I expected not to have much to talk about this week, as my weekend
was pretty well tied up. But things really did pop! And it all started with a
jam at my favorite haunt…The Muddy Waters…
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| Jam Night at The Muddy Waters |
Thursday night (as my readers all know by now) is the Johnny
O Jam at The Muddy Waters. I’ve seen some really cool musicians there, and
every week it has been a different experience. This week’s jam took a turn I
didn’t see coming, but it was a wonderful turn. When I pulled up and parked, I
saw swarms (yes swarms!) of people entering the bar… and there was very little
parking available. I already knew something very different was taking place. I
walked in, and John O’Meara was buzzing around the crowded bar like a happy
honey bee with sole possession of a very large field of clover. There were so
many musicians that he had to bring out a sign-up sheet to make sure everyone
was allowed play time.
I’m sure some of the bands that played were getting warmed
up for Sunday’s Iowa Blues Challenge… which I wasn’t able to attend. The jams
were great Thursday night. I didn’t want to leave and stayed past my bedtime. I
got some great shots and video while I was there. You can see a sampler of Thursday’s jam
sessions on my Youtube channel. It was just too good not to share!
Friday night I spent the entire evening at Bleyart’s in the
Village of East Davenport. Lee Blackmon was scheduled to play from 8PM til
Midnight. Dave Kamp and Steve Steiner showed up and played the entire night
with Lee. I found myself singing a few songs I’d never sung before (always a
FUN exercise) and Steve’s girlfriend Carmen even joined in for a couple of
songs. The Lee Blackmon (and friends) show was such a hit, we ended up playing until
1 AM. It was a great time. We had a cameo appearance from special guest
harmonica player Detroit Larry Davidson. It was a great time!
I was in the Village Sunday afternoon for a softball game,
and stopped in at the 11th Street Precinct for a quick bite after
the game. I was surprised to find a very good band playing there. I had never
seen them before, and during their break I learned they are mostly local, but
don’t play out much except for benefits. That day there was an American Cancer
Society benefit being held in the bar. The name of the band was Borrowed Time.
I didn’t get video or any decent shots of them, but be sure to keep an eye out
for them. They had a great blues sound!
So what’s coming up this weekend? Tonight there’s another
Johnny O Jam at the Muddy Waters – each week these things get better, so head
down there and see something you haven’t seen before.
Friday night – Lee Blackmon is playing at Cool Beanz. This
is an early evening show, starting at 6:30. Enjoy some dinner, or a glass of
wine or a craft beer… and Lee’s show, all before you hit the party scene!
Wicked Nature is
playing at Rascals in Moline – this JUST IN: Friday will be Vid Genac’s last
gig with the band. He says he might sing some rush Friday night…
Smooth Groove is playing at Martinis on the Rock, you can find
Funktastic 5 at thePub and Lynn Allen
will be at the Rusty Nail both nights.
Saturday night, Evolution will be playing on the Racer’s
Edge Stage.
As usual, more photos can be found on my Flickr page, and
videos on my YouTube channel. Head out
this weekend and enjoy Local Live Music!
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