ASSEMBLY REQUIRED REUNION SHOW

Hey there fellow travelers

I know I have been absent from the airways for the past few weeks. I have had several projects converge at the same point. I have been away from home so much, I think my dog has found a new owner. I have promised so many bands and promoters that I would get their stuff out. Well, in the next few days, I am going to work on the already late addition of the Update.

In the meantime, there are two shows that must be announced that have direct impact on you the faithful concern goers.

This Saturday, Crofoot is putting on an Earthday Celebration. There are several of the Update's local friends playing. Macpodz and Rootstand. In addition, John Sinclair (the founder of the Hash Bash) will be playing with Glowb. And let's not leave out Muruga who is featured on Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders' album Blues for the Rainforest This should be a stellar night.

And now for a serious and important announcement. I have resurrected my production company and have renamed it NOW MORE THAN EVER PRODUCTIONS. I am producing a benefit show on Saturday May 10 2008 at the Magic Stick. So without further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, Deadheads of all ages

Now More than Even Productions proudly announces for ONE NIGHT. The return of Michigan's premier Grateful Dead band

Assembly required!!!!!!

A benefit for the children

of david "red"Thompson

Here is what we are saying about the show . . . .

Michigan's premier Grateful Dead band reunites for a one-time only reunion in a loving tribute to fallen comrades Davey Thompson, who passed away in January 2008 and Scott Pridgeon who passed away in June 2005. Often assisted by Mr. Pridgeon and with founding member Mr. Thompson on keyboards, Assembly Required played throughout Michigan, Ohio and the surrounding area from December 1989 until 1995 in enough incarnations to warrant the name. All surviving members of the band who are able to make it to Detroit will play their first show in 13 years with proceeds to benefit the children of David Thompson. Confirmed at the reunion/benefit will be Mark Scialdone on guitar, Ted Tesorerio on guitar, Tim Baum on bass, Jerry Stocio on drums, Kevin Shapiro on drums, Will Osler on drums, Josh Zalev on bass, Kim Easter on vocals, Warren Nelson on keyboards, Matt Zalev on guitar and Joe Simpson on percussion. Other band members now on the west coast, Jules Ryan and Mike Borgsdorf are unconfirmed and Craig Rigby is being sought out (any contact info is appreciated). Come join us for 3 sets of music and Love paying tribute to our brothers, our family and the good ol' Grateful Dead. Dancing is required and taping is encouraged. Produced by Miko Steinberg of Now More Than Ever Productions with invaluable help from Dave Clark, Ronnie Moreley and all our supportive fans from years gone by. You need it now more than ever!

Door Time:7:30p

Show Time:8:30p

Cost: $10

Ages:All Ages

More Info:http://www.majesticdetroit.com/stick.asp

A Special thanks to Dave, Ramona, and Phil at the Magic Stick for their kind donation!!! This is a benefit show and the several band members are flying in specifically for this show. We thank the band and the production staff for their kind donation of their time and efforts for this evening

Here is a website for the band. http://www.myspace.com/assemblyrequiredgdband Shit, you might even recapture a member. Small Planet, Rick's, the Blind Pig, Alvin's, the Farm Pad, so many frat houses at MSU, Monty and Zolton House.

WE NEED THIS Band and you need this Night!!!!!!

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PLEASE remember to support local live bands:

Brando Creasman, www.brandoncreasman.com, The Macpodz , www.macpodz.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.

PLEASE remember to support local venues:

The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com
The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/
Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776
The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.com
The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/
The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com/


Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810

Miko

Author of the occasional Detroit Metro area Live Music Update