: On Clothes – and an Actual Live Gig!
I am fortunate to have my own personal fashion design team working for me. Between my wife Lisa (Senior Fashion Consultant) and my daughter Hannah (Associate Fashion Consultant) they do a decent job of insuring that I do not look like a complete dork when I leave the house (inside they’ve long since given up). But their job is not an easy one as I have very strict rules.
First rule: No logos, lettering, pictures, catchy slogans, etc.
I may make the rare exception for some special event, but otherwise I will only wear solid color t-shirts. Other than that? I sometimes go to Macy’s and look at clothes and I see something I like, but then there’s that stupid Polo emblem staring me in the face. Sorry Ralph Lauren, not buying. I may make an exception if the logo is really subtle, but that’s also rare.
Second Rule: I buy the socks.
Socks must go up exactly 12 inches measured from the floor. 12 is the number of inches. Socks shalt not go up 11″ except to then proceed to 12″. Monty Python fans fill in the rest. . . . After much trial and error I can report that Gold Toe Men’s 656s Cotton Crew Athletic Socks ® are the only socks out there that meet my strict requirements. Oh did I mention? Only black socks.
Shoes? Comfort beats style
Getting me to wear any shoes at all – let alone stylish shoes – is probably the most challenging job facing my fashion team. Gimme good old comfortable to wear/walk sneakers any day.
Fortunately, you are free to follow your own fashion sense if you come to see me play at my (yea!) first live show in too long a time. . . .
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June 25rd, Friday, 7:00PM-9:00 – Better Off Dead at Ruthie’s BBQ, 64 1/2 Chestnut Ave, Montclair, NJ (973) 509-1134
With any luck the weather gods will smile on us as we play outside on the world famous Ruthie’s Veranda. If bad weather, call ahead. Remember to BYO.
http://www.betteroffdead.com/home.htm/
http://www.ruthiesbbq.com/
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Hidden Song Quote Contest!
Since I neglected last month to state that family members were not eligible, the winner of last month’s “Hidden Song” contest was my daughter Hannah who (in being providing me with fashion tips) correctly heard Maria from The Sound of Music at about 4:35 into Short Story For Mixed Ensemble (you may listen again for your edification).