Stanley T. Madhatter (RIP)
Wow what a fantastic turnout last night for the Howling Diablos show at Guy Hollerins! That place was standing room only and it is a huge place. I walked in about 8:30p and it was already smokin...
The Howling Diablos and I planned ahead to give a short testimonial for Stanley T. Madhatter. This was the perfect opportunity as so many friends and fans were onsite. I almost chickened out but Tino Gross talked me into it. Yikes! Between songs Tino gave a wonderful speech about the Hatter and then introduced me...
All I remember is saying... "ARE YOU READY TO ROCK N ROLL?" The same words that Hatter always used to begin his band introductions. The standing room only crowd roared YEAH!!! Now I understand why Hatter loved that gig! Gee what a thrill to hear that huge crowd cheer for him!
The Howling Diablos never disappoint! No matter how many times I have watched them perform it is always fresh and funky... Here is the line up of tunes signed by the boys last night.
My Handycam was working but I just was having so much fun that I forgot to use it. So I had three short clips and put them together as a video snapshot of the energy of love last night for Hatter. It was a giant hug fest last night so work was out of the question...
Rick Ruiner his gal Nina Friday were there when I arrived and it was so great to see them. Hatter just adored them and we saw them play often. We met them for the first time together when Hatter and I went to see Detroit bassist Ron Cooke's band Dead City Prophets at Paychecks. We fell in love with them that night...
Rick Ruiner was really having fun last night as was the packed house! Standing room only and the huge dance floor was mobbed. Fabulous! Rick was assisting Tino and Bee drumming on a beer keg! We loved it!
Ivan Kral and his girl Cindy Hudson were all grins watching the Diablos rock the room. It was great to see Hatter's pal Greg Charles in the audience too.
Rick Ruiner and Lovely Nina Friday
So happy to see all my friends come out to honor Hatter and enjoy a fun night of entertainment which is what Hatter lived for. He loved to hear the crowd cheer and cheer they did..
Bee was in a great mood like always and we had fun before the Diablos took the stage. I dropped by their room to deliver a tee shirt to Tino. I haven't seen the guys in a few months and we were all happy and sad at the same time. They were really sad over Hatter's passing as was everyone last night. Even people who did not know Stanley felt the vibe in that ABSOLUTELY PACKED room. I think we had 500 peeps in there. The room was perfect with a glow of love and throngs of young and old alike dancing their buns off to THD.
Rick and Nina put on a fantastic dance exhibition! Splits and everything. We all enjoyed that from afar! Too old for that stuff... Boy were they fantastic to see.
Thank you to everyone who came out last night and cheered for my friend Hatter. It was a beautiful night to remember such a beautiful man and Hatter's kind spirit will never be forgotten...
9 comments:
What a fantastic night! We sure had a blast and I know Stanley would have loved you and Tino's tribute to him!
Your friends are now my friends too!
xo
Rick Ruiner
OMG What a fun night!!! Wish we could have been there too...XOXO
Great job, Kim!! You did your awesome pal proud!! As someone who has emceed countless shows, including events for friends who passed and were murdered, I know what it takes to grab that mic & speak. Much love to you, sister!! XO Miss Lexy"
yes, very nice Kimmy. Short and sweet. Ann Arbor is a cool place. Mini California in Michigan!"
You did a great job! Stanley would have been proud!"
God speed, Stanley. I wish I would have known about this
Looks like a great time Kimmer,The Hatter would have been proud. Sorry Carrie and I missed it,but LA was callin' Best to all of you be back soon!!!
Skid
Great job Kim, when I heard the crowd respond to your tribute, I got a chill for a moment~I'm sure it was from Stanley, his spirit was definitely there xoxo....♥
Very nice, Kim. Didn't know Stanley personally but through you and all the local musicians.....Tino and Johnny and the H.D.s always rock the house......God bless all of you.
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