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Ebborah at the Moondog

26 June 2009, 9:09 am

Ebborah

My calendar has this in big green letters: Ebborah at the Moondog in Port Orchard June 26th & 27th from 7pm - 11pm.  She is one of those energetic, amazing performers that you can't take your eyes off of when they are on stage.  Some blues, some jazz, some rock delivered with lots of... Read More »

Birthday tribute

08 June 2009, 11:11 am

My Guy & Junie

I have been so very blessed by my family.  They are some of the most wonderful people on this earth.  One of the very best is celebrating a birthday today, and I wanted to give her a shout:   Happy Birthday Auntie June!!!!!  I love you so much.  Enjoy your day. ... Read More »

Save the Date

30 May 2009, 7:07 pm

To Mitch and everyone else who will understand and savor what this means: Schmngyfest - July 18th See you... Read More »

4 bands worth seeing this weekend

07 May 2009, 2:02 pm

Deuce taken by Carole Kapeliela

Four excellent but very diverse bands are playing this Friday and Saturday - Friday night at the Charleston in Bremerton two Tacoma bands are in the lineup.  Deuce is a new band from University Place.  Rockers, playing a mix of covers and originals:  Austin Starr on vocals, Blaine... Read More »

A little sun, some music - and all that chrome . . .

01 May 2009, 9:09 am

9ph at Destination Harley

I got to spend a few minutes listening to 9 Pound Hammer yesterday at Destination Harley in Fife.  It's called Taco Thursdays and Harley owners ride in for a couple of tacos, meet up with friends and admire some Harleys.  And - wow -  are there bikes to admire. . . There are 100... Read More »

tribute benefit this sunday

24 April 2009, 3:03 pm

From my friend Joyce - sounds like a great show. This Sunday at the Imperial Dragon 6805 6th Ave betweem 2:30-10:00pm, there is a tribute to my cousin Dean Tsapralis, whom I loving call Pluck.  The cost is $10 & all monies collected will be given to Dean.  Playing at the tribute... Read More »

ramblings & reflections . . .

20 April 2009, 9:09 am

at the brickyard

I have a calender I picked up somewhere that lists "wonderful" things to do every day.  Silly things, things you might not normally do or make you see your day differently.  This weekend, it said "write a letter to someone you miss"  That got me thinking. . . Dear Tacoma - I miss... Read More »

Guitar Duets

30 March 2009, 2:02 pm

Mitch found this article.  What do you think? Playing a Duet, Guitarists’ Brains Find the Same Grooves Two guitarists playing the same melody together don’t just tap their feet to the same beat to stay coordinated: New research shows that their brains sync up, producing brain... Read More »

Sonic Oasis in Olympia tonight

28 March 2009, 12:12 pm

Allen Lynn

Venturing out in the rain?  Wander south to the Capital food & wine festival.  Running noon to 10pm, a variety of bands interesting things to do.  Sonic Oasis is scheduled at 8pm.  Talented group of musicians, including Allen Lynn on drums.... Read More »

caught 2 shows last weekend

25 March 2009, 3:03 pm

Carole Kapeliela, Bob Antolin, Bud Schultz and Allen Lynn

I worked the door for Carole Kapeliela's show at Last Call Saturday March 21st.  Actually used the line "Hi, I'm your cover girl tonight. . . "  Even recovering from a cold Carole still sounded good.  Her backup musicians were fabulous.  Bud Schultz on keyboard & vibes... Read More »

Local Shows on Tap This Week

20 March 2009, 11:11 am

Carole Kapeliela

I have to make this brief because I have to get pack to packing the office - Carole Kapeliela is at the Last Call this Saturday from 5-7.  Formerly O"Gallaghers, should be a good show as always. Glenn Harrell is at Corks! on 6th Saturday night. 9 Pound Hammer will be at Doyles Saturday... Read More »

Jerry Miller Benefit Sunday at the Swiss

06 March 2009, 10:10 am

Jerry Miller

The Big Blues Benefit for guitarist Jerry Miller will be this Sunday March 8th at the Swiss. Jerry was one of the victims of the dam release that swamped the city of Pacific.  All he was able to save was a favorite guitar, an old amp and his dog.  Jerry lost everything else -... Read More »

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