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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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.

Local Live Music News Report

O.K.,...Lots of things to talk about this time in my local live music news report. First, what is local to me [Jan]. Well, for starts I thought...South Tacoma, Spanaway, Graham, Roy, McKenna, Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Lacey, Tumwater.... etc.....I will adjust this area as time gos on to fit the great live music reported in the area that we can get to in a reasonable amount of time.

First, In Yelm, THE BLUE BOTTLE CAFE's Farewell closing party was Saturday, Oct. 23rd at 7 pm. We love MICHELLE JONES and her whole family and wish them the best in whatever they do next. From STEVE KLEIN's 'YELM COMMUNITY BLOG' we have learned that The Blue Bottle was bought by a Pizzeria. We'll watch for any updates and new news about this.
Next, CLARK's BAR AND GRILL in Yelm. Steve went by there last night...Monday, Oct. 25th, 'round 7 pm and found no one there! What? So, I called 360/458-3332 this morning...there was zero answer. I'd call CLARK's BAR AND GRILL before leaving home if I were you...I'm sure all is well and they're having a great vacation on some tropical island somewhere warm.
Next, KENNY WILLIAMSON reports that THE SHELLY ELY JAM at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL went great last Sunday night..Oct. 24th, in Spanaway. Kenny WilliamSon was drumming for DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND, who had the night off. This is always a fun jam folks, with talented musicians. Remember, Sunday night 7 pm be at Uncle Sam's at Shelly's jam for awesome live music. Kenny will keep me updated on where etc. he's playing too... I'll let you all know.

LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS in McKenna. On the 16th of this month THE MARTIN SALINAS BAND played at Liquid Soul. Looks like they're playing there again on November 6th at 8 pm. Hope it's a great gig. [confirming the members of this band and will post it as soon as I get this info.]. Usually, but not always, there's a $5.00 cover at Liquid Soul...but, it's well worth that to hear some really fine music. Call...360/400-soul to find out and I'll post all the information I confirm. They are located in McKenna behind BAYDOS at the McKenna 'Y'.

Karaoke with Amanda tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 26th, from WILLOUGHBY's RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm.

O.K.,well, 'My Dirty Laundry' I've been saving this one for last because it's  difficult to talk about and about me and Steve BARTLETT ON BASS and the band WALTER's BIRTHDAY. that Steve's a member. But, it's  local music news...So, here gos.. Our trusted and very brave friend, SCOTT ERCOLIANI/drummer for WALTER's BIRTHDAY contacted me [Jan]  last week about, in his opinion, my abundance of postings about WALTER's BIRTHDAY online. I realized that he brought up some good points, that I'd never thought of. [view Emails HERE and HERE]. I HAD spent a hole lot of time posting. But, I thought that's what everyone wanted. WHOOPS. So, in my willingness to immediately comply...I deleted, blocked or erased all the posts I could find as fast as possible about WALTER's BIRTHDAY and started to cry....then waited to know what to do next. It didn't take long...in about 20 minutes. My hero, MARTIN SALINAS of Liquid Soul Coffee Roasters noticed and called  Scott Ercoliani...'was the recently booked WALTER's BIRTHDAY in Concert on Saturday, November 13th 8 pm canceled?' NO!! The gig has NOT been canceled....... just Jan's posts.  [NOTE: I have recently re-posted an edited copy of that gig's announcement online....it's gonna be fantastic. [my... 'JAN's OPINION!!]. To avoid any further confusion, I decided to post on BARTLETT ON BASS, NIGHT ROSE, FACEBOOK and ONYXX [R]  web sites and elsewhere this 'FYI..NOTICE: .. All postings are my personal opinions and observations alone.  They MAY NOT BE my husbands or they MAY NOT BE any bands or musicians that my husband may be playing with. 'BARTLETT ON BASS' and 'NIGHT ROSE' are divisions of 'ONYXX' [R], a registered trademark, # 602-189-450, licensed in Washington State for our ['STEVE C. BARTLETT and JA ROSE-BARTLETT] music business. Jan'. I also sent this information plus this heartfelt note to SCOTT ERCOLIANI, TOD LEMKUHL and JON BARONI.'... apologizing for any hurtful feelings I may have caused to any of you...Peace And Love, Jan'. So there, you've got it...AND Please be at LIQUID SOUL in McKenna on November 13th. It's a Saturday night...8 pm. for a great concert. [Jan's Opinion].

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.