This version of the Mystery Band will feature Mike Finnerty on Saxophone, Mike Linn on drums, Mike Azzi on bass and Andy Meacham on guitar. Mr. G will be up front on harmonica and vocals. The tunes start at about 9 PM on Saturday April 14. Duke's Bar is the coolest Chicago tavern you will evere see! Here is the address and telephone number: 6920 North Glenwood, Chicago; 773-764-2826.
Mini-Review: Honkin' sax, wailin' harmonica and rugged blues. The Mystery Band even came up with a crazed country tune, "There Stands the Glass." It was a quiet night at Duke's, but the music was intense!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Mystery Band At C. J. Arthur's in Wilmette IL - March 30
Mr. G and the Mystery Band will be playing at C.J. Arthur's in Wilmette, IL. on Friday March 30. Mr G will be supported by the Jimmy Burns Blues Band (minus Jimmy Burns) - Anthony Palmer on guitar, E.G. McDaniel on bass and James Carter on drums. There may be a last minute musical guest added to the gig - stay tuned. Music starts at 8:30 PM - NO COVER. C.J. Arthur's is located at 1169 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette (847-256 8870).
Mini-Review: It was a relaxed, fun evening at C.J Arthurs. The Jimmy Burns Band cooked behind Mr. G, with Anthony Palmer lighting up the house with his searing guitar!!
Mini-Review: It was a relaxed, fun evening at C.J Arthurs. The Jimmy Burns Band cooked behind Mr. G, with Anthony Palmer lighting up the house with his searing guitar!!
Mystery Band is Back at the Morseland - March 10
We had so much fun in February that we are back again! This is an early Saturday evening show, 7 PM to 9:30 PM, at the Morseland Cafe (1218 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago IL, 773-764-8900, www.morseland.com). Come and enjoy a wonderful meal and some great tunes from the Mystery Band!
Mini-Review: The Mystery Band included some great players on this gig - Anthony Palmer on Guitar (Jimmie Burns Band, Mathew Skollar Band, etc.), Shoji Naito on Guitar (Eddy Clearwater Blues Band), James Carter on drums (Jimmei Burns Band) and Harlan Terson on bass (Fabulous Fish Heads). Tony Palmer and Shoji Naito have contrasting and complementary styles - Tony is a Chicago West Side burner, Shoji is an old school guy who channels Muddy and B.B. A fine time was had by all!
Mini-Review: The Mystery Band included some great players on this gig - Anthony Palmer on Guitar (Jimmie Burns Band, Mathew Skollar Band, etc.), Shoji Naito on Guitar (Eddy Clearwater Blues Band), James Carter on drums (Jimmei Burns Band) and Harlan Terson on bass (Fabulous Fish Heads). Tony Palmer and Shoji Naito have contrasting and complementary styles - Tony is a Chicago West Side burner, Shoji is an old school guy who channels Muddy and B.B. A fine time was had by all!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
LAST MINUTE GIG AT BILL'S BLUES IN EVANSTON IL - SATURDAY, MARCH 3
The Mystery Band will be filling in for Magic Slim and the Teardrops at Bill's Blues (1024 Davis Street, Evanston IL 847-424-9800) on Saturday March 3. Magic Slim is stuck in Lincoln, Nebraska due to bad weather, so Mr. G & the Mystery Band have come to the rescue! The band for this gig will be awesome - Merle Perkins (Eddy Clearwater Band) on drums, Harlan Terson (the Fabulous Fish Heads) on bass, OSee Anderson (The Phil Guy Band) on guitar and Tom Crivelione (Two for the Blues) on guitar. Mr. G will sing and blow harp. Come on out and see how much fun a "busted booking" can be!!
Mini-Review: Blues fans from distant locations showed up at Bill's Blues to hear Magic Slim. Imagine their surprise when they learned that he didn't make the gig! But the crowd stayed around and heard the Mystery Band, and soon they were happy. OSee Anderson and Tom Crivelione laid down some burning blues guitar, Harlan Terson was rock-steady on the bass, and the Perkolater kicked the band along from behind his drum kit. Lots of fun!
Mini-Review: Blues fans from distant locations showed up at Bill's Blues to hear Magic Slim. Imagine their surprise when they learned that he didn't make the gig! But the crowd stayed around and heard the Mystery Band, and soon they were happy. OSee Anderson and Tom Crivelione laid down some burning blues guitar, Harlan Terson was rock-steady on the bass, and the Perkolater kicked the band along from behind his drum kit. Lots of fun!
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