Don Patterson and his wife Emma drove up from Lufkin, TX to spend the evening with me at my job. I think he really came to see the PA3X. They seemed to like it, but Don said he was still glad he bought a BK7M! He also has a Tyros 4, and plays a mean accordion.
I think they will be back soon, for the food if nothing else! It was great seeing them again. Makes me start thinking about another ARRANGER JAM!
DonM

hmmmm without even thinking about the musical instruments it sounds like you serve some fine Louisianna food there Don. I'm gonna have to get over there sometime from Los Angeles

Nigel, you will be my GUEST!
http://www.ernestsorleans.com/
Don

The food at Ernests New Orleans was AWESOME!!! I'm still drooling after eating there at the last JAM !!.....!! Another jam? Yeah!

Hey DonM and Group,

I intended to post something Sunday morning.
We had a fun evening, the food was great and the music very good!
If you've never experienced Ernest's, you should.

One note of caution to prospective visitors to Ernest's. Wear your heavy coats, we nearly froze to death! A bit of information Mr. Mason neglected to mention! Although, he was proud to show us the litter heater he had concealed on the band stand! Hmmmmm.

I thought the PA3X did well, considering the variety of music you play. Sinatra and Judy Garland to Johnny Cash and Chuck Berry, and all in between.

Most of the lead voices I heard were very good, the VH is outstanding, and the styles were right on. I do have one small 0concern.

As we discussed, I thought the PA3X needed a bit more punch! It needed more bass dynamic; or something! When you tweaked it, it helped, and I know you're working on it, so I think you'll solve that problem.

What I do realize, and not to slight the PA3X, is how good the BK-7m sounded when we last heard you. Considering all the differences, especially the price, the BK-7m can hold it's own. Obviously, I would like to hear them both side by side, and throw in a Tyros 4 as well.

Enjoyed the visit as always, great performancee.
Don P

ERNESTS NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT


I had fun gigging at Ernests with you Don, great room, nice people AWESOME FOOD!!

If you haven't visited with Don and Susan at Ernest's, it is an absolute MUST!!! ...

Been there a few times, the food was awesome, and our gracious hosts,Don and Susan, are both wonderful.

I'm thinking about setting up a jam as well, but instead of Shreveport it would likely be Marathon Key Florida at one of the Tiki Bars where I hope to be working next winter.


Gary

Gary sounds wonderful.....let me know...