1. I'll interview multi-talented musician Brad Linde today re his 8/6 Sharp Nine "Music of Freddie Redd" gig. I'll share the YouTube &/or Zoom link when I have it.
2. Driving to hear vibist Brandon Mitchell play solo at Holly Spring's Niche Wine Lounge was worth it. I needed together out of the house, the pinot gris was good, & Brandon was even better.
This Weekend: Plenty of choices!
Friday
8p: Supreme vocalist Tierney Sutton livestream 7/30-8/6 at:8:30p: Pianist Robert Griffin & vocalist Crystal Bright in Raleigh at:
Saturday
1p: Al Strong's Durham jazz jam at:6:30p: The piano/bass/vocalist City Lights Trio in Raleigh at:8p: Trumpeter Eric Williams & saxist Liam Trawick lead a young lions quintet in Durham at:8:30p: Piano/bass/drums Thrio graces this Raleigh stage:
With the Delta variant way too transmittable, I'm shifting masking more, to distancing too indoors, enjoying outdoor gigs while distancing. Even if enough people get vaccinated to slow the spread down, this variant's just way too good to underestimate.