You Smell Something?...Me Too...Awesome Love Is In The Air. Live Music And Community Events for 12/6 Week

Martin and Rose

First things First...I always say....And, It's love EVERYWHERE I look...well, that's just plain cool, now isn't it?  Today, Sunday, 12/5... BLUEWAVE's guitar/vocals/composer Eric Delome marries Virginia Cloverdale. My Steve's a guest at the wedding as I write this. Congratulations Eric and Virginia. A few weeks ago, Former BLUE BOTTLE owner, Michelle Jones married Flemming Olsen. Now, that's cool too. Tomorrow is ,12/6, our [Steve and Jan] wedding anniversary, 6 whole years! YAY. And, what really touches my heart and brings a tear to my eye...my dear 34 year old son, Martin, has fallen in love with a lovely, beautiful lady and has told me, he will ask her to marry him on Christmas. I've never seen him So Happy...he's walking on air. Go Martin. We love you both. Mom and Steve.

Martin And Rose

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Now, for live music and community events for the week.
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UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL is first this week with the lovely Shelly Ely tonight, doing her 'thang'...THE SHELLY ELY JAM alway starts at 7 pm, Sunday night's in Spanaway. There's DYLAN LANNY ENGLAND on drums and TERRY JAE on bass. The guitarists' are always a wonderful surprise...many times, it's JHO BLENIS, or JERRY MILLER. Last week, it was GARY CROOKS. Shell has not posted who's there on guitar tonight or I didn't see it posted, don't worry though, Shell alway's gets someone that's awesome.  Go to UNCLE SAM's on Sundays for Shelly's gig. Bring your axe, if you want to get up and play too.
Each Thursday, it's THE JERRY MILLER BAND at UNCLE SAM's BAR AND GRILL too. Again, at 7 pm. The members of this group are Jerry Miller/guitar, Denny Foreman/guitar, Dave Erwin/bass, Jeff Wallace/keyboard/violin, Allen Heath/drums, and Russ Harris/congas/harp.
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Great news from LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS....my hubby's band [WALTER's BIRTHDAY] will be there next Saturday, December 11th, at 8 pm. Be there after 8 pm for a great gig. If you are one of those people that will be going to the RANCH for your Christmas celebration...this fun gig will let you to continue your celebrations all evening long...cool. Remember, when you leave that event, go to this event...at LIQUID SOUL in McKenna for more fun. Music will play until 11 pm. $5.00 cover. Members of this band are Tod Lemkuhl, Scott Ercoliani, Jon Baroni and my Hubby, Steve Bartlett.
OPEN MIC for Thursday 6 pm at LIQUID SOUL this week. I did not hear how last night's MARTIN SALINAS BAND Gig did last night. Hope it was great.
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THE GOVERNOR's GRILL has blues each Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 pm. THE JOHN 'SCOOCH' CUGNO TRIO are performing each Saturday evening. That's in downtown Olympia. Enjoy a great blues with your dinner. Nothing new has been posted since November 5th. I call and only gotten a recording. Call first please. 360/956-9999.
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No new music news from KENNY WILLIAMSON this week.
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There's always lots of live music  [almost every day]at THE MANDOLIN CAFE in Tacoma. This week and every Sunday's there's... Open Mic w/Denny Foreman &  Friends All levels welcome. 6pm to 9pm ....... Highly recommended by Jan...And, get there early for parking.
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Nothing new at THE SUMMIT PUB. There's a jam on Tuesday nights and live music on Saturdays. But, nothing new has been posted. Call first (253) 536-1588.
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WILLOUGHBY's RESTUARANT AND LOUNGE in Yelm had karaoke by SHELLSHOCK and bingo this week. Delicious STEWART's MEAT pepperoni give-aways. Also, lots of drink specials.  Location:113 Yelm Ave.Yelm, WA, Phone: 360-400-2240.
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New this week..R.S.E's Community Events in Yelm. There's an event on December 8th this week. Also, As I was saying before, R.S.E's CHRISTMAS  EVENT is on Saturday, December 11th...12 noon to about 3 pm....I'd go hear WALTER's BIRTHDAY at LIQUID SOUL after the event and continue your Christmas celebrating there. YAY.
Call 360/458-5201, extent #2 for all currant event information at R.S.E.

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YELM SENIOR CENTER offers  really cool lunches on week days at for senior's and disabled in the area. At a very reasonable price too. I [Jan] was in the STAR's Program ...Day Care for Adults...offered by the Lacey Senior Center a few years ago, it was lots of fun. Yelm offered that too. There were live music events and dances monthly.  Classes, bingo and also a bus service. Check it out.  Address: 16530 103rd Avenue Southeast, Yelm, WA 98597-9607. (360) 458-6677.
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STEVE BARTLETT...has been working around our small farm here, taking care of everything...chickens, rabbits and sheep AND me. He had to store hay for our sheep. YAY. Love it when he's home a lot. There were no rehearsals or gigs this week. He's been playing the guitar and singing. I keep telling him that tomorrow's our anniversary and he keeps asking me to marry him again...'a million times yes Steve.' He smiles. I blush. He'll be performing in the awesome band, WALTER's BIRTHDAY next Saturday, December 11th, at 8 pm. That's at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS in McKenna. That's at the McKenna 'Y' ,behind BAYDOS. Phone 360/400-soul. I won't be there physically, but NEVER miss his gigs. It'll be great.

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If you're a musician, band or club owner in my area, and want your live music event included on my Live Music Report. Or, have a community event that you want posted. Please send your gig info. at bartlettonbass@aol.com for review. I will review and post the very best gigs and live music events in the area Thanks for reading my report and supporting live music. 'Jan'...JA ROSE-BARTLETT.

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Photos of my son, Martin Barela, and his Lady, Rose. Taken October 2010 at the Great Wall Of China by my daughter, Crystal Sincoff.
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Below: Video from Youtube Dixie Cups 'Going To The Chapel Of Love'.
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