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April 10th Update:
Our beloved
Bassist for the POINT BLANKSTERS (Steve Dronzek) was scheduled to fly into
Denver from Florida to perform with us for 2 April shows -- 4/20 at the
Little Bear, and 4/21 at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse. I just got the message
yesterday that he was taken to the hospital last week with a heart issue and
had an operation where the doctors saved his life by installing a pacemaker
in his chest.
He was sent
home with orders to "take it easy for 6 to 8 weeks." A few days
later he was admitted back to the hospital for more tests, and follow-up on
more issues. It saddens me that he will not be joining us. Please send
prayers for him and his lovely wife.
However, a
substitute was found (Steve Ralph - one of their previous bassists) to fill
in for the LITTLE BEAR show. We're very grateful for that -- that show will
go on. (Time changed for us -- our set is now 2:30-6:00pm.) But Steve is already committed to
another gig the Sunday of the DIRTY DOGS' show. I don't want to leave DDs
hanging, so I offered my band (Frisk & Friends) to fill in. They obliged.
So, Sunday, April 21st, 2-6pm at Dirty
Dogs Roadhouse -- Dave Frisk & Friends. Outside on the big stage if it's
nice weather, inside if it's not.
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Quite a lot going on lately, it's
difficult to keep up. Here's some stuff.
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I have been filling in with the BUCKNER
FUNKEN JAZZ BAND for about the last year now. I didn't know that I'd be a
permanent fixture, but here we are. It's been a treat to play with these
guys, and we're having a lot of fun. I'm just hoping I can keep up with
them. Check the calendar for places and times.
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Buckner Funken Jazz Band
Photo:
Ron Buckner
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, April
20th when the POINT BLANKSTERS are returning to the world famous LITTLE
BEAR in Evergreen, Colorado. I have been, again, asked to join them for the
performance, and am very excited to be there! The lineup -- Bill Shiffrar
(lead vocals & guitar), "BIG" Al Sands (drums), Craig Fisher
(keys & vocals), Steve Dronzek (bass guitar and comic relief), and
myself (guitar & vocals). I can't tell you how much fun it is to play
with these folks, and their song selection is amazing. Steve will be flying
in from Florida, and Bill will be coming in from New Mexico, just for this
gig........which got me thinking .......yep, that's dangerous .......What
if I found another place to perform over the weekend to make it worth their
while??? So I asked my good friends (Mark, Rob, and all) at DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE in Golden Colorado if we could
come in the following day (Sunday,
April 21st) and do an afternoon show. They agreed to make it happen, so the
POINT BLANKSTERS will be appearing there the 21st on the big stage outside
from 1-5pm. (Praying that the weather is gorgeous -- 'co if it snows, we'll
be screwed.) We'll try to work around the weather -- if it rains, we'll go
to the small outside stage, but if it snows, we will probably have to
cancel. Here's to hoping for sunshine and 70 degrees.
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The Point Blanksters
Photo:
Uncredited
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Also --- NEW at DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE
----- They are trying a new thing at DDs. Their weekend breakfast has been
very successful, so they are beginning a "Breakfast Show" on the
weekends. I am scheduled for some of them throughout the summer (check the
schedule) along with with good buddy Tony Rosario, Crusty & Billy (Pair
of Jokers) and some more of the club’s favorites. Gonna be fun!!!
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Also --- (Just one more thing at DOGS)
-- They are hosting a "SLOOPY GIRL DANCE CONTEST". Here's the
deal -- years ago, the song "HANG ON SLOOPY" by the McCOYS was a
huge hit. The legendary RICK DERRINGER was the leader of the band, and
there was a video made that is, again, making the rounds. The folks at
DIRTY DOGS decided to sponsor a "Sloopy Girl Dance Off". Every
weekend, until July 20th, every band on every shift will perform "Hang
On Sloopy" and the staff will judge the dancers who participate, pick
their favorites, and have the
"Dance Off" on July 20th. The winner walks away with the
$1000.00 prize. I will be sitting in
with the BAND OF BROTHERS for a bit, then off to my next gig. The Rick
Lewis Project is scheduled to headline. It's gonna be a hoot!!
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Ok, back to the LITTLE BEAR for a minute
-- I want to send out a big THANK YOU to Steve Crenshaw for inviting me
onstage last Sunday (March 31st) to play a couple tunes with him and
friends. Steve's been away for a while, but he's back now and on fire, and
his band is as well: Michael Hormbuckle-guitar, Vincent Hidalgo-guitar,
Anti Roiha-keys, Jeff Andrews-bass., Phil Bassist, drums, It was an honor to be there, and a special
treat for me to perform with one of my all time heroes, Kenny Passarelli
(think Joe Walsh and Barnstorm, Stephen Stills, Elton John, Hall &
Oates, Dan Fogleberg, and Ringo Starr's Allstar Band to name just a few). An amazing man with an
amazing career. It was a very fun night.
And I still am inspired by Mr. Passarelli. Thank you all who
witnessed it, and to all who performed.
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L-R: Steve
Crenshaw, Kenny Passarelli, Michael Hornbuckle
Photo: John McSweeny
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The "LADIES' ONLY SAMPLE TOUR"
will again be held in "Historic Downtown Littleton" on Thursday,
May 16th. I will be on hand singing "pretty songs" at the REINKE
BROTHERS' SHOP for all the ladies from 4-8pm. Go to the "LOST"
website for more details.
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Coming back to the BROOKS PLACE TAVERN
in Conifer on Saturday, May 11th from1-4pm. I've only been there twice.
It's a relatively new venue, with a great atmosphere, great food, and
wonderful staff. A very cool and relaxing place. Check it out.
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We have booked many dates at WHEELZ
throughout the season. If you haven't been there for a while, come on back!
Good folks, food, drink, and big dancefloor. They are sponsoring many bike runs, car
shows, and just "stuff" going on all the time through the
season!! Stop in! Let's have fun!!
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As always, thank you for your
continued support. You are the best!
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