Copy Of HO HO HO And A Bottle Of Rum...local Live Music Report 12/27

First posted on BARTLETT ON BASS, for links go there. Jan
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Nice quiet, relaxing Sunday after Christmas, for my report. Yawn, Stretch, Burp...Whoops...parden me. Hope everyone had a great Holiday yesterday, like we did and ALL of us are rested up and ready to boogie. Let's see what happened last week and what's happening this week in live music.. OK?

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Tonight, Sunday 12/26 Shelly Ely's at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway. Thanks Shell. Love that girl. Some of the best Bluzzzz in the area, can be heard each week at UNCLE SAM's with Shelly Ely. THE SHELLY ELY JAM's tonight, starts around 7 pm. AND, No Shell, you'll never be an 'old' person. None of us will. There'll be DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND on drums, TERRY JAE/bass. Haven't seen who on guitar for tonight....but, you can bet it'll be great. Go to UNCLE SAM's for cold beer, a hot grill and cool live music tonight.
Thursday nights ,UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL host THE JERRY MILLER BAND. 7 pm more cool music AND every Thursday is 'Taco-Thursday'...ALL tacos for a buck! Click here for UNCLE SAM's MENU and prices. The awesome members of this band are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, JEFF WALLACE/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp.
SHELLY ELY is booked for Saturday, January 1st, NEW YEARS DAY at UNCLE SAM's. Check it out, and there's more.
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Now, LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's in McKenna, have nothing posted this week for live music...no open mics and no jams, or bands. Looks like they maybe still celebrating the Holidays with a rest. Martin and Barb do work very hard. Go in for a great cup of fresh roasted coffee and delicious food. Call 360/400-soul for more.
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KENNY WILLIAMSON send Holiday wishes this week HERE. No live music to report.
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WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm. They had a great Christmas clothing and toy drive this week. Merry Christmas. Karaoke with SHELLSHOCK helped out. Nothing reported yet, in the way of live music etc. for the upcoming week.
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Let's go to THE SUMMIT PUB in Puyallup next. OK? Well, nothing new's been posted AGAIN. We haven't heard from KEVIN CHRISTENSEN/drummer either. He organizes the Tuesday night jam...you'd better call first 253/536-1588 before heading over there.
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Food with your music at THE GOVERNOR's GRILL in Olympia.. THE JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO have been playing there each Saturday night 6:30 to 9:30. They'll be there NEW YEAR'S EVE too on Friday 12/31.
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THE MANDOLIN CAFE have music several nights a week. With DENNY FOREMAN AND FRIENDS hosting an OPEN MIC on Sundays 6 pm to 9pm.
Get there earily for parking...Jan's hint.
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RAMTHA's SCHOOL OF ENLIGHTENMENT....no events posted.
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YELM SENIOR CENTER...no new events posted.
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YELM COMMUNITY EXPANTION...No new events
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STEVE BARTLETT/BARTLETT ON BASS--Monday the 20th, Steve met his long-time friend, MIKE KARNES for coffee in Rainier. Mike teaches guitar and bass in the Port Orchard area.
Tuesday night, 12/21 STEVE BARTLETT with multi-talented Guitarist/vocalist TOD LEMKUHL were honored to perform for the YELM FOOD CO-OP Private Holiday Pot-Luck. Reminds me [Jan] of the good ol' 'ME AND MY UNCLE' Gigs of a couple years back. There was lots of good food, music and dancing. Live music makes any event extra special. Email HERE to make your event unforgetable.
TAMBORINE BORELLI contacted the band Steve plays in. She's having a BARE BONES BASH on 1/07/11 at her SPIRAL CAFE ART AND WELL BEING STUDIO, downtown Yelm. at 7 pm. It's a fund -raiser with a $5.00 donation for the fund-raiser. No live music this week.
The rest of our week was quiet. We got Christmas greetings from some of our our music family Kenny WilliamSon/drummer, Violenist Terra Jean Chambers and her hubby Archie, Tamborine Borelli/vocalist, Jon Baroni/keys/vocals, Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals, Scott Erconliani/drums, and more.... and our families too.
We had a wonderful Christmas day with Steve's son, JAMES AND JESSICA. My son [Jan] MARTIN BARELA called from Shanghai...his now wife-to-be said 'yes' on Christmas day...Welcome ROSE to our family. Jan
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If you're a musician, band or club owner in my area, and want your live music or community event included on my Live Music Report And Community Events. Please send your gig info. at bartlettonbass@aol.com for review. I will review and post the very best gigs and live music events in the area Thanks for reading my report and supporting live music. 'Jan'...JA ROSE-BARTLETT

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Copy og Gigs, Events and Christmas Stuff. Local Live Music Report for 12/20

First posted on BARTLETT ON BASS, go there for links. Jan

Let's get to it....Shall we? WOW... It's a quiet week.

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Up first, is THE SHELLY ELY JAM in Spanaway at UNCLE SAMs BAR AND GRILL. Every Sunday night, just like clock-work, it's Shell and her fabulous crew at 7 pm. What fun...Shell's vocals, with DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND/drums and TERRY JAE/bass. AND, of course, she always has a great guitarist. If you like to jam with real PROs. This is a good bet. UNCLE SAMs has a grill with awesome tacos etc. Enjoy yourself with a cold beer.
Thursday nights it's THE JERRY MILLER BAND each week again at UNCLE SAMs. This band's members are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, Jeff Wallace/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp.
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LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS in McKenna usually have an OPEN MIC each Thursday night. But, NOT this week. Have a very Merry Christmas from LIQUID SOUL. No live music to report for this week...Christmas week.
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No new live music news from KENNY WILLIAMSON this week.
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WILLOUGHBYs RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE...WILLOUGHBYs are still collecting Christmas gifts and clothing for kids. They have posted a list on their site. No new live music or activities to report.
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Well, let's go to THE GOVERNOR's GRILL in Olympia. JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO are playing on Saturday evenings 6:30 to 9:30. Dinner with music. Does not say if there will be anything special for Christmas day, next Saturday. Call first 360/956-9999
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THE SUMMIT PUB has nothing new to report at their site. Just look. Call first 253/536-1588.
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THE MANDOLIN CAFE have live music posted several nights this coming week. Check it out. DENNY FOREMAN AND FRIENDS are hosting an OPEN MIC on Sunday nights. Time: 6 to 9 pm. Call 253-761-3482
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RAMTHA's SCHOOL of ENLIGHTENMENT....no events poated for the remainder of the month.
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YELM SENIOR CENTER...Nothing new to report.
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YELM COMMUNITY EXPANSION...Nothing new.
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STEVE BARTLETT/BARTLETT ON BASS...Steve had a quiet week for music last week. Next week, he has a PRIVATE PARTY on this Tuesday night. It will be confirmed tomorrow. YAY! I will post more when I can. There's a local Fund Raiser, just booked.... BARE BONES BASH the first week of January. On January 7th, at 7 pm. For Tamborine Borelli's THE SPIRAL ARTS AND WELLNESS CENTER. That's at 201 Yelm Ave. $5.00 donation at the door for the fund raiser. Grand opening planned for THE SPIRAL is Feb. 1st, 2011. Steve will be playing in WALTERs BIRTHDAY...[TOD LEMKUHL, SCOTT ERCOLIANI, JON BARONI and my STEVE BARTLETT]. Go HERE for my link. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jan
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If you're a musician, band or club owner in my area, and want your live music or community event included on my Live Music Report And Community Events. Please send your gig info. at bartlettonbass@aol.com for review. I will review and post the very best gigs and live music events in the area Thanks for reading my report and supporting live music. 'Jan'...JA ROSE-BARTLETT
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Tis The Season To Be Jolly..or..Let There Be Cupcakes. Local Live Music Report Week 12/13

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First posted on BARTLETT ON BASS, For links go here.
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Let's get right to our local live music and community events report for the week of December 13th....OK?

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Just read a really cool rumor on FACEBOOK.....Hey..There might be cupcakes at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL tonight/Sunday 12/12....MMMM. Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy. see ya at 7 pm at UNCLE SAM's for THE SHELLY ELY JAM. Save me a chocolate one. OK Shell? YAY. Shelly Ely always has a sweet jam even without cupcakes! But, now how can any of us stay home tonight with a possibility of more sugar than usual? There's just no way, we can stay away. And, the drummer tonight DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND is also a sweety. With TERRY JAE/bass as icing on our cup'cake' and always an awesome guitarist at THE SHELLY ELY JAM on Pacific each Sunday night. 'Be there or be square'. WOW. Bring your axe have some fun.
THE JERRY MILLER BAND up each Thursday night 7 pm at UNCLE SAM's too. The band members are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, Jeff Wallace/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp.
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Now, the LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's in McKenna. Spoke to the very talented guitarist/owner of LIQUID SOUL a few days ago...MARTIN SALINAS. Yes, there's still an OPEN MIC each Thursday evening at 6 pm to 9 pm. So, come on down. ANDY CARROLL/ guitar/vocals, was in town last Thursday, and came down to play with his friends at Liquid Soul's OPEN MIC. TOD LEMKUHL/ guitar/vocals, MICHAEL HARRISON/drums, and my Steve BARTLETT ON BASS were some of the fine folks that came down to jam too. My Steve said... Amanda, Peggy and even more were there to perform. It was a fun jam.
Last night, WALTER's BIRTHDAY performed at Liquid Soul from 8 pm to 11 pm. It was an very enjoyable evening. ALINE SCHROADER was there to take pictures of JON BARONI and the guys. A video was created and will be done after Christmas by James. Thanks...I'm looking forward to seeing that.
Next Saturday, December 18th, 8 pm, there will be AN OPEN JAM, Electric or Acoustic ...All welcome, bring your axe [instrument] and play at Liquid Soul. Fun. Cool.
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KENNY WILLIAMSON sent me news that he will be performing with 'Mariah' at THE SWISS on January 23rd at the MYKEL SPATZ MEMORIAL. No time was posted. Call THE SWISS, in Tacoma first..1904 Jefferson Tacoma, WA 98402
P: 253-572-2821.
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WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm are getting ready for Christmas. They have posted... a list of children that need toys, clothing, etc. What a cool idea...to help a child out this Christmas season. Go the the link above or visit them at 113 Yelm Ave.Yelm, WA, Phone: 360-400-2240.
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THE GOVERNOR's GRILL in Olympia has blues each Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30 by THE JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO. Music with your meal. Cool. There's no new news reported on their site. call first 360/956-9999.
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Open Jam each Tuesday night 7 pm at THE SUMMIT PUB in Puyallup on Canyon Road. This is organized by KEVIN CHRISTENSEN/drummer each week. Live music shows each Saturday night. But, there has been no new postings. Call first...253/536-1588.
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THE MANDOLIN CAFE in Tacoma has an OPEN MIC each Sunday evening from 6 to 9 pm with Denny Foreman and Friends and music almost every night of the week. What a pleasant place to relax, eat and enjoy listening to some excellent local musical talent. Get there early for parking.
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RAMTHA's SCHOOL of ENLIGHTENMENT. They have no new events posted for this week. They had their CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION last night. It was also shown on Ramtha T.V. live-stream world-wide. The biggest event attendance EVER last night at any single event...over 2,500 people with the world-wide T.V. attendance. Cool. 'MERRY CHRIST-IN-MASS' to all our R.S.E. student friends.
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YELM SENIOR CENTER...Great affordable lunches, monthly live music events and activities. Where: 16530 103rd Avenue Southeast, Yelm, WA 98597-9607-
(360) 458-7733
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YELM COMMUNITY EXPANSION...wonderful new group of people in Yelm believing in the sovergnity and sustainibility of this Community. Dedication to education and co-operation. Including A Center for Education and Interaction,
A Farming expansion, and Green Houses creation, A Community Commercial Kitchen. and A Farmers Market.
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STEVE BARTLETT...BARTLETT ON BASS...Steve has no live music events to report this coming week. He was at Liquid Soul's OPEN MIC last Thursday, 12/10. It was great fun. He really enjoyed seeing long time friend, ANDY CARROLL who was in Yelm for the week. My hubby, Bartlett is the bassman for the local band...WALTER's BIRTHDAY. They performed at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's last night. The band is finishing up the CD at this time. Cool. Jan
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If you're a musician, band or club owner in my area, and want your live music or community event included on my Live Music Report And Community Events. Please send your gig info. at bartlettonbass@aol.com for review. I will review and post the very best gigs and live music events in the area Thanks for reading my report and supporting live music. 'Jan'...JA ROSE-BARTLETT.
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Do You Smell Something? Love Is In The Air. Live Music And Community Events 12/6

Fist posted on BARTLETT ON BASS, go there for links. Jan

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First things First...I always say....And, It's love EVERYWHERE I look...well, that's just plain cool, now isn't it? Today, Sunday, 12/5... BLUEWAVE's guitar/vocals/composer Eric Delome marries Virginia Cloverdale. My Steve's a guest at the wedding as I write this. Congratulations Eric and Virginia. A few weeks ago, Former BLUE BOTTLE owner, Michelle Jones married Flemming Olsen. Now, that's cool too. Tomorrow is ,12/6, our [Steve and Jan] wedding anniversary, 6 whole years! YAY. And, what really touches my heart and brings a tear to my eye...my dear 34 year old son, Martin, has fallen in love with a lovely, beautiful lady and has told me, he will ask her to marry him on Christmas. I've never seen him So Happy...he's walking on air. Go Martin. I love you both. Mom and Steve.

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Now, for live music and community events for the week.
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UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL is first this week with the lovely Shelly Ely tonight, doing her 'thang'...THE SHELLY ELY JAM alway starts at 7 pm, Sunday night's in Spanaway. There's DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND on drums and TERRY JAE on bass. The guitarists' are always a wonderful surprise...many times, it's JHO BLENIS, or JERRY MILLER. Last week, it was GARY CROOKS. Shell has not posted who's there on guitar tonight or I didn't see it posted, don't worry though, Shell alway's gets someone that's awesome. Go to UNCLE SAM's on Sundays for Shelly's gig. Bring your axe, if you want to get up and play too.
Each Thursday, it's THE JERRY MILLER BAND at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL too. Again, at 7 pm. The members of this group are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, Jeff Wallace/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp.
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Great news from LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS....my hubby's band [WALTER's BIRTHDAY] will be there next Saturday, December 11th, at 8 pm. Be there after 8 pm for a great gig. If you are one of those people that will be going to the RANCH for your Christmas celebration...this fun gig will let you to continue your celebrations all evening long...cool. Remember, when you leave that event, go to this event...at LIQUID SOUL in McKenna for more fun. Music will play until 11 pm. $5.00 cover. Members of this band are Tod Lemkuhl, Scott Ercoliani, Jon Baroni and my Hubby, Steve Bartlett.
No OPEN MIC for Thursday listed for LIQUID SOUL this week. I did not hear how last night's MARTIN SALINAS BAND Gig did last night. Hope it was great.
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THE GOVERNOR's GRILL has blues each Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 pm. THE JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO are performing each Saturday evening. That's in downtown Olympia. Enjoy a great blues with your dinner. Nothing new has been posted since November 5th. I call and only gotten a recording. Call first please. 360/956-9999.
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No new music news from KENNY WILLIAMSON this week.
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There's always lots of live music [almost every day]at THE MANDOLIN CAFE in Tacoma. This week and every Sunday's there's... Open Mic w/Denny Foreman & Friends All levels welcome. 6pm to 9pm ....... Highly recommended by Jan...And, get there early for parking.
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Nothing new at THE SUMMIT PUB. There's a jam on Tuesday nights and live music on Saturdays. But, nothing new has been posted. Call first (253) 536-1588.
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WILLOUGHBY's RESTUARANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm had karaoke by SHELLSHOCK and bingo this week. Delicious STEWART's MEAT pepperoni give-aways. Also, lots of drink specials. Location:113 Yelm Ave.Yelm, WA, Phone: 360-400-2240.
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New this week..R.S.E's Community Events in Yelm. There's an event on December 8th this week. Also, As I was saying before, R.S.E's CHRISTMAS EVENT is on Saturday, December 11th...12 noon to about 3 pm....I'd go hear WALTER's BIRTHDAY at LIQUID SOUL after the event and continue your Christmas celebrating there. YAY.
Call 360/458-5201, extent #2 for all currant event information at R.S.E.

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YELM SENIOR CENTER offers really cool lunches on week days at for senior's and disabled in the area. At a very reasonable price too. I [Jan] was in the STAR's Program ...Day Care for Adults...offered by the Lacey Senior Center a few years ago, it was lots of fun. Yelm offered that too. There were live music events and dances monthly. Classes, bingo and also a bus service. Check it out. Address: 16530 103rd Avenue Southeast, Yelm, WA 98597-9607. (360) 458-6677.

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Photo of my son, Martin Barela, and his Lady, Rose. Taken October 2010 at the Great Wall Of China by my daughter, Crystal Sincoff.

G'Bye And Thanks For All The Fish...Live Music Report

First posted on BARTLETT ON BASS. go there for links. Jan
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A new week.. music news and a change/attitute. Let's see what's happening for live music in the area...shall we?

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UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway. Of course, there's THE SHELLY ELY JAM tonight...always Sunday night's around 7 pm. Tonight, Shell has a great guest line up with my old dear friend Sheryl Clark/sax from Steve's 'ROAD DAWG' days, and there's also Laurie Johnson/vocals/harp the fearless leader of the band, 'CARELESS HUNTER' and Gary Crooks/guitar. This will be fantastic night to show up at UNCLE SAM's folks. Wish I could make it! Hope soon. I saw this, this morning on FACEBOOK from Shelly's page. I'm guessing, there will be Shell's regulars, DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND/drums TERRY JAE/bass too tonight, but it has not been confirmed...253-507-7808....if you need more information about this band OK? There are tacos and a grill at UNCLE SAM's. So, why not get a bite to eat.
Last night, Shelly Ely hosted the 2nd Anniversity Customer Appreciation night at UNCLE SAM's. Hope it went well. Nothing's posted that I have found.
On Thursday's UNCLE SAM's regular is THE JERRY MILLER BAND. The members of this band are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, Jeff Wallace/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp. It all starts at 7 pm. Call 253-507-7808 if you need more info. LAST INTERNATIONAL Blues/rock are booked for next Saturday, Dec. 4th at UNCLE SAM's. Start time 8 pm.
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Next is LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERs in McKenna, WA. That's behind BAYDOS at the McKenna 'Y'. Phone 360/400-soul. The only thing up is THE MARTIN SALINAS BAND for Saturday, December 4th at 8 pm, $5.00 cover. Members of this band are not listed. It's sad for me to see no usual OPEN MIC listed for Thursday nights at LIQUID SOUL. I will keep watching and hoping...and let everyone know right away if I see anything booked. This week, Barb and Martin sent home a scone with Steve for me...it was delicious people. Barb's a fine cook. Go there this week for a fresh roasted cup of Joe and some excellent food too. OK?
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WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm. Just Karaoke posted for Willoughby's. No live music to report.
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KENNY WILLIAMSON....nothing has changed on his site. No live music to report
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John 'Scooch' Cugno Trio at THE GOVERNOR's GRILL in Olympia. That's 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday nights. Live music with dinner. cool. BUT, nothing new has been posted. So please call first to confirm.
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THE MANDOLIN CAFE in Tacoma. They have several nights of live music...usually Friday and Saturday nights for sure. AND, on Sunday nights it's Open Mic w/Denny Foreman & Friends. Time 6 pm to 9 pm. This is a fun relaxing place. My recomendation...get there early for parking. AND, People, please tip well at THE MANDOLIN. There are many fine musicians who play there. They play for their love of music only....NO PAY. Please remember and support them with a big tip OR buy their CD.
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Well, on to THE SUMMIT PUB in Puyallup. Tuesday night's jam night 7 pm, nothing new posted, and there's live music again on Saturday's with nothing new posted.
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Oh my Goodness....Are you seeing a pattern forming here? Well, here I go again...speaking my mind. Let's hope it doesn't get me into too much trouble. Now, this how I feel today...perhaps it will past...hope so, but, maybe not. Here we go...let's explore these ideas for a moment.
Just why am I doing this? huh? Well, yes, I was once a musician, and, I love my husband and see his awesome musical talent...of course, AND, I see all the work it takes him and his friends to be world class musicians...lots of work, lots of time..AND, usually really lousey pay. Many musicians make less than $10.00 a hour...way less, and have a couple of gigs a month, if they're lucky. Most have full-time 'Day Jobs' too...just to survive. When the economy gos down...folks stay at home more. The club owners' feel it and have to make a living too. Live music is usually one of the first things to go, jams, open mics, and karaoke take over where once musicians performed....then, as it gets worse, the clubs' start shutting down, slowly one by one by one.
All this genus, awesome musical talent...just waiting, unused, waiting to uplift and inspire our world, making this a better place. I [Jan] have reported the music news in Western Washington since 2006, posting over 1300 news items. Hoping that BARTLETT ON BASS would help local musicians link up with lovers of music and we'd all benefit and prosper. But, We've been misunderstood, and haven't done a very good job really. Been too polite, too timid and unassuming. Along, with my crumbing physical appearance [Jan] and Steve's innocent eagerness to please...have been seen by others as neediness and unworthiness.....Well, no more....we are now much older and wiser. It was a wonderful journey. Thank you for being a part of our jouney.
I [Jan] will continue loving live music, and continue to post when there's things to report and people who want to read about them. Steve's upcoming CD with the band he's in is exciting! But, to say...no live music to report over and over and over...is just silly, isn't it?
So...'So Long...AND Thanks for ALL the Fish' [by Douglas Adams] is my way of saying 'I Don't Know What'll Happen Next...Looks Like This Blog Is Winding Down Here...If There's Some Music To Report I Will....If Not, I Won't'. Thank you. Jan
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Now, my Steve BARTLETT ON BASS, finished his parts in the in-progress CD, being created with the fine group of musicians he's in a band with. I heard some of the tunes from of the unfinished recordings...AND, loved it. When I hear more I'll let you know. Steve also has no live music to report this week. Again, thank you for supporting live music and reading all my reports and stuff. Jan
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Copy Of THANKSGIVING Week Live Music Report

First Posted On BARTLETT ON BASS. Go there for links. Jan

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OK, Here we go....First, Steve and I wish everyone 'HAPPY THANKSGIVING' this week.

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Now, let's check out the live music around here ..... UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway. THE SHELLY ELY JAM tonight Sunday, Nov. 21st at 7 pm. This is a great jam, with a fantastic group of folks hosting the event each Sunday night. There's, of course, Shelly Ely OR MS. BLUZZZZZ herself...And, DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND on drums. There's TERRY JAE/bass and an assortment of world class guitarists....like perhaps JHO BLENIS, JERRY MILLER, or MARTIN SALINAS. Go see who it'll be tonight. It's always fun. I've had reports of good tacos at UNCLE SAM's too. Check this out. AND, Saturday, November 27th , Shelly hosts a Customer Appreciation Night @ Uncle Sam's 2nd Anniversary Party....Oh Boy...that'll be fun.
This Tuesday night, 11/23, VICIOUS PARTNERS hosts a country jam at UNCLE SAM's. Start time 8 pm. All you country people...this is the place to be on Tuesday night.
I'll be calling and checking, but Thanksgiving being this Thursday, I'm not sure if the JERRY MILLER BAND will be at UNCLE SAM's this week. If they play this Thursday, They start at 7 pm. Call 253/507-7808, before leaving home on this Thursday night. The members of this band are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, Jeff Wallace/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp.
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'Happy Thanksgiving' from LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's in McKenna. No OPEN MIC this Thursday night. And, have a nice Thanksgiving everyone from us too. No other live music events reported by MARTIN SALINAS of LIQUID SOUL for this week.
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No live music news for this week from KENNY WILLIAMSON.
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WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm have had rumors of some Karaoke going on this week, but zero reports of live music. I'll keep watching and keep everyone posted. OK? But, Nothing on their link on FACEBOOK yet.
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Now. THE GOVERNOR's GRILL in Olympia has been the place to go to hear 'SCOOCH' in his THE JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO on Saturday nights from 6:30 to 9:30. That's great blues and great food...a new dinner club in our area.
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Well, I know THE MANDOLIN CAFE in Tacoma is a little way outside our area, but not much, AND, my Steve's played there several times over the years AND, I love it. There's unique delicious sandwiches, soups, beer, wine and fresh roasted coffee. They have a relaxed atmosphere, and an artist's gallery...which I really enjoyed. Music several nights a week. Well, This is what I read on FACEBOOK this morning from RUSS HARRIS. " I know all talented musicians I have as friends on the network and this is an open invite to The Mandolin Cafe 3923 South 12th Street, Tacoma Consider this an open invitation to come and perform beginning tonight and through possibly through next couple of months sunday nights at 7 PM Denny Foreman will facilitate". Cool. You guys, especially in Tacoma this is a fun place. The phone is 253/761-3482. Hint from Jan. Get there early for parking.
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THE SUMMIT PUB has a Tuesday night jam around 7:00 each week. They have live music shows on Saturdays. There's nothing posted for now. Call them first. The address is 9502 Canyon Road East in Puyallup. Phone 253/356-1588.
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My Steve BARTLETT ON BASS reports planning to do some recording tomorrow, Monday, 11/22 at 9 am., with another member of this fantastic band he's with. They're starting the second stage of the recording process used in creating a fine musical CD.
Steve went jamming last night at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS. Even though he got there after 9 pm. it was great, he had one of Martin's wonderful coffees, enjoyed hearing the other musicians play and got to play a few tunes himself too.
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'HAPPY THANKSGIVING'. Jan and Steve.
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If you're a musician, band or club owner in my area, and want your live music event included on my Live Music Report. Please send your gig info. at bartlettonbass@aol.com for review. I will review and post the very best gigs and live music events in the area Thanks for reading my report and supporting live music. 'Jan'...JA ROSE-BARTLETT.
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