Ron & Jimmy... yeah, I'll keep you informed about the local group. They sing a capella and are respected as one of the best groups in Connecticut. All I've heard is one song by them so far but Jimmy, they definitely do not need a bass singer (unfortunately.) The guy I'm just getting to know sings bass with them and he is really great! I've already talked to him about doing a workshop at the NOMAD festival this fall, "Church and Street Corner Harmonies. He sounds real enthusiastic about it. I thought it would be fascinating to share the workshop with the Messengers and his group. They are a white doo wop group, and I'd be interested in hearing how they'd differentiate between the black groups that often came out of churches and the white groups. You know I'll have a million questions, Jimmy. The thing that impresses me about the group is that while they have a lot of fun singing, they are very committed to doing the finest versions that they can of the old songs and arrangements.

Hopefully, Ruth and I will get to hear them, the Five Satins, The Jive Five, The Emotions and the Chiffons saturday night. If we do, you know there'll be some talk about it around this table...

Jerry