Blues Trippin’ and Ranting and Raving!
By Blues Boss
Rave – to all those venues who have stuck with the blues during hard times. And those venues who have come back to blues music, like the J&M Café - or the new venues like Rhythm & Brews in Tacoma.Another rant – although it’s not about music, it’s about age! The “senior citizen” designation will no longer apply. From now on 55-75 will be called “Classic citizens” (like classic cars – we don’t call automobiles from the 50’s & 60’s “senior cars”).
Back to a rave – those members Board of Director of the Washington Blues Society (not including my lazy self) who give their time and effort consistently and unwaveringly to the local blues scene. Three cheers.
A small rant – And this one doesn’t happen very often – Two national acts in town on the same night! We don’t get that many of them here as it is, and then to have Irma Thomas (at Jazz Alley) up against Charlie Musselwhite (at the Triple Door) on the same night just ain’t right!Rave – about the level of musical talent in the greater Seattle area! I’m active on an International Blues Forum (and several other blues societies) and I get the opportunity to check out music from all over the world. Let me tell you, the Greater Seattle area (and our neighbors to the south in Portland) can hold a candle to just about any music market when it comes to the blues. PERIOD. And, as a music fan I thank all of you for the joy it brings me.
Have a great holiday season – stay safe, and keep Blues Trippin…. See you at the WBS Holiday Party!
Usually I make a nostalgia recommendation, but this month I am making a strong recommendation to do your Christmas shopping with your favorite local blues musicians – buy “local” CDs, they make wonderful Christmas presents…
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