings to the table.... as well as a few others Like Lamorris, Lj, Bigg Robb, and TK. they make music thats worth listening to again...... LOL! u got to change it up a lil' bit...Like the famous words of my PRESIDENT its time for a CHANGE! {naw} but on a more serious note DADDY B. thanks for the Review on my favorite artist!......

Lisa F. ....Avail Hollywood's #1 fan!

Daddy B

...Thanks so much for including ....Little Phil in your mix!!

Rick P.

Daddy B. Nice notes:

Daddy B. Nice's Top Ten Southern Soul Singles (May 2011) 6. "Belinda"----------Little Phil

Daddy B. Nice, (RE: J B HENDRICKS)

I find it interesting that you spoke of a man who has never smoked, as a David Brinston sounding chain smoker. We promote him!! For the last three years he has been working very hard to get some kind of recognition in Southern Soul and on this album he finally let it all hang out. But, make no mistake, we are thankful that you've acknowledged him, period. He has been one of the Internets fasted growing, well liked artist's (Jango.com). He has finally begun to pick up steam in the clubs and on the radio nationwide. If you ever got the opportunity to speak with him he would blow your socks off. He's truly one of the nicest human beings you will ever meet. There was an article in Frost Illustrated last week; an entire c.d. review, and I personally would like to direct you to that article. http://www.frostillustrated.com/full.php?sid=8609. There is no mention anywhere of Raspiness, however, if you'd like to interview JB, you may return email me and I will put you in touch with his label and get the interview straight away.

It's interesting also that you didn't have such spirited commentary regarding the other songs on your breakdown. But of course, all of these artists have some previous widespread exposure so perhaps you've decided they should pass and absolutely go left on the newer one of whom you know very little about. I'm not saying that your criticism is unjust; I'm just saying that because we've been working so damn hard to get him noticed period, that the very first thing you would say about the man overall is "negative with a back handed compliment". And you don't even possess the full album. Because of that, we feel your comments, though we accept them, are a little bit "disingenuous". We think that's unfair but we do thank you for any exposure at all!

When I spoke with JB earlier he said that for the last 3 years he's wondered when anyone would acknowledge him and he only hopes that your introduction of him to Southern Soul fans, doesn't severely injure him or cause him irreparable harm. Nevertheless, he thanks you for your words and even acknowledging him but, as you can imagine, disagree's with the David Brinston comparison. If you ever get a chance to listen to the single, "I wanna go back" you'd understand what I mean, he almost sounds a little like Johnnie Taylor to me. His new single, "Everybody got loose" I tried to send in a previous email but your inbox is too small so I'll try to send the new single in another email. As you can imagine, anytime you speak to an entire global community (via the internet), and it's negative, the person who is spoken ill of is forced to respond. Your website has a lot of influence because JB has been monitoring it for 3 years and wondering when he would ever show up there.

I encourage you to read his bio and gather more data. Go to www.jbhendricks.com and hear more of his music before your next critique. My name is Mike Collins and I can be reached here at "Red Hot Music Promotions". Incidentally, JB's new single is beginning to chart, we've just seen that as well. Thank you for your commentary, may God continually bless and keep you and your family.

Sincerely,

Mike Collins, CEO
Red Hot Music Promotions.

Daddy B. Nice notes:

See Daddy B. Nice's Top Ten Southern Soul Singles (April 2011, #4----"Back Door Quarterback")

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RE: WHERE TO GET BLACK ZACK'S "SHO' WASN'T ME"

Dear Daddy B. Nice,

How can I get a copy of SHO' WASN'T ME (formerly Nos#1 Single, April 2009) Black Zack and Fred Bolton....

Also any other songs by this artist.

J.J.

Dear Daddy B. Nice,

Can you provide me with a copy of this artist (Black Zack) song rendition of "Sho Wasn't Me"

Top Contenders: Sir Charles Jones, Calvin Richardson, Black Zack w/ the late Fred Bolton

Best Cover Song: Black Zack (w/ the late Fred Bolton)

"Sho' Wasn't Me"---Black Zack w/ the late Fred Bolton

J.J.
Jacksonville, Florida

Daddy B. Nice replies:

Dear J.J.,

You wrote to me twice. That's sure to get a reply.

Strangely enough, Black Zack's "Sho' Wasn't Me" still hasn't found its way onto an album. Zack hoped to have a CD deal by 2010 but hasn't signed one as of this writing.

Bruce Billups, the producer of the track, put out a nice compilation album of various artists on the Ifgam (Theodis Ealey) label a few years ago. We can only hope that he may do so again.
In the meantime, be grateful that you can hear this song in its entirety on YouTube.

Listen to Black Zack singing "Sho' Wasn't Me" on YouTube.

As far as other songs by Black Zack, there are only a couple. Check out Daddy B. Nice's new Artist Guide to Black Zack (Top 100 Countdown: 21st Century Southern Soul).

Daddy B. Nice

See related story on Daddy B. Nice's Corner: News & Notes, August 17, 2011--Ronnie Lovejoy's "Sho' Wasn't Me Now On YouTube.

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RE: PEGGY SCOTT-ADAMS' RETURN

Dear Daddy B. Nice,

Meeting with Ms. Adams to finalize the process for her return to action on August 12, 2011 in Albany, Ga. You will be the first to get the information and direction we will take for her return.

Ms. Adams management will be directed by the Kansas City office under the direction of Ms. Peggy Eldridge-Love and myself. The production end of her return will be conducted by myself.

Noted arranger and producer Hense Powell and writer, musician Bernard Lillton will also contribute to the next project under my supervision. Material will be selected from any source that can provide hit material that fits within our marketing plan.

Ms. Adams will maintain her company distributed by Desert Sounds Records. If you need additional information you can contact me at --- or Ms. Love at --- .

Pete Peterson

See story on Daddy B. Nice's Corner.

Peterson & Eldridge website.

Desert Sounds Records, Albany, Georgia.

Read Daddy B. Nice's Artist Guide to Peggy Scott-Adams.

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