Wade this weekend and a month full of great music. Wormy Dog.......continued

There are so many shows coming up, I don't know which way to go, but I know for sure I'll be seeing some Wade Bowen this weekend. 

 It's been almost four months since I've had the pleasure of seeing him.   Joe's Bar www.joesbar.com will be the place to be Friday night if you're in Chicago and Off Broadway www.offbroadwaystl.com if in St. Louis on Saturday.

Showtime Friday              Sat. doors 8:30

John Eddie 8:30                John D Hale 9pm

Wade 10:15                      

Tickets $8                         Wade to follow

                                         Tickets $12 over 21

                                                        15 under 21

 If you're not going to be in either of those places, I hope you're at a show listed below on my show dates, because there are some interesting ones.  I'll admit I'm going to miss a couple of them myself, but Wade wins.

Also, don't forget to get your plans in place to see the Mike McClure Band at Otis Campbell's in Washington, Mo on Friday the 25th of this month.  Check out the host, http://www.otiscampbells.com/.  I've found the Sleep Inn on the hill is a great locale to rest your head at the end of the night.   Marquart Landing is located across the street from Otis' and is a perfect spot to dine before the show.  Washington's riverfront is well kept and has a lot of character and charm. You're in for a treat if you can make it to this show.

Doors @7  Tickets $8.00

Curt Landum acoustic 9pm

McClure  to follow

Finally, I'd like to write a little more about my trip to the Wormy Dog.  I got to see The Turnpike Troubadours tear that place up!  Rodney Parker & amp; 50 Peso Reward opened the show.  My small group arrived a little early per the usual. We sat on the saddle seats and sipped some adult beverages while the locals rolled in.   And they just kept coming.  A sold out show.   I soon spotted my local friends and headed over to their area and enjoyed the opener from their view. 

I've just recently learned about Rodney Parker &  50 Peso Reward.  Thanks Alison.  She was in my group and couldn't wait to see them. They were the purpose of her coming along on this trip. It's not always the headliner, we're after.  She was on cloud 9, yes, yes indeed.  The first time you see a band you've been listening to.  Admit it, it's the best.  Even as an opener, knowing you're only going to get an hour or so of music. Still amazing.  That first time.  ahhhhh 

Then, there are second times seeing someone new.  This was  the second time I've seen the Turnpike Troubadours and a completely different show than my first.  "Good" different.  In the Midwest, the bars/venues are smaller and most times less crowded, depending on the act.  I love seeing shows there.  But seeing The Turnpike Troubadours at The Wormy Dog, stop it, I'll just say they were right at home.  They hadn't been in OK for awhile and they had the crowd at "HELLO OKLAHOMA, we're glad to be home".  I watched for awhile with my local friends.  They, too, watched with amazement at the crowd.  Let us remember it was a 70 degree day.  People were out and about. 

 I managed to view things from down front for a while.  Down the right side to be exact.  The girls directly to my left were in pure heaven.  Singing along to every word like it was going to be the last time they might ever get to sing along with the Troubadours.  Seriously happy fans. The Turnpike Troubadours were showing some serious love of their profession, if you know what I mean.  If you're reading this, you probably do.

 

I enjoyed every minute of time that I spent up near the front.  Props to Alison for showing me the way.  Sadly I could not see two of the musicians from my angle, so after some time, I went in search of a better view and my group!  Upstairs Wormy Dog, another world. Another view, spacious, comfortable and absolutely fantastic to be able to see the whole band and the whole crowd at the same time.  A great place to getaway from the big crowd and have a chance to visit with your friends. I even managed to make  more friends. I was introduced to Rodney Parker and Danny Skinner. They were  happy to have a new fan and I was happy to meet them.  Nice, nice guys.   Even didn't mind Rodney stepping on my flip flop feet. Really, it didn't  hurt!  After we took a few pictures and were saying our goodbyes, Rodney stops, stares off and listens and says "OH I gotta go SING now."  The Turpike Troubadours were starting their encore of "Long Hot Summer Days" and he was supposed to be on stage singing. Oops, socializing.  He darted down the stairs and to the stage. A funny little memory.  Funny good. 

 










I think back on that night and I just remember how hard they were all playing their instruments.  Passion is the one word that I can use to sum up what I saw.  They had it, they brought it, and I believe they left with it.  I know they left me thinking,  "I want more of what I just saw. More, more, more".


More,


xxmusicgypsyxx
 






SHOW DATES



February


 18th Red Wanting Blue-Rathskellar's-Indianapolis, IN
        Phil Vassar-Joe's Bar-Chicago, Il.
        Old 97's-The Pageant- St. Louis, MO
19th Red Wanting Blue-Britton Tavern-Noblesville, IN
        Old 97's-The Vic Theatre-Chicago, Il
24th Jason Boland and The Stragglers-Whiskey Roadhouse-Council Bluffs, IA
25th Mike McClure Band-Otis Campbells-Washington, MO
26th Robert Earl Keen-Joe's Bar-Chicago, Il. 8:30pm $25
        w/ Josh Abbott
       Randy Rogers Band-Beaumont Club-Kansas City, MO
        Jason Boland and The Stragglers-Dirty's Tavern-Coffeyville, KS
        Turnpike Turnpike/Reckless Kelly-George's Majestic-Fayetteville, AR
27th  Robert Earl Keen-Turner Hall Ballroom-Milwaukee, WI
28th Rodney Crowell-Blueberry Hill-St. Louis, MO

March

3rd Robert Earl Keen-Bluebird Nightclub-Bloomington, IN
4th Band of Heathens-High Dive-Champaign, IL
5th Band of Heathens-Off Broadway-St.Louis, MO

6th Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses-Vaudeville News-Des Moines, IA
17th Chris Knight-Off Broadway-St. Louis, MO-FULL BAND
18th Willie Nelson-The Chicago Theatre-Chicago, Il
24th Turnpike Troubadours & Jason Boland-Longhorns-Manhattan, KS
25th Turnpike Troubadours-Wild River Bar & Grill-Center City, MN
26th  Turnpike Troubadours-Russel's Bar-Annadale, MN
       Gary Allan The Venue @ Horseshoe Casino-Chicago
27th Turnpike Troubadours-TJ's Place-Fennimore, WI
30th Hayes Carll-George's Majestic Lounge-Fayetteville, AR

31st Hayes Carll-Cains Ballroom-Tulsa, OK

April

1st Cody Canada and The Departed-Six Strings Bar-Bloomington, Il
2nd Hayes Carll-The Bottleneck-Lawrence, KS

5th Hayes Carll-Varsity Theater-Minneapolis, MN

6th Hayes Carll-High Noon Saloon-Madison, WI
7th Cody Canada and The Departed-Old Rock House-St. Louis, MO
8th Hayes Carll-Schubas-Chicago, Il
9th Hayes Carll-Beachland Ballroom-Cleveland, OH
14th Randy Rogers Band-George's Majestic-Fayetteville, AR
20th Jason Boland and The Stragglers & The Turnpike Troubadours-The Canopy Club-Urbana, Il
21st Jason Boland and The Stragglers-Granada Theater-Lawrence, KS
22nd Randy Rogers Band-Joe's Bar-Chicago, IL
30th Todd Snider-The Shed-Maryville, TN
        Dierks Bentley-UIC Pavillion-Chicago, Il

May

1st Reckless Kelly Softball Jam-Dell Diamond-Round Rock, TX
6th Todd Snider-Barrymore Theatre-Madison, WI
7th Todd Snider-Ellen Kennedy Center-Cascade, IA
      Red Wanting Blue-Kemp's-:Lexington, Il
8th Todd Snider-Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA
20th Whiskey Myers-Joe's Bar-Chicago, Il

JUNE
2-6 Reckless Kelly is hosting Fest out West - Lajitas, TX-www.festoutwest.com
3rd Jason Boland and The Stragglers-Lee's Liquor Lounge-Minneapolis, MN
       Red Wanting Blue-Ballydoyle-Aurora
4th-Jason Boland and The Stragglers-Geneo's Wild Ride Saloon-Evansville, WI
       Red Wanting Blue-Ballydoyle-Downers Grove, Il.
18th Eli Young Band-Joe's Bar-Chicago, IL
        Blackberry Smoke-Legacy Harley Davidson Festival-Effingham, IL
23rd Wade Bowen-Country Stampede @Tuttle Creek State Park-Manhattan, KS

SEPTEMBER

17th Todd Snider-Ferdinand Folk Festival-Ferdinand, IN

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