Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 March 1961 — Page 12
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Jerry Butler Heeds Big Show and Dance At Walker Casino Mar. 24
The People I Meet
By BARON HARRIS
HOLLYWOOD, — Well, a look at the front page of ‘The Los Angeles Times’ last Sunday, showed me a picture of ‘NAPTOWN* deep in the throes of a snowstorm or blizzard. I don’t ea-yq you folks one bit. The sun still shines brightly here — SUMMER IN THE WINTER, that’s what we have here. A nice letter from THE FOUR SOUNDS who are appearing, or have been appearing in THE TOWNHILL CLUB in Brooklyn, New York. I felt good that they voiced their pleasure in being my proteges and thanked me for giving them their start. I wish them every success and will not fail to do anything that is in mv power to help them. Also a very nice letter from James Guilford’s mother (he’s the high tenor of The Sounds). To Mrs. B. M. Guilford I say thanks’ and I’m glad that you enjoy that which I write. If there were more courageous souls like you, there in Naptown, who had sent letters or a card to us when we were on Channel 4 there, perhaps the youth of Naptown would have still been ‘on camera’. LARRY SALEEBA, who hails from Naptown and whose folks still reside there on Southport Road, has a thriving automatic transmission repair -shop here and it’s a going concern. He’s been out here about eight years and remembers going dancing, at the COMOS club. He seems to be quite a guy. A very nice letter from THE MAGNIFICENT GUETIN in Toledo. Ohio. He appeared at the FLAMINGO and THE PINK POODLE. He will be coming this way very soon to join a unit that I’m putting together for an agent here who has some good connections. His is a most refreshing act, the kind that is in a class by itself. Naptowners should remember him well. REENA SANDS is still singing “pretty for the people” and she’ll make it come hades or high water. I wonder if ‘the little guy with the big bankroll’ is still* telling his comedians what gags to tell. Out here the managers are glad to let a performer do his or her job without being molested. The next time a Negro opens a nite spot there for your enjoyment you would do well to support them as you’re doing ‘the little guy with the big bankroll’. Nuff said? I remember the very nice Xmas card sent to me by good friend
SAMMY GOLDBERG. I remember, also what he told me and I sure wish he was in town; he could make a mint. SNAKE and CANDY* jetted into town last Sunday morning from New York with their ‘SWAPPING WIVES’ which has beeft adapted for nite chib presentation. They’re opening at MOORE’S SWING CLUB, one of the largest clubs in South Los Angeles and seats 250 people. They’re set for a lon£ run with good financial backing but could certainly use a good promoter. Are you listening, Sammy? It’s just like money in the bank and if I had the time I would certainly take it on. I see, by my manager, that the gossip mongers are still wagging their tongues and trying to besmirch my name. Well, when they stop talking about me then I’ll really b6 dead. I must be very good copy because they keen my name ringing. I’m glad that I was in position to disprove the last bit of gossip. Well, this weather has me all agog so why worry about gossip when these palms, orange, lemon and grapefruit trees are all loaded? It gets cold at night so there’s no sleeping in the park so I’m still copping my nod at 1124 North Hoover Street, Apt. 4 in Hollywood, California, the city of make believe. 'Raisin In Sun' Still Popular |n Top Cities CHICAGO (ANP) —Despite some “pannicing” ond the West Coast, particularly Los Angeles, “A Raisin in the Sun,” the prize-win-ning Broadway play by Chicago playwright Lorraine Hansberry, continues to receive favorable reviews in such leading cities of the nation as New York and Chicago. The play currently is making its second stand at the Blackstone Theatre in Chicago and drawing well. The critics here, also, have been generous in their praises of the play, which portrays a Negro family’s struggle to escape the ghetto of a blighted area of Chicago’s southside. The widowed matriarch of the family in the play is Claudia McNeil, who does an outstanding job of acting. She has been with the play from the beginning. Playing opposite her is Douglas Turner.
They’ll be whoopin’ it up in a merry way at the big breakfast dance at the Walker Casino Friday nite. March 24 from 11 p.m. till 4 a.m. when the action-packed in person festival headed by the popular Jerry Butler begins whaling for your enjoyable pleasure. The double-barrel musical package loaded with name stars will offer a variety of songs, leading off with Jerry Butler’s “He Don’t Love Me,” and many other juke box favorites along with Bobby Peterson’s offering of “Irresistible You” and Big May belle doing the blues as you like it with “Candy” for dessert. Wade Flemons lends flavor to the musical sauce with his offering of familiar numbers in his unique style. This promises to be one of the hottest attractions seen in the Walker ballroom for some time, and admission price has been set at $1.95 in advance and $2.25 at the door. Good order is assured during the dance and there will be plenty of tables for all. Don’t miss it!
Shirley and Lee at Poodle Mon. % - * P» f Shirley (Pixley> and Lee (Leonard) return to Naptown for § day musical treat at the Pink Poodle, beginning Monday,. March 20. The sweetheart of the bhies will slay you with such songs as “Let the Good Time's RolI^'*Fe'el So Good,” “Rock All Night.” etc. Also appearing on the bill is Vicki DeHart, pulsating shake dancer. Playing the Poodle thru FHday and Saturday are James Guilford, formerly with the Four Sounds; Betty Jeanette, shake dancer superb and Sonny Johnson and his
combo.
MATTIWILDA DOBBS PLEASES VIRGIN ISLANDS AUDIENCE By ALTON A. ADAMS ST. THOMAS. V. I. (ANPl — Mattiwilda Dobbs, noted coloratura singer, was presented to a large audience March 1, at Charlotte Amalie High School in a diversified program ranging from Purcell to Granados. With Willard Sektberg, her able accompanist, the audience listened to one of the most remarkable musical performances on the local stage in many years. Miss Dobbs was presented by St. Thomas Community Music Association.
Winni Brown Now at George's Bar; Talent Nite With Prizes on Wed.
Songsational Winni Brown headlines the current show at George’s Bar, where Buddy Parker and his combo are whaling like mad. The popular Precisions, top singing group, augments theshow this Friday and Saturday plus a matinee Saturday from 4 till 7. When your friends ask what’s new and what’s happening at the spots, be sure and tell them about the big talent nite every Wednesday, with 3 cash prizes to the winners plus a week’s engagement at George’s. 1st prize is $8.00; 2nd prize is $5.00 and 3rd prize is $3.00. Remember, you MUST be 21 years of age to appear on the talent show and you MUST register your name at George’s NOW. And also tell your friends about the bug Musicians Jam Session every Tuesday nite with a cash prize of $20.00 to the winning musical group. You must register your combo by 2 a.m. Tuesday of
each week. Those entering the contest for next Tuesday should REGISTER Now. Cherry Adams and Sugar Pie Desante will appear soon at George’s.
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SHIRLEY AND LEE, the nation's greatest blues duo. will open Monday at the Pink Poodle for 6 big days, featuring "Rock All Night," "Feel So Good," "Let the Good Times Roll" and many other favorites. Be sure and dig them during their stay
at the Poodle.
FOLK SINGER ODETTA,
Steals scenes
IN “SANCTUARY”
Odetta, famous folk-singer who co-stars in “Sanctuary”, 20th Century film of the “Roaring Twenties , is headed for a tremendously successful career as a great dramatic actress. She will become one of the greatest Negro actresses of modernutimes, in my opinion. Although stars, Yves Montand and Bradford Dillman were superb, Odetta definitely stole many scenes with her well-modulated voice, her calm yet deeply emotional performances. She will do for heavy drama what Hattie McDaniel" efid for comedy. She has
a great future.
'Seven Ways From Sundown' Opens Sunday at Walker for 4 Days
' On a gripping wave of pulsepounding excitement, UniversalInternational’s suspenseful color saga, “Seven Ways From Sundown,” starring Audie Murphy, Rarry Sullivan, Venetia Stevenson and John Mclntire, opens Sunday at the Walker Theater, Todd in strokes of bold adventure, producer Gordon Kay has fashioned a top-notch story of life and love in the Old West,
Fabulous Ink Spots at Sunset Sunday Those fabulous Ink Spots, stars of stage, screen and radio, along with their sensational orchestra, will be the featured attraction at the Sunset Terrace this Sunday nite from 9 till 2 a.m. The Ink Spots, who made musical history with the song = that took the nation—“If I Didn’t Care” are appearing at the popular dancery for the first time in many years in order that hundreds of their followers will have the opportunity of seeing them in action at the home base, before embarking on a nation-wide tour. Don’t miss this fabulous attraction that is sure to rock the house to the rafters with their many songs and musical arrangements. Admission to the dance fs 99 cents—and they won’t be coming back for a long time. Come out and bring your friends and meet the boys who started right here in Naptown.
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