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Dr Winston O Boogie jr 04-21-2015 11:18 AM
[quote=KeepingItReal;1048684]
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048520)
Five guys impersonating the Temptations. I wonder if people realize that there is not one original member of the Temptation performing with these impersonators. And I'm told that the same group will be appearing about ten miles from here and the seats are $25.00 which is more in line for tickets to see tribute bands.

Since we have tickets I thought I would check it out. Don't see anything close to here and the cheapest tickets start at around $45 and most are over $100 up to over $200 on the link below for their appearances..

Totally agree it would have been good to have something on the south side. As usual people and even big businesses tend to do the same things they have always done.

The Temptations Calendar 2015, Tour Dates & Concerts
The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.

Number 6 04-21-2015 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1048911)
Has entertainment booked into January 2017 at the Sharon. Assume more will be coming so we will continue to have choices....not a bad thing.
I was specifically asking about Rocky Entertainment, who, as far as I can see has not booked the Sharon.

Chi-Town 04-21-2015 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Number 6 (Post 1048961)
I was specifically asking about Rocky Entertainment, who, as far as I can see has not booked the Sharon.
Rocky Entertainment may be considered local, catering more to the Squares, Katie Belles, and the Savannah Center. I doubt if they will ever play The Sharon unless it's part of a benefit gala.

JoMar 04-21-2015 01:59 PM
[quote=Dr Winston O Boogie jr;1048920]
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Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.
I stand corrected, thank you.

Bonny 04-21-2015 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1048969)
Rocky Entertainment may be considered local, catering more to the Squares, Katie Belles, and the Savannah Center. I doubt if they will ever play The Sharon unless it's part of a benefit gala.
I would think it will depend on the various artists Rocky brings in.

jbdlfan 04-21-2015 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Xavier (Post 1048502)
Miracles happen, my friend. Miracles happen. Not all wisdom is divested solely amongst the Negative-Nellies. I think the Morse family may have a bit of it (wisdom) too!

Xavier
I personally don't care, but to compare a night in middle of April with December- March is apples to oranges. Cruise in, holiday movies, seasonal residents, The Sharon, new World of Beer, these will pose challenges. I would withhold judgment on that one.

coach 04-21-2015 05:16 PM
[quote=Dr Winston O Boogie jr;1048920]
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Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.
I really don't have a dog in this fight, but it bothers me when comments are made about Dennis Edwards and the Temptation Review that are just plain wrong. Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin in the fall of 1968 after Ruffin was fired. Edwards was lead singer from 68-76, 80-84' and 87-89. During these years they had 14 gold albums, 5 Grammys, were inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and had 38 billboard top 40 hits. So when you say that Dennis Edwards is some has been with no credentials you are just flat wrong. The concert will be wonderful I assure you.

JoMar 04-21-2015 05:34 PM
I think Boogie's position is that if they aren't the original day 1 group they aren't worth seeing and the groups are all just impersonators. In his context he is or course, correct since most of the original day 1 groups are dead. I think his other points revolve around cost and that is an individual choice. I'm a believer that the music needs to be kept alive and that's what these groups do. They don't add their own style, or their own interpretation.....they give it to us the way we remember. I will be at their show.

tomwed 04-21-2015 05:40 PM
If I had any talent or knew any talent, I would put together a knock-off woodstock concert for the stage. I would just go to the album[s] and have those songs performed. How could you miss? Call it the 46th anniversary concert.

DougB 04-21-2015 07:24 PM
[quote=Dr Winston O Boogie jr;1048920]
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Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.

[quote=JoMar;1048988]
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048920)

I stand corrected, thank you.
See post #48
Edwards sang on many hits; Cloud 9, I Can't Get Next to You, Ball of Confusion, Shakey Ground, Papa Was a Rolling Stone.

Chi-Town 04-21-2015 10:28 PM
The Four Tops and The Temptations played together many years ago at Ravinia which is an outdoor venue north of Chicago. There was hardly an original member between them even then. But it was extremely crowded and everybody had a great time. Already have tickets for The Sharon.

EnglishJW 04-22-2015 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048920)

I really don't have a dog in this fight, but it bothers me when comments are made about Dennis Edwards and the Temptation Review that are just plain wrong. Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin in the fall of 1968 after Ruffin was fired. Edwards was lead singer from 68-76, 80-84' and 87-89. During these years they had 14 gold albums, 5 Grammys, were inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and had 38 billboard top 40 hits. So when you say that Dennis Edwards is some has been with no credentials you are just flat wrong. The concert will be wonderful I assure you.

I understand both sides of this discussion since we are somewhat like the blindfolded men describing an elephant. For me, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin WERE the Temptations. On the other hand, without these two, the group has gone on to have a wonderfully successful career. It isn't an 'either/or' discussion. The Temptations changed and evolved. What was is not what is. How about The Drifters (with or without Ben E. King)? Or The Beach Boys (with or without Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson as well as Al Jardine)? Let's enjoy things we like.

Bruiser1 04-22-2015 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1048731)
ME TOO !!!! We have lost several good friends in the last 2 months. Life is just too short. My favorite saying in the world.... "I do everything for fun. If it ain't fun, I don't do it." At this age, I just want to laugh and have fun with family and friends !!! Why on earth does anyone want to b**ch and moan about things they can't change and have no control over. Just relax, chill and enjoy your life !!

I have to agree with Bonnie! Several weeks ago friends expressed an interest in seeing Beginnings (Chicago tribute band) at Savannah. I thought I hope I can still get tickets . I was delighted to get 4- 6th row tickets .

The band came out and the horns section was fantastic. The band obviously was charged up with the enthusiastic response of the audience. This was their third trip here and they expressed their desire to return again.

Thanks also for Doctor Boogie for expressing himself on the forum.
"Imagine" if we all could live in peace and harmony! Until then "we can work it out"!

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 04-22-2015 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruiser1 (Post 1049403)
:BigApplause:


I have to agree with Bonnie! Several weeks ago friends expressed an interest in seeing Beginnings (Chicago tribute band) at Savannah. I thought I hope I can still get tickets . I was delighted to get 4- 6th row tickets .

The band came out and the horns section was fantastic. The band obviously was charged up with the enthusiastic response of the audience. This was their third trip here and they expressed their desire to return again.

Thanks also for Doctor Boogie for expressing himself on the forum.
"Imagine" if we all could live in peace and harmony! Until then "we can work it out"!
I have no problems with tribute bands. In fact I've played in some. You just don't normally pay a lot of money to see them. A friend of mine plays in one of the top Beatles Tribute bands in the world. These guys travel all over the world and have even won an Emmy. Tickets to see them top out at about $35.00.

I just don't like it when the billing is for a famous band and you get to see one of the members of that band and a lot of professional musicians. It happened to me a few years back when I shelled out $100 per ticket to see the Beach Boys only to find that it was Mike Love and a cast of unknowns. Sorry, but it wasn't the Beach Boys.

It's like what English JW said about Kendricks and Ruffin being The Temptations. Even though Dennis Edwards did sing on several of their later records, he alone is not the Temptations. Otis Williams was pretty much a back up singer in the group and he along with four other guys is not the Temptations. I have no problem that people go to see them and enjoy them. I just think that they should be advertised and priced according to what they are.

On the other hand, if people are willing to pay big bucks to see these acts, God Bless them for being able to get it.

looneycat 04-23-2015 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Allegiance (Post 1048163)
I have read the other threads on The Sharon and some people think it was a bad idea, parking etc. People have personally told me that previous surveys have suggested against it being built but the Developer built regardless. I walk by The Sharon most mornings and I have to say I think its ugly. It kinda looks like a prison with a cross on top. Is it just me?

If they wanted more commercial space could they have not incorporated it into the perimeter of that prison warehouse looking Sharon, instead of dooming Katie Belles? They could have had their theater and a bustling beautiful building. The idea of The Sharon makes no sense in a Square, fully one forth of the square will now be dead ugly unused space the vast majority of the time. Will it be used daily by the residents?

Yes yes yes... the developer has a right to do whatever they want with their hard earned money, and yes they are most likely smarter than the rest of us. The question is ... is it ugly? Does it belong in a square? I would do this post as a survey if I knew how and had the rights.

PS...Why do some people never ever criticize the developer?


They are not God.

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::b igbow::bigbow::bigbow:
nope it's not ugly at all and yes it belongs there and was there when you got here, so? I don't know anything about past surveys that didn't want this, please provide us with those imagined survey results....saying it doesn't make it so


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