November Whirlwind — part 2/3
LIVE MUSIC EDITION!
SO amazing to get back on the scene and listen to some GREAT bands! Here's a recap of some of the cities and clubs that mesmerized my near-atrophied ears last month.
Special thanks to cousin Nancy, Kevin Cerovich, Will Buchanan and Jan Shapiro for hooking me up in KC & STL.
(Note: I also stepped on to the stage myself in numerous capacities... but that's for chapter 3)
Noce
Des Moines, Iowa
Class act — Max Wellman and his big band in a tribute to Harry Connick Junior
The Blue Room
Kansas City
Clint Ashlock & Co. playing at the Blue Room
Complete with a rare (for me) John Stafford sighting!
Black Dolphin
Kansas City
The unexpected pleasure of Michael Herrera and Ray Demarchi at the Black Dolphin
Evangeline's
Saint Louis
Nice to reconnect with Janet Evra and her band — almost exactly 2 years after our first meeting at Café Coda in Madison
Jazz Fest — Madame C.J. Walker Theatre
Indianapolis, IN
A transcendent performance by Kenny Phelps and friends
Surprise bonus reencounter with Hamilton Hardin!
Stay tuned for part 3 with features from MY performances!