Newsletter

July 25

Due to a scheduling mistake, Amanda LeBlanc is playing with Chris at the Vineyard this Wednesday, July 27. I may show up and jam, but it's not an official Chris/Kirk duet show. But, we will do that in August a few times. I will be at Margaritaville on Wednesday, July 27, 3-6pm.

I just added a show at the last minute at Binx, Rhett Anthony's bar, this Saturday, July 30 at 9pm. Binx is on Hwy. 621 in Prairieville.

I made an error this month - the new Half Shell will be on Bluebonnet @ Burbank, not on Gardere. Should open in the fall!

Thur. July 14

Hey, a couple of things have been added to this month. I'm playing at Rhett's new club, on Hwy. 631 in Prairieville, on July 20. Not quite sure of the times, yet. Probably 9pm. Also, I won't be performing, but Spanky's has another all day food and music festival, featuring Chris LeBlanc and some fantastic other players - Summertime Blues! That is on July 24th. Should start around 3pm and go to midnight. I think Chicago Al will be another guest star. Music will focus on the blues.

AND, LOOK FOR ELVIS AND JESSE TO MAKE THEIR 2nd ANNUAL APPEARANCE AT SPANKY'S IN AUGUST. NOTHING BUT ELVIS TUNES!!

June 30th...

I’m dating this newsletter, because I think there will be some changes to my calendar, which I will add later. Welcome to my website, friends, and thanks for checking in again. June was way too full of shows, but I have made it, without too much damage or stress. The beach party at Spanky’s was really cool, with Debbie, Blayne, Charles, Blake, Skip, and Chris all playing wonderfully. Trey served up the best smoked chicken I’ve ever had. Returning to Satterfield’s in New Roads seems to have been successful. In general, the Sunday nights at Spanky’s, often with Charles Pierce, have remained extremely fun and successful. Margaritaville seems to like me, and I’ll continue my Tuesday afternoons there. Other dates are in transition, and new gigs are close on the horizon.

Rhett Anthony, of Monday Night Band and Cam Pyle fame (not to mention his own great and popular name), is opening his own club, called Binx, this month! I’ll likely play there, and we have talked of myself, Rhett, and Chris LeBlanc doing an occasional trio there. On the Half Shell is working on its new location on Gardere in Baton Rouge. They hope to be ready for football season (which also has me tingling in anticipation!).

I’m attempting to keep my schedule light in July. But, I’ll be at all the usual spots. Check the calendar for updates over the first few days of July. I want to congratulate Lee Abbott, son of friends Joan and Richard Abbott, for his upcoming wedding to the lovely Ava Hernandez - July 16. As for events, which I like to let you all know about, check out:

1) Essence Music Festival www.essence.com July 1 - 3

2) Mandeville Seafood Festival www.seafoodfest.com July 2 - 4

3) Catfish Festival in Des Allemands July 8 - 10

4) Swamp Pop Music Festival in Gonzales www.swamppopmusicfest.com July 15 - 16

5) Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo www.grand-isle.com July 28 - 30

Recommended concerts - Eric Johnson at House of Blues on July 16

Chris LeBlanc sits in for me at Spanky’s on July 10. Also, Spanky’s is having it’s "Summertime Blues" on July 24th. Another all day music and food event, focusing on blues music. We may or may not participate, but look for local blues musicians to be jamming there all afternoon and evening. I’ll update that lineup soon.

I hope your Independence Day holiday is just wonderful. It seems to be a great time for families to get together and share fun. It is the biggest grilling day of the whole year. It is great to live in this beautiful state and country, but don’t forget our friends and loved ones who are fighting for independence for others all over the world. I haven’t spoken much, in my American way, lately. I am confused and unsure about what is going on, in and out of this country. But, that’s all for another, more personal, time. I am grateful for all I have, and as I always say, you are all a part of that! Lucky me... hehe!

Happy 4th.... check back on the schedule

Kirk