Hello Fun Seekers,
Sandy and I had a great
vacation last weekend. We started off Friday afternoon at a private party
at a great little Lakefront Cottage. Enjoying a nice beach, some good food
and some exceptional company made the day fly by. It was then off for a
sunset drive along a scenic lakeshore "blue road" encountering vineyards and
wineries. We ended up at this quaint little urban bar to catch the last
set of this cool blues band with a fantastic female vocalist. As we walked
back out on the street, music seemed to be wafting through the air, so we
followed it to the roof top of a nearby hotel. Against the back drop of
some mid-rise buildings across the street a country band performed. Though
not our usual choice of music the setting was so enjoyable we stayed much later
into the night than folks our age should. The following day we found a
great dining spot on a deck under the trees connected to a fine restaurant
for a late lunch/early dinner. Next was a short drive with friends through
the woods and along sandy beaches to a huge stage erected right out on the
beach. We were treated to a fantastic affair with food, drinks and the
music of a International Touring Band. Again we ended the evening, well
after midnight, sipping cocktails, enjoying the company of an interesting group
of folks all gathered around a intimate little bar. If we only lived near
here we could do this all the time. OH! We do.
Here is the itinerary for
your next vacation.
THURSDAY--- You
may want to start at Cougars for the Block
Party with the American Ride Band and the
Romantic Era. Or maybe it is out to wine country at
Heard Park in North East for That Dan
Band. But if it is jazz that sooths your soul make it to The
Colony Pub and Grill and enjoy the Colony Jazz
Trio.
FRIDAY--- You
might consider this the start of "4th of July WEEK". Maybe some
Jackson Station at Coconut Joe's for
starters.(6:00) or the Dock Boys at Under
the Clock. (7:00). If you have not made it in from the
county maybe Hultman and Barb Songbook at the Riverside
Inn is your first stop. (8:00). But downtown the 8:00 hour brings
SWAGG to the stage at the Baybreeze
Lounge. To keep the night going you might want to consider
Al Donadi and Doug Phillips Unplugged at Erie Ale
House or south to Presque Isle Downs for Key
West Express or to the West Village and The Sandbar
with Taylor Maid. You may want those fireworks early and
Harborcreek will provide them at Community Park
accompanied by Paddy Whacked and the
M-80's.
SATURDAY--- If
your in the mood for some afternoon fun I would suggest Harborcreek
Community Days. Salmon Frank takes the stage at
2:30. Next on your itinerary should be dinner at Alto
Cucina with Jim Cuneo. But again tonight there
is music for those starting out from the south county. Carl
Wozniak and The Highlife are playing at the
Sunset Grill, Edinboro Lake Resort.
(7:00) At Sprague's Farm Rick and The
Roadhouse Rockers kick it up at 6:00 or in the East County,
Lakeview Wine Cellars is featuring Eric Brewer and
Friends. (6:00). But my choice would be to start in town at
Romolo Chocolates ( chocolate is always a good place to
start). The Summer Music Series is featuring
Falling HGollywood tonight. (6:00). The Bayfront is also
hopping tonight with Buffet on the Bay at
The BurgerKing Amphitheater, a fundraiser for Second
Harvest Food Bank. The music starts at 5:00 and includes
Mambo, Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle, Key West
Express. But also on the Bayfront is The Dock
Boys Trio at The Cove, the Breeze
Band at Rum Runners and Taylor Maid
at the Sloppy Duck. You may want to end up "On The Roof"
with the Spellcasters at The
Avalon.
SUNDAY---
Not a day of rest but a day of fun. Jon Halmi
From The Hip at Rum Runners,
MJT at The Cove, Jim Cuneo at
the Cray-Z Parrot all on the water, all starting at
4:00.
MONDAY--- OK go
ahead and rest.
TUESDAY--- I
hope you did rest because tonight has some great events. Night at the Keys emulating Mallory Square in Key
West on the Sunset Terrace of the Convention Center.
Admission $10 to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Music of course is being provided by Key West Expressy ,
Hawaiian attire recommended. But then Marty O'Connor's "every other
Wednesday gig" is tonight, Tuesday in recognition of the 4th being
Wednesday. Join Marty O'Connor and his Friends for a
gala event at Bobby's Place (out back in the pavilion) all
donations going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. But if
your thinking I need to be indoors then The Sandbar is you stop
to hear TH Latona.
WEDNESDAY---
4th of July and we are only half way
through the week, you will have to wait until next Thursday for the rest of the
schedule. But tonight's schedule starts with Perry
200's patriotic party at, appropriately, Liberty
Park. Fun Starts at 5:30 with the Parade Street Dixieland
Jazz Band and ends with the Gem City Concert Band
and Fireworks being shoot off a barge in the bay. But
this is not your only choice the UPMC Sunset Music Series at
Beach 1 continues this week with a strong musical line up. The
Groove, JD Eicher & the Goodnights and finishing
up is Ruby Port. Where do I get a
clone???
Looking at all this you
may ask "How does Jeff ever get any real estate done?" Well I have found
bankers who work in the evenings and attorneys that work on Sundays. If
your looking for a team that can meet your schedule give me a call.
