Oh my goodness, the little kids were so amazingly cute. I love watching them watch us. They're all so serious. Would be interesting to know what their little minds are thinking. One of the boys looked like a miniature Ed Grimley, but was somehow able to make that look completely adorable. And one of the little girls looked like Cindy Lou Hoo.
What a wonderful treat it was to see Tom again! Haven't seen that boy in about 4 years. Didn't have nearly enough time to catch up, but it was nice to chit and chat again.
Ilene, of course was there and we tried to do her favorite "Scotch and Soda". Still needs some work on my part of things, but it'll get there. It is a neat little song and I'm glad that she requested it. The bulk of our repertoire comes from requests. If we don't know it, we'll learn it.
Here's an odd thing...well, it's odd to me ~ I saw 2 women sporting the same look. That's not the odd part, it was the look that they were sporting. Flip flops. Keep in mind that it's February in Cleveland. They both were wearing long pants and winter coats that were buttoned up tight. Neither of their feet appeared to have issues that would require flops instead of shoes. Guess it's kind of the same concept as wearing shorts and a sweatshirt, which I've done...so never mind.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Burntwood Tavern, Brecksville - 2/14/13
Happy Valentines Day!
It was interesting to me to see the variety of people who go out for Valentines Day. Of course, there were tons of couples, but also groups of girls, couples on a double date, guys buddied up together who seemed to be "out of touch" with women, groups of friends, and oddly enough there were a couple of loners, although I'm thinking that those boys were probably regulars and they were not going to let a thing like Valentines Day come between them and their beverage(s).
I felt bad that we didn't have many romantic songs, but most Blues and Rock songs are all about pain and suffering. No one seemed to care, especially the couple who got up and danced. I specified that they got up to dance, because we had some chair dancers, which is fine with us. Enjoy the music however you want, just enjoy!
If you haven't ventured out to the newest Burntwood Tavern (4th in a series), you should make a point to go. Good atmosphere, wonderful service, and they have some great happy hour specials. We were happy.
It was interesting to me to see the variety of people who go out for Valentines Day. Of course, there were tons of couples, but also groups of girls, couples on a double date, guys buddied up together who seemed to be "out of touch" with women, groups of friends, and oddly enough there were a couple of loners, although I'm thinking that those boys were probably regulars and they were not going to let a thing like Valentines Day come between them and their beverage(s).
I felt bad that we didn't have many romantic songs, but most Blues and Rock songs are all about pain and suffering. No one seemed to care, especially the couple who got up and danced. I specified that they got up to dance, because we had some chair dancers, which is fine with us. Enjoy the music however you want, just enjoy!
If you haven't ventured out to the newest Burntwood Tavern (4th in a series), you should make a point to go. Good atmosphere, wonderful service, and they have some great happy hour specials. We were happy.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Giant Eagle, North Olmsted - 2/8/13
Looks like we're on the grocery store circuit, which is fine by us, it's just a little odd sounding that a band would be playing in a grocery store.
Giant Eagle in North Olmsted recently added their "dining under the tower" to their many perks. Six different wines and six different food items for $6 from 6-8pm every Friday.
We were set up right next to the first tasting station that had a yummy beef item and the perfect paring of one of their featured red wines.
Joani and Little Pat came out to support us, although not together, but they did kibitz with each other, which was nice to see. Jake's friends ventured out as well and stayed for a bit.
Quite a few people had the same look of "what the what?" when they walked in and saw us, but quickly recovered and hung out at the tasting tables to listen while they sampled the food and wine.
There was a couple with their cute little girl, who was about two-ish, give or take an ish and their infant daughter who slept through the whole thing (not sure if that meant we were boring or soothing). The older of the 2 girls decided that dancing/running would be way more fun than sitting in the cart and off she went. Took her a while to get to that stage...she kind of had the deer in the headlights look right at first since it was probably the first live music she witnessed, much less having that experience in a grocery store. Little kids are way better at getting through the processing part and then on to the fun part than adults seem to be.
One little boy was trailing his parents and as they passed us he put his hands over his ears. Of course it was during one of my songs, so I was torn between being amused and having my feelings hurt. I opted for being amused.
Giant Eagle in North Olmsted recently added their "dining under the tower" to their many perks. Six different wines and six different food items for $6 from 6-8pm every Friday.
We were set up right next to the first tasting station that had a yummy beef item and the perfect paring of one of their featured red wines.
Joani and Little Pat came out to support us, although not together, but they did kibitz with each other, which was nice to see. Jake's friends ventured out as well and stayed for a bit.
Quite a few people had the same look of "what the what?" when they walked in and saw us, but quickly recovered and hung out at the tasting tables to listen while they sampled the food and wine.
There was a couple with their cute little girl, who was about two-ish, give or take an ish and their infant daughter who slept through the whole thing (not sure if that meant we were boring or soothing). The older of the 2 girls decided that dancing/running would be way more fun than sitting in the cart and off she went. Took her a while to get to that stage...she kind of had the deer in the headlights look right at first since it was probably the first live music she witnessed, much less having that experience in a grocery store. Little kids are way better at getting through the processing part and then on to the fun part than adults seem to be.
One little boy was trailing his parents and as they passed us he put his hands over his ears. Of course it was during one of my songs, so I was torn between being amused and having my feelings hurt. I opted for being amused.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Mustard Seed - 2/2/13
Well, it's Groundhog Day....again.
Glad to be back at the Mustard Seed after a long leave of absence!
Talked with a lot of people at this one (between sets and after the gig). Everyone we talked with seemed to like our music.
Our new friend, Mark came there on a whim and ended up staying for the duration.
And oh guess what, I saw East Side Chuck. Guess this would make him South Side Chuck. Would really like to know where he's from since we see him quite often in Beachwood. Didn't get to talk to him, because we were upstairs in the middle of a set and he was downstairs making his way to the checkout. I'll just have to wait until we see him again in Beachwood. Hey, maybe he's our following!
The other thing we saw was a heron, but not at the gig. Mudcat spotted him on the way home flying south through a blizzard. At least he was headed in the right direction. Perhaps the warmer weather fooled him into sticking around longer or coming back early.
Glad to be back at the Mustard Seed after a long leave of absence!
Talked with a lot of people at this one (between sets and after the gig). Everyone we talked with seemed to like our music.
Our new friend, Mark came there on a whim and ended up staying for the duration.
And oh guess what, I saw East Side Chuck. Guess this would make him South Side Chuck. Would really like to know where he's from since we see him quite often in Beachwood. Didn't get to talk to him, because we were upstairs in the middle of a set and he was downstairs making his way to the checkout. I'll just have to wait until we see him again in Beachwood. Hey, maybe he's our following!
The other thing we saw was a heron, but not at the gig. Mudcat spotted him on the way home flying south through a blizzard. At least he was headed in the right direction. Perhaps the warmer weather fooled him into sticking around longer or coming back early.
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