Phlocking News - 4/4/2008

Hello Phlockers,

It's just about 2-1/2 months till we invade South Bass Island - but we've got to be prepared. One of the best ways is with music! We are pleased to announce that KD Moore with Greg "Fingers" Taylor will be performing at the Rhythm House Cafe (www.rhythmhousecafe.com) in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bridgeville on Saturday afternoon, April 12. Yes, this is an afternoon show - something that doesn't happen often - and it starts around 2 PM.

Anyone who has seen a KD Moore show knows it will be fantastic - especially with Fingers on harmonica. We also know that KD has incredible stamina and sometimes stays on stage for a looooooooong time without a break!

The Rhythm House is located on Washington Pike, right off Route 79 at the Bridgeville Exit, #54.

Another Phlocking favorite, The Corned Beef and Curry Band, will be entertaining for one of Pittsburgh's Irish organizations on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 7 PM. This is an amazing deal - fantastic music, beer, set-ups and snacks all for only $15 - honest!!! There's a flyer with all the details posted on the website, www.phlocking.com (thanks to Ken Doerbecker!) For those of you familiar with the area, the party takes place at the Castle Shannon Fire Hall on Route 88. Details and phone numbers for reservations are shown on the flyer.

BIG PHLOCKING NEWS!

Please excuse my capital letters, but this is BIG news!!! WE HAVE FINALLY 'FINALIZED" THE ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP!!! We are pleased to announce that our final slot will be filled by Jim Morris who will be the featured performer at the Tropical Isle Hand Grenade Happy Hour during Phlocking. Jim's anxious to see the new and improved Mr. Ed's Bar - a few years back, Jim's RV had a very close encounter in the parking lot - many of you will remember that evening! Jim's solo shows are fantastic - this will be great! And..... Jim just released a new CD, be ready to add this to your collection!

Also Jim Hoehn will be joining us again this year. We were a little concerned that career commitments may take him away from us, but Jim is "calling in gone" and heading for the Bay! It's not a party without him. Need Some Help From Phlockers.

As you all know, Jack Mosley is also returning to the Phlocking, and this time he's bringing the band to kick off his Great Lakes Tour. We'd like to keep Jack here on our side of the country, and we need a few venues. Ideally, we're hoping to book him in Pittsburgh on Friday, June 20, but he needs other gigs beginning June 16 and along the road home. How cool would it be for Jack and the band to play all along the Great Lakes! So come on Michigan, Canada, Western NY, Erie - let's keep this boy busy. If you have some leads, please drop Jack a note at mosleyjack@hotmail.com. Don't miss Jack's music video www.jackmosley.com and click on the "music video" tab.

Latitude, as always, is also making an exceptionally long drive to join us - they would be very happy for additional bookings to and from the Phlocking - and I'm hearing rumors that a new CD may be available from them, too. In fact, all of our entertainers always appreciate a helping hand - don't forget them when you hear of a "place to play."

Register soon - you won't want to miss this year's t-shirt. www.phlocking.com