Steel Notes Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 30

Steel Notes Magazine
Spring 2017
Kelly & Andrea played as The Dirty Mothers . Briefly . Jesse was an infant . Rew & Who show happened after Rew had me on her Benefit at R Bar for her Bro . Dickie . Cuz she knew I lost my bro too . Both shared birthdays 2 / 15 . First Rew & Who show Jesse wore my blk leather too hat &, Alan Merrill was the " who ." As we exited our apt to Ottos ... I Love R & Roll was on the radio . Cosmic ! Rew embraces all genres of talent from all walks of life . Truly gracious and giving . Tribute was cool cuz I knew I could do NO WRONG ! EXTREMELY REWarding experience although chaotic . ???
Didi Champagne : 1 ) Everyone was born with an energy and I believe each of us is apart of the universe that provides us with the stars , the moon and the sun . These features enhance our dreams with unconditional love . I do not regret being born and with REW and Who I am able to be myself and with that said , I will stay real until my very end ! 2 ) The REW and Who tribute was like a meditation -WILD OR STEADY bc everyone there showed there interpretation of Music , Art and Poetry which is , by far the only universal language that exists . PLUS it is so good for the SOUL ! AMEN !
Dave U . Hall : The ReW and WhO show gave people who were compassionate about their art the opportunity to come on the show and let it be known . Whatever anyone did , the ReW and WhO show always made it feel right . A very inspiring place to showcase your talent . The ReW and WhO Tribute show was a testament to the wonderful work that ReW did for her guests all these years . It was a Big Thank You from the people who were part of it .
PHOTOS BY JOHAN VIPPER
Puma Perl : ( 1 ) I was Rew ' s guest in 4 locations that I can remember - Harlem , Otto ' s , Tu Casa , and Brooklyn . From the first time I met Rew Starr , at the Bowery Poetry Club , about 10 years ago , she was been unwavering in her support . Every time I ' ve had a book released , she has made a point of inviting me on . She has reached out to the community unconditionally , like Andy Warhol ' s dream of everyone getting their 15 minutes brought to life . ( 2 ) It was an honor to participate in the tribute and fitting that Mick Oakleaf and Walter Steding joined me at the spur of the moment . It was great seeing so many people come out . I like the fact that we are honoring the living , since we have always memorialized those who have passed . Why wait ?
Mitchell Zerring : Rew & Who was the heartbeat of the Street for me . I watched new talent , veterans of entertainment ands friends in the crowd . A City like ours needs people like ReW who bring the " Scene " close up & make it possible to get a feel of what is really going on in town and around it . Peace & love mz
Mick Oakleaf : 1 .) The Rew & Who show is an engaging , entertaining , record of the artists and history of the local music scene , hosted by Rew for many years at Otto ' s . We are all so blessed to be a part of that !! 2 . It was a great honor to be a part of the event playing drums with Puma Perl , Rock and Roll Johnny Bod ( with Sid Moscowitz and Anne Hussick ), Val Kinzler , Michelle Fury , Density , and The Offenderz !! I enjoyed the whole evening staying until the very end !! Thank you Rew for all you have done , and thank you Marlowe , Ray , Kipp , David , all the very talented performers , and all who attended !!
David Tanner : The outpouring of love and respect for Rew could melt an igloo . Glad to surround myself with NYC rockers .
Alan Rand : 1 ) The Rew & Who show provided exposure for so many NYC musicians , artists , writers- essentially the whole Arts community of NYC . No other show has come close to having so much of the community on it . I was privileged to be a Who about 3 times and a guest once . 2 ) Something my Cuz really deserved . She means so much to NYC Rock ' n ' Roll . She ' s arranged so many benefits over the years for NYC non-profits that help people including over a decade of shows for God ' s Love We Deliver . I was so happy to see

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