Nightspots
Friday Feb 15, 2013
Blind Pig: Dragon Wagon
Highly regarded local acoustic roots-music sextet that calls its music “bluegrass folk-rock with a touch of Irish whiskey.” Opening act is Ekoostik Hookah, a veteran acoustic, country- flavored neo-hippie dance band from Columbus.
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Adam Labeaux
An electic mix of jazz, folk, soul, funk, and rock originals by this local singer-songwriter, a former Ragbirds guitarist.
Elks Lodge: Tim Haldeman Trio
Blues- and bebop-based jazz in a variety of styles and forms by this local ensemble led by saxophonist Haldeman. With bassist Dave Sharp and percussionist Dan Piccolo.
Live: George Bedard & the Kingpins 
Superfine honky-tonk dance tunes from swing to vintage blues, country, rockabilly, and early rock ’n’ roll classics, with some memorable originals penned by guitar genius Bedard. With drummer Rich Dishman and bassist Randy Tessier. Bedard’s tasty new all-instrumental CD, Pickin’ Apart the Past, includes “Swing Minor 65,” Bedard’s surf-music adaptation of a Django Reinhardt tune. 6-9:30 p.m.
Mash: Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies
Local roots-rock quartet, led by former Starlight Drifters singer- guitarist Mack, whose repertoire includes originals and rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, western swing, and hillbilly bop covers.
Necto: "Pride"
DJ Jace spins high-energy dance tunes in the main room. In the downstairs Red Room, DJ Mark plays retro & Top 40 music videos. Also guest performances by musicians currently on tour with Lady Gaga, DJ White Shadow and Lady Starlight & the Dirty Pearls.
Silvio’s Organic Pizza: Steve Rich & Tom Prosser
The local duo of singer-guitarist Rich and singer-songwriter and “mandolin maniac” Prosser perform a mix of acoustic originals and traditional music. Also, a guest musician TBA.
Tios Mexican Cafe: Los Gatos
Salsa music by this popular local Latin jazz band led by drummer Pete Siers.
Zal Gaz Grotto: Paul Keller Orchestra 
This award-winning 15-piece big band led by bassist Keller celebrates its 24th birthday. Featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo, who sings 5 or 6 new arrangements by Keller. With drummer Pete Siers, pianist Duncan McMillan, trumpeters Brandon Cooper, Patrick Hession, Ken Ferry, Jimmy Smith, trombonists Terry Kimura, Tony Buccilli, Brooks Barnes, and saxophonists Keith Kaminski, Bobby Streng, Ben Jansson, and Brian Lassister. $10. 8-10:30 p.m.
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