Music Report for Oct. 28, 2005

Hello Friends, this one will be quick. Here we go!

First, the headlines:
My duo show with Marlyn Campbell was quite successful, and the management at Birdi's has asked for more dates. The exact dates are still being negotiated, I'll keep you informed. Big thanks to our old and new friends there!

Larry Griffith has been sponsored to compete in the International Blues Challenge. The local round will be Sunday, November 13th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Buford Hwy. He says he intends to win; if so, we go to Memphis to compete for the top honors.
See http://www.atlantabluessociety.com for details. While you're there, be sure to try clicking on the "ABS Bluescast" logo (in flaming letters at the top of the page) to hear an excellent 24-hour stream of blues. (big props to Mark Alestra for his work on this project)

Speaking of the Atlanta Blues Society, this just might be the week that they finally add The North End's weekly blues jam to their calendar. We will be celebrating my one year anniversary as host of that fine jam on this Tuesday night, November 2nd. I expect a lot of fine talent out to help us celebrate, so be sure to catch an early evening nap so you don't have to leave before the grand finale. The North End earned several mentions in the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Top 10 list in several categories, including best burgers and best live music. Make sure you and your friends don't miss it! Wanna hear some of what goes on there? Hear us here:
http://www.ourmedia.org/user/40460

Upcoming shows:

Friday, Oct. 29
Smokejack
w/ Larry Griffith Band
29 South Main St
Alpharetta, GA 770.410.7611
web: http://www.smokejackbbq.com
map: http://tinyurl.com/8vybu

Saturday, Oct. 30
private party

Tuesdays: (ANNIVERSARY PARTY Nov. 2nd)
The North End Pub & Grill
w/ George Price Band
5970 Atlanta Hwy (Hwy 9 at McFarland Rd.)
Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-867-6750
8:30-1:00 (but sometimes jams on until closing)
GOOD food, kitchen open until 2AM!
web: http://www.thenorthendga.com
map: http://tinyurl.com/555vg

Wednesdays:
Tavern On The Bridge
w/ Andrew Black & The Believers
9775 Medlock Bridge Rd., Suite A.
Duluth, 30097 770-232-1210
Nice room, big floor & stage, pro sound, good food.
Southeast corner of State Bridge Rd. and Medlock Bridge (Hwy 141)
One door south of Stony River.
web: http://www.tavernonthebridge.com
map: http://tinyurl.com/8lp8g


That's it for now. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or write me.