Great
Snakes! Is it March already? Where have we been? Marching? Are we in
Pretoria yet?
Personally,
I detect a haze of malaise, a miasma of morning-after Super-Tuesday
stupor. Do you feel it, too? Hope it’s not a touch of the COVID 19.
But, if it were, how would you know? Have you soiled yourself? Are
you spewing sputum? Are you self-quarantined? Or just overreacting,
like most of us?
Well,
buck up, Buttercup. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day in
Wisconsin. Take an invigorating walk, or mix up a fortifying
cocktail. Ahhhh, that’s better.
Now
we’re ready to join in the celebration of Women’s History
Month—Call your Mom, write to your sister, and most
importantly, tell that special lady, “I love you!” AND “I
respect you, and all that you and your sisterly half of humanity has accomplished. Here's looking at you, Kid.”
There!
See how much we’ve accomplished already, and it barely noon.
Congratulations to us!
One
more question, though: Where’s Wes?
The
safe answer is: Off the grid.
However,
BIG WES Turner’s Trio is easy to track down. The surest way
is to invite them to play at your establishment or residence for any
event that calls for eclectic selections of American music.
Mark
your calendars for Friday, May 1, 2020 when Tom, Rick, and Gary play
at Mazomanie Music Conservancy (in Mazomanie), and two weeks later at Tyranena Brewing in Lake Mills (Friday, May 15). Check this space often for
updates on the downbeats.
The
McMusical Calendar
Thursday,
March 5
The
Birddog Blues Band keeps Thursdays bluesy and funky at Tofflers
in New Glarus. If you’re on Madison’s West side, Tofflers ain’t
no further Madison’s East side. Music starts at 8 pm. See you
there.
Saturday,
March 7
The
Birddog Blues Band gives you a
second chance Main Street Music
in Brooklyn (Wisconsin). Rockin’ Blues in the outer orbit of the
greater Madison area. Early
show. 6 to 8 pm.
Thursday,
March 19
Madison
College Big Band helps raise funds for Stoughton Schools music
programs with a performance in Stoughton. Details to follow.
