Tom Jones International

Moderator’s Note: I am very rushed tonight so I apologize in advance for this post. I don’t mean to brag but I had a sort of “only-in-Las-Vegas” day; a day during which I really remembered why I love what I do. And it was pretty unexpected. On Wednesday I got a call from the Wynn Hotel and Casino PR department inviting me to a Garth Brooks press conference today and to Brooks’ show tomorrow night. It was totally out of left field as the only press invited to the last press conference were national outlets and a few TV locals. As for the show, it was made very clear that there would be no press night. Well, clearly, someone had a change of heart. Brooks was at the press conference — he was the press conference — and he was really charming and real. He’s a devoted family man and his new show — 300 performances over five years — will feature him and his guitar with, perhaps, sometimes, a guest.

Anyway, while there, I was told about the opening of BB King’s club tonight at the Mirage. I made a call and was added to the guest list. There we were fed very well (don’t knock chicken-fried pickles until you try them!) and entertained by master guitarist Lee Ritenour, a singer named Willie Nelson, current Grammy® nominee Robert Cray, another legendary musician named Buddy Guy and, of course, BB King himself.

I came home much later than planned, much more fatigued than planned, sated and exhausted with great music. So, this is a rushed kind of post. If you missed the last two days on TJI, please answer the “new” December Question of the Month and let us know what you think about your 2010 Fan Calendar.

So, here’s the post:A guy named Jason Dunn has a website that was put together in 1995 so, of course, the bio of Tom is dated and many of you have seen it but it turned up in my mailbox today and it’s fun to read.

Of all the stuff he has there the one thing that remains today and forever true is:

“In his native Wales, he is known as “Jones the Voice”. Today, he is one of the enduring personalities in the music entertainment business. His unique vocal power, ability, and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired and loved performers in modern music.”

No argument here. I just didn’t think that 1995 was as long ago as it apparently is.