August 14, 2014
Hey Folks,
The blinds slap in the breeze from the oscillating fan.
The corner of the Snap-On tool calendar flutters every time the
fan nods its way. Welcome to a special edition of Where
& When, your source for uniquely cool info. Murray,
our robotic but otherwise capable booking agent has managed to
book us some more dates, although he's only worked
intermittently since we last powered him up. We haven't
the heart to tell him his model's been discontinued and we can
no longer find parts for him as this could make him more
taciturn than he already is. Nevertheless, these shows promise
to be in the range of spectacular and ones you certainly will
not wish to miss, so pull up a chair and grab a pen.
You're gonna want to jot this down.
SAT. AUGUST 23rd — BERNICE'S TAVERN
3238 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60608
Back for a return engagement at one of the finest music
establishments in the Western World. Bernice's Tavern is always a
good time. The regulars like their music deep fried and crispy
with spicy accents and steaming hot, and that's just the way we
like to serve it up. It doesn't hurt that Steve the bartender has
curated the finest jukebox in all of Chicago so that the good
tunes spin all night with or without an act playing. It also
doesn't hurt that he's got coolers full of icy cold ones on the
warmest August nights and a fully stocked bar. Nick has his book
of tunes that feature six decades of popular hits and
should-have-been-hits. There is always room for a dance floor if
you know what you're doing.
THURS., SEPTEMBER 4th
— THE GREEN ROOM AT THE ABBEY PUB
3420 W. Grace, Chicago, IL 60618
Have I got a show for you:
Mark Zeus and
Erin O'Toole,
two expats from Chicago now living in Houston, Texas and
Greenville, Illinois as well as two former hosts of the Abbey Pub
Open Mic will be in The Green Room for one special night of music.
Shows like this is why I keep my musical insurance all paid up. I
have it on good authority that both picking and grinning may be
accomplished — maybe even some fiddling too. Come early and
get properly seated, your waitress will bring you the finest of
refreshments and repasts. If you don't bring friends with you
friends will be provided, but by all means bring your friends
along! If you leave them out of something like this, they may have
to rethink their friendship to you. You will want to hip them to
this so they know you are hep.
FRI., SEPTEMBER 5th —
LOVELL'S OF LAKE FOREST
915 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
The legend has been told of a mysterious man of song who appears
out of the night with a small bag containing a guitar, some
various cords, a mic, and a raft of songs. Spirits have been known
to conjure him when they are beset. He's given directions to
places that don't exist yet. His guitar can double as a kayak
paddle in the rainy season. His business card simply says, "I'll
call you." He can do both call and response silently. He knows
where Jim Morrison's beard is located. Sherpa's carry his songs in
their heads. He gives earthquake forecasts to dogs and birds. When
you go down to the crossroads and try to flag a ride, often he'll
be the one that gives it to you.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 6th — THE CIRCLE INN
7300 Circle Ave, Forest Park, Illinois 60130
Some of you may remember the '90s, a long ago era of music and
mayhem that occurred between the Bush administrations. Little
remains from that time. The bands that once flourished then are
mostly broken up or touring Indian casinos. Well, it was back then
that an eclectic tribe of people would gather in a dimly lit
L-shaped bar in Forest Park for good tunes and good times that
never seemed in short supply. They are coming back for more like
the 'aughts never happened. Call it a reunion; call it inevitable.
The beer is cold and the music is hot. "Delia's Gone", "Big Hair",
"I Love Me", "Dick Daley". If any of this rings any particular
bells, your presence is hereby requested.
So there you have it! An excuse to keep on truckin'!.
Once again, we love it when you come to see us, and hate it when
you have to leave. 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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