MUSINGS & RAMBLINGS

So anyway....
The main reason I don't go to these outdoor concert things is that damn sun!
I've got really be careful and the heat does a number on me. I've got to cover up, wear a hat, slather on the sunscreen, drink lots of water, it's just too much. Give me the blues in a dark, smelly night club any ol' day!

Got there in time to catch the opener- Mr. Music.
He was fun.
He had his keyboard and acoustic guitar and sang us some traditional Folksy American songs. All the great sing-alongs including "This Land is your Land" and that hymn "Ain't Gonna Study War No More....."
Mostly though, it was all about the kids. I guess he plays in schools around the county and what a fun assembly that would be. He loves the kids and brings them out of their shyness with his playfulness in his song and his gentle smile.
He offered tambourines and shakers to make sure they felt they were participating. They got to sing in the mic and it was the cutest thing.
Hats off to Mr.Music for spreading music to the kids through the schools.

Tom Rigney & Flambeau came on and we were on our way.
I know...I know....it ain't really the blues I was lookin for but what a band this was!!
Here we go with some cajun/zydeco/New Orleans stuff.
Now, I can only handle so much of this stuff but these guys really mixed it up. The second song was BLUES and then there were a few more in the mix but mostly zydeco and he even threw in a waltz! He threw in some Irish kinda jig in there too and that was really good.
The guy is a real entertainer with a strong stage presence. He sings and plays a violin. Very good entertainer in deed. I had seen them before but it was briefly and awhile back.

I was happy to see Caroline Dahl on keys. She is so awesome!!
One of the "Queens of Boogie-Woogie" that we are fortunate to have in our area. She would do a boogie-woogie number.
But I have to say that that guitar was my favorite part. I didn't realize who it was until after Tom introduced him later but I did know that he was great and I was keeping my ears tuned into him. Really very good. It was Danny Caron!! I had only seen him here & there, sittin' in with other's, and I remember I loved him then but just didn't remember the face.
Man is he awesome! I bought his CD on break. He had one for sale called "Good Hands" or something like that. I can't see it right now because I loaned it to a jazz freak at work. Way jazzy and probably too Jazzy for me but his playing at the show was blues licks. So, that was kind of disappointing but I know a couple of people at work that will love it. I'll record a cassette of it for there. I was hopin' for some of that guitar he was at the show to be on it. I was really surprised to hear Charles Brown singing on it. he would also play piano on it too! Man, I just love that guys voice! A nice piece of work this CD and perfect for a Sunday mornin, while having coffee and reading the paper.

What a great show!! The Town Green was hoppin! The whole dance area was full and when that filled, people started dancing everywhere!
They've done a great job with that new Town Green. The trees are starting to fill out too for more shade. If you ever go there, go to the shops and check out the candy store. Over priced but it will bring back memories of days gone by. A candy store of the past and they have it all.
At the farmers market place they had a corn dog stand that was killer. The best corn dog I've ever had.
Next year, I must make it a conscious effort to go to more of these things. I just need more suitable sun clothing that's airy but protective. Johnny Rawls is coming to Healdsburg's final summer concert series next Tuesday. I will be there. I haven't been to one yet.

Great show Tom Rigney and Flambeau. If you love that Cajun/zydeco stuff and love to dance to it, This is the band for you!
Later,
Mo


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