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 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4232
Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | As I was leaving church yesterday, a little, elderly woman approached me and made a very kind point to compliment the efforts and abilities of our contemporary choir. She wanted to be certain to talk to me in particular since I play at least two Ovations at nearly every service. (Though in fairness, I should point out that our lead musician also plays Ovations.)
Anyway, it's always nice when I receive an unsolicited compliment about my play, and she was sweet enough to say she really enjoyed my playing in particular. (I tend to "embellish" over the rhythm and melody. ) She then struck up a longer conversation by telling me she had a nephew who plays professionally and LOVES his Ovations.
'Has he been playing professionally for very long?" I ask.
'Oh yes." she says.
"What's his name? I'd love to meet him and talk guitars sometime." I politely continue.
"Al DiMeola..." she beams.
"Really! The next time he comes to visit, tell him we would love to have him sit in for a bit."
And that's the honest truth. Give or take a detail or two. 
Edited by Patch 2012-10-29 9:46 AM
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 Joined: December 2009 Posts: 686
Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | How cool is that! |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792
Location: Rego Park, NY, | Wow Patch, I hope you didn't drop your Ovation's when she said that |
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Joined: April 2008 Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | That's just a GREAT story! However, Patch, you can't let just anyone sit in with you...make Al audition first! |
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 Joined: April 2008 Posts: 2985
Location: Sydney, Australia | What a cool story. Even cooler if he shows up and sits in. |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792
Location: Rego Park, NY, | If you know he's coming I'll drive up to see you. I'll bring my camera |
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