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August 14, 2007
Ace-in-the-Hole Blowout Fun! by:Mo (8/07)
Yet another place I'm ashamed to say that I've never been to and that's The Ace-in-the-Hole Pub in Graton, right outside of Sebastopol. This would actually be my second time, the first being a few weeks back. I was scoutin' it out for the harp blowout. When I went a few weeks back, the band Phenix was playing. I knew Sonny Lowe was playing with them. That was fun and it's a very fun crowd there. It was mostly a classic rock, folky cover band and a lot of fun. Sonny got to do a few of his own and he broke them into some blues baby! I just love his version of "Messin with the kid" and "Miss Bessie's BBQ". Great stuff. He's soundin really good.
I first caught wind of the 'blowout' from Skye O'Banion, harp player and singer of the Aces. He was at the Sonoma County Blues Festival a couple/few of weeks ago. I also heard that The Aces will be at The Russian River Brewery coming up at the end of this month. The 25th or 26th. I can't wait for that show. It's just great to see that the Aces are still playing. Wish they had more gigs. Sure, it's a younger type of college crowd at the brewery but I shale endure for this.
That Derek Irving on that guitar is one of Sonoma County's best kept secrets. And then you throw David Burke in the mix, another best kept secret of sonoma county, with that rhythm/bass mix he plays with the Aces and lord oh mighty! Yep, he does it all.
Hopefully Mike Gutch will be there "standing" behind that kit and of course Skye on harp and vocals.
I can't wait!!!
So, anyway, what a great show this was. I had heard that David Burke was gonna be there but I really wasn't expecting much since it was indeed a harp blowout. Although, he did step up a few times and blew us away with his gruff vocals and stingin' guitar, but mostly he hid.
But like I said, I wasn't expecting much more and it was in fact the respectable thing to do. I just really wish that Burke would do something of his own. Front his own band and get on it soon!
That guy's playin' makes my toes curl, I get cramps in my arches, jello in the knees, and the artery in my neck feels as though it's gonna burst when he gets goin'. Yes, cramps in the neck. It's eye poppin', right to the point, straight in for the kill blues guitar. Aaaah fuck it....it's down right orgasmic!!!
Get on it, David.
This was probably one of the best Blowouts I've ever been to.
Sonny's sounding great and lookin' good too. Sweetharp Santana was there and she's cute as a button. Not only that, that gal can play!
We had all three up there- Skye, Sweet and Sonny, all in good form and just a blowin' us away all night with that Mississippi sax.
Real fun show.
They moved the pool table to make room for dancing and it was utilized. There was a good crowd and everyone was into the music. I really love this place. I will be back. They have all sorts of music. It's all ages, food, a patio, very friendly crowd and attentive owners.
Thanks four a great blues party Sonny. I had a blast.
Thank you Ace-in-the-hole for hosting it.
Just a thought....Wouldn't it be cool to have our own, Sonoma County Blues guitar summit?
Posted by Mo at August 14, 2007 03:58 PM
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Mo, I am so grateful that we are friends. Thanks so much for your support and kind words. I had a really great time, and I couldn't have felt any better even if I was playing to 10,000 people. You know what I mean, I felt loved as if, almost, we were one being. Everyone came to see "little ol us" and brought all their love and joy with them. That feeling at more gigs would be like Heaven on earth. And, if you would, please give Dee another big portion of my thanks for her tip jar magic. At the end of night we discovered that we had the busiest and most lucrative night in the Holes history. Between the money from the bar and what Dee collected we were allowed to feel like professionals: Dee's efforts far exceeded the bar's contribution. Y'all are great! Thanks again, Love Sonny
Posted by: sonny Lowe at August 16, 2007 02:20 PM