I'm blown away ya'll. We've been designated as Fansite of the Month by Jambands.com. With just over 3 full months under our belt, to get that honor is more than I ever dreamed of when starting this site.
I have to thank everyone who has visited the site, and especially those who are regular viewers and contributors to the message board. It's YOU GUYS who are making the site what it is.
I could say more, but instead either cut and paste this link into your browser or go to the home page and click on the link there: http://www.jambands.com/FanSites/content_2008_05_23.00.phtml
If I had the time to write more right now, I would, but had to chime in and congratulate you on what you've done and will do in the future in regards to this site. I'll keep spreading the word and I'm sure everyone is is doing thier part to show how we all feel about the band and the music. Like I said in a prior post, this site is taking off, I would have never expected it to be recognized so soon by someone like Jamband.com. Nice job, keep it up and let me know if you need anything to help keep it going. All this is just making the wait for the new album that much more exciting. what's next?
I dont know if yer working on the Wiki page or not, i know you said none of the most recent stuff is you.
There's a period of time I think thats pretty neat missing from the page. Its right before the stint to London, for a number of years where JJ and Daryl where the meat of a local band called Alma Zuma.
Here's an old qoute from a FogWorld article. I also have the Alma Zuma disc around somewhere. It was called Audobon i believe. Theres a track list around somewhere. Santa Claus is on there with the "alternate verses". I believe Dude has it also.
"MOFRO was built from the ruins of modern funk outfit Alma Zuma, which was founded by buddies Grey and guitarist Daryl Hance, who met while working at a local air conditioning company. Between 1993 and Œ97, the band garnered a following around Jacksonville and even drew the attention of a London-based record label. But a rotating lineup of weekend warriors meant Alma Zuma's days were numbered.
Grey decided to pursue a record deal with old Alma Zuma material. He and Hance moved to London, only to find the label owner embroiled in a legal battle. He could do nothing for the boys from Northeast Florida. The duo started writing new songs anyway, and soon had a demo in hand. It was the beginning of what would eventually become "Blackwater."
Hey UH...I agree. It shows the hard work and tenacity it's taken to get where they are, and as you point out it's a defining period in the genesis of the band.
I don't know who did the recent re-do. I've asked someone but haven't gotten an answer. No problem though, I'm a wikipedia editor, so as soon as I get the chance I'll go in and add that text.
On my "to-do" list already is to go into the new article and correct some basic (non-relevant)rules violations. I've had the "wiki police" yank stuff right out of articles before for violating what some might call obscure rules. Some people call them little wiki-nazis. (Not me, mind you!)
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