Listen To Me Right Now. Drop What You’re Doing. Run (Don’t Walk) To Madfish. Belly Up To The Sushi Bar And Say This Word:

Omakase.
The greatest sushi chef in the history of sushi chefs will understand that you want him to create the most interesting, tasty, orgasmic presentation of sushi you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating.

Listen to me.

I’m not joking.

This is not hyperbole.

Orgasmic.

I have no idea how Jordan ended up at Madfish but every time he absolutely decimates my already high expectations.

Omakase.

Do it. Don’t question it. DONT order the safe tuna roll or California roll.

Omakase.

You’re Welcome.

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The Rabbit Goes In For The Kill At Madfish- St Pete’s Beach

After the ball game we went to St Pete’s Beach to chill out for a bit and met up with Ricky Ticky Tampa, one of my close friends from my youth and brother to the Best Man in our wedding- DK.

Ricky has a penchant for knowing the very best spots to eat in whatever town he happens to be living and yesterday he kept his streak alive with yet another outstanding call foralate afternoon meal.

Madfish on St Pete’s Beach looks on the outside like any diner would but once you enter the doors you realize that this is no plain old diner (not that there would be anything wrong with that)

Inside the walls are adorned with dark wood paneling, the countertops granite, the refrigerators and appliances all top end. This place is actually a fine dining spot that also features some incredibly creative comfort food.

The service was spot on, the food outstanding. It seemed out of place on St Pete Beach where everything else is so laid back and less current. St Pete Beach seems like it has a lot of history and most of the places up and down that strip are still living in the past-some of it in a good way and some in a not so good eiighties redneck kinda way.

In any case the numerous awards that Madfish St Petersburg have won are well deserved and much like Ferg’s is a must visit place if you are going to a ball game at Tropicana field, Madfish is a must visit if you find yourself in St Petersburg. I would drive thirty miles out of my way to go to this place.

GMG Local Music Schedule Aug.6-Aug.9

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.

Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

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Harbor Loop

http://www.myspace.com/slingdaddy

http://www.myspace.com/eleganttrash

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From Dave Sag on the Rhumb Line’s Thursday Night Blues Party

“Got a special show for y’all this week as I drag my dearest friend, John Rankin, out of the slickery swamp of Louisiana and wring  him dry on  Fred’s font of perpetual resurrection: the Rhumb Line. Educator, performer, vocalist, citizen, weekend father, this guy can do it all, and at the same time, too. He’ll be digging deep into that good ol’  Nawlins pile of steaming R&B, and throwin’ in a coupla originals to boot. You gotta hear this.

Behind him, pushing the beat will be our old buddy, Forrest “gump” Padgett on heart attack drums, Paul  Ahlstrand on tenor twelve sax, and yers trooly on base. C’mon down and tell John how much you like my punctuation!”

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Nights On The Neck
Nights On The Neck

Click on the poster for more info

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Groovin’ on Rocky Neck this Friday!
From Mike Lindberg
“We are going MadFish-ing this Friday Aug. 7th!! Come party hard with us on Rocky Neck as the the band returns to the Madfish Grille for another wild summer night of live music to shake your booty too. It’s high season here in G-Town, so come get a mad-buzz as we rock the neck Groove style.

Show starts @ 9pm. Let your freak flag fly!”

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The 2009 Summer Concert Series at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand in Stage Fort Park in Gloucester continues Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. with The Herb Pomeroy Tribute Concert.

Click here for more info

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GMG Local Music Schedule July 1- July 5

ANOTHER BIG MUSIC WEEK!!

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.


Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

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From Dave Sag

Rhumb Line Thursday Night Blues Party

Buono ex post facto fiesta! Whew!…got thru another one without needing invasive surgery. What fun! Not being a “true” local, I dig it because I’m a true Italian.I know my whole family would dig it, too, especially if they were alive. Especially my aunt Tony.
Now, we’re facing another grueling holiday weekend, so gird your grid; here it comes: This thursday at the Rhumb Line I’m proud to present  Bob Davis, Mr. Johnny Carwash hisself…the man who put the mental in instrumental.  Behind him will be Roger Brocklebank, on drumns, and of course, Greg t. and myself. We’ll be mewling and puking our way thru a special program of  national anthems and patriotic tunes. I have no idea what’s gonna happen, but ambulances will be on standby. Don’t miss it!
And if you still haven’t had enough,

on Saturday nite the Musical Surplus Club of Hong Kong is proud to present: MADHOUSE at the MADFISH. Grill, that is… on Pocky Neck, here in  Globster.  Johnny K. and the whole aggravation will be a-hootin’ and a-hollerin’ thru yet another evening of madcap escapades and musical mayhem. C’mon down and burn your leather on the floor!

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Open Mic at the Gull
“Come down and bring your voice or Axe (not a real axe)”
What: Jam Session
Host: The Gull Restaurant
Start Time: Today July 1 at 9:00pm
Where: The Gull Restaurant

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Roots Rock Jam at Latitude 43°

Dan King hosts Wednesday Night Roots Rock Jam at Latitude 43°.
Wednesdays starting at 9pm. This Weds, July 1 features Dave Mattacks and Jimy Ryan!
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Cape Ann Brewery is hosting the “Mind your Manors” Throwdown! Featuring SAFETY at the Manor Inn on Sunday July 5.

Beer tasting, free apps, and awesome 80’s tunes.
Tasting 3-5pm

SAFETY2SAFETY and Deejay X-Press from 5-9pm.

Tix are $15 for apps, tasting and entertainment

141 Essex Ave. Gloucester

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From Barbara and Al Boudreau-

SUNDAY JULY 5, 2009

THE STUDIO RESTAURANT

51 ROCKY NECK Ave

GLOUCESTER MA, 01930

978-281-4123

This Sunday MIKE TURK brings his dynamic jazz harmonica to the bandstand for a night of unbelievable musicianship. Mike plays this insrument as well as any of the horn players that we feature. If you are familiar with and like TOOTS THIELEMANS don’t miss this player. The music starts at 5pm

We will be having another great lineup for the Studio this season. I have a few new players added to the roster this year; Greg Abate will be coming as well as the new young lion; Mike Tucker, two exceptional sax players.

Looking forward to seeing and and goofing-off with you all this upcoming season…….Stay well……….Best,    Barb & AL

MARK CARLSEN-BASS   JACK SENIER-PIANO

Buono ex post facto fiesta! Whew!…got thru another one without needing invasive surgery. What fun! Not being a “true” local, I dig it because I’m a true Italian.I know my whole family would dig it, too, especially if they were alive. Especially my aunt Tony.
Now, we’re facing another grueling holiday weekend, so gird your grid; here it comes: This thursday at the Rhumb Line I’m proud to present  Bob Davis, Mr. Johnny Carwash hisself…the man who put the mental in instrumental.  Behind him will be Roger Brocklebank, on drumns, and of course, Greg t. and myself. We’ll be mewling and puking our way thru a special program of  national anthems and patriotic tunes. I have no idea what’s gonna happen, but ambulances will be on standby. Don’t miss it!
And if you still haven’t had enough, on Saturday nite the Musical Surplus Club of Hong Kong is proud to present: MADHOUSE at the MADFISH. Grill, that is… on Pocky Neck, here in  Globster.  Johnny K. and the whole aggravation will be a-hootin’ and a-hollerin’ thru yet another evening of madcap escapades and musical mayhem. C’mon down and burn your leather on the floor!