Little Brother Blogs

We just finished the Xmas program of “Almost There” which will air on WCBE 90.5 fm on Dec. 24 at 2pm. Our first show of 2011 airs at 5pm on New Year’s Day.

These shows combine my yarns about musicians who played “there” with music that highlights those tales. There’s also great adult-friendly kid music (and vice-versa), with commentary by Tracy Zollinger Turner.

They accompany sports and large meals well.

Thanks,
Dan

I like to listen.

Especially to great live music in an intimate setting.

Jules Shear’s songs sold millions when recorded by Cyndi Lauper or the Bangles, but my wife and I shared him with a few dozen others at Little Brother’s. After politely dodging the advice and appreciation of barfly music experts at a well-attended show there or at Stache’s, I loved to dive into a dark, quiet corner to absorb the sounds of a Tim Easton or Happy Chichester.

I regret the nights when I didn’t just shut my mouth and open my ears.

That’s why I’m creating “Listening Hours at Bristol” every Thursday evening at 9 p.m., beginning this December 3rd at Bristol Bar, 132 E. Fifth Avenue. A mere $3 will provide your entry for local luminaries with national prominence.

Chris Burney will kick off the series. He and Sam Brown will share the stage to play tunes by The Sun for the first set (a story just appeared in Columbus Alive about the band’s ending last week). For set two, Burney will be joined by Courtney Jacobs (formerly of the Moist Star) to do songs by their new band Adult Fiction, and some country favorites. Yours truly will sprinkle a little spoken word in between sets.

Doors open at 8 pm, and you can park for free at Carl Zipf’s lock shop across Fifth Avenue. 21 and over.