Catfish and the Crawlers know what Valentine’s Day means, and they don’t mess around (unfortunately).  I’ll get back to them in a minute.

This week we’ve got our Memphis Man himself:  The Lionel Young Band hits our stage Thursday night at 7:30, and it should be a great crowd.  There is obviously a terrific amount of attention being paid to the solo/duo winner, and I imagine we’ll probably see some press there as well.  And I mean other than just me.   See you on the dance floor.  He’ll be back with Mark Diamond Sunday night for a blues jam, which are always fun.  I’m also going to harass him about doing a one-on-one with me about his time in Memphis.  Hopefully you’ll be reading about it soon. 

Ok, back to my imposing Valentine’s Day Dates.  Listen up boys, because they know how to get it done.  First of all, have the lovely MJ approach the target with a dozen roses, a card, and a large chocolate heart.  Then, have MJ and her five handsome men approach their mics and officially ask said target to “Be our Valentine.”  Now, that’s a great start, but remember it’s all in the closing.   You’ve got to seal the deal.  In order to do so, you have to have a song that can be rewritten.  Fortunately for Catfish and the Crawlers, their original, “Chuckie’s Place,” is perfect.  Yes, that’s right, they rewrote the lyrics and the song is now called “Honey’s Place.” 

The rest of the evening was so much fun that now every February 14^th is under an intense amount of pressure to live up to 2008.  I love this band and can’t wait for their return.  The music is top notch, the joy is evident, and the talent supreme.  I’ll advertise their next booking from the rafters. 

Before all of that romance, however, a barbershop quartet by the name of Surrounded by Reality (John Dings, baritone, Charles Olivarez, tenor, Don Relmer, Bass, and Ron Craig, lead) brought a whole new level of romance when they serenaded Beverly King with “Heart of My Heart” and “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.”  Dressed for the evening (they are hired to spend most of V Day delivering their special gifts to the unsuspecting), they filled the room with such arresting harmonies, we would have all been thrilled had they performed a few more numbers.  This was arranged by Jean Craig, Ron’s wonderful wife and the woman whose presence at the Outlook is always delightful (even when she’s taking your money on the rare nights we have a cover).  Thank you, Jean, and thank you, gentlemen, it was very memorable. 

This Saturday night Mojambus is back!  Hopefully, they are brining along Michaela Rae, the 12-year-old guitarist who knows how to thrill a room.  Oh, yeah, and Jasco’s not bad either.  If you haven’t experienced this band, poor you.

Next Saturday night, 3/1 our very own Delta Sonics return!  I think we all know how much I love my Delta Sonics, and for that I make no apology.  Nor should you.  

The March calendar is up, and there are too many wonderful bands from which to choose.  So, let’s just go to all of them.  If you have to miss work, Dan will write you a note. 

Speaking of Dan…

Memo to Dan:

Dear Dan,

 As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, Catfish and the Crawlers temporarily (unless I have anything to say about it) changed the chorus and some of the lyrics to “Chuckie’s Place.”  The chorus now goes: 

Going down to Honey’s, where they play the blues all night

Going down to Honey’s, that's where they do it right

Gonna be shaking and jiving till the morning light

In as much as this was performed in front of a few dozen witnesses, my attorneys assure me we now have a verbal contract which could hold up in Court.   As such, we really should meet on the timeline for getting all the signage changed, the menus reprinted, etc.  What is your schedule like this week?  “Honey’s Place.”  Has a nice ring to it.

 
Litigiously yours,

Honey