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At 3:50am on June 14, 2010, Rev. Dr. Bobby Fulton, Ph.D. said…
Hi Jere B,
I'm glad that I was able to speak with you earlier this evening. God Bless!
At 9:58pm on March 31, 2009, Mona said…
Hello Jere,
Just sending hello.
At 9:35pm on February 11, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Jere,

I should've checked out your website before my last comment. I played with Cliff and your sax player a few years ago in the Hill District. You cats are the bomb... ready for prime time for sure. Post your YouTube videos on this network and get all the band members to join with their own page. You can also have a group page if you want... all free. I see you have already picked up a couple of friends from overseas. Post some media and watch the news spread.
At 9:18pm on February 11, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
I'll check you out. This network will help you get back to the 'Burgh. Is Cliff Barnes in your group? He has quite a following in the Burgh. See if you can get him to join us if you know him?
At 7:12pm on February 11, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Jere,

We are glad you are on board. Youngstown has been very good to Pittsburgh in providing a cadre of young giants who are active in our local market like Alton, Sean, etc. We consider ourselves family in this great musical tradition we love and practice and we look forward to meeting you and experiencing your artistic gifts. Thank you for joining.

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