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Jim Cummings (far right) and his first band, The Elements, in the mid-1960s.

still plenty.”

Cummings has also worked over

the years as a professional actor,

appearing in regional and national

theatrical productions (as lead actor)

of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Little

Shop of Horrors,” “My Favorite

Year,” “Miss Saigon,” “Ring of Fire”

and more.

He has also appeared in films and

industrial videos.

“I’ve done it all,” he said. “I’ve had

a wonderful life.”

Currently, Cummings and his band

are working on their ninth album.

“All our albums have been first-

class albums,” he said. “This is a hell

of a band. They are at a level that

is scary good. These guys are just

really good.”

(A note about the band: Long-time

Rare Earth drummer Floyd Stokes

has been practicing with the band

and will be playing with the band at

the Franke Center show on Sept. 14.)

Cummings may not be performing

as often these days, but he said he

has never stopped playing and has

kept the quality and preparations as

high as he could make it.

“It’s still fun to play, but it’s still

my job,” he said. “I give it all I can,

and I demand a lot of my band. We

rehearse a lot; that’s what it takes.

Most bands don’t, especially when

they get to a certain point, and then

they don’t rehearse much anymore.

“My number one credo is talent is

no excuse for bad behav-

ior. I don’t care how good

you are. I’m not going to

put up with drunk, stupid

and mean. ... If you’re

given a gift, use it. If you

don’t, as far as I’m con-

cerned, you’re just wast-

ing it; you’re just throw-

ing it away.”

Cummings said his

Marshall show could very

well be the last time he

performs in this area.

“Although this certainly may be

one of the last concerts I do in the

area that I grew up in, we have

already booked a few tour dates for

next year,” he said. “The problem is,

it’s such a rare exceptional band, that

we all feel that we should continue,

at least until we don’t feel that any of

us are performing at the level that we

always have.

“Our percussionist, Yeshwua, has

had to step back this year due to

health and physical issues, and for

now, I have not replaced him. I’m

presently producing our ninth album,

and the songs are so wonderful. I

don’t want to stop just

yet. But we all have to be

realistic, and when I feel

I’m not delivering what

our audience expects, I’ll

say goodbye. But this

Franke Center date is a

special one since there are

no plans to perform again

in this area. I hope it’s a

good turnout.”

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2023

10:00AM – 3:00PM

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Children 12 & under can register to win a Train set.

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Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St, Marshall, MI

And Swap meet at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds

Admission: Adults & Teens - $5

Children Under 12 Free

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Yo u’re Invited to our Open House at the Battle Creek Model Railroad Club!

September 30,^ 2023 from: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Admission is FREE

We’re located in Downtown Battle Creek at #2 West Michigan Ave., Suite B- 1

Parking is in back off of State St. Just follow the signs to the entrance.

Several operational layouts, including

“Hands on” Displays, vendors, door prizes, food,

unlimited FREE parking, and FUN!

Children 12 & under can register to win a Train set.

Visit our website:

http://www.bcmrrc.net

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