MUSINGS & RAMBLINGS

"Tall" Paul Dowding on bass. He's got a band he's starting up of his own (self-titled). They do blues covers and he writes too!! He's the guitarist and singer for the band. Gonna check that out sometime.

James Foster on drums and as always, he was on fire.

Those two guys are one of the tightest soundin' rhythm sections and have gotten better with each time I hear them together.

David Burke was there on that gitar, and words can't describe how much I enjoy this guy's playing. He took us a some incredible journeys. What is it about this guy, and where does he come up with this stuff? He's got some a great voice too.

Sonny Lowe was in great form with his harp and singing. He hosted a real nice jam. But this seemed to be more than just a jam.

After one of the best sets I've ever heard from Sonny and band,
The second set started out with a whole 'nother band called, "Blind Curve." This was an actual band and not a jam.

None-other-than Jake Richmond on guitar!!!! Man, can this guy play some stingin' stuff.

James Foster was the drummer for them too so he hardly left the stage, as usual. He is there usual drummer. I guess he's in a few different bands including a "other-than-blues" band. He really mixes it up and keeps it interesting.

Didn't get the bassist's name for Blind Curve, or the singer's, but let me tell you something....she can sing!!!

They kicked it in a bit more, and even threw in a slow blues. They had some outstanding original material. Very original soundin' too. All the changes, ups and downs, it was definitely an original sounding rock/blues band.

The crowd loved them and one can tell they've been practicing. It was said they have a CD of some sort coming out.

I will be keepin' an eye out for them and you should too.....

A few more changes on stage.....a couple of dudes from "Free Peoples," another local band I haven't seen, but heard of, got up there and turned us on to something different. Wouldn't say they're strictly blues but very talented indeed. They had a real nice sound and directed the band thru some tricky stuff. I've heard that band packs them in.

Evan Morgan was there on guitar. He was sounding good. Been a long while since I've seen him.

Great night of jammin' and more.
Sonny Lowe and band were sounding real tight.
Why I wait so long to catch this event, is beyond me.
Thank You, Sonny. You are a wonderful host.

Jasper's has been sold, I was told. Hear they weren't planning on making changes but we'll see.......