Way back in the day my sister took me to The Lakecliff Club to hear a band. We went to listen to her friend Michael Grady. Let's just say it was a very interesting experience, and lots of good times were had at The Lakecliff!Shreveport is known for its rich musical history and there are many who can write about it much better than I, but I did love to go to The Lakecliff , The Royal Room, the Rusty Nail, and later, clubs in Shreve Square to hear Michael Grady play; Grady shared the stage with some of our best local talent and I even saw him with Willie Nelson once at Whiskey River on the Riverfront.
I stumbled across Michael's CD this morning and promptly ordered it. Dennis Zimmerman, another fabulous local talent, is running a demo studio in Nashville and has produced a CD for Grady. I had to have it. I listened to the samples and Michael is ... well, Michael! The only thing this CD is missing is "Goodnight Irene."
Any of you locals who remember Grady and his entourage will want to add this one to your collection. Good times!
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Larry and I were talking about Michael earlier this week Pat...now answer our other question..what happened to Mike Coker?
Love Michael Grady! Used to go to the Royal Room at lot...what an entertainer! Here he was the original hippie/folkster dude driving a Porsche! He was in ill health a while back...how is he these days? Anyone know?
@Anon: I don't know about Coker but will ask around.
@Kat: probably saw you there! ;)
Is the Royal Room the bar that was in Highland north of the Coke plant? If it is I was there years ago, and a friend of mine got really messed up on a flamable drink I think was called a Jelly Bean.
Also, if it is, was the first time this Iowa farm boy met the first south Louisiana cajun. Really nice guy, but I hardly understood a word he said.
Anyone know where Michael is? He's seemed to have dropped off the planet. He doesn't respond to emails or calls. Please post a comment if you know anything. Just want to know if he's OK.
I am Grady's cousin from NW Indiana. He visited us summer of 2008. He was having health issues, but seemed energetic and happy. I, too, have not heard from him.(which is not too unusual, we often go years without seeing each other) I would also love to hear how he is doing.
Knew Michael in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 1972. Does anyone know how to contact him now?
@Margo,
I do. Email me.
Updated:
http://soitgoesinshreveport.blogspot.com/2012/04/michael-grady-is-alive-and-well-in.html
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