Dangit! There I went again! Letting way too much time go by without posting on our blog. Really sorry!
We'll be playin' at The Barn Tavern this weekend up in Grand Ledge. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10th & 11th. Lookin' forward to seeing all our friends, family and fans up in the at neck of the woods for 2 fun nights of music. Hope to see you there!
Continuing to notch out time to get the new CD finished. It is a struggle due to there not being nearly enough hours in the day. But it is indeed coming. We beg your continued patience.
Starting to realize that our Memphis trip is just around the corner time-wise. Can't wait!
Hope all is well with you and yours, and we hope to see you soon!
Kev (and Dan and Rex and Jimmy) -- 6 Hands Down
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Oh, these here random thoughts...
Summer's coming to a close and, though there's been some much needed relaxation time, 6 Hands Down is gearing up to finish out 2008 with a busy schedule and we're already looking forward to whatever 2009 plans on throwing our way.
As I sit here and reflect, the thing foremost on my mind at the moment is to simply say "THANKS" to all of you out there who continue to support our musical endeavors. Many of you have been there from the very beginning and that means an awful lot to us. Others have joined the ride along the way, and we're really, really glad to have you on board. The bottom line is that, if you're one of our supporters, you certainly know who you are and we just want you to know how very important you are to us. I could be cliche and say, "this song goes out to you", but, truth be told, they ALL go out to you! If you're not out there showing up and listening, well, the experience wouldn't get anywhere near as close to being as enriching as it is for us, so ... HUGE THANKS again! You're ALL the BEST!!!
As times get crazy and busy again around here, please know that we'll continue to give you everything we've got at all of our shows, that new music is coming very soon, and that even though we sometimes don't get enough time to hang out and talk with you as much as we'd like at our shows, you are beyond near and dear to us -- each and every one of you!
I'll finish with our promise to you -- THE MUSIC WILL NEVER STOP!
See you soon!
Kev (and Dan and Jimmy and Rex) -- 6 Hands Down
As I sit here and reflect, the thing foremost on my mind at the moment is to simply say "THANKS" to all of you out there who continue to support our musical endeavors. Many of you have been there from the very beginning and that means an awful lot to us. Others have joined the ride along the way, and we're really, really glad to have you on board. The bottom line is that, if you're one of our supporters, you certainly know who you are and we just want you to know how very important you are to us. I could be cliche and say, "this song goes out to you", but, truth be told, they ALL go out to you! If you're not out there showing up and listening, well, the experience wouldn't get anywhere near as close to being as enriching as it is for us, so ... HUGE THANKS again! You're ALL the BEST!!!
As times get crazy and busy again around here, please know that we'll continue to give you everything we've got at all of our shows, that new music is coming very soon, and that even though we sometimes don't get enough time to hang out and talk with you as much as we'd like at our shows, you are beyond near and dear to us -- each and every one of you!
I'll finish with our promise to you -- THE MUSIC WILL NEVER STOP!
See you soon!
Kev (and Dan and Jimmy and Rex) -- 6 Hands Down
Friday, July 25, 2008
Rested and ready!
Hey, kids!
Just wanna tell you that we're (that's us -- 6 Hands Down), bouncing right on back into the live music scene this weekend at The Time Out Bar & Grill (Friday and Saturday, 7/25 and 7/26). We gots to say that we're more than ready to be playin' out live again after a couple of weekends off (due to rest, relaxation, vacations, Iron Man Triathalon training, bail jumping, etc). Come out and join us for the parties this weekend at the T.O.B. and G., won't you please???
And for the Lansing folks/fans/family/friends out there not willing to pay those high gas prices to come down to J-town this weekend, never ever snever fear -- we'll go on ahead and just come to you!!! That's right, 6HD will be doin' our little old thing up in L-town next week at The Green Door on Thursday, July 31st -- please be there, be there, be there so we can look at you and say..."Hi, ya! You're looking great! That's a sweet T-Shirt! You're the best, you, you and you!".
So, like, hopefully you get the idea that we really wanna see you sometime this week, right??? OK then...'nuff said!
See you soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Just wanna tell you that we're (that's us -- 6 Hands Down), bouncing right on back into the live music scene this weekend at The Time Out Bar & Grill (Friday and Saturday, 7/25 and 7/26). We gots to say that we're more than ready to be playin' out live again after a couple of weekends off (due to rest, relaxation, vacations, Iron Man Triathalon training, bail jumping, etc). Come out and join us for the parties this weekend at the T.O.B. and G., won't you please???
And for the Lansing folks/fans/family/friends out there not willing to pay those high gas prices to come down to J-town this weekend, never ever snever fear -- we'll go on ahead and just come to you!!! That's right, 6HD will be doin' our little old thing up in L-town next week at The Green Door on Thursday, July 31st -- please be there, be there, be there so we can look at you and say..."Hi, ya! You're looking great! That's a sweet T-Shirt! You're the best, you, you and you!".
So, like, hopefully you get the idea that we really wanna see you sometime this week, right??? OK then...'nuff said!
See you soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Monday, June 30, 2008
REMINDER - ST. LOUIS BLUES FESTIVAL THIS FRIDAY - JULY 4th & 5th
Looking to start your 4th of July weekend off right? Look no further than the 2nd Annual St. Louis Blues Festival. This 2 day blues festival on July 4th and 5th is gonna be one heckuva hootin' hollerin' hellraisin' blues bash!!! Don't miss it!!! We'll be taking the stage there on Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 -- but we think you should get there early and make a weekend of it! We have a lot of friends who will be playing up there with their bands as well and we can't wait to see 'em while we're kicking back right next to you with a frosty cold beverage and some extra tastey barbecue! CLICK HERE for the entire festival schedule. We'll be on the lookout for you when we get there!
See you soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
See you soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Monday, June 23, 2008
Blues On The Square This Thursday (6/26)
First -- thanks to everybody that came out last weekend to our first gigs at the Time Out Bar & Grill in Jackson. We had a great time -- the patrons, staff and everything were fantastic and we're already looking forward to getting back there soon!
And now, here's a reminder not to forget about this Thursday! We'll be playing up in Lansing as part of the Blues on the Square free concert series. I'm telling you here and now folks that we're darned charged up for this concert. We're fortunate to be opening for international touring artist Ana Popovic and we sure think that if you plan on attending, you're gonna see and hear one heck of a night of entertainment. Please, please, please plan on being there. Like I said, it's FREE and you certainly can't beat that! Our set starts at 6pm and Ana and her band will be hitting the stage at around 7pm. Don't miss this!
See you all very soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
And now, here's a reminder not to forget about this Thursday! We'll be playing up in Lansing as part of the Blues on the Square free concert series. I'm telling you here and now folks that we're darned charged up for this concert. We're fortunate to be opening for international touring artist Ana Popovic and we sure think that if you plan on attending, you're gonna see and hear one heck of a night of entertainment. Please, please, please plan on being there. Like I said, it's FREE and you certainly can't beat that! Our set starts at 6pm and Ana and her band will be hitting the stage at around 7pm. Don't miss this!
See you all very soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Friday, June 20, 2008
Still cachin' up, but...
Hey, all-
Still catching up (or, at the very least, tryin' to keep up) with the world seeming to be flyin' by at a dizzying pace of late, but wanted to make sure you were aware of a few cool things that have happened, are happening or are gonna happen. WARNING -- all items are for sure gonna be listed in a random, off the top of my head order (like I've been sayin'...things are downright crazy these daze)!
THANKS TO CABS! -- We participated in the recent Blues Brawl thrown by the Capital Area Blues Society and we want to thank them from the bottom of our blues lovin' and playin' hearts for choosing us as this year's winners! This means another trip to the International Blues Challenge down in Memphis, Tennessee next February. I know that seems like a looooong way away, but believe me, it'll get here before you know it. If your a blues music lover, make your plans now to be down on Beale Street for the 2009 IBC (Feb. 4-7) -- I guarantee that you'll have the time of your life! In my humble estimation, it's the GREATEST annual live music event anywhere!
LARRY MCCRAY AND THE GEM THEATER ROCK! -- We were so excited when we were asked by the Gem Theater up in St. Louis, MI to fill the opening slot for their recent Larry McCray concert that we each had to pinch ourselves 37 times (bringing the band total of pinches to 148). What a great time and fantastic experience! The Gem Theater is an awesome venue that is worth the trip from anywhere to visit on the night of one of their shows. And Larry McCray and his band tore the roof off the joint making the night totally complete! Larry is an absolute monster on guitar and vocals -- get out there and see him soon and often -- you won't be let down!
AND ANOTHER KICKIN' OPENING SLOT -- We've been asked to perform in this year's Blues on the Square music series up in Lansing, MI. We'll be holding down the opening slot for touring artist Ana Popovic on Thursday, June 26. We play at 6pm and Ana and her band take the stage at around 7pm. Please come out and join us, the night promises to be a special one!
GREAT BLUES FESTIVAL IN THE "MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN" -- Not only do our new friends at the Gem Theater up in St. Louis, MI throw a good party inside (see item 2 paragraphs above), but we've heard they throw one heck of a shindig outside too. Well, we're gonna get a chance to find out for ourselves when we play the 2nd Annual St. Louis Blues Festival on Friday, July 4th. Check the schedule to find out the performance times for all the awesome acts that will be there doing their musical thing that weekend (the event is on Friday AND Saturday, July 4th AND 5th). We'll be taking the stage from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday -- we can't wait to see you there partying with us!
THE NEW CD -- Continuing to chip away at tracks for the new CD. I know many of you are getting more and more anxious and tired of us saying "it's coming...really...we mean it...no kidding", but it's been harder than ever to notch out the time to make it all happen. Please, please continue to be patient -- we love you for that quality...oh yeah, that and that nice smile you give us while we're playing our music for you...THANKS for that toooooooo!!!
We hope to see you soon! In fact, how about this weekend at a new venue (at least playing-wise for us) The Time Out Bar & Grill in Jackson -- hope you can make it!
Kev, Rex, Dan & Jimmy -- 6 Hands Downn
Still catching up (or, at the very least, tryin' to keep up) with the world seeming to be flyin' by at a dizzying pace of late, but wanted to make sure you were aware of a few cool things that have happened, are happening or are gonna happen. WARNING -- all items are for sure gonna be listed in a random, off the top of my head order (like I've been sayin'...things are downright crazy these daze)!
THANKS TO CABS! -- We participated in the recent Blues Brawl thrown by the Capital Area Blues Society and we want to thank them from the bottom of our blues lovin' and playin' hearts for choosing us as this year's winners! This means another trip to the International Blues Challenge down in Memphis, Tennessee next February. I know that seems like a looooong way away, but believe me, it'll get here before you know it. If your a blues music lover, make your plans now to be down on Beale Street for the 2009 IBC (Feb. 4-7) -- I guarantee that you'll have the time of your life! In my humble estimation, it's the GREATEST annual live music event anywhere!
LARRY MCCRAY AND THE GEM THEATER ROCK! -- We were so excited when we were asked by the Gem Theater up in St. Louis, MI to fill the opening slot for their recent Larry McCray concert that we each had to pinch ourselves 37 times (bringing the band total of pinches to 148). What a great time and fantastic experience! The Gem Theater is an awesome venue that is worth the trip from anywhere to visit on the night of one of their shows. And Larry McCray and his band tore the roof off the joint making the night totally complete! Larry is an absolute monster on guitar and vocals -- get out there and see him soon and often -- you won't be let down!
AND ANOTHER KICKIN' OPENING SLOT -- We've been asked to perform in this year's Blues on the Square music series up in Lansing, MI. We'll be holding down the opening slot for touring artist Ana Popovic on Thursday, June 26. We play at 6pm and Ana and her band take the stage at around 7pm. Please come out and join us, the night promises to be a special one!
GREAT BLUES FESTIVAL IN THE "MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN" -- Not only do our new friends at the Gem Theater up in St. Louis, MI throw a good party inside (see item 2 paragraphs above), but we've heard they throw one heck of a shindig outside too. Well, we're gonna get a chance to find out for ourselves when we play the 2nd Annual St. Louis Blues Festival on Friday, July 4th. Check the schedule to find out the performance times for all the awesome acts that will be there doing their musical thing that weekend (the event is on Friday AND Saturday, July 4th AND 5th). We'll be taking the stage from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday -- we can't wait to see you there partying with us!
THE NEW CD -- Continuing to chip away at tracks for the new CD. I know many of you are getting more and more anxious and tired of us saying "it's coming...really...we mean it...no kidding", but it's been harder than ever to notch out the time to make it all happen. Please, please continue to be patient -- we love you for that quality...oh yeah, that and that nice smile you give us while we're playing our music for you...THANKS for that toooooooo!!!
We hope to see you soon! In fact, how about this weekend at a new venue (at least playing-wise for us) The Time Out Bar & Grill in Jackson -- hope you can make it!
Kev, Rex, Dan & Jimmy -- 6 Hands Downn
Friday, June 13, 2008
Race Weekend Party
Hey, gang!
It's Race Weekend in good 'ol Jackson and that means parties are happening everywhere!
We'll be bringin' our special brand of rockin' blues and party music to the Bone Island Grill in Vandercook Lake this Saturday night (6/14). Please come out and help us rev up our musical engines for a fun, fun night! The big race isn't 'til Sunday, but there's no reason why we can't boogity, boogity, boogity our butts off the night before! Come early to get a seat and some of the B.I.G's awesome food!
Can't wait to see you all there!
Kev (& Jimmy & Rex & Dan) -- 6 Hands Down
It's Race Weekend in good 'ol Jackson and that means parties are happening everywhere!
We'll be bringin' our special brand of rockin' blues and party music to the Bone Island Grill in Vandercook Lake this Saturday night (6/14). Please come out and help us rev up our musical engines for a fun, fun night! The big race isn't 'til Sunday, but there's no reason why we can't boogity, boogity, boogity our butts off the night before! Come early to get a seat and some of the B.I.G's awesome food!
Can't wait to see you all there!
Kev (& Jimmy & Rex & Dan) -- 6 Hands Down
Monday, June 9, 2008
Um...really sorry
First off, gang -- REALLY SORRY for going sooooo long in this blog space with nothing but silence. No specific excuse other than that I've been busy, busy, busy as heck! Having said it though, I know more than anybody that that's really no excuse at all. So, I'll simply say again...SORRY!
However, even though it's been quiet around here blog-wise, you can rest assured that things have remained very, very good in our 6 Hands Down world. So much so that I PROMISE to catch you all up and keep you all up on news and events in this very spot going forward. So, please do stay tuned!
Hope to see you all soon!
Kev (& Jimmy & Rex & Dan) -- 6 Hands Down
However, even though it's been quiet around here blog-wise, you can rest assured that things have remained very, very good in our 6 Hands Down world. So much so that I PROMISE to catch you all up and keep you all up on news and events in this very spot going forward. So, please do stay tuned!
Hope to see you all soon!
Kev (& Jimmy & Rex & Dan) -- 6 Hands Down
Thursday, March 13, 2008
See you there!
Hey, all -- 6 Hands Down (that's US) wanna see you (that's YOU) hangin' out and listening to us this weekend at the Bone Island Grill in Vandercook Lake. Music starts at 9pm, but there's no reason why you shouldn't get there early to get a good seat and have something tasty and wonderful from their huge menu of food, snack and drink selections.
The party just won't be complete unless you're right there with us. Please join us, won't you?
Hope to see you very, very soon!
Peace, love and music!
Kev, Jimmy, Dan & Rex -- 6 Hands Down
The party just won't be complete unless you're right there with us. Please join us, won't you?
Hope to see you very, very soon!
Peace, love and music!
Kev, Jimmy, Dan & Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Friday, February 29, 2008
Feelin' Mighty Dizzy
Yes, that's exactly where my headspace is at, just like our song "No Sleep" says -- feelin' mighty dizzy!
It just seems like everything has been a completely crazy swirl since our return from the IBC down in Memphis a month ago. Day jobs are frantic, trying to notch out time to finish the new CD, last minute preparations for a certain guitar players wedding to the most awesome fiance a guy could ask for! Where does it possibly all end?!?!?!?
Thought I'd have time to do an official recap of the Memphis trip, but that just hasn't seemed to happen, so I will just go ahead and sum up the main thoughts...
THANK YOU Capital Area Blues Society for continuing to give us such incredible support and for making our trip to Memphis a reality! You're the best!
THANK YOU all our family, friends and fans who made the trip to Memphis (and there sure as heck were a lot of you down there). You continue to be the reason we do what we do and your love is the thing that drives it all!
The Memphis trip was a blur -- but it was extremely awesome blur -- we didn't make the finals, but we sure left 'em knowing who we were and what we were about when our 2 performances at the Rum Boogie Cafe were done! We had the best time ever and are already looking forward to the chance to do it all over again in the future! All of the bands that we saw competing on Beale Street were incredible -- to get to hear all the styles, flavors and ideas about the blues from all over the world was an experiance that you can't put any kind of monitary value on! We are humbled and honored to have been able to take part in it all!
OK, so enough of my typing already, time to make some music. I'm certain that we're playing somewhere right near you very soon, so please check the gig calendar at our website and GET THERE!
See ya!
Peace, love and music!
Kev, Jimmy, Dan & Rex -- 6 Hands Down
It just seems like everything has been a completely crazy swirl since our return from the IBC down in Memphis a month ago. Day jobs are frantic, trying to notch out time to finish the new CD, last minute preparations for a certain guitar players wedding to the most awesome fiance a guy could ask for! Where does it possibly all end?!?!?!?
Thought I'd have time to do an official recap of the Memphis trip, but that just hasn't seemed to happen, so I will just go ahead and sum up the main thoughts...
THANK YOU Capital Area Blues Society for continuing to give us such incredible support and for making our trip to Memphis a reality! You're the best!
THANK YOU all our family, friends and fans who made the trip to Memphis (and there sure as heck were a lot of you down there). You continue to be the reason we do what we do and your love is the thing that drives it all!
The Memphis trip was a blur -- but it was extremely awesome blur -- we didn't make the finals, but we sure left 'em knowing who we were and what we were about when our 2 performances at the Rum Boogie Cafe were done! We had the best time ever and are already looking forward to the chance to do it all over again in the future! All of the bands that we saw competing on Beale Street were incredible -- to get to hear all the styles, flavors and ideas about the blues from all over the world was an experiance that you can't put any kind of monitary value on! We are humbled and honored to have been able to take part in it all!
OK, so enough of my typing already, time to make some music. I'm certain that we're playing somewhere right near you very soon, so please check the gig calendar at our website and GET THERE!
See ya!
Peace, love and music!
Kev, Jimmy, Dan & Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Thursday, February 7, 2008
THANKS!
Hey, all!
Back from our Memphis trip to the IBC and just wanted to send out a HUGE SHOUT OF THANKS to EVERYONE that was involved in sending us there, to everyone who actually made the trip to support our efforts, and to everyone who was sending us possitive vibes from afar -- TO ALL OF YOU -- THANKS!!!
Kind of still digging out from the whirlwind of excitement that was the whole Memphis adventure. I promise that when I have a second to catch my breath, I will do a proper trip recap in this here blog space! So, stay tuned for that.
Anyhow, on behalf of my musical brothers Dan, Rex and Jimmy, I will again yell THANK YOU! We had an incredible time, we feel we made you proud down there on Beale Street, and we've returned max-inspired to continue to make the best music possible for you!
We're looking forward to exciting times ahead, folks -- exciting times indeed!!!
See you all very soon -- hopefully at Veach's Office Bar in downtown Jackson this coming Saturday night (2/9).
Peace, love and music!
Kev, Jimmy, Dan & Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Back from our Memphis trip to the IBC and just wanted to send out a HUGE SHOUT OF THANKS to EVERYONE that was involved in sending us there, to everyone who actually made the trip to support our efforts, and to everyone who was sending us possitive vibes from afar -- TO ALL OF YOU -- THANKS!!!
Kind of still digging out from the whirlwind of excitement that was the whole Memphis adventure. I promise that when I have a second to catch my breath, I will do a proper trip recap in this here blog space! So, stay tuned for that.
Anyhow, on behalf of my musical brothers Dan, Rex and Jimmy, I will again yell THANK YOU! We had an incredible time, we feel we made you proud down there on Beale Street, and we've returned max-inspired to continue to make the best music possible for you!
We're looking forward to exciting times ahead, folks -- exciting times indeed!!!
See you all very soon -- hopefully at Veach's Office Bar in downtown Jackson this coming Saturday night (2/9).
Peace, love and music!
Kev, Jimmy, Dan & Rex -- 6 Hands Down
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Thank you, and you, and you, and...
Hey, all -- Kev here typin' attcha...
Need to start this note to you with an ENORMOUS SHOUT OUT OF THANKS to all of our good friends at the Capital Area Blues Society who threw us one heck of an awesome Beale Street Sendoff shindig at the Green Door in Lansing last Sunday night!
CABS -- your kindness, generosity and support have meant so much to us over the last bunch of months as we've been getting ready to head to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge.
Thanks to the Green Door and their wonderful staff for helping out with Sunday's event and showing everybody in attendance such a GREAT TIME!
Thanks to the awesome bands who volunteered their time and incredible talent as part of the event!
The Old Town Blues Band -- Bill Malone and company rocked the house right out of the gate sounding like they always do -- GREAT!
Marble Garden -- Holy cats and kittens, folks! These youngins are the future of the blues...and the future looks very, very good! I'm now a fan and will be watching the horizon for what's next from these guys!
Blues Ambush -- Minard Shattuck has become a friend of mine over the last bunch of months...shame on him for letting all that time go by without letting me know he's a talented guitarist that plays in a kickin' blues band :) Thanks for springin' that surprise on me last Sunday night, Minard -- you guys rocked! (Wow -- I guess you could say that Minard pulled a Blues Ambush on me!)
Frog & The Beeftones -- Frog and his band did what they ALWAYS do -- rocked, rocked and rocked some more! I've been a huge fan of Frog and his incredible guitar playing for over 20 years now and every time I see my good buddy layin' down the licks, I'm sent home inspired to practice, play and love the guitar more than I already do -- thanks Frog!
SPECIAL NOTE -- And I'm not just saying all of that about Frog's playing because he was the one that handed me our IBC check at the end of the night :) Frog is THE MAN!
SPECIAL NOTE No. 2 -- Frog getting one of the guitar players from Marble Garden up for a few songs at the end of their set was one of the many highlights of the wonderful night ! That kind of magic only happens with live music, and everyone in attendance got an extra helping of Sweet Blues Mojo because of it!
Finally -- thanks to all of our family, friends and fans who were there in support of us! Heck, you folks ALWAYS seem to be "there" no matter where "there" happens to be, and that is why we truly LOVE YOU SO MUCH! THANKS!
Now it's finally time to head South to Beale -- or at least it will be in about another 122 hrs., 17 mins., and 37 secs. (but who's counting?) -- I have no idea what the Blues Gods have in store for us on our trip South, but I will promise you this, that we will do our best to make you proud and to carry the spirit of you all with us every step of the way. Life and music are always about the journey, and this one is gonna be a blast!
See you all soon!
Kev (Rex, Jimmy & Dan) -- 6 Hands Down
Need to start this note to you with an ENORMOUS SHOUT OUT OF THANKS to all of our good friends at the Capital Area Blues Society who threw us one heck of an awesome Beale Street Sendoff shindig at the Green Door in Lansing last Sunday night!
CABS -- your kindness, generosity and support have meant so much to us over the last bunch of months as we've been getting ready to head to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge.
Thanks to the Green Door and their wonderful staff for helping out with Sunday's event and showing everybody in attendance such a GREAT TIME!
Thanks to the awesome bands who volunteered their time and incredible talent as part of the event!
The Old Town Blues Band -- Bill Malone and company rocked the house right out of the gate sounding like they always do -- GREAT!
Marble Garden -- Holy cats and kittens, folks! These youngins are the future of the blues...and the future looks very, very good! I'm now a fan and will be watching the horizon for what's next from these guys!
Blues Ambush -- Minard Shattuck has become a friend of mine over the last bunch of months...shame on him for letting all that time go by without letting me know he's a talented guitarist that plays in a kickin' blues band :) Thanks for springin' that surprise on me last Sunday night, Minard -- you guys rocked! (Wow -- I guess you could say that Minard pulled a Blues Ambush on me!)
Frog & The Beeftones -- Frog and his band did what they ALWAYS do -- rocked, rocked and rocked some more! I've been a huge fan of Frog and his incredible guitar playing for over 20 years now and every time I see my good buddy layin' down the licks, I'm sent home inspired to practice, play and love the guitar more than I already do -- thanks Frog!
SPECIAL NOTE -- And I'm not just saying all of that about Frog's playing because he was the one that handed me our IBC check at the end of the night :) Frog is THE MAN!
SPECIAL NOTE No. 2 -- Frog getting one of the guitar players from Marble Garden up for a few songs at the end of their set was one of the many highlights of the wonderful night ! That kind of magic only happens with live music, and everyone in attendance got an extra helping of Sweet Blues Mojo because of it!
Finally -- thanks to all of our family, friends and fans who were there in support of us! Heck, you folks ALWAYS seem to be "there" no matter where "there" happens to be, and that is why we truly LOVE YOU SO MUCH! THANKS!
Now it's finally time to head South to Beale -- or at least it will be in about another 122 hrs., 17 mins., and 37 secs. (but who's counting?) -- I have no idea what the Blues Gods have in store for us on our trip South, but I will promise you this, that we will do our best to make you proud and to carry the spirit of you all with us every step of the way. Life and music are always about the journey, and this one is gonna be a blast!
See you all soon!
Kev (Rex, Jimmy & Dan) -- 6 Hands Down
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Don't miss the great party at the Green Door!
Hey, all!
Man, the Memphis International Blues Challenge trip is gettin' so close we can already smell the BBQ - yummy!
I must make you aware that we have one last, big, whopping IBC send-off party that will be happening this coming Sunday (1/20) at the Green Door in Lansing. This sure-to-be awesome bash is being hosted by our good friends from the Capital Area Blues Society who are good enough to be making our Memphis trip and Beale Street dreams a reality - THANKS, CABS!
Doors will open at 3:30pm -- $5 cover charge -- a full day of GREAT music will begin at 4pm. In fact, here's the schedule...
4pm-4:45pm - Old Town Blues Band
5pm - 5:45pm - Marble Garden
6pm - 6:45pm - Blues Ambush
7pm - 7:45pm - Frog & The Beeftones
8pm - 8:45pm - 6 Hands Down
Come early and plan on staying all day for this send-off celebration! This will be our last show 'til we hit our first notes down on Beale Street on January 31st.
Please don't miss this event -- the party really won't be the same without you!
See you there!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex - 6 Hands Down
Man, the Memphis International Blues Challenge trip is gettin' so close we can already smell the BBQ - yummy!
I must make you aware that we have one last, big, whopping IBC send-off party that will be happening this coming Sunday (1/20) at the Green Door in Lansing. This sure-to-be awesome bash is being hosted by our good friends from the Capital Area Blues Society who are good enough to be making our Memphis trip and Beale Street dreams a reality - THANKS, CABS!
Doors will open at 3:30pm -- $5 cover charge -- a full day of GREAT music will begin at 4pm. In fact, here's the schedule...
4pm-4:45pm - Old Town Blues Band
5pm - 5:45pm - Marble Garden
6pm - 6:45pm - Blues Ambush
7pm - 7:45pm - Frog & The Beeftones
8pm - 8:45pm - 6 Hands Down
Come early and plan on staying all day for this send-off celebration! This will be our last show 'til we hit our first notes down on Beale Street on January 31st.
Please don't miss this event -- the party really won't be the same without you!
See you there!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex - 6 Hands Down
Monday, January 7, 2008
Our Local IBC Send-Off
Kev says...
You all should really make every effort you can to join us this Friday (1/11) night at the BLUEStage Club in Napoleon!
We'll be the first band participating in the Club's "Next Stop Beale Street" series that will be featuring 6 regional bands who will be making the trip down to Memphis at the end of this month for the International Blues Challenge.
Throughout this month, each band will have a chance to strut their stuff at the Club, and we're very, very pleased to be kicking the whole thing of this Friday night. Check the BLUEStage Club's calendar to find out more about the other acts participating and what nights they'll be there.
Doors open at 7pm and we'll be kicking off our show at around 8:30pm. Cover is only $3. We'll be doing 2 full (long) sets of music, which means we'll be partying right up 'til around midnight (if not beyond). The Club features a great menu of food, a full bar and a great selection of teas, soft drinks and coffee.
That all said, please make every effort you can to come join us for our local (Jackson area) send-off to Memphis! It promises to be a very special night!
SPECIAL NOTE -- if you plan on attending this show and you've never been to the BLUEStage before, I suggest using the directions found on their website here -- you'll find great directions to get you there from wherever you're at. The Club claims that people who have Googled or Mapquested directions in the past have ended up lost...go figure.
Of course, if Friday night doesn't work with your schedule, there's always Saturday (1/12) when we'll be at Veach's Office Bar in downtown Jackson.
Hope to see you all real soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
www.6handsdown.com
You all should really make every effort you can to join us this Friday (1/11) night at the BLUEStage Club in Napoleon!
We'll be the first band participating in the Club's "Next Stop Beale Street" series that will be featuring 6 regional bands who will be making the trip down to Memphis at the end of this month for the International Blues Challenge.
Throughout this month, each band will have a chance to strut their stuff at the Club, and we're very, very pleased to be kicking the whole thing of this Friday night. Check the BLUEStage Club's calendar to find out more about the other acts participating and what nights they'll be there.
Doors open at 7pm and we'll be kicking off our show at around 8:30pm. Cover is only $3. We'll be doing 2 full (long) sets of music, which means we'll be partying right up 'til around midnight (if not beyond). The Club features a great menu of food, a full bar and a great selection of teas, soft drinks and coffee.
That all said, please make every effort you can to come join us for our local (Jackson area) send-off to Memphis! It promises to be a very special night!
SPECIAL NOTE -- if you plan on attending this show and you've never been to the BLUEStage before, I suggest using the directions found on their website here -- you'll find great directions to get you there from wherever you're at. The Club claims that people who have Googled or Mapquested directions in the past have ended up lost...go figure.
Of course, if Friday night doesn't work with your schedule, there's always Saturday (1/12) when we'll be at Veach's Office Bar in downtown Jackson.
Hope to see you all real soon!
Kev, Dan, Jimmy and Rex -- 6 Hands Down
www.6handsdown.com
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