Slippery Noodle and Skips Lounge, Indiana

My wife Ruby at Skip's. I have her picture taped near my drums at every gig. I miss her so.
One of our fans at Skip's

Big Dave at Skips

Little Dave at Skips

Our odyssey continues. The drive to Indiana is long and uneventful except for a little snow in PN. we stopped for Starbucks as we do most days. Bnois did most of the driving. When he gets in the "zone" he can drive forever. He actually holds the record for the longest continuous drive at 13+ hours. The fist gig of 5 in a row is at The Slippery Noodle in Indianapolis. This is a legendary club with the distinction of being the oldest in town (1850). They own a house nearby that the bands stay in. It was cool because i had by own room for a change. This gig was on a Tuesday night so my expectations were not high. So much for expectations. The ground floor was full and there were people in the Balcony. When we showed up to play they were showing a Tommy Castro DVD on a large screen over the stage. Lots of faithful SJK fans were in attendance. I ad a great time at this show. We were given club tee shirts after the show.

Skips Lounge is further north on Angola IN. I had played there once before...in the freezing cold. We loaded in earlier in the day and went to the hotel for a nap. When we got back once again the fans did not let us down even on a Wednesday night. This venue has a large balcony area also. I forget people are up there when i am playing and then i see them up there. This place has musical instruments on every inch of the walls. it has been happening place since 1970. The show was great. SJK fan, Big Dave, sat in with us on guitar for 2 songs. He looked nervous but played great. the owner treated us wonderfully and i talked to a bunch of folks some of which i had met last time. BTW the Coney Dogs are unbelievable. Worth the drive i assure you.