Judy and I had the privilege of spending the evening with Nick Bruno and his wife Cece last night at Maggianos in Nashville.  To say that Nick likes Italian food would be an understatement, but I was able to keep a close second behind him as we both devoured a huge plate of Eggplant Parmigiana.  There is one thing that Nick does a whole lot better than devouring an Italian dinner, and that goes without saying, he's one of the finest piano players to ever come along in Gospel music.  Actually, he's one of the finest piano players, period, as well as writer, arranger, producer, but even more than that, Nick is a real fine man of God.  He and Cece take their walk with God very seriously and their lives reflect it.  Nick has agreed to take charge of the music for the 2014 Gospel Legend's Reunion, so we will see a huge improvement over the job that I've been doing myself.  Bringing his talent and many years of experience to the GLR team means that the band will be better than ever, the selections will be just what folks want to hear, and will mean I don't have to work quite as hard!  Nick was such a great asset to our 2013 Gospel Legend's Reunion with his ability to take off on anything I tossed at him without notice.  The joy he brings with him because of his love for the genre in absolutley contagious.  I probably sound like I'm thrilled to get to work with Nick, because I am!  We talked about some other great "Legends" who will be invited for next year, but I'll save sharing that until we know for sure they're onboard, but I can assure you, if they accept, it will be great!

One of the things we're working on for next year is a "Front Porch Reunion & Bar-B-Que" with all the Legends gathered on a huge front porch where they can share stories, songs, and answer questions from the audience who will have the opportunity to buy a ticket to come to the Reunion and share a meal with the Legends, and to get up close and personal.  At our "Front Porch Jam Session" this year, everybody had such a good time sharing stories and reminiscing, that I believe they could have stayed there for hours.  The only thing missing was the fine fixin's!

Well, that seems to be enough for now, 'cause I have a hankerin' for some good ole pork bar-b-que for some reason!  Oh, don't forget, tomorrow's Sunday,so get up early and go to church, and maybe you can go to Bar-B-Cutie after church!  Oh Yeh!