I'd never heard the word until about four years ago, until my "frustrating to have even a normal conversation with" booking agent sent me to a small town in South Carolina. I went to the gig and she'd led me to believe I was playing in a topless bar. I didn't really feel like getting into it, so I just said ok. Why not.
As I made the drive up, my curiosity was spiked with a little excitement and apprehension. After all.... this was a SMALL southern town, and the idea seemed a bit odd, I just couldn't imagine it.......... bare breasted people walking around taking drink orders, while I did my best to get folks to sing along with my versions of "The Joker" and "Last Dance For Mary Jane", etc. When I arrived, I was both disappointed and relieved that the place was only serving tiny plates of food....... everyone was dressed, tops included. It was a Tapas bar, not Topless.
I will be doing a solo gig at Red Sky Tapas this Friday June 20th from 9 til 11. I hear the boob is terrific.
It's located at 1255 Johnson Ferry Road in Marrietta. Their phone # is 770-973-0100
Other Cool Stuff
Just a reminder to make it out on a Tuesday night to Smith's Old Bar for the next few weeks, (except for the 8th of July, come to Eddie's Attic). The Vagabonds are kicking up some dust with a five week residency in the Atlanta Room. Go to my myspace to hear some live recordings. Last nights special guest were Levi Lowery, Michelle Malone and Jeremy Ezell. It was fantastic!
christopher alan yates
please contact me at christopheralanyates@mac.com
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