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10 In 20 - Willy Eames

Ten years ago or more, in what feels like another life time, me and my friend Erin Acevedo used to go to High On Rose, a local bar/restaurant/music venue before it was a law office or whatever unfortunate thing it is now, and listen to one of two bands: Catawampus Universe or Club Dub. Both of these bands featured local guitarist, Will Eames. In my hazy, highly unreliable memory I feel like maybe Eames might have worked at High On Rose too, but it’s possible my aging brain is making that part up.

Anyway…

Eames is this month’s addition to the 10 In 20 recording project. Check out his song, Riot Going On, below; complete with rain gutter reverb:

The Bread Box — a new type of development for Lexington

I’m in love with this idea - The old Rainbo Bread factory has been converted into a space that houses local community minded organizations and businesses. One such business is Cricket Press, a local couple that creates independent comics and concert posters. Another is the West Sixth Brewing Company - a local craft brewery. Comics and beer. In one building. Why don’t I live there?

Under the proposed pilot program, as many as 18 food vendors with proper permits could get into a rotation at as many as eight locations: in public spaces on Limestone in front of the courthouses; on Mill Street near the Fifth Third Bank Building; on Upper Street along the CentrePointe block; and, for carts only, on Vine and Quality streets near the Transit Center and on Main Street at the corners of both Upper Street and Limestone.

Food trucks may be coming to Lexington!

10 In 20 - Sunday Valley

My favorite local band contributes to the 10 in 20 project with a new song called “Goodbye.”

Great as always!

10 In 20: Matt Duncan

Last month I posted the new song from Coralee and The Townies from the 10 In 20 project. Here’s this month’s from Matt Duncan. I got to see Duncan play live at CD Central a few months back. He and his band are great. Check ‘em out:

Never doubt Lexington makes great musicians!

Vandaveer at Natasha’s

These United States at Cosmic Charlie’s

The Chevy Chase Inn is the oldest operating bar in Lexington. The bartender has been here since the 70’s. I only just got here. (Taken with Instagram at Chevy Chase Inn (CCI))

10 In 20 - Coralee And The Townies

First video for the 10 in 20 project features Coralee And The Townies. It’s awesome - like everything they do!

10 In 20 - A Lexington recording project

“Ten groups of established Lexington musicians each spend two days collaborating on an original track with producer Duane Lundy at Shangri-la Studios. An organic process affirms artists’ distinctive songwriting and musical roots, while painting a broader creative landscape. Monthly debuts of new songs build toward a vinyl album release in 2012.”

Love this idea! And the first three bands? Three of my favorites: Coralee And The Townies, Matt Duncan, and Sunday Valley!

Ha Ha Tonka at Cosmic Charlies

Today is my buddy Paul’s birthday. Last night, to celebrate his 29th year on this planet, he invited a bunch of his friends to join him at local music venue, Cosmic Charlies to see one of his favorite bands - Ha Ha Tonka.

My previous exposure to Ha Ha Tonka consisted solely of seeing them on my favorite tv show, No Reservations:

Frankly, that was all the endorsement I needed. If Anthony Bourdain wants to hang out and barbecue with you, I feel like I have no excuse not to like you.

It ended up being a great night. Ha Ha Tonka perform the kind of new folk/americana stuff that I’ve always been a sucker for. I’m officially a fan. And they were exceptionally nice guys - going so far as to sing Happy Birthday to Paul and then letting him join them on stage during their encore for some of the best tambourine playing Lexington has ever seen. Here’s a video of Happy Birthday, unfortunately I didn’t video the encore:

I love Paul. He brings a unique energy and personality to everything he does. I’d be lost without him. And now I love Ha Ha Tonka.

Taken with Instagram at Ramirez Tortilleria

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