Gerry G's TRAIL OF ASHES TOUR Final Chapter -- The Mighty Californian's return

[gerryg123]

I am quite enjoying myself at Seastar Inn. I just feel so at home here. Chris said I could invite Famous Vincent as my guest for the Seastar show. When I told Chris it would be complimentary, Chris smiled and said: "So you mean Vincent would be MY guest really?" The great hotel owner took another moment and said Vincent is welcome anytime.

It was nice seeing Knoxley again. I really like that guy. He plays keys in the band and sets up to the right of the stage, near the couch area that Charlie has cardoned off as his special VIP area. I explained to Knoxley that with his amazing talent combined with his ability to learn songs without music -- plus his young, good looks -- that he could be a star in the Los Angeles music scene. I think I might have even thrown out the word "millionaire," but I meant it. Steven West, too. If the masses ever got ahold of that guy, he would be a big star, I have no doubt about that. But there is only one Bob Marley, and Jamaica is a lot further from the real music industry than a short plane trip from Miami.

God I wish I owned a record company. I would only take fifty percent and would be able to pay for every trip I ever took to Negril times 10.

in some ways it's sad that artists this talented can't reach more people. We can cherish the fact we can enjoy them all to ourselves, and I'm just privilaged every time I see Steven West and the others perform. They're always great. The drummers are good, too. I liked 'em better with Francine in the band, but hey I am biased.

[booger]

I am quite enjoying myself at Seastar Inn. I just feel so at home here. Chris said I could invite Famous Vincent as my guest for the Seastar show. When I told Chris it would be complimentary, Chris smiled and said: "So you mean Vincent would be MY guest really?" The great hotel owner took another moment and said Vincent is welcome anytime.

It was nice seeing Knoxley again. I really like that guy. He plays keys in the band and sets up to the right of the stage, near the couch area that Charlie has cardoned off as his special VIP area. I explained to Knoxley that with his amazing talent combined with his ability to learn songs without music -- plus his young, good looks -- that he could be a star in the Los Angeles music scene. I think I might have even thrown out the word "millionaire," but I meant it. Steven West, too. If the masses ever got ahold of that guy, he would be a big star, I have no doubt about that. But there is only one Bob Marley, and Jamaica is a lot further from the real music industry than a short plane trip from Miami.

God I wish I owned a record company. I would only take fifty percent and would be able to pay for every trip I ever took to Negril times 10.

in some ways it's sad that artists this talented can't reach more people. We can cherish the fact we can enjoy them all to ourselves, and I'm just privilaged every time I see Steven West and the others perform. They're always great. The drummers are good, too. I liked 'em better with Francine in the band, but hey I am biased.

Great update Gerry. This post shows some of the big heart that you have, a rarity my friend in our neck of the woods. And I do have to agree about Steven West, the man plays with such passion. Add Sasanya(sp) to the mix with a dash of Fernando and you have a quality show on a consistent basis, like no other.

[Beebeluv]

Great update Gerry. This post shows some of the big heart that you have, a rarity my friend in our neck of the woods. And I do have to agree about Steven West, the man plays with such passion. Add Sasanya(sp) to the mix with a dash of Fernando and you have a quality show on a consistent basis, like no other.

You know it really IS rare in "Our" neck of the woods and I think that is a partial reason I love negril soo much... here in cali we have soo much and people are soo greedy and unhappy... But when you go to negril and you see these beautiful people stuggling to put food on the table for their family but they are nice and happy to just be alive ... It is truly inspirational and touches my heart... Thank You Jamaica!