I don't know what to say about Bob Sauls that hasn't already been said by many. I think I first saw Bob at Dick's Den, playing solo. I was amazed how he had that Nawlin's gumbo/greasy/delta groove I've always loved. I told Bob that if he ever needed a drummer, to give me a call. I envisioned a band with Bob and the late great Mike Parks on slide guitar, pumping out a sleazy groove that no dancer could resist. That band never came to be, but Bob still has that greasy groove in his soul. When WCBE’s Jon Peterson called telling me Bob had some health issues and a fundraiser was in the works, I told Jon I would help in any way I could. The Grand Soiree is this Thursday, April 10th, at Natalie's, and Columbus' Finest have stepped up to help. The lineup is comprised of many of the finest players and songwriters Columbus has to offer. You may never get another chance to see all these great artists in one place again. There's still some tickets left, so please step up and help one of the finest human beings I've ever known get the help he needs.
Ricki C.’s two cents - I first met Bob Sauls in the early 1990’s when he, RJ Cowdery, myself & my good friend John Vincent all used to play at the campus BW3 Wednesday Night Open Stage. Bob was the best of all of us back then, and I believe he still is now.
DETAILS ON THE GRAND SOIREE: A BENEFIT FOR BOB SAULS AT NATALIE’S HERE
from the Natalie’s website…..
Bob Sauls is one of Central Ohio’s most beloved and talented musicians, and he needs our help! Due to arterial fibrillation, cardiopulmonary edema, and black lung, he may be running out of breath and time. The response from the Columbus music scene has been overwhelming! “Anything to help Bob,” has been the sentiment from everyone. This one-of-a-kind musical event will include performances from Ray Fuller, Willie Phoenix, Donna Magavero, Terry Davidson, Sean Carney, Shaun Booker, Colin Gawel, Jim Maneri, Billy Zenn & The Beatdowns, Jim Johnson, Myke Rock, Lisa Gains, Theresa Caldwell, Shawn Burroughs, Nikki Wonder, Pete Remenyi, Quinn Fallon, Jon Coleman, Wild Man Steve Wald, Chief Lonesome, Brian Clash , Leah Miller, Joel Mathers, Stevie Ray Robinson, Mark See, Gayle Karafil, and Michael Dorrian. The Master of Ceremonies will be WCBE’s Jon Peterson with co-hosts Curtis Schieber and Charles Wince. If Bob’s health allows, he will also perform.
Additional donations can be made online when buying tickets or directly to Bob’s GoFundMe here.
Drummer-extraordinaire Jim Johnson and his bassist/bandmate in The Beatdowns, Billy Zenn, will be the stalwart backline at the Bob Sauls Benefit.