A Blues Slight Change Of Plans...
Scott (MF) Holt always puts on a great show.
This was at Home Team in West Ashley last Saturday night.
Actually, anywhere I've seen him perform, he is
fiery..Earlier that evening I had arrived an hour and a half before showtime downtown at
Blind Tiger but couldn't find a seat. None.
Thought I would have dinner and see
Mac Arnold and Plate Full 'O Blues but even though the band was still setting up, all the seats in the bar area were already filled. Yikes.
But, Blues Bash means options, so I looked over the printed program and headed out West.
Actually, on Monday, I had scored the best seat in the house at Blind Tiger for
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones and was pleasantly surprised when Blues Bash Founder Gary Erwin stopped in to sip wine and check on things.
Gary was relaxed and looked pleased at the half-way point of his 21st offering of music to the Lowcountry.
Dennis Gruenling was featured on harmonica that evening with the band.
The packed room was treated to an excellent expanded sound.
Standing at the bar were local harp bluesmen Chuck Morris and Juke Joint Johnny.
Here's a batch of other sights and performances I caught during this year's Bash:
Labels: Abe Lincoln, Blind Tiger, DeiDre, Freddie Vanderford/Brandon Turner, Home Team (WA), Mad River Bar and Grill, Matt Hill and On-The-Floor Band, Planet D Nonet, Scott Holt, Ten Foot Polecats
Bundled For The Blues ....BRR
Low Country Blues Bash included a great blues act on the harbor last night.
The venue was listed as the
Reel Bar at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina.
Actually it was in a tented area BEHIND the bar. With plastic panels. And numerous gas heat lamps.
Well, yes, it WAS warmer than Chicago.
You could see the breath of the
Frankie's Blues Mission trio. And the breath of the audience members.
A few weeks ago I started taking a look at Charleston restaurants and bars that had cozy fireplaces. Guess I better add those that have heat lamps too.
I'm not complaining. Not really.
It's the 21st Annual and each February, the weather is a gamble.
I salute Gary Erwin for producing this year after year and providing a GREAT festival each time.
I'll be toasty warm INSIDE the
IOP Rec Center tonight 5:00-8:30 enjoying Gary (aka Shrimp City Slim) on keys and Miss Wanda Johnson,
followed by the
Planet D Nonet. Then to the nearby Morgan Street Grill for
Freddie Vanderford/Brandon Turner and ending at Home Team BBQ on Sullivan's Island for
Ten Foot Polecats from Boston.
Sunday it's back to the REC CENTER on IOP again 2:00-5:30.
This will be followed by a mad dash home for some pizza and commercials and the
Super Bowl.
(Click on pics for more detail. Tell me about YOUR favorite place-with-fireplace and stop by again. Stay warm and dry.)
Labels: /Brandon Turner, 21st annual Lowcountry Blues Bash, Andolini's Pizza, Boston, Freddie Vanderford, gas heaters, Morgan Street Grill, Planet D Nonet, Reel Bar, Super Bowl, Ten Foot Polecats
Scott (MF) Holt always puts on a great show. 
Actually, on Monday, I had scored the best seat in the house at Blind Tiger for Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones and was pleasantly surprised when Blues Bash Founder Gary Erwin stopped in to sip wine and check on things. 
