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This is the page where I post notes
about what’s happening. I intend to keep the notes at least somewhat
up to date. Then again, I intend to join the Procrastinator’s Club.
Anyway, here’s the news:
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My
Calendar is Open for Bookings during the Winter
From
January 1st though the end of April my calendar is
wide open for bookings, including weekends. During this time my
primary band, Mike Dugan & the Blues Mission, takes its annual
winter hiatus as Mike spends the winter in Florida. We play some
gigs in Florida, but for the most part I winter here in the
Northeast.
A word of edification to our fans: Mike Dugan has
built his 2nd passion, golf, into a 2nd job.
His excitement about the dramatic impact of Natural Golf™
to his game was such that it inspired him to become a disciple of
the Natural Golf™
method. He worked hard to put himself through golf school and become
certified as a teaching pro. Mike now teaches golf, in addition to
playing and teaching the guitar for a living. Mike spends the winter
in Florida in order to avoid having to abandon his 2nd
passion/job until spring. You just don’t get many golf students in
the ice and snow, and you can play the guitar anywhere.
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Todd Wolfe & Friends’ jam at the Pig Pen will move to Thursdays starting in August 2010
Todd Wolfe & Friends’ open jam at the Pig Pen Sports Bar & Grill (610-435-7451) has been suspended for the month of July. It will start up again in August, but will move from Monday to every Thursday night, starting August 5th, 2010.
The jam will run from 8:00 to about 11:00. Backline is provided. Guitarist Todd Wolfe will host the jam, along with Rob Fraser on bass and a guest drummer to complete the house band. All ages are welcome until 10:00 PM. The Pig Pen Sports Bar & Grill is located at 702 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA 18109. Please come join us.
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Tuesday night Jam at Leather Corner Post
Every Tuesday night there is an open jam at the Leather Corner Post Bar & Grill (610-395-1782), located at 6855 Horseshoe Road (at the intersection of Horseshoe Rd. & Kernsville Rd.) in Orefield PA. The jam runs from 9:00 to about 12:00. Backline is provided. Guitarist Glenn Wasserman and guitarist Eddie Bluestone alternate duties in hosting the jam. They are joined by Rob Fraser on bass and either Rich Frikkers or Jim Ruffi on drums.
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Wednesday night Jam at Raven’s Nest
Every Wednesday night there is a jam at the Raven’s Nest (215-536-5369), located at 625 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown PA 18951. The location is actually a few miles outside of Quakertown. For more information, click here.
This is one of the longest continually running jams around. The Raven’s Nest was built in 1710, has been licensed to serve food and spirits since 1750 and has been hosting its jam every Wednesday since 1989.
The jam runs from 8:00 to about 12:00. The genre is essentially blues and rock, but the boundaries are not strict. Backline is provided. Guitarist Todd Wolfe hosts the jam, along with Rob Fraser on bass and a guest drummer to complete the house band.
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I don’t want to miss you ...
In the course of
my work I meet so many people that I sometimes have trouble sorting
out who is who. It can get downright embarrassing. I have
momentarily forgotten the names of people that I’ve known all of my
life. Please be aware that the filing system in my brain can get
overloaded. If you come out to a gig and I don’t seem to realize
that you are there, there may be several reasons. When I’m at a gig,
I am working, and I must give full attention to my work. Even if I
see you, I may not get to you because others may commandeer my time. And,
alas, it’s even possible that I may not register right away who you
are.
If you come to
see me and I fail to acknowledge you, please come over and say “Hi”.
I’m glad you came, and I would rather suffer the embarrassment of
having you remind me who you are, than miss you.
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Lehigh Valley
Music Awards
I would like to
extend thanks to all who supported me for the Best Bass Player
award. With such a wealth of talent in the Lehigh Valley, I never
expected such an honor. Striving to uplift spirits and impart a
degree of beauty through music is my life’s work, and to imagine
that my artistic endeavors are well received is extremely
gratifying. God bless you all.
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