[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

A few years ago, I attended a Felix Cavaliere concert at The Savannah Center in The Villages. With 880 seats available, the attendance at both shows was pathetic, with so many empty seats. The turnout was a disgrace for a Hall of Fame talent.

I understand many music lovers know the songs, but not the members of the groups who sing them. Of course, everyone knows John, Paul, George and Ringo. And those who do not know the lead singer of The Rolling Stones and The Doors must have been living in a cave most of their lives. Unfortunately, with many groups such as The Young Rascals or later shortened to The Rascals, people have no clue to who Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli are, yet everyone knows their songs.

Good Lovin, People Got to be Free, Groovin’, A Beautiful Morning, I’ve Been Lonely Too Long, A Girl Like You, etc.
Although Eddie Brigati (How Can I Be Sure, & I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore) contributed to the song catalog, Felix Cavaliere was the voice of the group.

Felix will be playing at The Sharon on February 27. As of today, too many tickets are still available. Felix is a great entertainer and it is sad to see such lousy support for such a great talent.

As an example, Johnny Rivers is nearly sold out. Everybody knows Johnny Rivers by Johnny Rivers. Perhaps if the Rascals were called Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals, turnout would be better, because people would be more familiar with the name.

The Loving Spoonful is another example. They appear regularly in The Villages and are always sold out. I got news for you, the voice of the Spoonful, Mr. John Sebastian hasn’t toured with the group in a million years. But people listen to some other guy sing Do You Believe In Magic, Daydream, You didn’t Have To Be So Nice, Summer In The City etc. and think they saw The Loving Spoonful. They didn’t!

Highest price tickets are $65. Nosebleed seats only $20. Open your wallets people. Go for it. You’ll be happy you did.

Wasn't he once touring under the name of Felix Cavaliere's Rascals? I wonder why he's not using that name any longer. It might help with name recognition.

I loved the Rascals as a kid, but it was, mostly because of Dino Danelli. He is one of my favorite drummers of all time, but sadly is no longer touring with Felix.

I know that they did a reunion concert a short while ago, but they are no longer touring together. Anyone know why?