For more than 12 months Mike’s wife Jackie, and several other accomplices, secretly planned a surprise 50th birthday. A large number of family members, friends and musicians had to be invited without Mike’s knowledge, and to join the 1920’s theme.
As far as Mike was concerned 3 in a Bar had been booked to play at the 25th wedding anniversary of a couple Mike and Jackie know well.
As Mike planned the gig with the band, alternative arrangements where made with about 70 guests. And it all worked a treat!
Mike, Jackie and his birthday baritone sax
Mike, Jackie, grandson George and family members
Delphine recorded the event. The DVD is out now!
3 in a Bar and Stompers members provided the music.
Brian gave a superb speech - he wore a top hat as well!
Mike plays his birthday present
Mike Gray’s Surprise Birthday Party
5 November 2005