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.

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.
Photo by gailf548.