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THURSDAY
From Frank Hawks –
“The Megan McKenzie Band” will be performing at the Cape Ann Harbor Loop concert series this Thursday in Gloucester along with “Phat Maxx”.

www.myspace.com/meganmckenzieband
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Same Gig- Different Takes! Both Whacko Good Guys!
Blues Party at the Rhumb Line
From Dave Sag-
This Thursday Walmart productions is proud to present local luminary and part-time rib king,Mr. Mike O’Connell. Slide king, vogalist and songbird xtroidinaire,he is sure to get your cane tapping to the boogie beat. backing up over him will be Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer and plumbing magnate, and ,of course, Greg T. and myself. I promised Mike I’d wear my white fenceclimbers,maybe even shorts. We’ll see. And pssst… rumour has it that other special guests may be showing up adding to the general mayhem. Did I say a special birthday? Come find out. Wear your bike helmet….
From: Mike O’Connell –
I will be good and warmed from Thursday Night,, for “Uncle Dave Sag” has asked me to play with him at his Blues Party at The Rhumb Line!! I cant wait, haven’t seen him all summer and I need a dose of Those White Flippers with no socks, Top shelf designer Bowling Shirts of his,, and his Genius Sarcasms. He’s gonna tool on someone that night and it is probably gonna be me. I’m Psyched! I believe Uncle Dave’s Blues Party starts at 9 so come on down to both shows if you can, Hope to see you.
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FRIDAY
From Frank Hawks –
Just getting the word out that Slingdaddy will be at Elliot’s @ the Blackburn
this Friday, August 28th. As always, Elliot’s has an earlier show time
than most other venues – 8:30-11:30. Elliot’s is a great place to have
dinner (if so desired) and the stay an catch the show.
Thanks for coming out to support live music, because without you, there
would be no live music.
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SATURDAY
From: Mike O’Connell –
Sat Aug 29 Lat 43
This week the band performs 9 to 12 at Latitude 43 Here in Gloucester MA. Frosty Padgett playing on his drums,, Special Bass Guitar Man Dean Cassell will be gracing us with his presence, Jason “Broken Record” Aptt will be there clowning as well and myself to tie it up.
Uncle Jeffrey will be selling copies of My CD’S for the Latitude show issued with 1 pair of Orange Earplugs, Have A Great Weekend, Mike www.latfourtythree.com www.myspace.com/mikeoconnellmusic
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Groove
Saturday night
Captain Carlo’s
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SUNDAY
From: Mike O’Connell –
“Almost Forgot…Sunday I will be up at The Grog with Parker Wheeler and Friends, and what a band he has put together! Parker Wheeler Himself,, Tim Pike, Wolfy Froggy’s Brudda Ginandes, Amadee Castenell, Cliffy Spencer, Stevie Bankuti. and Myself,, This is gonna be a “smoke show” so if you are not to tired for a Sunday Rockin’ come to the Grog In Newburyport. Band hits at 7 come early and dine. Once again Enjoy Your Weekend.”
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and Orange Ear Plugs to join in This Nonsense…”
My friend went to take a sip of beer at Elliot’s Friday night. Just in time for Valentine’s Day! An omen??