by: Oochie A Chirico
Ok how surreal is this, it may be the most anticipated backyard bbq event in Shaker Heights, OH or anywhere else in the whole US of A for that matter. On Aug 1st the the Savol family prepared a "Welcome Home" bbq party for Scott, the "celebrity in the family," together with about a hundred or so family members, friends, relatives & Scott's Dawg Pound group. Everyone's anticipation grew bigger as they waited for him. The AI4 tour bus stopped at the Savol's residence & 1st one out was Scott, who was welcomed by Papa & Mamma Savol. But no, it didn't stop there, to everyone's delight, the rest of the 9 idols (Nikko, Jessica, Nadia, Vonzell, Carrie, Anthony, Anwar, Constantine & Bo) followed behind, all eager to have fun with the crowd. Bo, still in crutches was gracious enough not to excuse himself because of his situation. He broke his foot, twisted his ankle & pulled a muscle in the middle of their concert last night in Manchester NH. The idols didn't perform but as part of the entertainment, Jessica had a duet with Scott's sister Patty for some karaoke fun. Scott sang "Happy Birthday" to his cousin, Papa Savol surprised everyone with a song, as well as our very own Joe Willis (Dawg Pound moderator). Scott's fans travelled all the way from Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, New York, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, etc. He is loved everywhere. He has touched the lives of so many of us at the Dawg Pound. He is more than just an American Idol to us. The Savols are part of our (extended) family. We have bonded a wonderful friendship with them. They feel comfortable with us & vice versa. Scott cares a lot about the people that embraced his talents, his music, his life. I hope you'll get a chance to meet him & his family because they are truly, an average family, they are the "heart & soul of America!"
(please link on the titles below & read more about the sidelights of the bbq experience.)
How to Host a Backyard BBQ
From the Savols
Nuke's BBQ Story
Photos from the Dawggies
Cleveland Concert
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