GB: Hey there poppy, que paso? How ya doing? Just a quick note to say hi and see how thangs are going. Are ya playing a lot?

KD: Just came back from Halifax with Dutch Robinson, formerly with the Ohio Players.

GB:Touring? Teaching?

KD:Always loving teaching. It's in my family tree.

GB:Tell me something good.

KD:Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! :-)

GB: I miss your pure spontaneous inspiration.

KD: you dig!!!!!!!!!!!!

GB: Ya know....It's weird, all I have to do is listen to the Maceo CD and in an instant I am completely inspired. I thank you for that.

KD: Thanks for those kind words, Greg

GB: I hope to keep in touch while we're on this journey to excellence!! :o)

KD: kool.

GB: Let me ask you something.

Q: How can I go about hooking up with the big time bands?

A: SECRET: "GO WHERE THEY ARE AND be kind and friendly" (but please don't forget the oil on your spoon at home : please be responsible). I am sure you can benefit from that. It's up to you, correct?

Q: What do I have to do to get my foot in the door?

A: practice giving and receiving loyalty from people. self reflect and learn how to inspire loyalty from bandleaders. This way once you get your foot in the door you can make a beautiful lasting wholehearted phenomenon.

Law of averages says you will get your chance! Are you ready Greg? Learn by trying. Will you see the opportunity when it comes? Will you be in the right place at the right time to hear about the opportunities which are occurring to people each and every day somewhere on this wide wonderful globe of ours?

Just keep asking bandleaders if you can play with them. Einstein said 99 times I try and the 100th time I succeed. I hope you try to get detailed feedback from bandleaders and colleagues regarding your tapes and performances.

I hope you constantly self reflect. I am sure you can see your patterns and you can improve with dignity!

GB: I know I can hang with the big times, I just need opportunity! Tell me something good!
I hope all is well, Kenwood!
Peace,
Greg Benavides

KD: It's AWL good! Peace! Just Advance! :-)

Cause and effect! Everything can be music! Everything can be an opportunity, don't you think so???