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The Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band
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Volume 9, Number 8  September, 2008


THE HODY BAR
Every Thursday 9:00 PM
1914 Aurora St.  Middleton, WI  (608) 831-1901
Check out their website:  Hody Bar
 

UPCOMING GIGS

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE
Bike Night   9/11 Tribute
Wednesday, 9/10  5:30 PM
Hwy 14 & The Beltline    Middleton, WI
(608) 831-5823
Come try Some wings! Check Out:  Quaker Steak

SUNSET TAVERN
Saturday, 9/13   9:00 PM
N5890 State Highway 54, Black River Falls, WI  (715) 284-9345
The band returns to a regular gig in Black River Falls. This is one of the most energizing places to play.   The Sunset is on the west end of town on Hwy. 54, almost completely out of town.  Very limited food , but plenty of cold beer and drinks. Lots to do in the area, including visiting the Lake Arbutus area in Hatfield, exploring the river, and Majestic Pines Casino. For more about the area, see Black River Falls.

TREMPEALEAU HOTEL RECESSION BLUES FEST
Saturday, 9/20   7:00 PM
150 Main Street    Tremealeau, WI
The band returns to one of the most enjoyable venues in Wisconsin. Check Out: Hotel

MONONA TERRACE ROOFTOP
Wednesday, 9/24  5:30 PM
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
One John Nolen Drive      Madison, WI      (608) 261-4000
A return engagement to last summer's scene of the crime.  The crime being the Rooftop running out of beer.  Hoping for a repeat of last year's perfect weather and great crowd.  There isn't a prettier spot in all of Madison in which to enjoy good music. For more info: Monona Terrace

NEW GLARUS OKTOBERFEST
Friday, 9/26    TBA
New Glarus, WI
Come join the fun during this 3 day festival. See: NewGlarus

QUIVEY'S GROVE 15TH ANNUAL BEER FEST
Saturday, 9/27    NOON
6261  Nesbitt Rd., Madison, WI
(608) 273-4900
This is a micro brew beer lover's dream.  Over 30 breweries participate in this festival, held rain or shine in a large festival tent on the Quivey's Grove grounds.  Tickets are on sale, but may sell out.  For more info go to Beer Fest

MICKEY'S BILLIARDS
Saturday, 10/4  9:00 PM
1239 Schofield Ave.   Schofield, WI
(715) 241-7665
This is a return visit to Mickey's. A fun place, good food as well.  See you there?  See: Mickey's

 

 

 

 

For directions to any particular venue above, check out Mapquest
 

I welcome your input about upcoming gigs and venues. This would include helpful info such as directions to a venue, the type of menu and what you might recommend ordering, the type of atmosphere, lodging, other activities in the area, etc. If you'd like to be added to the band's hot news email list, please email me at the address below.  You'll be the first to get late breaking news about the band, including gig additions and cancellations.
 

Until next time, please help to Keep the Blues Alive. See you at the next gig...

  Randy Grabler
  a.k.a.   bluezzguy@aol.com