Kudos for Ricky Paquette (from BJGuy)

"As his web site says, Ricky Paquette is a fifteen year old Blues guitarist and singer that is fresh out of the starting gates".

After my catching his CD release party at Tucson's on Friday 19 May, this statement strongly underplays the mastery Ricky has managed to gain at his very young age of not only the electric blues guitar and an ability to emulate the greats and their best guitar licks but the stage presence and crowd pleasing of some of bluesmen who've paid many more dues than Ricky could possibly have so far.

Very nice mix of tunes the crowd could relate to and enjoy on the dance floor or just enjoy listening to!

All I can say is GREAT! Good for you Ricky! A very professional performance! Hope to see you soon again!

And if anyone reading this missed this show and is a blues aficionado, check out Ricky's next performance! Here's his web site for more info.
http://www.rickypaquette.com/

Wow, Kelly Lee Evans is Amazing
I was out at Mercury Lounge on Saturday night and sat amongst some very lucky audience members. Kelly Lee gave an amazing show and to think that it was all original music is astounding.

Those of you who have performed your original music on stage will know what I am talking about when I say that it takes a very special kind of courage to put yourself out there and have others react. Its more scary than just about anything else. Kelly Lee, your efforts were worth every risk you ever took. You are such an inspiration!

Well, I have to admit it was the first time I have ever visited Mercury Lounge and I loved it. It has a special ambience that is quaint and intimate. Adding to the feeling, is the beautiful, larger- than-life, red backdrop curtains and and high ceiling complemented by the surealitic original art hanging on the walls and the interesting venue floorplan. Like I said, I love it and will be back.