Greens - two nights out of three!

The Greens, playing for the second time in three days at 6 Pence Pub in Parkersburg, put on a show for a very large crowd, celebrating the holidays. The Greens had a varied set list from the previous show, getting back to the power trio mode, after the added diversity of Aaron Phillips presence Wednesday night. The depth of the Greens body of work is evident in the fact they can play two almost entirely different sets and still have lots of contented fans happy to have their requests honored.

Greens show last night

In a long line of shows during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Greens put on another great show last night at 6 Pence. Aaron Phillips was in town, and added his signature saxophone parts to many songs from the Greens playlist; stepping right back in. The newer songs; from the power trio stage, were also great fan favorites, with a good blend back and forth. Good to see lots of loyal Greens fans out, and there is another chance Friday night; same time and place!

Greens tonight and Friday in Parkersburg

A long awaited chance to see the Greens bring some holiday cheer to Parkersburg; tonight at 6 pence pub at 10 pm. Friday night, too; and that one is likewise at 6 Pence Pub at 10 pm; and Children's Home Society of WV-Parkersburg is receiving the proceeds of this event to kick off our Little Red Stocking campaign. HOpe to see you there?

Stuart's annual fund raiser- Dirty Dozen Brass Band!

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band was the feature of the Stuart's Opera House fund raiser Saturday night in Nelsonville. This was a fantastic show, and very festive occasion; with an audience that to a person was filled with the good musical vibes of the Band. They put on a show and got the audience engaged in their unique infectious style. The event must have been very satisfying and rewarding for the Stuart's Opera House board and staff as being very successful and affirming. They know how to do it up right.

Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Stuart's next Saturday

Stuart's Opera House will host the Dirty Dozen Brass Band for a show next Saturday November 13th; for a rollicking good time. Haven't been able to get over there for a while; so I'll be glad to take this in.

Recent listening music on back to back trips to Charleston

I listened to John Mellencamp's "No Better Than This" on a recent work trip to Charleston. A very enjoyable listen; some real rootsy music, and some very down to earth lyrics. Also, Fred Eaglesmith's Cha Cha Cha. These are two similar CD's in their down to earth lyric content. Fred's connects some of his recent interesting musical sounds; John's sound bears the imprint of T-Bone Burnett. I also listened to Will Kimbrough's Home Away, and Mark Stuart and Stacey Earle's Must Be Live.

Lucy Kaplansky show in Marietta last night

i went to the Adelphia in Marietta last night to see Lucy Kaplansky. Opening act was John Walsh. Lucy wove some stories giving glimpses of her life into songs on guitar and piano. She interspersed some covers; such as Long Black Veil, Ring of Fire, hallelujah, and a closing Thunder Road. The audience knew her body of work; calling out requests throughout, and she seemed impressed and pleased to have an audience that knew her songs, and spent a good bit of the show honoring requests. It was a sold out show, and keeps the momentum going for this fine local music venue.