Thursday, June 07, 2007
June is Here! June 1st featured Linda and Mark showcasing at 9. Songs included a Mark original called "Writing on the Walls" a beautiful song about the petroglyphs of New Mexico and how they are being destroyed, a rich, intense version of Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez which was a request by Betty Edwards, some resurrected songs Mark and Linda used to do, and a beautiful set on Kalimba by Mark ( master Kalimba player ).
We were happy to welcome Brad & Gail back, newcomer Chad from Chicago who found us through the Weekly, Chet Gardiner and Ann who love the music scene so much down here that they've transferred down from Oakland. Also, Brian O. who moved to Sierrita and who we hadn't seen for about five years! He came back, this time with older daughter, Erin. Emily stayed home. Emily was a thirteen year old when we last we saw her and is now in college! Our Scrabble buddies Nancy and Mary were too engrossed in the entertainment to start a game! Mark and Deb enjoyed the cold Vicchysoise soup and I saw Shanti, Dave and Joshua munching down some yummy fare back by the door. Altogether, a lively, lovely fun night at Bentley's.
June 8th is the last open mic of the season and will feature a special "All Girls Night". Yes, you guys can certainly play. BUT, we want you to put your cheerleading outfits on and cheer for the girls!!--Emphasis will be on some of the talented women who have been gracing the Bentley's Open Mic stage these last several months: Kristi Cunningham, Jasmine Bak, Tanya Snyder, Mary Eiland, and others. We hope the guys will come out and support these wonderful women. Wendy Adams was scheduled as the featured showcaser but injured her neck and shoulder. We wish Wendy a speedy recovery and hope we can look forward to her playing at Bentley's on some future date.
Time allowing and because Bentley's has gone to earlier summer hours, we will have an open jam at the end of the evening.
As this will be the last open mic for a while, come on down and enjoy an evening of friendly folk, live music and wonderful food. Then check this site or the front door for the re-opening later this summer. Thank you for another wonderful year of music at Bentley's! See you all at OM@B's! ~~linda
