Weather looks to be good (although I can't sell our fearless leader that a propane space heater would be a good addition to the gear lineup for tonight) with clear skies (Yaay!) and temps in the middle 50s (boo!) . You can uncross with impunity and confidence.
The forecast calls for guest appearances, friends, and appropriate attire.  
 
Mike
 
(Message edited by dadabass2001 on June 25, 2004)

Well, we all survived the 4th of July weekend, and I survived moving into a new townhome. Now Pickled BEATS is playing this Friday, July 9th at Palace Billiards on Roosevelt Rd. in Villa Park, IL. It's an all ages show from 9:30 PM - 1 AM.
Mike

BACK TO THE BEER  GARDEN!
Pickled BEATS returns (yet again) to O'Brien's Pub & Grill in Batavia, IL on Saturday, July  24th from 8:30 to midnight. We've played here several times, and we always have a good sound and good turnout. See ya if you're nearby.
Mike

I'm doing 3 shows with 2 bands in one day! This Saturday, Aug. 21 Gary Belniak (the lead guitarist from Pickled BEATS) and I will play a set with Noah Gabriel at Dog Days in Batavia, IL starting at 5:30 pm. We'll be on an outside stage next to the Police Dept.
Then about 7:30 or so we'll be playing again with Noah at Bobstock on a farm just off of Rt.47. After Noah's set, Pickled BEATS will do a full set. Stay tuned for another gig next week.
  Mike
P.S. Gary is playing in at least 4 sets that day.

Mike,
 
Sounds like a fun weekend for you.  I can't make it to the festival, I think I may be playing that night too.  I will try for the next show.
 
Later,
 
Kevin

Hi Kevin,
Now don't be shy.  
Tell us where and when your gig is (if it lines up). There's nothing wrong with a little self (and Alembic) promotion.
Mike

There's nothing like a busy month!  
Pickled BEATS will be playing at Synergy II on Roosevelt Rd. in West Chicago this coming Saturday, Aug. 28th. This is a nice club with a great PA! PB will open the night from 9:30 to 10:20, then Dearly Departed will finish up. There is a cover charge.

Mike,
 
It is a cool place for bands to play at.  I have a wedding to go to this weekend or I would be there.  We'll have to get together again some weekend this fall and fuss around on our basses.  
 
How was this past weekend's festival?  
 
Later,
 
Kevin  

Hi Kevin,
This last weekend was great - big fun X 3. I don't own a digital camera, so I have to rely on the kindness of fans/significant others to the band to gain access to images. Of course, I record almost every show to minidisc, and then burn CDs for band review.
Yes, I'd love to get together again. I don't know if you saw that I'm adjusting the setup on my fretless for better mwah and easier playing (I hope). So far, so good.
See you soon,
Mike

I need to post quicker  sometimes. Gary Belniak, a percussionist named Andy and I are backing Noah Gabriel  tonight at River Lane in Geneva. We're one block west of the Fox River and less than one block north of Roosevelt Road for those in the area.
We start at 9 or 9:30. I'll be fretless tonight.
 
Mike

I'll be fretless tonight
 
Mmmm ...kinky! Or is that only in my ears???
 
Gefter 'n lapoep Mike!!!
 
Paul the bad one

Paul,
 
Was that Give her a schootcomputer or Hit it? Sorry, my Westvlaams is not up to scratch.
 
Adriaan

Brother Adriaan,  
 
Getfer 'n lapoep  (BTW it's not the Westvlaams dialect written here but plain Aantwaarps )  
Or:  
Geef er een lap op  
Or:  
Geef er een slag op  
Means indeed:  
Hit it!!!!  
   
   
Paul TBO  
   
Gefter 'n laptop ...hehehe ...Geef haar een schootcomputer ...DIE moet ik onthouden!!!!  
   
Sorry for the Dutch/Flemish wabble guys!  
 
(Message edited by palembic on September 12, 2004)
 
(Message edited by palembic on September 12, 2004)

Truely, I qualify as an amateur. They called my name during Little Wing for a solo Friday. I started fine, then fell off the cliff (I need to practice modes above 12th fret - among other things).
 
Next public gigs in two weeks.
Mike

I like playing Little Wing.  It was on the set list for the last several projects I was in.