It's 'BE HEAR' Night

'BE HEAR' Oct. 10th

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'BE HEAR' Tonight

FUN This Saturday 8 PM

See You Tonight

Be Cool

40 Years Today Since Woodstock

Groovy, cool, peace--It's been 40 years today since 'Woodstock'. Read it here.. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-08-14-voa46.cfmImage by mil8

'Be Hear' On August 15th

'Be Hear' will be performing on Saturday, August 15th 8PM at the 'Blue Bottle Cafe' in Yelm, featuring lovely Cara Clarke on vocals.
What a wonderful night. Cara Clarke/vocals, Stefan Abuan/guitar and my Bartlett On Bass AND a special guest drummer, Tom Murphy for this show. We're very excited about playing with Tom; he has BIG credentials, having been with Robert Cray’s band.
Come earily stay the whole show[music 8PM to 10:30] have a bite to eat. Michelle always has great food, soups, salads, and specials. Organic espresso, beer and wine too.
Image by Cara Clarke.
WHERE: Blue Bottle Cafe 8PM
309 East Yelm Avenue
360/458-4611
http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

Tal's Bass Solo

Dick Metcalf's Review of 'Be Hear'

Sounds like a great night last Saturday at the 'Blue Bottle Cafe' in Yelm when 'Be Hear' played, featuring the lovely Cara Clarke on vocals. Dick Metcalf was there and gives a great review of the whole night. I will be there next time on Saturday, August 8th, 8PM for the next great performance by 'Be Hear'. Read about the gig and about more great music in the area on Dick Metcalf's site ZZAJ. Click here.. http://zzaj.freehostia.com/z93rant.htm

Photo by Listening to Music on the Train by CarbonNYC

Some great sites by Dick Metcalf... Check them out. Go here..Zzaj Music sites: http://indieonestop.com/jamroom/bands/647/

http://www.projectopus.com/zzaj

http://www.soundclick.com/members/default.cfm?member=rotcodhttp://www.mixposure.com/zzaj/

http://www.archive.org/details/zzaj

Dick'sPODCAST: http://rotcod.podomatic.com/

Dick Metcalf, aka Rotcod Zzaj

5308 65th Avenue SE

Lacey, WA 98513

Email: zzajunique@hotmail.com

Zine site: http://zzaj.freehostia.com/

'Be Hear' Saturday

By Cara Clarke.

'Be Hear' This Saturday

TWITTERING The Blues 2: Road Trip

THE BLUES BLOGGER has a list of great tunes with links. Go here.. http://thebluesblogger.com/713/twittering-the-blues-2-road-tunes

Photo by Music by AdamSelwood

Last Saturday's Gig

Cara 8PM Saturday

Cara Clarke This Saturday

See and hear the lovely Ms. 'Blissful Blues' Cara Clarke this Saturday Evening, July 11th, 8PM in Yelm at 'The Blue Bottle Cafe'. The 'Blue Bottle Cafe' has great food, beer, wine and coffee. It is located at 309 East Yelm Avenue. The phone is 380/458-4611.
With Stefan Abuan/Guitar and Bartlett On Bass. I'll be there too. Get there earily, Michelle has great food and you'll want to hear every song.
WHERE: Blue Bottle Cafe 8PM
309 East Yelm Avenue
360/458-4611
http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/
Photo from Cara Clarke Facebook site.

Bank Holiday Planned For Sept.

This is interesting news. Go here... http://www.prisonplanet.com/bankster-%E2%80%9Choliday%E2%80%9D-planned-for-september.html
Photo by Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building panorama by epicharmus

Marley Family Launches Coffee Business

News about the Marley family beginning a coffee business honoring the late musician BOB MARLEY, Go here.. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/Food/html/20090618T030000-0500_153698_OBS_THE_NATURAL_MYSTIC_COFFEE.asp
Photo by Coffee Beans by Refracted Moments™

Germany's Whistling Orangutan's CD A Hit

Music? Close enough. Found this on THELOCAL. Go here... http://www.thelocal.de/society/20090508-19161.html

James Brown Quote

"Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things he's got it all." James Brown

Recent Gigs

Bartlett On Bass: RAMTHA VIDEO--'BE YOUR OWN SAVIOR'

Bartlett On Bass: RAMTHA VIDEO--'BE YOUR OWN SAVIOR'

See An Amazing Musician

Seattle-Area. Go see STEVE STEFANOWICZ. Here's the listings of his upcoming gigs. Bartlett has played with him and he's wonderful. Go here... http://www.stevetunes.com/calendar.htm . Check him out. I got photo from his website

Do You Know These Guys?

If you have any info. about this Pacific Northwest Band, please contact the WebSlave at http://pnwbands.com/unidentifiedband.html

Photo from PNW BANDS.

Blue Bottle Tonight

Tonight 2/28/09 Saturday from 8pm til 10pm enjoy fine live music and food at 'The Blue Bottle Espresso' in Yelm. ECLIPSE will be playing. Lots of Fun . I'll be there. 'Eclipse' is Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals and Michael Harrison/drums with my Bartlett On Bass.
A great menu, this is what they say. "delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and specials. Relax with our organic espresso, wine and beer! We specialize in good-hearted friendliness and cozy,homey atmosphere, where you can get together with friends, curl up and read a book, use our computer or plug in to wireless with your laptop. "
This place rocks. It's a wonderful friendly, cozy place just like they say above. Check it out and relax with some great food and fun music too.
WHERE: 309 Yelm Avenue Eastin the amazing little city of Yelm, Washington, aninternational community (unlikely but oh so true).
Call: 1-360-458-4611 or check them out at http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

Eclipse At Blue Bottle Espresso

This Saturday night, February 28th, from 8pm til 10pm come hear amazing live music by 'Eclipse' at 'The Blue Bottle Espresso' in Yelm. 'Eclipse' is Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals, Michael Harrison/drums and Bartlett On Bass. Come early for a bite to eat.
The Blue Bottle is fantastic. This is what they say. "delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and specials. Relax with our organic espresso, wine and beer! We specialize in good-hearted friendliness and cozy,homey atmosphere, where you can get together with friends, curl up and read a book, use our computer or plug in to wireless with your laptop. "
This place rocks. It's a wonderful friendly, cozy place just like they say above. Check it out and relax with some great food and fun music too.
WHERE: 309 Yelm Avenue Eastin the amazing little city of Yelm, Washington, aninternational community (unlikely but oh so true).Call: 1-360-458-4611 or check them out at http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

Sweets Foods Blog: Aromas an Exquisite Touch to Your Food & Sweet Memories

This is a very interesting post and site. SWEETSFOODS.COM. I posted it here because music also has long-term memory effects. Go to SWEETSFOODS.COM here...Sweets Foods Blog: Aromas an Exquisite Touch to Your Food & Sweet Memories
Photo by Vernon's 28th by E.Yoshio

Jeff Beck Wows Australia

This link is to IDIOMAG.COM. They have videos and a great report of Jeff Beck's recent trip to Australia. The last time he toured Australia was 1977. Check it out at IDIOMAG here...http://www.idiomag.com/peek/62581/jeff_beckPhoto by Jeff Beck by DJ_Fey

Live Jazz Tomorrow

Jessica sent me this wonderful info. She's playing tomorrow night, Feb. 4th, in Tacoma. This is what she wrote." This Wednesday, Feb 4th, I am fortunate to be performing with some of my favorite musicians at the beautiful Cliff House Restaurant in Tacoma from 7-10pm. Daven Tillinghast (guitar), Cameron Arneson (bass), Syd Potter (Horns) and I will be performing jazz standards and cool jazz, and having a ball!We’d love to have you there to enjoy the gorgeous view of the water, great drinks made by my favorite bartender Arturo, good food and some of the best music ever written.For directions please go to:http://www.cliffhouserestaurant.com/I hope to see you there!

Eclipse At Blue Bottle This Saturday

'Eclipse' with Bartlett On Bass will play at 'The Blue Bottle Espresso' in Yelm Saturday, January 24th, from 7pm 'til 10pm. Eclipse' is Tod Lemkuhl/guitar Michael Harrison/drums and of course, my Bartlett On Bass. Lots of fun, music and great food too. Come in for a bite to eat.'The Blue Bottle Espresso' offer a full menu-Let's eat. Beer and Wine too. Kids are always welcome. Bring the whole family.You can find Blue Bottle Expresso at: 309 E Yelm Ave Yelm, WA 98597. Or call at: 360-458-4611. Check out the Blue Bottle Expresso listing on MerchantCircle for business hours and more info.Photo by: Montmartre by John Althouse Cohen .

Eclipse Begins 1/24/09 At Blue Bottle

New Bassman At Liquid Soul

Martin Salinas/owner of 'Liquid Soul Music Cafe' hires new bassman for this friday night. Friday 01/09 Special appearance by James Clark - Bass / Vocals ...Back from Beijing. He will be joined by Kenny WilliamSon - Drums & Martin Salinas - Guitar. They will be playing all kinds of tasty music , come hear for yourself.Liquid Soul Coffee Roasters & Cafe, a place to enjoy a cup of fresh roasted coffee, latte art, our secret blend Chai Tea, and even top notch live music along with fine beer and select wines. A place you can enjoy breakfast along with our very own signature pastries, lunch, or unwind at the end of the day. We have plenty of room for large gatherings, private parties or company meetings. We have free INTERNET for customers and also offer an in house PA system, including a DLP Projector with a giant 106" screen .Here's where: At 35025 90th South. 'Liquid Soul Coffee and Music Cafe' at the McKenna 'Y' behind Baydos. 'Liquid Soul' serves great fresh roasted, organic , fair trade coffees- The food at 'Liquid Soul' is fabulous! Great carnitas, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, pan dulce, empanadas, desserts and more. Beer and wine and fun. The phone is 360/400-soul. Kids are welcome too.Phone 360/400-soul or click www.liquidsoulcoffee.com/ . Go to http://www.knznet.com/lscrperformers.html for Kenny WilliamSon's site too.

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