For those of you following the ongoing rain delays on the city fireworks, as of 9:30 this morning, they've been postponed again, now until Sunday, July 5.

Some people say our products go well with beer... (I've always thought that that theory needed a lot more testing).
Yankee Brew News is looking for fan submitted recipes for an article on us. Are you the next Graham Kerr?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMAZ0ytuPHk&feature=channel_page
Submit your favorite GONZO recipe that either includes beer or you drink beer with... Format? video/photos/or written word...

Thanks in advance and as always all the best to you and yours...

I am preparing an essay on the local music scene. I'm looking for some feed back ( no pun intended or maybe it is ):
1.What are you local pro bands charging these day for performing? (Band more than one performer )__________
Indicate how many people play in your band.___
2.For other local bands ( non-established new acts, hobbiest ) what are you charging?
3.Any local groups around here signed to a bonified label? If so name____________
if so,
4.Can you share what you can expect to earn under the first year of your contract?

General to all performers:
5.Are you useing an agency to secure gigs? ______________
6.What is your favorite tool to promote your gigs? ________________
7.Annual income from playing music ( includeing CD sales):____________________
8.Can you name at least one favorite Worcester venue that pays musicians a flat rate for the following music types:
Pop ( top 40 ) cover
Blues Covers
Jazz covers

Original Rock/Alternative
Original R&B
Original Hip Hop
Original Jazz

9.Is your group playing all or mostly original music?_______
if so
10.How often are you performing and getting paid for it?_________ ( per year)

If these questions are too personal feel free to email them to me. I will keep it confidential.

Thanks

Pretty cool stuff..think the link below will take you to a pic if you can't make it down to the Village of Piedmont to check out.

http://pauliespointofview.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-gotta-drive-down-chandler-street.html

Worcester Telegram & Gazette interviewing festival committee on Thursday at Jumpin Juice .....front page story on July 10th

Learn/Teach/Practice skills with poi, staff, hoops...

Weather permitting - Wednesdays at Elm Park - 7p

I'll bring a few sets of practice poi for those who need them - if you have any gear that you are willing to share, that would be wonderful!

It's a public park, so no fire. Nunchuks are not legal in MA, even the pretty glow ones, so please leave them at home - I would hate to see them confiscated.

The Worcester Historical Museum is having a Yard Sale on Saturday from 9-1 at Salisbury Mansion (40 Highland Street, Worcester). There will be lots of good stuff and all the proceeds go towards programs at the museum.

The market at Beaver Brook is open MWF now, and they have plenty of great stuff. Mostly early vegetables, but there were tomatoes, cukes, potatoes, zucchini, strawberries, and all kinds of greens, and more. Today I bought tomatoes, cucumbers, and a loaf of olive and caper bread, and then came home and made a tomato and cheese sandwich with cucumber sauce on olive and caper bread. My god, it was so good.

Come out and support local agriculture . . .

I went to the taste tonight expecting mediocre food from otherwise good places and some good wine/beer tastings. What happened is I got NEITHER!! Most of the Shrewsbury St resturants are complete suckers. They blew it for themselves tonight. It was the equivlent of putting up an ad that says "I suck!". Surya was the highlight of the night with 3 Indian dishes that were great. Pampas, Zipango and Tribeca were also good. The #1 worst offender of the night was Porto Bello, whos food is usually decent, served a bowl of Iceberg Lettuce with Italian dressing. This is a big FUCK YOU to whoever bought a button. The funny thing is 7 years ago I went and Portobello had the best dish of the night, a chicken/PB mushroom and cream sauce over pasta. It actually made me want to go to their restaurant! Not this year. I wish places would see the opportunity and spend the money to show people what they are made of. 111 had dry chicken wings and VIA had gelato....way to go Ahlquists for bringing mediocrity to a new level!! Perhaps some prime dry aged ribeye slices to show what you have? Oh wait you dont even serve that. Anyway, I think all places should be embarrassed of the showing tonight. Even the decent places didnt bring their best....shame on everyone.

On another note I LOVED Sweet...one of the best places in the city hands down.

In his latest, T-Bone Burnett produced record he mentions Worcester in the track Sulfer to Sugarcane. "In Worcester Massachusetts, they really love my songs." The lyrical theme of the song is based on many one liners about many U.S. cities but I think it's pretty cool that Worcester's one of 'em.

I'm digging the Nashville vibe of this album. Apparently it was recorded in just three days!

As you guys know, I book the bands for Douglas Octoberfest, we decided we needed to come up with another way of fundraising to put on that event...AND wanted to put on a summer event.

I came up with the idea of doing a picnic at our local park (soldiers field).

From 4-6pm out police department will be taking on our Varsity girls softball team in softball...then from 6-8 we will have live music on another field where people can come for free, listen to music, etc.

We will attempt to make money off concessions, donations, and the like.

This was all well and good when I had a band that was paid for by the cultural council all lined up...but not so good when I found out they weren't available on that day.

So...I need a family friendly band or 2 (heavy mix of covers or 'cultural') and I am working with some where between $2 & 300.

Any one interested?