Road Journal: 2010-01-26

Rain In February...

...or January... has got to be the worst. Makes us want to cozy up by the woodstove with a beverage, man. Ahh, but we have our rock and roll to keep us warm and dry! And grateful we are for it. Had a great weekend in Glen playing a two-night run at The Red Parka, officially in the canon of our favorite places to play! Barb takes great care of us and the shows were totally rockin'!! After a first night Eleanor>Another Brick In The Wall>Shakedown, we were challenged by the staff to do a similar medley the second night.

And oh how we did.

How 'bout Help>Time>Scarlet Begonias? Does that do anything for ya?

But seriously, we had a blast and always look forward to going back. If you haven't been to The 'Parka and you find yourself in New Hampshire ("69ing Vermont for over 200 years!"), we thoroughly recommend you go. The food, the vibe, the staff, the everything - it's incredible.

Meanwhile, other shows to look forward to:

- February 2 at Doria's in Middlebury. Groundhog Day celebration, acoustic style!

- February 5 at The Methodist Church in Middlebury at part of the local Haiti Relief concert. Other acts include Anais Mitchell, Bread and Bones, etc.

- February 6 at Localfolk Smokehouse. 'nuff said.

-February 13 - Feel the love at Jay Peak. Most snow in the East! So close to the border you can smell the clean air from Canada, eh?

- February 27 at Mad River Glen. The show earlier in January was off the hook - General Stark's Tavern has been voted by the usual suspects as one of the top three venues to see The Grift! Don't miss it!

http://www.madriverglen.com/