Three Days, Five Bars and Two Bands

As usual, another great weekend here in the Chain of Lakes, despite some crummy weather.

FRIDAY, APRIL27TH

Went to McHenry, Illinois, for Liz's eye doctor appointment.  I did some banking business and then we ate at IHOP.  That Colorado omelet is really something.  Did some shopping at Meijer's.  Cut the grass, which was badly in need of it.

Met the Usual Suspects at Stormy Monday on Fox Lake and had a good run at the juke box again.


SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH

Miserable morning and afternoon.  Just stayed in.  Went to Route 12 Bar and Grill and met some of the Suspects.  Had their really good duck strips, something you don't often to get.

Terry Spizzirri and Gregg put on a great show, their first here and made a lot of new fans and will be back.


SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH

Bob Stroud saluted Levon Helm of the Band who died ten days ago.  A great loss to the music world with that striking voice of his.  He played songs featuring Helm on lead vocal.  I'll list them next post.

Went over to Long John Silver's for a great fish meal and then to Route 12 Bar to watch the Blues Daddeez, but the place was so crowded, we left.  They had had a motorcycle blessing and run earlier.

We went to J's Bar in Ingleside for awhile and played NTN, then back to Route 12 and were shocked to actually find seats at the bar.  The place was still packed. The Blues Daddeez were a three piece group, two acoustic guitars and a bass and extremely tight on playing and vocals although a bit more jamming than I like.

Good Times in the Area.  --RoadDog


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