ill.-fated tour
Thanks for all of your responses about the "50-vc. Doberman" (below). It's been educational, finding out what worked and what didn't, and what you liked lots and liked less. I'll continue with a little more specificity soon.
This weekend I'll be appearing in the midwest with a trio, and if you've been checking in on this site with any constancy over the last few months, you won't be surprised to hear that the names of the other two musicians are Robbie Gjersoe and Jenny Scheinman. Two true-blue friends, and two of the most virtuosic and versatile acoustic players in all of America -- no lie! We'll be playing some of Jenny's music and some of mine; if you've wanted to see us at Barbes but are stuck out in Downer's Grove, now's your chance.
Maybe I should specially stress Saturday's show at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso, Indiana. Valparaiso seems so remote; "opera house" sounds so extravagant. Between that and the luscious vegan dinner that these guys are offering up, I am expecting a five-star show, and dreading zero turnout...so turn out! It's true Valparaiso is in a non-Illinois state, but it is a very easy drive (maybe an hour) from the Chicago loop. Once there, you can hook up with a statuesque Valparaisan. Indiana is world renowned for its frothy mixture of bedrock Republican values and easy lays.
Our other two shows are at Martyrs in Chicago (Friday) and the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield (Thursday). These won't be like my typical shows. You've seen those before and can again, later. These will be shows with some songs you've never heard and a dependable plethora of mind-blowing moments, both scripted and, more often, un-. See you there!
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Curse my easily laid ass living on the other end of the state. How about some love for the Ohio River dwelling Hoosiers?
While in Springfield, I recommend the Dana Thomas House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Moxo Cafe downtown, Praire Books thereabouts and Shoetopia next to Moxo. Also of course Vachel Lindsay House if it's open, and Lincoln's Tomb if you do not believe in ghosts.
I went to the Dana house with a friend some years ago. It was a rainy day, we were the only ones there and we got a GREAT tour of the house. It was fascinating.
Does your comment of Statuesque folk of Valpo mean you think we are all fat - maybe desperate?
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and have to eat your words... (they'll be meat free).
Too bad I'm outta town this weekend and gave away my 4 tix to the show... I'd love to come and see such a fellow so full of himself. I'd only expect greatness.
Valpo Lady -
I'm sure he was joking. And "statuesque" is usually more of a reference to height, rather than weight. Come on, everyone knows the fatties are in Wisconsin!
See you tonight at Martyr's, Robbie. Can't wait!
I could tell stories about the hick who picked my friend Laura up by the buttcheeks while dancing at a dinky Indiana carnival, but of late I've been accused of being overly informational. So I'll skip it.
Valpo is fertile land rich with Orville Redenbacher history. Vineet, had he been here yesterday, could have told us it was Orville's birthday! He's not alive any more--he was found dead in a jacuzzi in 1995. But he still is the Popcorn King!
Go to Valparaiso! See the show! Irritate Robbie!
I went and saw you for the first time at the Memorial Opera House in Valpo on Sat. It was a great show. Thank You. Me and my wife had a great time. Thanks for the 2 CD's I was able to buy, now I have to try to figure out how to download 50 vc. doberman.Thanks Robbie
We're not at all statuesque in the UK, apart from the guitarist in my band, but if you can overlook our dental hygiene, you'd find that we are as coitally obliging as any nation or state, apart from maybe Utah.