Mystery Band Back At C.J. Arthur's, May 19

Mr. G and the Mystery Band will be playing at C.J. Arthur's in Wilmette, IL. on Saturday May 19. Watch this space for details regarding Mystery Band personnel for this gig. 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: This version of the Mystery Band was a first - this group had never played together before as a unit! Awesome Mike Finnerty was blowing hot and sweet tenor sax, the legendary OSee Anderson handled guitar duties, Kevin Summers filled in on bass and Michael "Thin" Linn sat in the drum seat. Mr G did his usual blowing and sucking on the harmonica and he sang, too. The key word for the evening was "dynamics" - the band burned at relatively low volumes. OSee Anderson is a true virtuoso, fluent in blues, jazz and R&B idioms. It was a nice night so much of the crowd sat at the sidewalk tables and dug the band from a bit of a distance. T'was a fine gig, yas...

Mystery Band at the Morseand Cafe, April 21

The Mystery Band is back at the Morseland Cafe in Rogers Park (Chicago) for the early Saturday evening blues series. This version of the Mystery Band will include Jimmy Burns' backing band (Anthony Palmer on guitar, E.G. McDaniels on bass, james Carter on drums) plus the great Shoji Naito on guitar!! Come out and support this fine effort by the Morseland to bring great live music to the People! Music starts at 7PM. The Morseland is located at 1218 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago IL, 773-764-8900.

Mini-Review: Yikes! The band was crazy tight! James Carter and E.G. McDaniel seem to read each other's mind - Mr. G has never heard a bass player and a drummer work so seamlessly. Tony Palmer roared and Shoji kicked it old skool with the Muddy Waters slide guitar work. The Morseland is a terrific venue!!