Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Dinosaur Park


In 1978, my buddy Dwayne and I
traveled around the West...this was
one of our first stops after leaving
Boulder, from whence he dwelt.

Monday, March 29, 2010

uhnider gitarienne


...not very flattering, sorry...

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

guitarienne


typically, the open miker is
a guy w/ guitar...one night
several young ladies took
their turn

Monday, March 22, 2010

guitar duo


these fellows wield
some excellent
harmonizing

Friday, March 19, 2010

slide guitar


This fellow plays slide guitar...usually
hauls three guitars to the open mic

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ukelele player

The Salt Creek Wine Bar
has an open mike...heavy
on guitars, as is usual, but
Dale also brings his uke.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Another sidecar


It might seem that I spend
much of my time in saloons,
but that's because I often
sketch in them.

Monday, March 15, 2010

humans at Tipitina's


Tipitina's is great for human-watching.
The guy in white had a t-shirt reading
"Will work for fun"...the middle fellow for
some reason wore knee socks and ankle
socks. The washboard dude slowly wandered
about the dance floor- I don't believe he danced
much or at all. Some gal had lights in her shoes
and a one-armed dancer continually twirled himself
and partner about with stately precision.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Tipitina's and Bruce Daigrepont


We had a great time at the
famous Tipitina's, where on
Sunday nights they have a very
welcoming Cajun dance party.
Hang around long enough and
one of the regulars will ask you
for a turn around the room. Some
of these folks really know their steps!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Dungeon, NOLA


From the sublime acme of the
French 75, we eventually wound
up at The Dungeon, a death-metal
bar off of Bourbon Street, and a
haunt of my friend's wayward
youth...when one entered by crawling
through a hole in the wall.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Bass player at Arnaud's


I dined with a friend at
one the finer establishments
I've had a pleasure to visit
in New Orleans, Arnaud's.
Although abutting it,
Arnaud's is a world away from
Bourbon Street's vulgar tackiness.
It is also home to the wonderful
French 75 bar, whose superb
cocktails are lovingly prepared
by the great mixologist,
Chris Hannah.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

sazerac

They make an excellent
Sazerac at the Napoleon House
in New Orleans and it's a charming
establishment...located kitty-korner
from the Louisiana State Supreme Court.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Ollie O'Shea


When we walked into the
Green Mill, this guy and his
band were playing a favorite
tune of mine- "Wah-Hoo",
written by the elusive Cliff Friend.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Green Mill


...from the wonderfully appointed
storied Green Mill on the North Side...

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Belly Dancer


Besides hookahs, Juliana's
also features belly-dancers...
this amazing specimen, and
I don't really do her justice,
hails from Brazil!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Saudi


A Saudi smoking a hookah
at the loads-of-fun Juliana's,
an Assyrian niteclub.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Charlie's Ale House


My current little sketchbook
has lots of pictures drawn in
saloons.