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 13.
Plans are to continue with
musical variety this season. 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. Sunday afternoon sessions are planned.
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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wednesday eve dates - people entertaining
April 13 - smith on keys. jazz n blues n pop. special returning guest linda ledbetter expected to croon a few standards.
April 20 - "hod" (greg hodson) on alto sax is back with smith on keys. jazz n pop fare.
April 27 - april is Jazz Appreciation Month -
JAM. melinda tolley joins smith. singin, playin, jazz standards. JAM with us.
May 4 - pat abell (of TAXI band) joins smith. mostly guitars maybe other
instruments. singin n playin country and rock classics. special birthday celebration for a
special friend.
May 11 - hod on sax w smith on keys. hod was on fire.
May 18 - wade newton (groove jones) covers in smith absence. good show.
May 25 - jazz smith solo
June 1 - crowd favorite, melinda tolley, joins smith. singin and playin from the great american songbook.
June 8 - pat abell (of TAXI band) joins smith. mostly guitars maybe other
instruments. singin n playin country and rock classics. (coming soon - TAXI UNPLUGGED)
June 15 - bruce "tune" boone on sax. the devil plays some pop and jazz w smith on keys. on the devil's horn.
June 22 - hod on sax. special guest - april (student). smith on keys.
June 29 - madeline rodgers joins smith. yup she can sing too. check her out,
before leaves for grad school at indiana university. don't miss this.
July 6 - sub for smith - to jazz camp. plan to have wade newton and company. crowd fav.
July 13 - special treat. darrel hicks on guitar joins smith on keys, he can play. been trying to get him here for years.
July 20 - smith gone to school. groove jones covers. jamie & mike.
July 27 - hod on alto/sop sax. smith on keys. nord organ c2d.
Aug 3 - return of madeline rodgers w smith. see june 29. before she leaves us.
Aug 10 - something new - TAXI UNPLUGGED. a lighter version.
Aug 17 - smith solo playin keys.
Aug 24 - expect return of darrel hicks on guitar. smith on keys, maybe organ.
Aug 31 - greg hodson joins smith on sax. special guest jonah, hod's student on sax.
Sept 7 - wade newton returns with smith. singin and playin some favorites.
Sept 14 - smith solo. probably keys and vibes. nope. last minute addition. hod to join smith on sax. roll away the stone.
Sept 21 - darrel hicks returns on guitar. smith at keys and vibes. jazz.
Sept 28 - hodman on sax. smith on keys/vibes. somebody's birthday. the big seven-o.
Oct 5 - bruce boone on sax joins smith on keys. light jazz & pop.
Oct 12 - melinda tolley, joins smith. singin and playin the great jazz classics. SORRY this show postponed. smith back from NYC w stomach flu. disabled list. stay tuned.
Oct 19 - cody sandusky with smith. two pianos/keys. maybe a duel. reservations suggested.
Oct 26 - see Oct 12. melinda tolley and smith. rescheduled from postponement. maybe last music for this fall.
Nov 2 - hod returns on sax with smith. also darrel hicks on guitar, too. jazz. gonna be unseasonably warm. can watch series game 7 on tv on morellos patio if u want.
Nov 9 - hodson on sax. smith on keys. jazz n improv. the heaters work on the patio. comfortable with the flaps down. celebrate the election being over. wow.
Nov 16 - warmth continues. darrel hicks on guitar and hod on sax to join smith on keys/vibes. plan to start by 530pm. good music. jazz and improv. when it gets really cold you'll be glad you came. maybe last chance this season.
Nov 23 - thanksgiving eve. ??
