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 19 and continue every Wednesday into the Fall.
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 or call Mo's for your
questions about weather postponement. Music will start usually around 6pm, and
continue at least til dark, often later. There has been some expansion of Patio music to
weekends; let us know what you think. Sunday afternoon sessions are being considered.
Emphasis will be
on live music (mostly instrumental): blues, classics, Americana, roots,
standards, jazz, R&B, pop, contemporary, folk, great American
songbook, more. Frequently and typically 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 is Jazz Appreciation Month -
JAM. join us to JAM. appreciate America's contribution to music.
April 19 - smith on keys. jazz n blues n pop. special returning guest melinda tolley to croon jazz standards.
April 26 - smith is joined by darrel hicks an exceptional guitar player. greg hodson on sax too. it was wet.
May 3 - smith gonna solo this week while we await warmth and dryness. liquid refreshment.
May 10 - smith with darrel hicks on guitar.
May 17 - greg hodson on sax with smith.
May 24 - melinda tolley on vocals, flute. darrel hicks on guitar. smith on keys too. one of our better nights.
May 31 - greg "hod" hodson on alto and soprano saxes. smith on keys and more.
June 7 - darrel hicks returns on guitar. smith on keys.
June 14 - melinda tolley singin & playin bossa and jazz. smith on keys/vibes.
June 21 - darrel hicks guitar. hod on sax. smith keys.
June 28 - special treat with four guitar players singin & playin. bob hill, terry russell, roger black join smith. songs you seldom hear, plus many you know. bluegrass, folk, rock, country. classics. acoustic guitars. the guitarathon. make a reservation if you wanna seat or eat. special guest pat abell and fifth guitar made it a night to remember. you gotta like country.
July 5 - darrel hicks on guitar w smith on keys.
July 12 - pat abell on guitar. singin & playin. smith too.
July 19 - hod on sax, hicks on guitar, smith on keys.
July 26 - guitarathon returns....see june 28 - five acoustic guitars and singers. make a reservation for table.
Aug 2 - hod on sax. smith on keys. expect special treat with hod sax student(s). good job April.
Aug 9 - at last - cody sandusky, local piano guru/prodigy joins smith. two pianos and more.
Aug 16 - darrel hicks on guitar w smith on keys.
Aug 23 - pat abell (taxi) on guitar joins smith.
Aug 30 - darrel hicks guitar. smith keys.
Sept 6 - hod on sax. smith on keys.
Sept 13 - darrel hicks w smith.
Sept 20 - wade newton (groove jones/repeat offender) returns for singin and playin some country, rock and pop tunes. wade on guitar. smith on keys. it's been a long while. (see below, last year.)
Sept 27 - melinda tolley vocals. darrel hicks guitar. smith keys. jazz n bossa.
Oct 4 - return of the five guitars - guitarathon is on. redux. see above. pat abell, roger black, bob hill, terry russell, jim smith. classics. acoustic guitars and singers. reservations suggested. expect fun and variety. sing along. another good one.
Oct 11 - monk anniversary event? Oct 10 is 100 years of monk. planning on melinda, hod, darrel and smith. monkathon.
Oct 18 - wade newton and smith. see sept 20, above. good show indeed.
Oct 25 - the season is winding down. maybe last weds night music for this year. darrel hicks on guitar. smith on keys. bring a sweater. hot toddies available.
Barring an unforeseen heat wave our Wednesday night Morello's Patio music is done for this season. Look for us again next April or so. Take care, be safe. Listen to JAZZ!
