Attended the CD Release party yesterday for John Friday and his new album "Tropicalized". Was a great event enjoyed by all which afterward, many TBPHC and Naples Parrothead Club members went over to the Green Iguana in Tampa to "practice discussing the new CD". A great time was had by all....
To make the day, I was called by Troy Allan's mom, Jo Ann about 12 noon and informed that the raffle drawing for Troy's Goldwing bike was held at Margaritaville in New Orleans at Pardi-Gras and that I was the winner! Over 900 tickets were sold and mine was pulled (by Troy, I'm sure). A truly remarkable individual, Troy may be gone but not forgotten and I promised to his mom that I will keep the bike for the rest of my life. Thank you Shelly, Christine and all my Parrothead friends for being you !
Was at the Hideaway Cafe on Friday night (best kept secret in St. Pete for music venues) to hear A.J. Swearingen (with outstanding vocals from Jayne Kelli) play many songs off his latest and upcoming CD....a 1st class musician (and standup guy) followed by the veteran Rob Tyre whose guitar playing is unbelievable ! He also brought up to the stage, Valerie Carter, an awesome vocalist. The house was packed and John, Nicole, Michelle and Scott in the kitchen did an awesome job of keeping the crowd happy. Very energetic night filled with great people and times........
Went today to the new Salvatore Dali Museum that opened in St. Pete.....absolutely awesome building with a great lobby, coffee bar/light fare/dessert area, the museum was astonishing ! A must see for all, even if you are not art inclined, it is breathtaking !
See 'ya soon...thanks for stopping by....
As we roll into January of 2011, alot of things are happening here......warm weather heads the list (thank you, thank you), meeting with several musicians about upcoming photography for their CD's, spending mucho time at the Hideaway Cafe in St. Petersburg. This little cafe/recording studio/living room-type atmosphere is an awesome venue and best kept secret of St. Pete. Owned and operated by John and Nicole Kelly (also of the John Kelly Band (JKB), they bring the most awesome local talent and national indie acts to their stage. In additon to serving some great food, beer and wine, they offer local musicians a place to play and hopefully advance their careers.....check them out....http://www.hideawaycafe.biz./
Well, Christmas has come and gone for my first Florida holiday.....took a walk on the beach with Baile in the 65 degree weather....gotta say, it was pretty cool.....the Gulf was nice and calm and enjoyed the walk....
Now heading into 2011 real soon and looking forward to it.....had a whirlwind year and things are okay here.....wishing all my family, friends and people I have met the past year a very Happy New Year....
Thanks for stopping by and see 'ya in 2011............
My first Christmas since coming to Florida has been a bit strange.....70 degrees, walking on the beach, no snow (yeah ! can't shovel sunshine ! ).
Wishing my daughters a very Merry Christmas, miss them so much, my family scattered around the country, all my friends fron NJ and now in Florida.....have a wonderful day !
Thanks for stopping by......
Jim T.
This will be my first Christmas not living in NJ and no snow/cold/wet weather....kind of strange yet welcome...got the tree up, minor decorating..wish to keep it simple...sometimes less is more (in many ways). Been going to a great little bar/bistro/coffee house-type place in St. Pete....called the Hideaway Cafe and is run by a great couple, John and Nicole Kelly. John is a musician and has his own band (John Kelly Band - check it out !) and has opened a place to allow local musicians a place to jam on Tuesday and Thursday nights. They also have special guests/performers on the weekends. They also record live performances and have CD release parties... Awesome place...check out their site....http://www.hideawaycafe.biz/
See 'ya soon.....
