One late evening (2001) at "Taps" restaurant in Brea, my hubby and I met after a long day at work to catch up on stuff including our daughter's upcoming wedding. The place was crowded and busy as we were seated at the oyster bar in the last two available stools. Unbeknownst to us, behind us (facing the lounge crowd), TWO FEET away, a band began to set up to play.
Oh no!! (we thought). We were about to have our chit chat cut short! No way we would be able to talk now! Little did we know that Tommy D and his band "Cheap Sax" was about to become our perfect find for our daughter's wedding reception. Greg and I were so impressed by the command they had of the crowd and how much fun the guys were having AND how GREAT they sounded!!! We met Jeff Cool and Tommy cuz they stood right next to us at the bar during their break. We introduced ourselves and asked if they played at weddings and Jeff gave us a card. Then we settled in to enjoy the rest of the show!
The clincher, as if we weren't already sold, was when Tommy stepped up to BE JOE COCKER! That was it! Long story short, "Cheap Sax" not only played at our daughter Shalyn's wedding reception (2002), but we brought them down to San Diego Bay and enjoyed them all over again at our other daughter Danee's wedding reception in 2006! (a promise fulfilled to Danee) In between those years we got our fix and caught up with "Cheap Sax" at numerous venues around So. Cal. This band has such charisma, they make your day, and Tommy D will be missed like "not having Peter Cetera in Chicago or Michael McDonald in The Doobie Brothers"!!
Greg and I, Adam and Shalyn and Joshua and Danee all send our prayers to Amy, Lindsey, Ronnie and the family! We were touched by Tommy and the Band. They are not only talented musicians but they exuded the union of a true brotherhood in each and every performance. Sweet memories and blessings to all!
--Greg and Shellie Wolfe
PS: The service at St John's was so touching and brought to life the many gifts that Tommy brought to so many! Well told Ronnie!
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The best night of my life, made absolutley special by Cheap Sax. Every single one of the guys are truly special, but there was something about Tommy that has stuck with me since the first time I met him. He is missed. God bless!
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