Open Mic / Acoustic Jam @ Q's -- July 31st

[SmittyG]

The Mystery Machine crew will be hosting an open mic / acoustic jam at Quincey's Pub on Friday, July 31st from 8pm to closing. Yeah, I know we don't normally do these types of things on a Friday because the musicians have other commitments, but this is a special occasion. One of the very first trocks members (nope, I'm not giving out names) has decided they have done their part for "the man" long enough and is retiring. That Friday afternoon, they will walk out of their last day as a real full-time member of the working force and that evening walk into Quincey's to party their ever-lovin' ass off. And, that, to me, is more than enough reason for everyone not otherwise engaged for the evening to get off their couches and get out for the fun.

We will have the back line and Scott will have his percussion there. You just need to bring your axe, sax and/or vox out to join in the playing. Or, if you don't do the stage thing, come out and cheer on those who do and help build the party to the frenzy it rightfully deserves to be. There will be no cover charge for the evening so you can devote even more of your hard earned dollars towards your personal "enjoyment" of the event. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

[kindra68]

woohoo! i love parties!!
guess where i'll be that night!

[SmittyG]

The last time we did this was the Christmas party--that was a blast. OK, not for everyone. We did have some "drama" but, hey, what is a trocks function without drama? We wouldn't have anything to post the next day. So come on out for a lot of party, maybe a little drama, and give me a reason to love jams again.

[SmittyG]

Just one little old week away.

[kindra68]

still looking forward to it!
it's gonna be great!

[SmittyG]

I have another reason to be pretty excited about this: I'm going to do a few of my songs. Don't panic folks--not the instrumental weirdness I've been doing--well, not quite. Joey Moorhead, who was the drummer on my last show, took three of my songs and put words to them--pretty funny words actually. Joe Thomas has agreed to step up for percussion duties (Joey will be doing guitar and singing). If Raj is bringing the keys, I'll get him or Jimmy Joe to cover that part (if one of them is willing). This will give folks a chance to hear some of my stuff as actual songs instead of the groove-based jams I've been doing. Plus, I always love when Joey plays his songs--I'm his biggest fan (in size and enthusiasm).

[John Goforth]

Can't wait to hear you guys together! Are they going to have Tanquerey on tap?

[SmittyG]

Be sure to bring your acoustic--you can lay down some of your solo stuff or join in with the rest of us for some combo action. (I'm not sure, but that might sound a touch dirtier than I meant it.)

[John Goforth]

Toga! Toga! Toga!...

[kindra68]

ohohohohoh! this is gonna be soooo fun!!!

[SmittyG]

What the hell; let's make it a toga party. Of course, being in the south, when you get a bunch of drunk white people running around in sheets, folks can get real damn nervous . . .

[kindra68]

ohmygoodness! Smitty, you owe me one new keyboard!!! lmao!

[KBCraig]

Y'all playing in Fouke? Must be... I'm pretty sure the Kass Kountry Kitchen is closed these days.

[John Goforth]

OK, no pointy hats you guys! I mean it.

[SmittyG]

It's almost the weekend.