"He ain't no drag. Papa's got a brand new bag" James Brown

This week in history: 

In 1934, the outlaw John Dillenger, was killed by federal agents in Chicago.

In 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon.

In 2011, Amy Winehouse died of an accidental alcohol overdose

Birthdays:  

John Glenn 92, Ruth Buzzi 77, Commander Cody 69, Carlos Santana 66, Don Henley 66, Woody Harrelson 52, Slas 48, Philip Seymore Hoffman 46, Marlon Wayens 41, Monica Lewenski 40, Gisele Bundchen 33, Julie Dougherty, forever young, Sara Whittredge, looking good, Craig Marotz maybe 35?, Alikya Wingate, she told me this week but I can’t believe it. She’s much younger.

So, I haven’t been around these last few weekends, first The North Atlantic Blues Fest followed by the weekend away with friends at the wedding of Em (Hachey) and Corey Dylengoski. Congrats to the handsome couple. OK back to reality

A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.

Anonymous,

Here we go---    

The Black Lobster

Friday – Ned and the Big Babies

Saturday – Left Hand Blues 2PM Bar Flyz 8PM

Sunday – O’l Brown Shoe 2PM, Dis n Dat 8PM

Brodies Seaport Café

Thursday – Drivin Blind 8:30PM

Friday – Metalhead Jazz Quartet 8:30PM

Saturday – Lisa Marie 8:30PM

SUNDAY/FUNDAY - SPECIAL GUEST TBD 4PM

Finz

Friday – Sturdy Moss 9PM

Grapevine

Saturday – Spirit House Band 10PM

Sunday – Barrence Whitfield 11:30AM

Monday – Julie Dougherty 6PM

Tuesday – Marty Rowan 6PM

Gulu Gulu

Thursday - Bobby Spellman Jazz Quartet 8PM

Friday – Wicked Pickers 8PM

Saturday – Black Dog Brother 8PM

Howling Wolf

Friday - Ross Livermore 10PM

Saturday - Lois Lane and the Daily Planets 10PM

Sunday - Steve Spungin 6:30PM

In a Pigs Eye

Thursday – 2 Bass Hit 6PM

Friday – Blues Jam  4:15, Decade 80’s Night 9PM

Saturday - Cannibal Ramblers 9PM

Sunday - Eric Reardon 8PM

Monday – Open Mic with Dave Bailin 9PM

Wednesday – Britannica Acoustic Duo 9PM

The Lobster Shanty

Thursday – Release the Hounds 7PM

Friday – Vein 8PM

Saturday – The Bordellos 8PM

Sunday – Julie Dougherty 3PM

Mahi Mahi Cruises

Thursday – The Absolute Gentleman 7:30

Murphy’s

Saturday - may be a 4PM show but no info available

O’Neill’s

Sunday – Irish Session 4PM

Rockafellas

Wednesday – Latin Dance Party 8PM

Thursday – U-Rock (live Karaoke) 9PM

Friday – Spike the Punch 9PM

Saturday – Radio Edit 9PM

Vic’s Boathouse

Saturday – The Groove Doctors 9PM

Sunday – Tigerman Whoa 6-9PM

The Village Tavern

Thursday – Damned Tall Buildings 9PM

Friday – 73 Duster 9PM

Saturday – Ronnie “Blackhat” Deschenes 4PM, Vein 9PM

Sunday -  Bright Moments 1PM

My picks in the coming week:

Thursday:

2 Bass Hit down at the Pig. I believe this is one of Henley’s many bands and every one is the BOMB

Friday:

The Blues Jam down at In a Pigs Eye, 4:15ish to 7:15ish. What can I say that I don’t say every week but DON’T MISS IT!!!! You can find me here today, oh yeah. Been too long

Saturday:

Lisa Marie brings her down home blues to the Seaport tonight. The hardest working woman on the Boston Blues scene

Lois Lane and the Daily Planets take the stage at Howlin Wolf tonight. If you haven’t heard these guys, now’s your chance.

A double bill at Village Tavern, what with Ronnie “Blackhat” Deschenes at 4PM followed by Vein at 9PM. I haven’t heard Ronnie but I hear good things about him. And maybe I can get Pam to come out to hear her faves, Vein.

Sunday:

Another great double bill starting with O’l Brown Shoe at 2PM and Dis n Dat at 8PM over at the outside patio at The Black Lobster. POOP. And I have to work.

Sunday/Funday  at Seaport. Just my opinion but I think this is the best show in town, week after week. Always great music and a fun crowd that doesn’t want to give up the weekend.

Shows you may have missed---

I thought I would be out of town till late and got the night off from work, Surprise, I was home early and able to catch a couple of great shows sunday afternoon. Barrence Whitfield, backed up by the Jacknive Valentines shook me to my soul at The Lobster Shanty, with a 3PM show.

I followed that with a visit to my favorite show, Sunday/Funday down at Seaport. Lydia Warren was this weeks special guest and she showed with her bass player who, sorry but I didn’t catch his name. as always, Chris Fitz and Steve Peabody (PEABODY!!!!) were on top of their game.

This list was put together with much help from STANSLIST. See his site here:  http://www.stanslist.com  Thanks Stan.  

Please excuse any incorrect spelling and omissions.

Go out and listen to some great LIVE music in the wonderful, strange, historic and hip town of Salem, Massachusenutts.

And tip your bartenders and servers.  

And always check with the venue as times and schedules change. (and I sometimes Feck up)

Today’s picture was taken several years ago and features a few well known characters. Harold Murray, shown catching a few winks between songs, along with Heather Mckibben, of Heatherfest fame, Joe’s Joe’s Wall’s Wall’s and Mike Broderick, both of Salem. The picture was taken late night on the deck, on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, somewhere in the Caribbean.

Have a great week, Yeh Goats.