Dinosaur Park Redux

Another view...

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.

uhnider gitarienne

...not very flattering, sorry...

guitarienne

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

guitar duo

these fellows wield
some excellent
harmonizing

slide guitar

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

Ukelele player

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

Another sidecar

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Green Mill

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

Belly Dancer

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

Saudi

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

Charlie's Ale House

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