That's cocaine folks.
But no matter how they get him there, The Brooklyn Vegan is reporting that funk's groundhog will once again come out of hiding for a reunion show December 7 at the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in New York City.
Don't book your flights just yet. So far, December 7 remains blank on the club's show calendar, and the person I talked to at B.B. King knew nothing about it. And given Sly's track record of not showing up, leaving early, and basically seeming confused at all times, travelers may want to wait on some solid info before booking that Fantasy Sly & The Family Stone Second Honeymoon package. Or (and this is my plan) go ahead and buy those nonrefundable tickets for a whole weekend in New York -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday -- and you won't care if Sly shows up Friday or not.
Now, I know Sly & The Family Stone revolutionized socially conscious, porridge-thick funk and panty-peeling, date-capping slow jams. And it would be incredible if Sly held it together until December AND actually got up on stage and performed an entire show.
But, if he flakes out, you had the foresight to buy tickets for the entire weekend and you can still catch THREE SETS OF........... AIR SUPPLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell. Yes. Air Supply actually is on B.B . King's show schedule and booked for 8 PM and 10 PM December 8, and 8 PM December 9. Thank your travel agent, thank me, thank Sly's comeback show rumor for tipping you to these hot shows, but you'll be thanking God during all three of those "All Out of Love" encores.
Since your entire weekend will be centered around the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, you'll probably have a least a couple meals at the adjacent Lucille's Grill restaurant. Here is what I'd order based entirely on looking at a PDF of the menu online:
Appetizer: artisanal cheese selection
Entree: whole Florida red snapper with a lemon/thyme infusion
Dessert: warm pecan pie with chantilly cream
