Comments on: 1-17-08: MGM Opening Night; New Trumpet Player & On 1-18, “New” Song Added

By: Moderator

Moderator — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:43:59 +0000

Well, Fay, we were just going to refer to him as “DW,” but realized you’d probably be the only one who knew who that was. As for the misspelling, we’re sorry. And we even have him on the iPod in a video with Tom.

By: Fay

Fay — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:34:43 +0000

Dwight’s name is spelled YOAKAM ; )) I really wish I could see TJ and the band at the end of January, but alas, I am unable to go to Vegas ; ((

By: Pam Stone

Pam Stone — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:55:01 +0000

Thanks, I had heard they [Tower of Power] were still together, but I knew Lenny Williams who was with them in the 70's was not. I didn't know Tom toured with them though.

By: Moderator

Moderator — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:50:11 +0000

Ed and Vince: Yes, he's been wearing different shoes — shiny black wingtips (we think), but definitely leather.As for his patter, he talks about his TV show, the fact he did sll kinds of music and then introduces the standards.

By: Vince

Vince — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:51:16 +0000

what’s the new pre-song patter like before the standards?

By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:08:39 +0000

Is Tom wearing anything new onstage, clothing ,jewelery etc.?

By: Moderator

Moderator — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:15:12 +0000

Well, Vince, it’s just that time of year….and if it doesn’t change soon, it certainly will when the new CD is released.

By: Vince

Vince — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:49:37 +0000

Nice job ladies getting back to us on things. How do you know the set list is due to change? Is it because of the new album or because someone in Tom’s crew is listening to all of our wishes that things get changed up?

By: Moderator

Moderator — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:00:29 +0000

Pam: TOP is still going strong. They tour a lot — were here in Las Vegas last week — and in 2005 Tom toured with them.

By: Brianne

Brianne — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:42:55 +0000

Thanks for the great report…. thats why I love this site you keep us very up-to-date! Tom’s new trumpet player sounds great too!Any more news about the ’08 schedule?