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O.K.....Lot's going on here. Let's look at music first. This gig will be ongoing for Friday nights in the weeks to come...let's just see this going on forever..OK?, Steve's playing at THE STONEGATE in Tacoma each Friday night with that awesome music legendJERRY MILLER..what an honor this is.
JERRY MILLER, guitarist from MOBY GRAPE, back in the 1960's. There's lots of stuff online 'bout him, so, take a look...O.K?
Anyway, Steve and Jerry been hitting it off. AND, tomorrow, Steve's getting together with Jerry and going over some tunes for this Friday night's gig... Friday, Sept. 28, 2012  and it will be fantastic.  Address for THE STONEGATE is 5421 South Tacoma Way. That's easy to find. Take the Tacoma Mall Exit off I-5...I think that's 54th and go west to South Tacoma Way. The phone is 253/743-2255. Music starts at 9 pm., ends 1 am. The pizza is great, beer's ice cold and they serve mixed drinks too. It'll be fun. JERRY MILLER/guitar/vocals, Steve BARTLETT ON BASS, and KEVIN CHRISTENSEN/drums.
Steve's also been rehearsing with his music buddy, music instructor MIKE KARNES. They get together each Sunday and just have fun, relax and play...Steve loves it. Both of them have been just playing forever...just 'bout 50 years music experience each. They really admire each other's musical genius, and relax. It's so much fun for them both. They get together each week in Olympia.
My hubby ran into G.W. TAYLOR/vocals yesterday. I love his voice and will look on YOUTUBE for a video. G. W. is a find actor, and has been in many performances put on by talented NANCY TRIBUSH HILLMAN, at THE NEW TRIAD THEATER in Yelm, over the years. He has a wonderful CD out too. I'll check it out and find out where you can find it and post it here OK?
Steve talked to singer/song writer TOD LEMKUHL/guitarist/vocals over this past week about getting together for some music. Hopefully, that will be happening soon.
Bye for now. Jan

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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Local Live Music Report for Week of November 8th

OK...Let's get started, shall we? Also posted on BARTLETT ON BASS.

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First, there were locked doors on CLARK's BAR AND GRILL this week when Steve checked. No Live music there. The Tahoma Valley Golf Course was open and looked like business as usual. We'll keep checking for you.

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JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO in his 'JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO' played yesterday, Saturday, November 6th, at a new venue... THE GOVERNOR's GRILL in Olympia. If you like blues, this maybe your ticket. Olympia's easy to get to. THE GOVERNOR's GRILL is located at 621 Capitol Way So., downtown Oly. Check it out. Members of Scooch's band are .....[ Brad Gould/harmonica and Gary Elsey/bass-j]. NOTE from Scooch.."Music goes from 6:30-9:30. Great affordable food. This is a "supper club" experience right here in Olympia."
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I'm sure THE SHELLY ELY JAM went well last Sunday. Shell and her guys host a fun jam each Sunday night at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway on Pacific. About 7 pm be at UNCLE SAM's, the jam goes til about 10 pm. Shelly has many top musicians in the area play with her each Sunday. It's alway fantastic. 'Great tacos' too, reports JEFF AND KATHY WALLACE. Have a bite to eat before or during the music. AND, bring your axe.
On Thursdays, THE JERRY MILLER BAND plays each week at UNCLE SAM's. Music starts at 8pm. Members of the 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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WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm have nothing reported for this week.
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Now for, LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's in McKenna. Steve said the Thursday night OPEN MIC looked like it was booming last Thursday. A full parking lot and lots of folks keeps these wonderful venues alive people. Yay! All levels of musicians are welcome each Thursday 6 pm at LIQUID SOUL.
THE MARTIN SALINAS BAND played at LIQUID SOUL last night...hope it went fine. Have not seen a word on FACEBOOK, newspaper or anywhere. Will post when I've found any info. I do not know the members of this band yet.
***Next Saturday, November 13th, at 8 pm please be at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's to hear the band my hubby's been recording with all week. This will be awesome! Hear 'WALTER's BIRTHDAY' in Concert. $5.00 cover, starts at 8 pm. That's at the McKenna 'Y' behind BAYDOS. Only one mile from Yelm, and from Spanaway take the Roy 'Y'. Phone 360/400-soul.
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KENNY WILLIAMSON reported a recording project will be keeping him busy for the next two-three months. Sounds like he is organizing a very special group of musicians. Cool. We'll keep an eye on that. Go HERE.
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STEVE BARTLETT, BARTLETT ON BASS, my husband, has been recording this past week with the band he's with. Everything's been going well. On Friday night, they finished the first stage of recording and will continue in a couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to this CD! No name has been chosen yet. I'll let you know more when I do. OK?

Steve has been and will be checking out some more new venues for live music in this area in the next week. I'll keep everyone updated.

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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.

YOUR BEST BET Local Live Music This Week..Nov. 1st

First Posted last night on BARTLETT ON BASS.
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What a week! Lots of trouble...and me [Jan] right in the middle again. See HERE. But, First let's see what live music is happening in the area...OK? Then I might talk a little 'bout my news.

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Well, THE BLUE BOTTLE CAFE's in Yelm is gone. No music there.
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Steve went by CLARK's BAR AND GRILL at the Tahoma Valley Golf Course in Yelm a few times this week folks...A Big ZERO, no cars in the parking lot or anything. What happened? Where are those guys? We haven't heard anything for two weeks now. If anyone knows...give me a call and I'll [Jan] post it. So, no music there.
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Next...SHELLY ELY's JAM's tonight [Sunday] 10/31 at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway. Yeah! Music starts around 7 pm gos until 10 pm. She said on FACEBOOK that TERRY JAE/bass and DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND/drums will be there. JHO BLENIS/guitar is a maybe..he was not feeling well eariler this week...[he said on FACEBOOK] and Shell didn't say if he'd be there. Shelly always has great players at her jam. These are world class musicians. Go tonight to UNCLE SAM's for a cold beer and some fun. Address 16003 Pacific Ave. Spanaway WA. 253-507-7808. Now, remember this next Thursday night too at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL... 7 pm for 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. KATHY AND JEFF WALLACE told me.."Be on hand for the best tacos , beer, blues jamming and motorcycles in the land!". 'Now, that's cool.' says...Jan.
And, next Saturday night, hear ROD COOK /TOAST at UNCLE SAM's. They do not have a time posted so, call first... 253-507-7808. Great musicians. I [Jan] recommend them. So, especially if you're in Tacoma, Spanaway, Graham area this is really easy to get to.
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Now, LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS in McKenna host an OPEN MIC every Thursday evening at 6 pm. All levels of musicians are welcome. They are have beer, wine and great fresh roasted coffee. Fantastic sandwiches, salads, pastries and soups. They are located at the McKenna 'Y' behind BAYDOS. Phone 360/400-soul.
Next Saturday, November 6th at 8 pm THE MARTIN SALINAS BAND will be performing at 'Liquid Soul'. Have not confirmed the members of this group. Please call 360/400-soul and check and I'll post it too when I get the news.
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And WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm. Nothing's been reported [karaoke or live music] for this week.
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Now, my [Jan] music news. I posted my 'Local Live Music News' HERE earlier this week. Telling the world that these posts are mine alone and MAY NOT BE my husband's or the musicians' that my husband plays with views. WOW. What a reaction!! My web visits jumped up from around 50 visiters a day to over 200 visiters a day...many people coming back more than once. Welcome people. My name's Jan and my husband's Steve Bartlett. He plays an excellent bass guitar. That's what I talk about here and I post other fun music things that I find online.
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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.

My Local Live Music Event Report

For the week of October 25th, 2010. Local Live Music..YOUR BEST BET this week.
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Oct. 25 Monday..KENNY WILLIAMSON will NOT be appearing at CLARK's BAR AND GRILL in Yelm, as reported before. No gig, confirmed by Email by Kenny.
Oct. 28-Thursday 7 pm--JERRY MILLER at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway, confirmed by phone. Oct. 28-Thursday 6 pm OPEN MIC at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS in McKenna. All levels welcome. Lots of fun. Play or just relax and listen. No phone confirmation received yet. Call 360/400-soul.
Oct. 29, Friday...no reported events yet.
Oct. 30, Saturday-CANDY..the Band. Halloween Party at UNCLE SAM's in Spanaway. No time reported. Call first, phone 253-507-7808. Gig confirmed by phone...no time given.
Oct. 31, SHELLY ELY's JAM 7 pm at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway. All levels welcome. Bring your axe and play with awesome musicians. Confirmed by phone.
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. HERE 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.

WHAT's HAPPENING?...My Gig Report......Local Area Live Music Events

Well, this has been an eventful week for local music in my Yelm home and the surrounding areas.

1. First, the sad music news reported on 10/10 by Michael Joseph, a farewell party will be held at THE BLUE BOTTLE in Yelm on 10/23. There has been no new postings on THE BLUE BOTTLE CAFE for quite awhile. The Blue Bottle's address is 309 Yelm Ave East, phone is 360/458-4611. So, now I've had the news from owner Michele Jones, I was wishing this news was not true. But, it's true.
2. Kenny WilliamSon contacted me several times this week, telling me that he or his band 'The Kenny WilliamSon Band' maybe playing at CLARK's BAR AND GRILL at the Tehoma Golf Course in Yelm on 10/25. [NOTE:Just in: Sorry to say Kenny will NOT be at Clark's on the 25th] Address 15425 Moseman Ave. S.W. ,phone 360/458-3332. The details are being worked out with Clark's owner Steve....10/15--New News: Kenny will NOT be playing at Clark's this Saturday, 10/16, or 10/25th as he reported eariler. But good news.... he'll be at UNCLE SAM's  that's 7 pm, in Spanaway on 10/24, filling in for drummer Dylan Lanny England, so go to Uncle Sam's to enjoy Kenny's great drumming, we'll miss you in Yelm this week Kenny. Have a great day off Dylan. We love your drumming too Dylan.
3. Musician, Eric Delome of BLUE WAVE' reports on FACEBOOK that his wonderful birthday party was due all to the kindness of Martin and Barb Salinas.."THANKS FOR YOUR LOVE and All The Wonderful Music around You. The music is the sound of The LIFE. I WISH YOU SUCCES and JOY. YOURS Eric" . 'Happy Birthday, Eric!'. And, thank you Martin and Barb, owners of LIQUID SOUL.
Sounds like Eric had a great time last week  at  LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS. There was birthday cake [Barb's a great cook], a great jam with no cover too.  Cool. Address 35025 90th Roy, Wa....Where...Behind BAYDOS at the McKenna 'Y'. Phone 360/400-soul. This info. was found online on both MARTIN SALINAS and ERIC DELOME FACEBOOK  pages. "There were some folks with standing room only" states Martin, so Martin wants to do it again! Yay Martin!
So, THE MARTIN SALINAS BAND  [I am checking on this bands' members.. Martin, Eric and  more...have sent notes to Eric, Martin and Barb...sure I'll hear before Saturday, 10/16..and I will post it].The Martin Salinas Band will be playing this Saturday at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS. The band was confirmed on Martin and Barb's Liquid Soul Web Site. and Martin's FACEBOOK page too, but, not members of the band. Liquid Soul does not say if there will be a cover or cake, but it's only a $5.00 cover, if there is any., so no problem. Music starts at 8pm this Saturday, 10/16 at Liquid Soul. NOTE: Saturday,10/16.. Sadly, I'm unable to find out/confirm band members...please call Liquid Soul for information. Address and phone above. Oh, I almost forgot, Liquid Soul has an open mic tonight ..Thursday at 6 pm. So, musicians bring your axe. Let's keep live music happening in this area.
4. Lot's happening at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL in Spanaway this week. Last Sunday, 10/10 Shelly Ely hosted a Benefit for Craig and Kathy at Uncle Sam's. Shelly reports it was very sucessful. Great. We really enjoy Uncle Sam's Bar and Grill. Lots of musicians, playing every week. Address: 16003 Pacific Ave. Spanaway WA. 253-507-7808.  Music was all day long and several bands played last Sunday. Wish we could have been there. Soon.
The famous guitarist, JERRY MILLER [Moby Grape] plays every Thursday night at 7 pm at Uncle Sam's.... That's TONIGHT! What a treat, and, THE SHELLY ELY JAM starts at 7 pm every Sunday night.  Next jam this Sunday 10/17. With SHELLY ELY/vocals and DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND/drummer and  more folks too. They both keep me updated on FACEBOOK. They're  fantastic and both are at Uncle Sam's each Sunday. Wow. Get your axe, go to Uncle Sam's Bar And Grill 7 pm to 10ish on Sundays and have a really good time with other very talented musicians.
6. WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT And LOUNGE in Yelm have nothing new to report.
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7.Review: Live Music.. THE BEST BET:  Tonight and this week. Thursdays...10/14- JERRY MILLER's at UNCLE SAM's in Spanaway..7 pm. 10/14- OPEN MIC at LIQUID SOUL in McKenna...6 pm.
Friday 10/15..no events reported.
Saturday 10/16- MARTIN SALINAS BAND [still checking on members of this band, Eric Delome, Martin Salinas and ?-j] at LIQUID SOUL in McKenna..8 pm. Note: 10/16 THE KENNY WILLIAMSON BAND[still checking on members of this band, Kenny WilliamSon and ?-j] NOT appearing at CLARK's BAR AND GRILL in Yelm as reported earier.
Sunday 10/17-THE SHELLY ELY JAM at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL 7 pm.
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NEXT WEEK: Live Music.
Thursday 10/21 JERRY MILLER's at UNCLE SAM's 7 pm. 10/21- OPEN MIC at LIQUID SOUL in McKenna..6 pm.
Friday..no events reported.
Saturday 10/23-..BLUE BOTTLE CAFE in Yelm..farewell party..call for time or if music. UNCLE SAM's in Spanaway..O DARK 30..a benefit, call for start time.
Sunday 10/24..SHELLY ELY's JAM at UNCLE SAM's 7 pm. KENNY WILLIAMSON will be sitting in for DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND with Shelly and others.
Monday..10/25..KENNY WILLIAMSON or his band will NOT be appearing at CLARK's BAR AND GRILL in Yelm.
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8. UPDATES AND CHANGES POSTED HERE:... KENNY WILLIAMSON BAND  will NOT be at CLARK's BAR AND GRILL in Yelm on 10/16.... Also, 'The Kenny WilliamSon Band' will NOT be playing at CLARK's BAR AND GRILL at the Tehoma Golf Course in Yelm on 10/25.
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9. 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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