2015 smith penguins live music morello's schedule 2015 (begin April 1, 2015)

It's time for Smith n PENGUINS live music on Morello's Patio in Harrisburg.  It may rain, but the good folks at Mo's have a roof and heaters for the Patio.  Begin April 1.  No April Fool.

Plans are to continue with musical variety this season.  Many, if not most, of the performers from last years sessions will return, with a few new ones.  If you have a strong longing for someone or something in particular, don't hesitate to ask, and to check this site for upcoming plans and schedule.  If you plan to eat on the Patio, reservations are pretty much a necessity.  Call Mo's at 618/252-2300.  Check this blog all call Mo's for your questions about weather postponement.  Music will start usually around 6pm, and continue at least til dark.  There has been some expansion of Patio music to weekends; let us know what you think.

Emphasis will be on live music (mostly instrumental): blues, classics, Americana, roots, standards, jazz, R&B, pop, contemporary, folk, great American songbook, more.  Frequently Smith will host musical guests.  To get an idea of what to expect look at posts below of prior years schedules.  The price is right - FREE;  the food and drink - not free, but STELLAR.  (Tell em to bring back Stella on draft.)  Check it out.  Great scene for special events, like birthdays or retirements.  Uptown in Harrisburg, Illinois.

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dates - people entertaining

April 1 - rich fabec on guitar with smith on keys. jazz n blues n pop.

April 8 -  pat abell (of TAXI band) joins smith. mostly guitars w other instruments. singin n playin classics.

April 15 - wade newton subbed for smith. good crowd.

April 22 - rich fabec to sub for smith. blues n guitar.

April 29 - time to return to jazz. april is Jazz Appreciation Month - JAM. melinda tolley joins smith. singin, playin, jazz standards.

May 6 -"hod" (greg hodson) on alto sax is back with smith on keys. jazz n pop fare.

May 13 - wade newton - groove jones - subs for smith.

May 20 - linda ledbetter brings her vocal stylings from tennessee to join smith. great american songbook. don't miss this. rare opportunity - maybe only chance. she's on her way.

May 27 -da devil hisself - bruce boone - on tenor sax (maybe clarinet too) w some pop, r&b & standards. accompanied by smith on keys. (special guest from canada - ross on trumpet).

June 3 - hodman on sax. smith on keys. special guest expected - april.

June 10 - rich fabec on guitar w smith on keys. mostly jazz. rich can play. and did. full.

June 17 -pat abell of TAXI band returns w smith. acoustic guitars n singing. capacity crowd. oliver abell guest spot. plus my buddy bob hill joined in.

June 24 - wade newton (of groove jones) w guitar, at last, rejoins smith on keys. if you've heard him you know what a singer he is. if not, take my word for it. songs we all know. and a few you don't.

July 1 -smith solo. some jazz & improv.  mostly piano.

July 8 - hod is back on alto sax w smith; some jazz; maybe two horns. come n see. another special guest maybe, too.

July 15 - by popular demand, melinda tolley joins smith. singin, playin, jazz standards.

July 22 - smith maybe missing. probably subbed by wade newton.

July 29 - bruce (devil) boone on sax with smith on keys. jazz, standards, pop.

Aug 5 - smith with one of his favorite partners.... himself. schizo-smizo.  most likely. are you there?

Aug 12 - rich fabec guitarist extraordinairre.  back playing jazz n blues w smith on keys.  been gone too long.

Aug 19 - pat abell w smith. fun music. acoustic guitars and singin. see above.

Aug 26 - wade newton w smith on keys. see above.

Sept 2 - greg hodson returns on alto sax. bringing his students w some new tunes.  joining smith on keys for jazz and standards fare.

Sept 9 - smith solo. piano. improv.

Sept 16 - rich fabec returns on jazz guitar w smith on keys.

Sept 23 - melinda tolley returns w smith.  singin n playin. expect some strayhorn.

Sept 30 - rich fabec guitarist deluxe. blues n jazz.  maybe smith too.

Oct 7 - wade newton, groove jones.  contemporary, sing along.  subbing for smith.

Oct 14 - smith joined by greg hodson on alto sax. jazz, standards, pop..

Oct 21 -smith solo. keys. standards. classics. jazz n improv.

Oct 28 - gobblins et al. expect wade (not wayne) newton to join smith. guitar, keys n singin.

Nov 4 - unseasonably warm. smith solo. about Feb 1 you will wish you had come.

Nov 11 - special memorial for rich fabec, guitar guru. smitty's jazz guitar buddy and partner in jazz. AND a very special treat: cody sandusky to join smith. two keyboards. plus keyboard w bass.  memorial scholarship at anna high in memory of rich fabec.  details to follow. last wednesday night of this year for patio jazz.  come on out.  celebrate life and improvisation.  that's what rich would want us to do.

other gigs - music - misc - TAXI band - 2015

for weekly morello's schedule see other posts. there are other gigs and events from time to time.

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date - event

April 24 - friday afternoon/eve. pat abell and jim smith play string music for a private dinner group.  you will know if you are invited.

May 2 - saturday night. TAXI band at oasis in ridgway, illinois. begin 830 pm. rock n roll.

May 30 - saturday at harley store in paducah, ky. smith subs on bass w rich fabec band.

June 13 - saturday night. TAXI band at Maloney 50 year wedding anniversary. officers club in morganfield, kentucky.

July 4 - saturday eve 6pm. TAXI band at equality, illinois park. pre fireworks, free.

Aug early - friday night 6pm at DQ in marion. smith subs for rich fabec on DQ patio at marion, illinois.

Aug 29 - saturday eve 7-9pm.  pat abell and jim smith play acoustic guitars w singin' at the pub in shawneetown, illinois.

Sept 5 - saturday night at kc hall in ridgway, illinois. TAXI band for Barb & Bob Naas 60th anniv.

Sept 11- friday night. popcorn day. TAXI band at kc hall ridgway. 830pm til close. that's right - friday night not saturday night.

Sept 18 -  friday night 6pm at DQ in marion. smith subs for rich fabec on DQ patio at marion, illinois.


Sept 19 - saturday night at kc hall in ridgway. TAXI band plays cletus drone 80th birthday party & dance.

Sept 26 - saturday night at oasis in ridgway.  TAXI band plays for public. surprise guest of honor.

Oct 4 - private wedding and reception. rosiclare, illinois. smith solo.

Oct 17 - saturday night private party. TAXI band. wedding celebration for julie wargel & warren rollman.

Oct 18 - sunday afternoon/eve.  wade newton and smith play for 50th wedding anniv celebration of harold and julie wilson. at bella terra winery.  some guests singers.  nice event, good time.

Oct 30 - friday eve. private birthday party.  wade newton w smith.  if you're invited, you know where.

Nov 28 - saturday night. TAXI band at miller wedding dance. marion pavilion, marion, illinois.

most fridays from spring/summer til fall. rich fabec guitar on patio at dairy queen. marion il rt 13. smith too sometimes on keys or bass. about 6-8pm or later. free.

penguins at Taste of S IL - 2015

again this year (17th) the PENGUINS will bring jazz to the patrons of the TASTE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS.  music performers.  jim smith, keys and vibes. greg hodson, alto sax. george sisk, tenor and baritone saxes.  5-8 pm sunday march 15, 2015 at former southeastern foundation building, now bonan business center, rt 45, harrisburg, illinois.  the TASTE is a public, ticketed, charitable fund raiser, hosted by the Southern IL Community Foundation.  best restaurants in Southern IL provide the food -  PENGUINS the music.