Category Archives: The Venues

Posts about events at some of our favorite venues

T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Twice a month, T and the guys take up residence in the Broken Spoke’s front room for a couple of hours of great music with a featured guest.  The guest tonight was Ms Rosie Flores!  Nope, can’t miss that even if we have to leave work early to get there in time. :)

Leader Of The Pack, T Jarrod Bonta himself :)
Randy Glines on the stand-up bass
Jim Stringer on lead guitar
T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)

Johnny Mac on drums
Ms Rosie Flores
T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)
T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)

T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)
T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)
T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)
T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)

T Jarrod Bonta @ The Broken Spoke (07/27/2011)

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Jim’s Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

What words can we use to describe the twice-a-month country jam at Waterloo Ice House?  Pretty sure we’ve already used wonderful, entertaining, astounding, talented, fun, excellent, surprising, and several others.  So, this time, all we’re gonna say is, “Ya shoulda been there!”.  If you weren’t there, then all we can say is, “Ya missed a heck of a show and need to be at the next one!”. :)

Jim Stringer.....kicking things off
Ken Simpson
Bucky
Charlie Pritchard

Jim's Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)
Jim's Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)
Jim's Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)
Jim's Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)

Evan
Jim's Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)
Debra Hurd
Jim's Country Jam @ Waterloo Ice House (07/17/2011)

Sebastian

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Rosie & The Ramblers @ Hill’s Cafe (07/16/2011)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

Ralph and Charlie had been telling us about Selena “Rosie” Rosenbalm that they were backing.  Decided we needed to check her out. :)  They were right, she’s dern good!  And, for a July night, the outdoor garden was really comfortable…..especially when we could sit with friends and visit, too.  Unfortunately, we were so busy visiting we didn’t get the names of the two guitar players. :(  Will get that next time…..because, there WILL be a next time!  :)

Rosie & The Ramblers @ Hill's Cafe (07/16/2011)
Rosie & The Ramblers @ Hill's Cafe (07/16/2011)
Rosie & The Ramblers @ Hill's Cafe (07/16/2011)
There's Ralph Power

Rosie, herself! Awesome voice!
Rosie & The Ramblers @ Hill's Cafe (07/16/2011)
Charlie Irwin on bass
Rosie & The Ramblers @ Hill's Cafe (07/16/2011)


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Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

There are times we just mess up. :)  Okay…..not really, but there are times we aren’t as prepared as we wish and this was one of those nights.  Sam and the guys were playing close to home (3 miles?) at the VFW.  Figured it would be one of those really enjoyable relaxed nights visiting with all our friends.  Since we have lots of pictures of Sam and they guys, we left the camera at home.  Thankfully, we had the cell-phone camera when Cody Bentley got on stage and, then when Kevin Fowler did!!  Wish the pictures were better, but it sure was fun! :)  (Note to self:  Just pack the camera in the car!!)

Jan Riena was Sam's first guest.
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Wesley had the night off, but Danny did a great job on bass!

Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
There's Cody. Hard to believe he's headed to college this fall.
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Great fun when Kevin Fowler joined in.

Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)

Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)

Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)
Somehow, we shoulda expected a Conga line on the "I Saw The Light" finale! :)
Sam Bentley @ The VFW (07/09/2011)

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Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Mark and the band are usually playing in “distant” venues.  Well, distant to us. :)  However, when it became known that a band had to cancel their gig at Giddy Ups, Mark got hold of Nancy and asked if they could play.  Giddy Ups is close to his home and all of them were looking forward maybe having a chance to sleep in their own bed for a change. :)  So happy it all worked out because we had a blast with these guys!!  If you see they’re scheduled for anyplace close to you, please go see them.  Introduce yourself….they’re really nice guys.  Most of all, enjoy their talent!  Oh, by the way, don’t expect to just sit and listen…..their energy is very infectious! :)

The MAN.....Mark Allan himself
Mark with Matt Nunn on bass
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

That's Wayne O'Neill on lead guitar
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

Rich Tulp on drums.....hiding back in the corner :)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)

A little better picture of Rich
Ah.....finally......Rich Tulp! :)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)
Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone @ Giddy Ups (07/02/2011)


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Sunset Valley Boys @ Evangelines (07/02/2011)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

The first Saturday of every month, Sunset Valley Boys takes up residence in the red corner of Evangeline’s.  The food is great, the music is even better, and the friends are awesome.  Now, since all of that is true, and there are so many friends, sometimes it gets just a little crowded.  If you’re kinda late…..like we were this time…..you might find yourself sitting to the side of the band.  Now, don’t get us wrong, that doesn’t take away from the experience…..just makes for limited, but interesting, photo angles…..especially when all you have for a camera is your cell phone! :)

We could hear.....seeing was kind of challenging. :)
At least we were able to get a close up of Gordon's guitar
Curtis sat in for a song playing his washboard
Charlie Pritchard.......and Sherman Lindsay way back in the corner. :)

Sunset Valley Boys @ Evangelines (07/02/2011)

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