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msf_staffIf you've been on the MSF Cruise for a Cause before, or been to one of our educational programs, there's a good chance you've met Derrick Lee, supervisor of our Program Services department and all-around great guy. If you're lucky, you've gone to karaoke night on the Cruise and gotten to hear that man sing!
Well, here is an interesting fact about our Derrick: he leads a double life. He may be a mild-mannered, helpful MSF employee during the work week, but on the weekends? He's bringing the house down as a member of the Lee Boys.
You may not have heard of the Lee Boys yet, but you will. Their stock is rising; just consider this little snippet of the band's bio to see what I mean:
In 2007 alone they performed for more than 250,000 music fans at festivals throughout the United States. In the process, their unique sound has attracted musical artists such as Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Los Lobos, Michelle Shocked, Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks Band w/ Susan Tedechi, The North Mississippi Allstars, Umphrey's McGee, and Victor Wooten - all of whom have played with the Lee Boys and/or invited them to tour with them.
And this year? They were invited to play all the biggest festivals in the country - the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits, to name just a few.
Now, though, the national exposure is starting, with the Lee Boys set to appear on Late Night with Conan O'Brien next week! (Can you tell I'm a little proud?)
The really cool part, and what makes this not just cool but also relevant, is that Derrick really wanted to use the opportunity to raise the awareness of MS. Aside from family and music, the MSF is clearly one of the things he's most passionate about. So we brainstormed, and together we came up with a (*cough*) subtle way of directing people to a message about MS. Derrick is going to be wearing a new t-shirt we designed just for the occasion (which I'm thinking we will probably make available in the MSF Store when the show airs) and it's kind of... bold. I'm really tickled with it, but you will have to tune in to see it and let me know how it came across.
So mark your calendars: Monday, December 8, 2008, at 12:35 p.m. Eastern, watch the Lee Boys on Late Night with Conan O'Brien! Spread the word!
Well, here is an interesting fact about our Derrick: he leads a double life. He may be a mild-mannered, helpful MSF employee during the work week, but on the weekends? He's bringing the house down as a member of the Lee Boys.
You may not have heard of the Lee Boys yet, but you will. Their stock is rising; just consider this little snippet of the band's bio to see what I mean:
In 2007 alone they performed for more than 250,000 music fans at festivals throughout the United States. In the process, their unique sound has attracted musical artists such as Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Los Lobos, Michelle Shocked, Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks Band w/ Susan Tedechi, The North Mississippi Allstars, Umphrey's McGee, and Victor Wooten - all of whom have played with the Lee Boys and/or invited them to tour with them.
And this year? They were invited to play all the biggest festivals in the country - the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits, to name just a few.
Now, though, the national exposure is starting, with the Lee Boys set to appear on Late Night with Conan O'Brien next week! (Can you tell I'm a little proud?)
The really cool part, and what makes this not just cool but also relevant, is that Derrick really wanted to use the opportunity to raise the awareness of MS. Aside from family and music, the MSF is clearly one of the things he's most passionate about. So we brainstormed, and together we came up with a (*cough*) subtle way of directing people to a message about MS. Derrick is going to be wearing a new t-shirt we designed just for the occasion (which I'm thinking we will probably make available in the MSF Store when the show airs) and it's kind of... bold. I'm really tickled with it, but you will have to tune in to see it and let me know how it came across.
So mark your calendars: Monday, December 8, 2008, at 12:35 p.m. Eastern, watch the Lee Boys on Late Night with Conan O'Brien! Spread the word!
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MSF Swag!
Date: 2008-12-04 12:50 am (UTC)Derrick sounds like a pretty cool guy, too. How great for you all at MSF to have such a faboo co-worker! I don't know if I'll be able to stay up long enough to watch them live, but I'm sure I can find a repeat somewhere on the web.
Have a great day!!!!!
Re: MSF Swag!
Date: 2008-12-04 04:04 pm (UTC)I promise to post a photo or a clip of Derrick (with the shirt) next week! It looks like NBC does have full episodes online, but they post them about a week behind. I imagine it'll hit Youtube before that, though!
Kasey you Rock
Date: 2008-12-04 03:23 am (UTC)Re: Kasey you Rock
Date: 2008-12-04 04:08 pm (UTC)I'm so proud of you, D! I'll be staying up to watch!
Hey there Fam
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