Hey Folks,
Welcome to the August Issue of Where and When. We've been real busy trying to decipher the hand signals in women's beach volleyball, but we believe we may have time to do a few shows this month. Also Murray, our agent, insists that we sing for our supper, so sing we shall. But in a larger sense, we are on a mission—a mission to make sure that live acoustic music continues to have a place in this lower mundane institute; a mission to beat back the tide of electronic music and try to win back gigs from the humorless twits known as DJs with their club beatz and their $400 headphones. They can go play their stereo at home! Make room for some dreadnaughts! And that's where you come in: our mission can only succeed with your help. [Cue french horns] - By choosing to go where live music can be heard you help affirm in a small way that music is what comes out of instruments and not just turntables and laptops. In this way, you take part in the grand tradition of acoustic music that is as long as the Pharaoh's beard.
We have got some truly lovely shows coming up this month.
Let's break it down, shall we?
FRI. AUGUST 10th 9:30PM—NORTON'S RESTAURANT
1905 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035 We are pleased to be making our Norton's debut. This place hosts a weekly lineup of good entertainment, and they like to keep things lively. If you can't party with the big dogs, go under the porch and sleep in the shade, isn't that right? Nice surroundings, full bar, great menu...and us! Kinda sounds inviting now doesn't it?
SAT. AUGUST 11th 8:00PM—LOVELL'S OF LAKE
FOREST
915 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045Beneath a suburban village, down a flight of seemingly
nondescript stairs, within an otherwise normal fine dining
establishment, lies a world of intrigue and mystique where
casual happenstance can meet freak occurrence. This is the
world of The Captain's Quarters and all who may enter here on
this particular night will be treated to an evening of almost
limitless wonder...plus we will be playing some tunes, so feel
free to join us.
SAT. AUGUST 18th
7:30PM—HONKY TONK BBQ
1213 W. 18th St., Chicago IL 60608You've probably heard my enthusiastic recommendation of this place before from when I gigged here with Mark Zeus, but our agent Murray recently booked 'The Show' into this venerable Pilsen saloon. Mouth watering slabs, savory brisket, Lone Star beer, this place has it all, and their superb staff serve it too you like you're their favorite cousin. We are looking forward to this date! Thanks, Murray! Your 10% is in the mail.
SAT. AUGUST 25th 7:00PM—HOUSE CONCERT
2603 W. Adams, Muncie, IN 47302Shari Flanders has been hosting a series of house concerts in the gorgeous setting of her home in Muncie, Indiana for some time now. I am pleased to once again be a part this series, and to meet up with my waybacks, as in way back when we kicked up some dust in this place playing music and whatnot. Hopefully nights like this will prove we still do. I will be joined by the estimable Jamie Johnson.
THURS. AUGUST 30th 9:00PM—GRACE STREET TAP
3759 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60618Instead of sitting at home on a Thursday night watching The Cosby Show and Cheers—wait, what decade am I in?—ANYWAY, you should get out and experience the mighty power of The Kris & Marlon Show at the Grace Street Tap. Their terrific beer selection can't help but make us sound better to your ears.
And there you have it! Five great chances to catch "The Show" in this summer. As always, we look forward to seeing you where and when we can.
With warmest regards,
Marlon St. John
312.613.2345 cell
www.marlonstjohn.com
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