Earl “The Pearl” Gibson, former member of The Sensational Ink Spots and active guest performer with many of the best bands in the St Louis and Metro East areas, passed away late night Friday 10-17-08. Earl was born 4-3-21 and celebrated his 87th birthday this year.

Feature articles and obituaries are planned for The Belleville News Democrat and The St Louis Post Dispatch.

Look for more information about Earl at the SkyReport – http://skyreport.spaces.live.com/

YouTube of Earl Gibson at Jimmy Viviano’s Birthday Party, 7-13-08.

Thanks to SkyReport for the video and keeping us informed.

Like their website says, Park Avenue Coffee, located in historical Lafayette Square, is known for their good people, good coffee, and good gooey butter cake.  Stop in any night to relax and enjoy coffee, one of 64 different flavors of gooey butter cake (the chocolate raspberry was delicious), and a good book, or bring your laptop and take advantage of the wireless Internet.  

If you enjoy music that does not leave your hearing permanently impaired, stop in on the second or fourth Friday of the month between 7:00 and 10:00 and listen to the talented Friendly Henrys. This five-piece, all-acoustic band will have you smiling and staying longer than you planned.

 

More YouTubes

Mike O’Toole is featured in the tune Steel Rails

Harry Russell performs Ashokan Farewell

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Friendly Henrys Photo Gallery

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Park Avenue Coffee
1919 Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
314.621.4020

Booking Contact for Friendly Henrys: Steve Russell – 314.707.5544

JackSons’, or Sons of Jack, was born as a tribute to the late father of Andy and Dave Dalton.  Jack was the owner of Thurmers, a south St. Louis landmark. Inspired by Thurmers’ legacy, the Dalton Brothers opened JackSons’ in 2003.  Their goal was to create “FOOD, DRINK, MUSIC and ATMOSPHERE” that crosses many cultures in diverse St. Louis.

Mission accomplished.  Great steaks, friendly service, and music that is guaranteed to make you forget all your worries.

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JackSons’ hosts a variety of incredible St. Louis bands, from R&B to New Orleans-style. The place is always packed Thursday nights for the famous Rhythm Rockers, who have quite a following in St. Louis. 

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The Rhythm Rockers are known for feel-good dance music from the past 50 years. Authentic, groovin’ rhythm and blues style entertainment since 1985.

Billy Elam – Lead vocals
Joe Garnier – Keyboards, vocals
Paul Jackson – Bass Guitar, vocals
Dennis Brock – Lead Guitar, vocals
Kevin Sanders – Drums

When the Rhythm Rockers are playing, people are dancing! The group is talented and worth the effort to experience. Looking to party? Find the Rythm Rockers. Of course their website has a schedule.

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Photo Gallery - Rhythm Rockers at JackSons’

Another great Saturday evening at Broadway Oyster Bar!  The entertainment was provided by FolknBluesGrass. The four-piece acoustic group gets its name from playing their own unique version of folk, blues, and bluegrass.  From left to right – Travis King on the doghouse bass, Steve Bauer on the mandolin, Brian Curran on guitar, and bringing up the rear is Fred Altiere on percussion, washboard, kazoo and everything else.

Let’s not leave out Fred’s friend and sidekick, Gig the Frog! Fred and Gig have been known to dance on occasion, and yes, Gig can sing.

Be sure to check out the: Picture Gallery

FolknBluesGrass web-site: folknbluesgrass.com
and myspace.com/stlfolkers

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Whiskey Is My Habit, Good Women is All I Crave

Want more?  Here’s anothe YouTube: Paradise

Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 621-8811

Our good friends at Pik’n Lik’n had the unique opportunity to play The Sheldon Concert Hall unplugged. What they say about the acoustics there is true! The group, known for its toe-tappin’ grassic rock, added some ole-time Gospel, too.

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A couple more YouTubes:

Old Home Place I’ll Fly Away

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Photos of Pik’n Lik’n in the gallery area of The Sheldon

Sadly, I must report that Mike Bacon of the Woody Brothers band passed away this morning.  Anyone that has met Mike instantly knew him as a friend.  He was outgoing and easily made you happy. All he had to do was smile. Mike, you will be missed.

I will post links to additional information here as it becomes available.

Update: http://skyreport.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!D00341BD856ADECB!3934.entry

Update: The Woody Brothers are playing this Thursday Aug 28 at the Broadway Oyster Bar from 9pm-12midnite.  This is an opportunity to all of those  who knew Mike and would like to commemorate his life to stop by that evening and raise a toast in his memory.

That was one hell of a party, Barb!!! The Shanti is the kind of place where you can crack those jokes and play with the crowd, and the music was great as usual. Hope you had as much fun on your birthday as the rest of us!

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Be sure to visit the Photo Gallery for Barb’s Birthday Bash!

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Dreams – Performed by Birthday Barb Soetebier and Ed Belling

More videos at piknlikn.com. Find the band’s schedule at myspace.com/piknlikn.

You’ll find great people, great bands, and even great dogs at:
The Shanti
825 Allen
St. Louis, MO 63104

(314) 241-4772

I’ve been going to Mr. B’s since moving to st. Louis years ago.  This is a small, well-known, family-style restaurant located in the famous neighborhood of ”The Hill”.  

Mr. B’s Bar and Grill is divided into the bar and dining-room areas. Given the size of the bar, one really wouldn’t expect live entertainment; however much to the approval of the regulars is the appearance of two mainstays in the St. Louis music scene.   Charles Hilliard and Billy Elam have teamed up to entertain on Wednesday nights.  Mr. B sits in to sing a tune or two, adding to the experience.

Charles and Billy have a knack for making every gig a party.  Somehow a few even found room to dance.

As you would expect from an establishment that has been around as long  as Mr. B’s, the food is consistently excellent.  For the non-regulars, Mr. B’s is located at Dalton Avenue at Southwest.  For regulars, don’t pass up the photo gallery.  Don Wells, Mia, Mr B, Cystal, Billy, and Charles are all included.
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Photo Gallery

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Mr. B’s Bar and Grill
5800 Southwest Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 645-5912