Two outdoor concerts happening today, which I’ll recommend, with feeling, since the window of opportunity is closing on these things: On my side of the river, out in the courtyard at the Mill City Musuem, there’s Desdamona (gee, I remember when she was just a wee thing at the Artist Quarter’s open mic) and The New Congress–a “neo-soul” band whose praises I can sing (even if not any of their songs) since the bass player’s girlfriend works here at The Rake. Just yesterday she was bragging about the band winning a “Single of the Year” honor at the L.A. Music Awards.
Across the river, the Minnesota Museum of American Art’s Patio Nights party doubles as Gallery Grooves. (This means there’ll be plenty of gratis wine ‘n cheese, in case you didn’t immediately catch my drift.) Starting at 8, there’ll be live performances by Kill The Vultures and Chill 7, as well as some fire dancing (gasp!). But the thing I love most about these parties is how, at least in spirit, they celebrate the best of the AMPERS radio network. These under-funded community stations are in a struggle, you know… But every Saturday morning, in particular, I thank heavens Phil Nusbaum and the Bluegrass Review are still around! Another one of AMPERS’ finest–Kevin Barnes, also from Jazz 88/KBEM–will be there tonight spinning some tunes.
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