The Bass Geek

If ever I’ve been reminded of the importance of a good stage show, last night was it. Any other quality bar band could have played the same songs as Unknown Hinson, although that doesn’t diminish the style and talent of the group (including Hinson’s stellar guitar). Nope, what put it over the top was the fact that all of these things were done under the guise of a 400-year-old rockabilly vampire with dubious lineage.

Music needs more 400-year-old rockabilly vampire with dubious lineage.

Radio Radio hosts some big shows this weekend - Unknown Hinson finally bridges the gap between rockabilly and vampirism tonight, and the venue hosts a tribute to Mpozi Tolbert on July 4th. That bill includes the IRB, Twilight Sentinels, and a host of other acts and DJs. Bigger Than Elvis takes the stage Saturday night. All come highly recommended.

Sam’s Saloon waits until Tuesday to host a musical act, but I’ll throw them in for the sake of completeness. Up!Scumbag, Wait ‘Til Wednesday and Boats play on the 8th.

Deano’s Vino is holding a wild extravaganza on the 4th, with nonspecific grilling and music to be had. Enjoy.

Also, the new IMN podcast is up. Download it here or listen on the site.

Happy 4th of July, and don’t blow yourself up.

We start rehearsals on ACT’s production of “The Wiz” on Sunday, and I haven’t been able to look at the music yet. Which has me freaking just a little bit. Jumping in cold is hard enough, but having the score plopped in front of you just before you start playing is a bit much. The company leasing the performance rights and scores to the theater still do it the old-fashioned physical way, which certainly helps them retain rights and keeps loose copies from flying around. The geek in me longs for some kind of digital delivery, though. Print-and-go, edit in Sibelius, etc. Not going to happen any time soon, but I can dream.

Radio Radio salvages part of the the cancelled Rockabilly Rebel Weekend with the Midwest Rockabilly Fest this Saturday. Also, I must start talking early about the visit of Unknown Hinson to Radio Radio on July 3rd. He’s the happy little rockabilly vampire to your left - he plays music and provides the voice for a redneck squid. Frankly, I’m not sure what more he can give you people.

Sam’s Saloon has Deacon Sean and the Bar Brawlers and Dom Weir Saturday night.

Deano’s Vino has the Michael Huston Group tonight and the John Harden Project tomorrow. And it’s Swing Dance Night at the Fountain Square Theater.

Rob G. sits in once again, and it rocks.  Download it directly or listen at the site.

The Warner Gear does some more recording tonight - well, the other folks have been recording for a bit, but I’m just now getting back into the Coop now that I’m not playing three shows a week (for a few weeks) and trying to write two books at the same time.  Therefore, I have no idea where the project stands or what I have to do.  I’m planning on just playing bass wherever they tell me to, and I’m planning on using the P-Bass for the majority of it.