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A few weeks ago I announced a very special reunion.  If you missed it, you can read about it <strong>here.</strong>

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I am pleased to announce that M &amp; M have officially kicked off their World Tour.  First stop:  Tempe, Arizona.  Next stop:  Somewhere else in the world.  Australia perhaps?

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A heartfelt thank you to Walt Richardson for his support and encouragement.  He is the Open Mic Night Host with the Most.  AND . . . . He is arguably the grooviest dude in AZ.  Please check out <strong>Walt's music.</strong>

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'Twas the night before Thanksgiving

And all through Tempe

Not a creature was stirring

Except those who sing.

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I'll stop now and spare you the cornball humor that I inherited from my father.  Here's the run-down on The Big Night:

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Fortuitous line-up!  M &amp; M secured the #11 spot!  You may (or may not) recall that 11 is my lucky number.  <strong>In fact, 11 is the number that saved my life.</strong>

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Believe it or not?  (Cue <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iR-QjtpZQ0" target="_blank">Ripley's theme music</a> </strong>for dramatic effect.)

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Speaking of groovy dudes, whoa.  These guys were unbelievable.  I'm wondering if the guy on the right is a Grammy winner, and he showed up only to escape turkey duties back at the house.

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"Winter, spring, summer of fall

All you got to do is call

And I'll be there

Oh, yes I will

You've got a friend."

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If you live in my fair city and would like to perform at THE best open mic night in town, then please check out the info at the Tempe Center for the Arts <strong>website.  </strong>

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Oh.  One last thing.  I wasn't always this brave.

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