Life on Lower Broadway in the Merchants Hotel

Bill cole · Post by **Bill cole** » 16 Jan 2000 10:15 pm

here's another little curve how many times have you gone out for 50 or 75 a day and came bzck broke cause the so called big star forgot to pay you. Now I am sure there so many stories about just this part of the road I would never mention no names but I would bet there are some that most of know real well. I am glad it's over with and I can look back now and smile. And did you ever think about how cheaply some people can be bought? If you think about it in some cases a man aint worth a hill of beans. And through it all you still have your pride left in tact and have no problem looking at the man in the mirror looking back at you

Neil Flanz · Post by **Neil Flanz** » 17 Jan 2000 3:27 am

Have read with great interest all the stories about lower Broadway,the Deeman's Den where I was in the house band for over two years,and have to honestly say I carry a lot of beautiful memories with me of those days and the wonderful pickers and friends that all hung out together.
The pay may have been poor but the good times we had were precious. Neil

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 17 Jan 2000 5:20 pm

Neil I always will remember the hospitality and the person you were ,I only did a few songs with you but I felt like Ray price when I did them. I remember you played a twelve and Smiley sat out.What an era what great people.Rick Boyer played bass ,And Urline on Drums. I noticed your Hair was a lot shorter now. You and I have conversed since ,Hope you will be in Plant City this Week.

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 23 Jan 2000 7:02 am

SJ, I am sure you have more stories for our book, So I'll bump this up one time .