ON THE ROAD WITH “E”…FEBRUARY 2010
by eddie on Feb.27, 2010, under E
I’m headed once again to the Philadelphia area, but first a side trip to Paulsboro, New Jersey. Not for a gig, but to pick up a pair of Witco, tiki stools for MY “Jungle Room.”
Witco is a style of rustic, carved furniture popular in the sixties and seventies that has become highly collectible. It is also the furniture featured in Elvis’ fabled den at his home Graceland. The room was later dubbed “The Jungle Room” by the press. As the story goes; Elvis’ dad Vernon had been to a furniture store called Donald’s in Memphis. He came back home going on about the horrible looking pieces he had seen there. Little did Vernon know, Elvis had already viewed the furniture and, in a short half hour, had selected a roomful of the stuff! Partly because it was different, but mostly ’cause it reminded Elvis of Hawaii.
On to Philly with my crew where we’ll be doing a brunch at the restaurant XIX. Whenever I’m in Philadelphia, I always stay at the private facility “Club Quarters” located near Rittenhouse Square. The hotel caters to business clientele and you can stay there only if your particular firm is a member. Check to see if your company is listed with them. This is the same building that is home to my favorite Philly restaurant Davio’s. Everyone who works for the restaurant, as well as Club Quarters, knows that I’m an Elvis Tribute Artist. We always get the royal treatment! Stay tuned for my next posting from the road.
Philadelphia Club Quarters Guest Service Managers: Marilda Begiri and Teresita Luz