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This is gonna be quick note. You see, I'm really getting to know the denizens of this little cafe (and if you've ever wondered what a 'denizen' was, well, we got 'em here.) Sure, I know some of the clientele by name, but half the fun in a place like this is assigning nicknames to the regulars I've not met yet.
Today, Larry The Subvocalizer is in here, and I must say, he makes it a bit difficult to concentrate. He's always got a copy of The New York Times with him (gotta find out where he gets that around here) and not only does he sort of softly hum every third or fifth word as it goes by, he occasionally comments somewhat more loudly in charmingly archaic terms ... "Bosh!" he'll blurt, or "You eejits!" (I suspect he's a Democrat.) It's a show unto itself, and on any other day, I'd savor the opportunity, but tomorrow's departure day and I need to shop for some show shirts that haven't been seen and photographed dozens of times at festivals and venues all over the country for the past 8 years. As you can see, it's a big day.
Howdy, Compadres -
Here in Marin County a hint of summer is in the air. It's almost the time of year to savor the taste and feel of mixing Fizzies and warm hose-water right in your mouth. Pretty soon runaway kites will go sailing over the back yard. And speaking for myself, I've already made a few exes through mosquito bites with my thumbnail and pretended that that actually stopped the itching. Yes, summer is almost here.
And for yours truly, this summer will mean stalking the wily shekel not only all over this country, but in Europe as well, where the American dollar is now apparently a mere wispy shadow of its former self. But even here at home money doesn't look like money, methinks. Quarters, of course, have looked like Milton & Bradley game tokens for years, but good heavens, have you seen what can only be described as The Lavender Five? I don't claim to have a great eye for design, but sure as shootin' I can spot bad design when I see it, and this new five-dollar bill really brings out my inner Martha Stewart. Now, I had thought it was pretty bad when Ben Franklin got the full, Oprah-style makeover a number of years back and ended up looking like Jack Benny. But poor Abe Lincoln looks as if some tipsy barfly spilled cheap wine all over the front of him, and in back, it looks like he's got a big wooden nickel stuck to his shoe. In a Helvetica font, no less. The geniuses inside The Beltway have apparently decided that the best way to fight money laundering is to pre-launder the money ... with purple socks in the same load. Augh. I wish I had time for a proper rant on this topic, but time is short and Larry The Subvocalizer is really on a roll, so I'll press on.
Much of the first half of May I'll be in The Great Southeast. Then it's back home for some local shows and a reunion of 20 years-worth of alumni of my artistic alma mater The Royal Lichtenstein Circus, and then 10 days in Greece at the end of June with an ad hoc acoustic trio called The Sirens Of San Francisco. We'll be playing a benefit for the Arete Fund and then doing some house concerts and club dates. If any other readers would like me to come play for extended periods in Mediterranean settings, please do let me know ASAP.
Fri, May 2 - Sun, May 4
GAMBLE ROGERS FESTIVAL
St. Augustine, FL
Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mike Cross, Mary Flower, Aaron O'Rourke Trio, Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, John William Davis, Gatorbone, Amy Carol Webb and about 143 other fine performers all in one place over one weekend.
Tue, May 6, 7:00pm
NEWMAN / SPITZNER HOUSE CONCERTS
Melrose, FL
Email spitzn@earthlink.net for reservations and such. Lovely big house by its own lake. We'll festivate outdoors in fine weather, indoors if inclement.
Wed, May 7 10:00am - ?
HUNGRY MONK MUSIC
Charleston, SC
A day of private lessons. Guitar lessons, that is. No banjos, please. There's a time and a place for the banjo, certainly. It's called "The Civil War."
Thu, May 8
AT LARGE IN CHARLESTON or ATLANTA or SPARTANBURG ...
.... or anywhere in the neighborhood. Private lessons, anyone? A last-minute house concert? Put me to work. My parole officer does not like seeing slack days on my calendar.
Fri, May 9, 8:00pm
SYLVIA THEATRE
York, SC
Scott Hinkle opens
Sat, May 10, 5:30pm
PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT
Cary, NC
Sun, May 11 and Mon, May 12
PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS
Greensboro, NC
Email jscotthinkle@aol.com or stevie@steviecoyle.com to set up an appointment.
Tue, May 13, 8:00pm
THE GARAGE
Winston-Salem, NC
Sharing the bill with Scott Hinkle
Thu, May 15, daytime lessons & 7:00 show
VILLAGE CONCERTS
Palmyra, VA
Private, one-hour guitar lessons in the afternoon and a house concert at night in a lovely old home in a lovely old village. Very happening spot, just a little ways out of Charlottesville.. Call 434-960-8895 for reservations and info
Fri, May 16, daytime lessons & 7:30 show
VILLAGE CONCERTS
Palmyra, VA
Lessons during the day, concert at night. Might be sharing the bill with Peyton Tochterman!
Sat, May 17, 8:00pm
THE POSITIVE VIBE CAFE
Richmond, VA
Dave Shiflett opens. Hosted by Jim Napier. Dinner is offered before the show. 804.560.9622.
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm
PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT
Reston, VA
This show may go public, so stay tuned to the ol' home page for updates.
In fact, there are several opportunities which might coalesce en route, so please hang virtual ten on over to steviecoyle.com to stay up to date with them.
Safe travels out there, folks. I'll be in the rented "Chevy Cobalt or similar," as Alamo calls it, so wave hey if you see me rolling around the south, and always feel free to point me to the good eats.
S
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Stevie Coyle
http://www.steviecoyle.com
| Upcoming Shows for Stevie Coyle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2008 08:00 PM | St. Augustine, FL, US | Gamble Rogers Festival | |
| 05/03/2008 08:00 PM | St. Augustine, FL, US | Gamble Rogers Festival | |
| 05/04/2008 08:00 PM | St. Augustine, FL, US | Gamble Rogers Festival | |
| 05/06/2008 08:00 PM | Melrose, FL, US | Newman / Spitzner House Concerts | Tickets |
| 05/07/2008 10:00 AM | Charleston, SC, US | Hungry Monk Music | |
| 05/09/2008 08:00 PM | York, SC, US | Sylvia Theatre | Tickets |
| 05/10/2008 02:00 PM | Cary, NC, US | Private Show: Cary, NC House Concert | |
| 05/13/2008 08:00 PM | Winston Salem, NC, US | The Garage | |
| 05/15/2008 01:00 PM | Palmyra, VA, US | Village Concerts | |
| 05/15/2008 07:00 PM | Palmyra, VA, US | Village Concerts | |
| 05/16/2008 07:30 PM | Palmyra, VA, US | Village Concerts | |
| 05/17/2008 08:00 PM | Richmond, VA, US | The Positive Vibe Cafe | Tickets |
| 05/18/2008 02:00 PM | Reston, VA, US | Private Show: Reston Area House Concert | |
| 05/23/2008 08:00 PM | Mill Valley, CA, US | 142 Throckmorton Theatre | |
| 05/31/2008 02:00 PM | Portola Valley, CA, US | Private Show: Portola Valley House Concert | |
| 06/06/2008 08:00 PM | Watsonville, CA, US | Canyon Acoustic Society | |
| 06/08/2008 10:30 PM | Watsonville, CA, US | KPIG Radio | |
| 06/15/2008 03:00 PM | Fairfax, CA, US | Fairfax Festival | |
| 06/23/2008 08:00 PM | Argos, GR | Arete Fund Benefit | |
| 06/28/2008 08:00 PM | Santa Clara, CA, US | Mission City Coffee Roasters Co. | |
| 07/05/2008 01:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 07/06/2008 08:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 07/07/2008 08:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 07/08/2008 01:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 07/09/2008 01:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 07/10/2008 01:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 07/11/2008 01:00 PM | Sonoma County, CA, US | California Coast Music Camp | |
| 08/02/2008 11:30 AM | Winterport, ME, US | Winterport Music Festival | Tickets |
| 08/02/2008 07:30 PM | Brooks, ME, US | Marsh River Theatre | Tickets |
| 09/12/2008 08:00 PM | Culver City, CA, US | Boulevard Music | |
| 09/14/2008 07:00 PM | Altadena, CA, US | Coffee Gallery Backstage | |
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