254 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
If there is one thing we can't stand it's sitting down too long.
So we're gonna head out to Bridie McKenna's (a favorite watering
hole of Spencer Tracy's if this Ouiji board is correct) and play
some tunes. You're welcome to come with if you want to. Although,
if you wind up staying home and we wind up having a good time, we
can't be held responsible if you don't. Fair's fair.
THURS., MARCH 7th 9:00PM — ANDERSON FAIR
Mark Zeus with Marlon St. John
2007 Grant St. Houston TX 77006
For a rancher, the State of Texas possibly calls to mind longhorns
big as Ford F150s. For a songwriter, Texas tends to call to mind
people like Robert Earl Keen, Nancy Griffith, Guy Clark, Lyle
Lovett and many others. They loom large, and they all have played
the stage at Houston's Anderson Fair. A place hippies have called
home since before there were such a thing as hippies. As luck
would have it, I'm fixing to play the Songwriter Showcase at
Anderson Fair on Thursday, March 7th—and by fixing to play, I mean
that I keep thinking of all the possible ways for me to screw up
my set. Fortunately, guys like Ken Gaines, Wayne Wilkerson, and
Keith Rea, all unflinching and unflappable pros, will be on hand
to keep things moving along. If you're in Houston around that
time, do drop in.
FRI., MARCH 8th 8:00PM
— HOUSTON AVE. BAR Re:HAB
Mark Zeus with Marlon St. John
1920 Houston Ave, Houston, Texas 77007
Finally, someone had the good sense to name their drinking
establishment Re:HAB. Now, folks can go there and say they've been
to rehab. Funny no one thought of this sooner. Finally, I get to
go there. Things have a way of working out.
SAT., MARCH 9th 8:00PM — TEXAS TRADITION
Mark Zeus with Marlon St. John
5321 Highway Blvd, Katy, Texas 77494-1306
On this night, I will be accompanying Texas troubadour (and
Chicago transplant) Mark Zeus to his regular gig at Texas
Tradition in Katy, TX. It is my 2nd appearance at Texas Tradition,
so to them I'm now a second cousin to another brother. You are
only a stranger there once. This place is so down home, you have
to mind yourself not to slam the screen door else Grandma will
slap your backside. The food is good, and could only be better if
your mother, bless her soul, made it herself.
FRI., MARCH 15th
8:00PM — LOVELL'S OF LAKE FOREST — THE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
The Kris & Marlon Show
915 South Waukegan, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Old school, baby. No beats. No Midi. No sidechain compression and
EQ synth wave modulations. Don't need it. Just two flat tops, some
good tunes and a nice room. It's a lounge, you know. We play
lounge music Sammy Davis Jr. style. You know what I'm talking
about? Let me break it down for you: we're all acoustic in here.
No subwoofers. Sinatra never needed a subwoofer. He did alright.
Ask the waiter for a nice glass of wine, or what have you. Ask him
to recommend an entree. Maybe try the crab cakes. Life is what you
try. Drum your fingers on the table to the music, and live a
little. That's what I'm saying.
SAT., MARCH 16th
9:30PM — MOHER PUBLIC HOUSE
Nick Gonzales and Marlon St. John
5310 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60646
There's an old Irish saying: "May you die in bed at ninety-five
shot by a jealous husband." If St. Patrick's day can't come soon
enough for you, we've got just the thing: St. Patrick's Day Eve at
Moher Public House, a fine and friendly pub if ever was. Nick
Gonzales and yours truly will be on hand to make a joyful noise.
The spirit of St. Patrick will roll in on a shamrock colored
Harley-Davidson around midnight. You can't miss it if you're
there.
SAT., MARCH 23rd
9:30PM — BRIDIE McKENNA'S
Nick Gonzales and Marlon St. John
254 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
If there is something wrong with the concept of a quality Irish
pub, I've yet to find out what it is: delicious hearty food,
prompt and courteous servers, talented and knowledgeable
bartenders, casual and comfortable surroundings and friendly
faces. Bridie McKenna's in Highwood, IL has taken this simple but
enduring idea and fashioned a first rate establishment out of it
that is a great experience for the whole family. And to top it all
off, they offer a regular selection of live entertainment for
their guests. You can't help but like a place like that. Nick
Gonzales and I will be providing an evenings worth of songs that
you will likely be familiar with, but don't often hear. There will
be a fire in the fireplace and a table waiting for you. It will be
Saturday Night all across America, and there will never be another
exactly like it for as long as you live.
FAIR WARNINGS (APRIL):
But wait! There's more..
.The Return of Zeus Tour
starts
Thursday, April 4th at The Abbey Pub! In The Round
at The Brownstone featuring
Mark Zeus,
Beth Kille, and your's
truly—a special show just announced—will be an all acoustic
evening
Sunday, April 7th at 7:00PM helping to kick off
the brand new
Open Mic at The Brownstone Tavern (for. The
Clearwater Saloon) starting
Wednesdays
April 10th, and much, much more ahead...
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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