major heavy heart

It was with a major funk/ glum / heavy heart, that I get word that the Front Row is ending its fine run as a Parkersburg live music venue. I am really bummed. Its going to take a while to process the impact; not only all the hard work Bill did bringing in the national touring acts, to spark a little enjoyment, but the special connection with the Greens and Andy's acoustic shows. (The Thanksgiving tradition over the last 6-8 years comes to mind....) I expect that there will be some exchange of dialogue among the loyal live local music scene folks about the implications and conclusions folks may want to draw.
Please, Please, Please, come out to the Weedhawks show on July 31st, and the Watermelon Slim show on Aug. 3rd to give Bill's efforts a fitting send off. The Weedhawks will be a great show I promise you. Please visit their my space site, and let it immerse you in their world and great music and fun. Tell your friends, help out a good cause, and visit the Front Row one last time before it undergoes its changes.