Someone definitely needed to light a fire under Jay's ass to get him moving on this. It would probably be near impossible to get Pearl Street to give up a Friday night for a high school reunion. The hotel would be nice because of its location. The country club is a big thumbs down.
Appetizers are definitely preferable over a dinner.
I would rather go out to eat beforehand. If Tuscudero would be willing to play that would be great too. The whole thing sounds like a blast. Thanks for getting it started.