Ditched work FRI night to attend the free concert evening. It started with an outdoor concert attended by hundreds, and they served food and stuff. I missed that. Afterwards, at 8pm, 10 acts played at the same time at bars and restaurants all over downtown. I planned on listening to a bit of each and having a beer at each venue, to support downtown businesses. These are my views:
-Started at Patrick's and listening to Clam Daddy's. 3 guys, guitar, stand up base, and harmonica. Loved their sound. Had a Left Hand Milk Stout and a Arrogant Bastard. Place was standing room only.
-Went next door to the Mad Cow. Place was packed, but no music. Between sets?
-On to the Penalty Box. Again no music, swapping bands.
-downstairs to Jager Bar, again no music.
-Over to the Rio. Rob Wilson was performing. Enjoyed his music. Had a margarita.
-Down the Street to Dutch's. Jack Handley Band was more Funk than Blues. Had a Corona.
-Missed Sky Nightclub. Don't know why.
-At the Kress, Felonius Smith finished a song and went on break.
-Walked to the Clarion, Sammy Dee Morton was almost funk, playing a big room. Had a Ginger Bee. It didn't taste as sweet as I'm used to.
-Over to Roasty's. Enjoyed Gretchen Troop Band, even waiting through a 20min break for more. Had another Corona.
-Trying to pickup the missed locations. Again no music at Mad Cow. Back to the Penalty Box, but skipped do to line. Downstairs at Jager had a 20 oz PBR, as I listened to Willie Houston. Couldn't finish the beer, awful, and I was full.
-Finished up back at Patrick's. Winding down, loved the Clam Daddy's. They finished about 12:30a. Was offered a shot, drank Jameson.
Fun evening, but I paid a bit for it today. I wish downtown was always this hopping.
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