My View of Life on the Dock
Giddy-up tonight with ‘Three Day Threshold’ a VERY high energy Country/RockAbilly and Bluegrass band from Boston…They tour all over the place and we are lucky to have them again… This is gonna be like a real live Hootenanny for sure.
It’s Halloween! This Thursday nite! What better way to celebrate than to ooze out your door and slither down to the Rhumb Line. We’re offering our own version of corn on the macabre featuring Mr. John Keegan™, a vital ingredient in the recipe of soul. Dynamic leader of Madhouse®, Johnny K. is more than willing to interrupt all neural circuits in his quest for musical retardation.
And we’ve got the band to do it! Keyboard millipede and jazz snob, Mr. John Hyde, threatens to use both fingers. He’ll be there! Mr. Marque Earley, tenor and barium wizard will reinterpret all known facts. Glitar wonder boy Steve Sadler will be tuning up half the evening. Cataleptic converter, Mr. Forrest “Frosty” Padgett will thrill you with his timekeeping. I’ll be basest.
You should dress up! There might be a prize or two involved, although the band doesn’t count (only to four!).
Festivities start at 8:30.
N.B.: STARTING NEXT WEEK NOV.SEVEN, WINTER HOURS IN EFFECT; WE’LL BE STARTING AT EIGHT.
Hello everyone!
Wednesday, October 30th
ATTN: SPECIAL PRE-WORLD
SERIES TIME SLOT: 4:30-7:30pm
Special Guest: CHICK MARSTON!
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WHAT: The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses
Dave says,
I’m feeling a little woozy tonite. I’ve been having strange dreams about penises and bolt cutters, and I just sneezed and a tiny metal pellet fell out of my nose. There’s some guy and he has big eyes and a pair of Craftsman® pliers squeezing my brain stem. Oh, wait, it’s only Fred!
But seriously, folks, I’m proud to present to you a new face, a new experience, a new surgical procedure in the form of Dr. Brian Templeton. Many cats grabbed and shook my arms and begged me to get this guy to play, and finally,here he is, the font of everlasting blues. Czech out his web site. Don’t ask me what it is, I can’t find it. Just kidding!
Again, I’m as serious as a hangnail, but you gotta see this guy to believe it. Calling in bombing co-ordinates will be Willie A’s master of guitar goulash, Mr. Billy Loosigian, who looks great in a cowboy hat, and knows how to spit between his teeth. Counting time and his blessings will be my favorite Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Bennie Benson. I’m really excited about this.I hope you agree! I’m bringing’ extra Diaperine®!
And, to put a bug in your ear, Next week is Halloween™ and it falls on a Thursday™. And it’s party time, right!? You’re gonna wear a costume, nez. pa? And who’s better than to put a spell on you but John Keegan®? Well, he’s gonna be my featured specimen with a whole lot of eerie lackawanna, tubes pulsing as we go for the jugular. Make sure you’ve made your peace and assuaged the gods of Erato before dressing in that nearly nude costume. We’ll see you then.
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Hello everyone!
Wednesday, October 23rd
Hosting this week: ALLEN ESTES!
w/Musical Guest: ORVILLE GIDDINGS!
Allen saves the day once again as host while I do a special Orleans
show in Boston for a symposium called “The Kennedy Forum”,
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of JFK enacting the Community
Mental Health Act. Lots of high-level speakers (including Vice
President Joe Biden). In addition to his brilliant songs and sounds,
Allen brings longtime friend and musical partner, Orville Giddings
to the Rhumb Line stage. Don’t miss it! ~ Fly 🙂
Dinner (this week) with Allen Estes: 4:30 – 7:30pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Come check out the new Rhumb Line menu!
Next week…
Chick Marston
Coming soon…
Mitch Chakour
Dan King
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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Don’t miss Rockport’s HarvestFest THIS Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 6pm. The fun includes dancing and a bit of Ipswich Ale, among other delights. This post would be a million words long (really!) if I included everything going on, so for the details check out the website: www.rockportartfestivals.com/harvestfest/schedule-of-events In the meantime, here are just a few highlights:
The Annual Scarecrow Chase Costume Parade for children begins at 3pm. Lots o’ fun & a treat for children are in store.
Dave says,
Another fun week ahead, so fasten your seat belt, and let’s get goin’!
This Thursday at the Rhumb Line, Ms. Cheryl Arena, the Bachelorette of the Blues, has got you in her sights as she rampages thru the North Shore in search of big game. You are the target. She has a new CD out and it’s a rip-snorter. She sings, she blows harp, and she’ll have you quaking and spazzing out on the dance floor with her artery-clogging renditions of hoary chestnuts and and old time favorites. She’ll be bringing along a real lightning bolt of a guitarist in the mild-mannered form of Mr. Mike DiBari. He’ll put a wedgie in your mental Spanx®!! Mr. Ephraim Lowell, late of Roomful O’ Blooze, will be in the drummer’s electric chair, flailing against the current. I will be the basest. It’s gonna be shocking!
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Joan Osborne & Keith Cotton ~ Acoustic Duo
John Colvert
note to self…take notes.
Dave says,
We will reach our rendezvous with destiny this Thursday with the luminescent return of that master vocalist and harpist, Mr. Dennis Brennan. Rapidly becoming a favorite here at the Rhumb Line, this cat has got what it takes to put a shimmy in your shake, and ants in your pants. He can traumatize your soul. He’ll be bringing along the best young lion of guitarists, Mr. Matt Stubbs, with his finger-popping style and dead-on chops. Rhythm provided by Roomful of Blues clanger, Mr. Chris Rivelli, 21 jewel ticker and concussion expert. Me? I’m the basest. Czech it out!
And on Saturday night, at the same old place, I’ll be cringing in the corner, filling in for that fabulous songbird, Ms. Mari Martin. She’s bringing along some great musicians like Roger Brocklebank, on skins, Mark Retalleck, on keys and Bob Enik on glitar. Mari really blew the roof off last time she was here. I gotta check Fred’s insurance. It’ll be a great night for dancing!
And, as usual, we thank you all for your continued support. Now that I’ve got a Facebook page, what do I do with it? Let me know all your subhuman desires at facebook.com/pages/Davesags-blues-party/1413082458915228. Your wish is my command.
THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: 978-283-9732
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Check it out: Rockport’s Harvestfest has it all: fantastic local food & drink. Live music. Activities for families. A Seafood Throwdown…
But wait! There’s more! A Doggy Parade sponsored by Cape Ann Animal Aid, a contra dance in Dock Square sponsored by Cape Ann Contra Dance, the Scarecrow Chase — the annual Harvestfest costume parade for children, the Make-Your-Own-Instrument event sponsored by Rockport Music…I could go on and on…Click HERE for the Schedule of Events.
Put it on your calendar! Rockport Harvestfest on October 19th, 2013!!!!
Great line up. I have seen so many musicians that I have never heard of at these events and some that I have heard often, as well. It has certainly been a most enjoyable time. Not to mention the delicious food and deserts. Looking forward to many more.
Joanne
Here are some photos from last week’s event.
Deb Hardy 
Deb Hardy 
Andrew Geano 
Andrew Geano 
Inge Berge 
Inge Berge 
Christopher Mitchell 
Christopher Mitchell 
TMax & Joe Thomas…I get by with a little help from my friends. 
TMax ~ The Host for the evening. 
TMax…The Story Teller 
TMax ~ Why Do We Go To War? 
Mike O’Connell 
Mike O’Connell & Allen Estes 
Mike O’Connell & Allen Estes 
Allen Estes 
Allen Estes 
Brian King 
Brian King
2 Main Street
Gloucester, MA
(978) 879-4622
Good Morning Gloucester 