Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 21:46:03 -0400 From: Brian McLean Subject: ..is this thing on?
'mornin all. And what a busy weekend it was. Any of you PA/NJ zellers hear about the new blues type room that opened in downtown Philly? It's located in the 18th and Spruce area. I was trying to get down there but didn't quite make it. That corner has been the kiss of death for restaurants. It's a good location except there's no parking. Plenty of Valet service around.
Last week's jam at Manayunk Brewpub was rather interesting. We did a set with a guy that was part of a convention that visiting the area. Pretty good singer too. We did the standard SRV and Clapton tunes with him. Then a couple of 80's rock tunes. When he asked us to do Freebird, that was it. "NO, we are not doing Freebird." We did Sweet Home Alabama instead. Now that it's warmed up, we'll be moving outside to do the jam. We get to play louder outside, oh joy.
On the 18th I'm doing a solo thingy in City Hall's courtyard from 12-1pm. It's part of a promo for the upcoming philly bluesfest. On the 23rd, B.N.B. (brave new blues) will play the kick off party for the Philly Bluesfest at Kat-Man-Du on Delaware Ave. $30 at the door, open bar and buffet. Starts at 6pm. Looks like a sellout, so reserve tix in advance if it's not to late.
..and yes, it's official. I think My neighbor gets the prize for finally putting his christmas tree out with the trash. Only took him 5 1/2 months. ; )
- -- Life's too short to live the Blues. Brian "SMIRKYFACE" McLean http://www.netaxs.com/~blmclean/
