Howdy Blogaroos!
You know, one of the great things about running a coffeehouse like the Starving Artist is getting to meet new artists. This Friday, December 7, was to be the "second" debut of Paul Sachs. Call it bad mojo or whatever, but this was the second time he's had to cancel his gig. So, Friday night we hung out with regulars like Frank and Cheryl, and my drummer friend Joe Bruno. We keep a supply of old movies, early 1950s TV shows and shelves full of books and board games so we're well-prepared for this eventuality.
Saturday night, December 8, marked the return of Dorothy Potter, formerly of Gilmartin Potter Band. This world traveling songwriter turned in two well-crafted solo sets of originals and covers. Her beautiful voice was crystal clear throughout. She accompanied herself on a great mahogany Martin guitar that I would love to add to my collection. Her songs were sensitive and moving. We'll be seeing her again.
Sunday afternoon into the early evening is usually filled with culture. Jazz, classical, and world music all find their way to SAC&G. This Sunday, December 9, was filled with the amazing Port O' Monkeys. These guys took us from Spain to Afghanistan with all the stops along the way. They played Flamenco and Gypsy songs on Spanish guitars and Middle Eastern music on instruments like an oud. The sound was rounded out with trombone, violin and other instruments too numerous to mention and too difficult to spell. Their authentic arrangements make you want to dance in some primeval way. Some of us do anyway. We've been recording them, so look forward to a taste of the exotic on our site. And this past weekend's performance was featured on WNBC-TV's "best bets" for things to do in New York City this weekend.
Well, I'm fairly blogged out now. But did want to mention that this blog is now on an official blog site - www.confessionsofthestarvingartist.blogspot.com - so tell your friends. And I'll just remind you to click the links in this blog, "click on Glick" at Neil Young's Living With War web site - #93 and #95 this week, back in the top 100, give the "gift of Glick" for the Holidays, support live, independent music, and "come in, and live right."
Elliott Glick
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