(Groovestress): “Hey Shufflemonster, I was just thinking about our upcoming gig at Summit Station, and --- wondering if you have a theme for our promo?”

(Shufflemonster): “---I’ve been --- about to get to it.”

(G): “Would you like to hear my idea?“

(S): “Uh, Sure---.”

(G): “What if we promote, as a kind of a niche/gimmick, that we play “old school” danceable, Rhythm & Blues Pop Rock?”

(S): “Well, but of course, that is exactly what we do. What’s the gimmick?”

(G): “And [you didn’t let me continue --- if I may] GrooveQuest has its very own authentic “waaay-back-in-the-day” anachronistic, real live, old-school, highly experienced drummer."

(S): “With all due respect Groovestress. What on earth is so promotional or special about that?”

(G): “You Shufflemonster posses exotic musical values and traits that are rare/non-existent on today’s scene (musical/ cultural/et al). Some examples of what you bring to each gig might be listed as follows:

**An attitude of good-natured fun and team spirit;
**A 1950’s optimism, joy, and exuberance, mixed with a 60’s idealism;
**A belief that “Rock n’ Roll and the Spirit of America are one and the same;
**An ageless, timeless, romanticism, and passion;
**A hope and faith that decibels may once again be managed and moderated;
**A belief that rhythm and groove are the heart and soul of music, life, the cosmos; a belief that it all really matters.

I think all of the above and more should be put out to the people, so that they may judge for themselves the depth and richness of the Band called GrooveQuest.”

(S): “???? You’re the Groovestress. I defer to your idea.”

****** One Week Later ******

(S): (in a mild panic) “GROOVESTRESS “

(G): “What’s wrong Shufflemonster?”

(S): “I just received this official letter from the ‘Committee for Endangered Species/”Old School” Guys’. It seems that they somehow got wind of those claims you were making about me and they want me to sign some papers giving them exclusive rights to protect me from [as they say] ‘exigencies of the sitch’ and ‘the scene such that it now is’. ”

(G): “What’s their offer?“

(S): ”They are giving me three choices:

1) My own special cage at the National Zoo, complete with band stand, vintage drum set of my choice, and piped-in music;
2) Going with some circus as the last of the ‘Shuffle Monsters’ [ “They misrepresented me, separated my name and used a capital ‘M’ no less! “Oh, the humanity” ];
3) Constant gigs in the park to be gawked at, squawked at, barked at, rather than grooved to, by a bizarre assortment of curiosity seekers, including oppressive amounts of diaper changers, pooper scoopers, and politicians.

What do I do now, Grovestress ??? --- GROOVESTRESS !!! “

(G): “ No problemo, Shufflemonster. Just do as you have coached others to do many times: 1) Relax into it; 2) Live in the moment --- Because, for now, we have a gig at a real live, totally cool, way old school venue – Summit Station- replete with stage, dance floor, bars (up, down, inside & out) and micro brewery. And, by the way, for any of you folks out there who may be of a mind, this may be one of your last chances to Hear, See, Experience a Shufflemonster live in his native habitat! “ ----

“And therefore know that ‘GrooveQuest’ is --- ---From the Heart---From the Soul---Essential Spirit of Rock and Roll --- Through the Groove--To You!’