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It's time AGAIN for Smith's 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. We began on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 and plan to continue every Wednesday into the Fall.
Plans are to continue with
musical variety. 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 suggested (pretty much a
necessity.)
BUT SOMETIMES THEY APPARENTLY WILL MAKE NO RESERVATIONS. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED AND SEATED. Call
Mo's at 618/252-2300. ASK FOR AND TALK TO DAVID DENNISON TO MAKE RESERVATIONS. Check this blog or call Mo's for your
questions about weather postponement. Seldom occurs. Music will start usually before 6pm,
sometimes earlier by 5pm or 530pm, and
continue at least til dark, often later. EXPECT COVID19 SAFETY MEASURES
TO APPLY - SOCIAL DISTANCING, MASKS, ETC - PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF THE
HEALTH, SAFETY AND RIGHTS OF OTHERS. SMALLER GROUPS ENCOURAGED.
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 usually 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 (TIPS are accepted); the food and drink - not free,
but VERY GOOD. Check it out.
Great scene for special events, like
birthdays or retirements. Uptown on Poplar Street, East of the Courthouse, in Harrisburg, Illinois.
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month -
JAM. join us to JAM. appreciate America's contribution to improvised music. celebrate Jazz Appreciation Day with us on weds, april 28, 2021.
wednesday eve dates - people entertaining
April 7 - smith on keys with greg hodson on alto sax. melinda tolley to sing, too.
April 14 - cody sandusky on keys - plus smith. pianos plus. maybe more.
April 21 - might be chilly. smith on keys. greg hodson on sax.
April 28 - penguins deluxe. jazz appreciation day session. melinda tolley singing and greg hodson playing. plus bruce boone on sax and keith talley on trumpet/flugelhorn. and smith, too. don't be scared of a little rain - - noah wasn't.
May 5 - smith on keys. hod on sax.
May 12 - pat abell (of taxi band) on guitar joins smith. singin & playin. make a reservation.
May 19 - jazz returns. penguins deluxe. see april 28 above.
May 26 - jazz w hod melinda & smith.
June 2 - student sax player allison dennison joins the penguins. good job allison!
June 9 - keith talley - trumpet/flugelhorn. melinda tolley - vocals/flute. smith - keys/malletkat vibes.
June 16 - cody sandusky on keys - plus smith. pianos plus.
June 23 - acoustic guitars. singin & playin - terry russell, bob hill, pat abell, jim smith. sold out!
June 30 - melinda - keith & smith. (see june 9)
July 7 - bruce "hank" boone sax. keith talley trumpet/flugel. smith keys.
July 14 - smith plans to play solo keys.
July 21 - keith - melinda & smith. keith talley - trumpet/flugelhorn. melinda tolley - vocals/flute. smith - keys/malletkat vibes.
July 28 - smith solo. keys & malletkat.
August 4 - plan is for the return of hodman on sax, health permitting. melinda sings. smith keys. cooler to boot.
August 11 - bruce "devil" boone on sax. keith talley on trumpet/flug. smith on keys. hot. went inside.
August 18 - melinda sings & flute. keith trumpet/flugel. smith keys. cooler.
August 25 - return of the acoustic guitars. singin & playin - terry russell, bob hill, pat abell, jim smith. always a popular event.
Sept 1 - cody sandusky on keys - leaving covid behind. plus smith. pianos plus.
Sept 8 - melinda sings & flute. keith trumpet/flugel. smith keys. cooler.
Sept 15 - bruce "devil" boone on sax. keith talley on trumpet/flug. smith on keys.
Sept 22 - melinda tolley on flute & vocals. bruce "devil" boone on sax. keith talley on trumpet/flug. smith on keys. we are missing hod on sax.
Sept 29 - pat abell (of taxi band) on guitar joins smith. singin & playin. make a reservation.
Oct 6 - melinda tolley on flute & vocals. bruce "devil" boone on sax. keith
talley on trumpet/flug. smith on keys. we are missing hod on sax. nice nite indeed.continue
Oct 13 - melinda tolley on flute & vocals. keith
talley on trumpet/flug. smith on keys. we are still missing our man hod on alto sax. beautiful eve.
Oct 20 - bruce "devil" boone on tenor sax. keith talley on trumpet/flug. smith on keys. we are still really missing greg (hod) hodson on alto sax.
Oct 27 - if weather holds expect return of the acoustic guitars. singin & playin - terry russell, bob hill, pat abell, jim smith. always a popular event. likely inside. great nite with good crowd.
Nov 3 - melinda sings & flute. bruce on sax. smith keys.
Nov 10 - come join us outside on the patio at morellos. unseasonably warm. maybe last penguin music for this season. expect penguins all.
