"I got ants in my pants And I need to dance, come on" James Brown

Have You Heard---

So i couldn't sleep this morning, worrying about this weeks entertainment, and the fog was so beautiful. So i took the camera for a ride around town. I love the fog. Hope you enjoy the pics.

This week in history: January 16

In 1912, textile workers, mostly immigrant, at Everett Mill in Lawrence, Ma. walked off the job to protest a wage cut.

In 1915, the US House of Representatives REJECTED by 204-174, a constitutional Amendment that would have given woman the right to vote.

In 1919, in Bostons North End, a tank holding 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, drowning 21 people.

In 1947, Elizabeth Short, AKA: The Black Delia, formerly of Hyde Park and also Medford (MEFFA) Ma. Was found dead, drained of all blood and surgically cut in half, in Los Angeles, Ca. Her murder remains unsolved.

In 1967, in what was later referred to as Super Bowl 1, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.

In 1971, All in the Family Debut on CBS.

Birthdays: 

Fay Dunaway (She was SOOO young in Bonnie and Clyde)73, Frank Sinatra Jr. 70, Rod Stewart 69, T-Bone Burnett 66, Donald Fagen 66, Rush Limbaugh (blowhard) 63, Kirstie Alley 63, Pat Benatar (hit me with your best shot) 61,Shawn Colvin 58, Christine Armanpour 56,

Local notables celebrating birthdays this week: Kit Holiday, Joyce Sadler, Heather Cushman, Allison Keslow, Elle Gallo. WOW what a bevy of beauties we have this week. Happy Birthday, lovely ladies.

“Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.”

Timothy Leary

Weather from Mt Washington Summit. This was recorded this morning at 4:40AM at 6288’ above sea level. Blowing Snow, visibility Zero miles, wind WNW at 62MPH, Temp  -9/-23 Degrees,  wind chill -47. It’s balmy up there.

Today’s Weather in St John USVI, 81 degrees and partly cloudy. And probable wind chill of 81 degrees. That’s Pina Colada weather.

Here we go---   

Brodies Seaport  

Friday – The Hot Tub Pirahanas 9PM

Saturday – The Merj 9PM 

SUNDAY/FUNDAY - Special guests – Allizon Lizzance and Ed Sheer 4:30PM

Grapevine

Sunday –  Allen Estes Trio 11:30AM

Monday – No info available 6PM Their website is confusing in January. Sorry.

Gulu Gulu

Thursday – Bryan Pero and the Tired Horses 8PM

Friday – Lowman 8PM 

Saturday – Underwater Airport 8PM

Sunday - Matthew Connor 8PM

Howling Wolf

Friday – The Bordellos 10PM

Saturday – Cool Change 10PM

Sunday - Steve Spungin 10PM

In a Pigs Eye

Thursday - Lydia Harrell 9PM

Friday – Blues Jam 4:15, Betty’s Bounce 9PM

Saturday – Juke Joint Five 9PM

Sunday – Lois Lane and The Daily Planets 8PM

Monday – Open Mic 9PM

Wednesday – Lisa Marie w/Juxo 9PM

Murphy’s

Saturday – No info available 5PM  

O’Neill’s

Sunday – Irish Session 4PM

Opus, O_Underground

Thursday – Reggae with Hot Like Fire  9PM

Friday – Unplugged with Ned and the Big Babies 9PM

Saturday – One Night Only with Hot Day at the Zoo 9PM

Monday – Jazz 9PM

Wednesday – The Dejas Mix 9PM

Rockafellas

Friday – The Pop Disaster 9PM

Saturday – Lisa Love Experiance 9PM

Vic’s Boathouse

Saturday – Sweatpants in Public 9PM

The Village Tavern

Saturday – Ronnie “Black Hat” & Friends 4PM,

      -JT and the Hounds 9PM

Last week---

I missed the final night of the season at The Lobster Shanty last night. The last 2 years it’s been so crowed I couldn’t get in. but I did get down on the 14th to have a few with Dave and company. Gonna miss yous guys. Thanks to all and see you April 1. Oh yeah. One more thing.     I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!

I wasn’t going to go out so early because I really wanted to hear The Transisters last Friday. But Mike was persistent so I HAD to meet him at Naumkeag Ordinary for a bite to drink, then on to The Pig for the Friday spectacular, where the lovely Emily O’Brien joined us. We stayed for the full set, then I went over to Brodies for The Transisters show. After 5 hours I had enough. (and they probably had just about enough of me too).

Sunday, I just had to return to Brodies for my favorite show of the week, Sunday/Funday. Last Sunday it was Megan McKenzie and Jeff Buckridge filling in as special guests. You know I kinda have to go to these shows because I will be back working Sunday afternoons in 12 short weeks. And I’ll miss most of these shows all summer. Work Work Work. It never ends.

I did catch a bit of the fabulous Gracie Curran after, over at In a Pigs Eye. This is always a great way to close out the weekend. This retirement shite is hard work.

My picks in the coming week:

More great shows this weekend, starting tonight, out of town and over the bridge at Chianti in Beverly, where Big Ol Dirty Bucket will perform their own brand of funkiness. Show starts at 8. Maybe see ya there.

Tomorrow, of course the weekly jam at the Pig is always happening and always fab. After, git yourself over to Brodies to see and hear The Hot Tub Pirahanas. Now I don’t believe I have heard this band but I know I’ve heard good stuff about them. Get on down and check them out.

I got a personal message from Corey that music would be happening every other Saturday afternoon at Murphy’s but I can’t find anything on their Facebook page. The only option I guess is just go check it out.

Later, those old time bluesers from Beantown are back in town. Juke Joint Five are back at In a Pigs Eye for their monthly 3rd  Saturday show. You can’t possibly go wrong with this band. And be prepared to dance.

I’ve missed them the last couple of shows and I hate when that happens. The MERJ are down at Brodies Saturday night giving us some lively Celtic, Rock, Blues and Folk. Again, be prepared to dance and sing along. Love these guys. And--- Hardly out of the way!!!

Sunday/Funday, this week featuring Allizon Lizzance and Ed Sheer, is sure to bring a smile. Again, I don’t think I’m familiar with these guys but that makes it all the better for me. Stop in for a listen to the best show in town. AND---Pats in a 14 point upset victory. You heard it here.

Lois Lane and the Dailey Planets finish you off nicely at In a Pigs Eye Sunday Night. Your feet are gonna be hurting Monday. Dance Dance Dance.

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. But sometimes I make up words too, CORDWANGERS!!!

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)

Peace, Love and Zydeco.