Club Bamboo
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“Brotherhood!” they all responded.
Pony Boy replied, “We are the pulse that keeps Club Bamboo alive. Raw on three!” Drumsticks clicked.
In came a thundering drumroll, and “People of Today,” by the Isley Brothers, played. There, they had their song for tomorrow night!
The band consisted of Vincent, aka Fingers, on guitar. Charles, better known as Dr. Thump, played bass. Sam, aka Pony Boy, was on drums. Amos—Mr. Velvet—was lead singer, singing backup were Cheryl, aka Butter; Sue Ann, Sweet; and Janet, Red Lady.
“Right on! Now that’s what I’m talking ’bout, Jack! It’s on. It is on!” Kane yelled and the band played on.
Vincent said, “Let’s roll.”
After their performance, the band left Club Bamboo, but they had plans for Saturday.
At nine o’clock on Friday morning, the team met at the lake to fish. There were great expectations as they needed fish for the party later that night. They were known in the neighborhood as master fishermen. With woven baskets they made themselves and a jar full of bait from the store, they would fill all the baskets with catfish. In no time, they had more than enough.
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In South Georgia, 1977, beyond the bright lights of Atlanta, where darkness meets light, is Club Bamboo. Best friends built the place for live entertainment, accented with Georgia bamboo and featuring a fireplace, bar, and bedrooms. Club Bamboo is the pulse of South Georgia, and Raw—Ready and Willing—often rules the stage.
The band consists of Vincent “Fingers” on guitar. Charles, better known as Dr. Thump, plays bass. Sam “Pony Boy” is on drums, and Amos—Mr. Velvet—is lead singer, along with backup singers Cheryl “Butter;” Sue Ann, or Sweet; and Janet, known as Red Lady. The band plays at the club, but they’re more than musicians.
These boys can fish, known in the neighborhood as master fishermen. With woven baskets they made themselves and a jar full of bait from the store, they fill all the baskets with catfish in no time and feed the people who come see them play. Club Bamboo is a story of true brotherhood, as several black men struggle in the Deep South but find victory in the power of song.
About the Author
B. Anthony was born and raised a Georgia boy, the youngest of eight children. He studied small business management at the University of Phoenix and has twenty-five years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. He enjoys antique car restoration as therapy. He is also a songwriter, rapper, producer, choreographer, and poet.