Al Kooper at the 2013 Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center benefit.

November 4, 2013

Last Saturday night was a fun night. It was a charity benefit concert for The Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center. Al Kooper and Fred Bliffert were the stars.

A lot of people turned out to tell some great stories and play some great music.

Fred and his family oversee The Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center. What an awesome thing for the family to do!

The photos attached give you an idea of the fun we all had. Bob Reitman was the master of ceremonies and started the show.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

October 21, 2013

My blog today has some special meaning to it. On Saturday, October 26 at the Miramar Theater here in Milwaukee, there is going to be a benefit for the Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center.

Fred Bliffert who is a longtime friend of mine, is putting together this charity event along with Jim Liban and the legendary Al Kooper.

Please come join us at the Miramar Theater at 8:30 to 11:30 for a great time with some awesome musicians.

Attached are photographs of Al Kooper when he played at Humpin Hanna's on December 29, 1972.

Fred Bliffert and Jim Liban are legends and Al Kooper has some great history with The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and of course Blood Sweat and Tears.

One of my favorite things about Al Kooper is that he plays french horn, organ and piano on "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones on the "Let It Bleed" album!

Please come join us and have a great week.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann