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pandemoniun6

Maceo played at Ronnie Scott's on Tuesday 7th

Sorry if this is old news - not been online as in London all last week.

So I was in London for a week for the Prince shows with my boyfriend who is not really a fan. We had a fantastic time on Tuesday at the arena and the aftershow - boyfriend impressed by Prince but not quite as much by my shrill screaming.

We hadn't anything to do on the Wed and Thurs nights though so picked up Time Out and spotted Pee-Wee Ellis playing with Fred Wesley (ex-JB's) at Ronnie Scott's. Decided to try and get tickets and crossed fingers that Maceo would also appear.

Lo and behold 5/10 minutes before show starts he comes in with a blonde woman and sits a couple of tables away from us with Pee-wee and Fred. Red shirt and black suit that looked suspiciously like the one the horns were wearing at Prince on Friday.

So now we're thinking "He's here but will he play?" They called up a couple of female singers, Maceo diappeared through the back a couple of times and eventually came out with his sax. Previously during the set he had played some 'air horns.'

Can't remember all he played with them think it was about 4/5 songs.

Back on stage at the end with the two female singers also called up. Massive smile on his face. Had a fantastic night.

From his website:

more funky London....

Put together Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis and Maceo and what do you get? The heads of Funk. More than anyone these three compadres were the people who helped defined the sound of James Brown, as writers, leaders and performers... A surprise guest at Pee Wee and Fred's last night at Ronnie Scotts in London this week - Maceo dropping by to join Pee Wee and Fred on stage for a couple of songs... that's magic!

Anyone who lives in Japan or will be visiting next month will have the chance to experience this magical combination when Maceo comes to Japan with his band and special guests Fred & Pee Wee.

See Tour Dates page for more information.
http://www.maceoparker.com/news.html
[Edited 8/13/07 2:00am]
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