Music and Art Show follow-up

Carson's art show opening was a kick. Everyone loved his and Tina's work, kids big and little had a good time, Doc & Joe provided excellent tunage, we sold 8 or 9 pieces, and we are thinking of having a second opening in two or three weeks just because we didn't really have time to announce this one properly (we'll see how energetic I feel, and how energetic Carson and Tina feel too...but it was fun and I don't mind repeating fun).

Friends of the artists turn out. Carson w/ little guy on the right.

Jim and Tina view critically but Eric gets the Oscar.

Don expresses dismay to Jane that that piece was sold, threatens to kneecap buyer.

Tina overseeing rugrats' dominoes construction.

Jess and Glen

Fun time Saturday night with Doc & Joe and everyone who came to hear them. Great stuff from those two guys, and they're dang good people too. A darn nice double whammy (they performed both Fri & Sat night). Gotta do that kind of whole weekend gig with them a little more often I think.

Nothing but pure aural goodness.

Larry, Peggy, Pat and Jayne

Carrie, Roy, Lisa, Dale and Glen

Jackie, Wencel, Debbie and Brian

TONIGHT (Sat)

Saturday night, March 28 at 7pm Live music with Doc Every-Day's-A-Holiday.

Mike "Doc" Retzinger with his lackey Joe LaForce.

(kidding, of course, about the lackey thing...har!...Joe's really more like Doc's roadie...ouch!...no, seriously, these two are as smooth together as, oh, I don't know, Simon & Garfunkel...or Seals & Croft...or Burns & Allen...or Captain & Tennille...or Abbot & Costello...or Keith & Mick...or Sacco & Vanzetti...or Ren & Stimpy...or Bill & Ted...or Angry Beavers...or...I could go on forever...

Dang good guitar work and singing by these gents...always excellent.
Doc & Joe were here last night (they were really rather amazing) and they demanded that they be allowed to return tonight...truthfully, I had to scramble to fill the slot tonight and pretty much begged and groveled asking Doc & Joe to play tonight too. Doc, being the more thoughtful and better looking half of the duo, readily agreed, while Joe tried to leverage my predicament to his favor and demanded more pay. I begrudgingly agreed, and had a contract quickly drawn up and will be paying the guys each a buck-&-a-half tonight (we don't hardly pay anyone anything anyway).

Seriously, you would do yourself a favor by seeing Doc & Joe perform...they truly are outstanding and a lot of fun.

Last night (Fri) This piece of Carson's isn't in the show, but it gives you an idea of his talent.

The Carson Kugler Art Opening. Most of you know that I love Carson and Tina Kugler's art, and they are such wonderful people too. I'm not exaggerating, this stuff is truly skillful, surreal, whimsical, humorous and fun. Had a very fun opening...kids runnin' aroun' everywhere, plenty of artsy fartsy types acting like they know what they're talking about, arguments over which pieces were favorites, small bidding wars, plenty of "harumphs" and "what is art?" jibberish, wedgies for the nerds, the old art vs illustration debate, etc, etc... Carson and Tina sold eight pieces...sweet. Might have a second opening in a few weeks even.

Friday & Saturday Night live

Friday night (the 5th) at 7pm

Mike Retzinger & Joe LaForce
You already know how good these guys are...

Saturday night (the 6th) at 7pm
Eric Nassau
Ohio folkster with attitude...
yeah, the guy with the long beard...

HALLOWEEN PARTY - Saturday - You're invited!

Saturday November 1st at 7:00pm: the first annual Stumpjack Halloween costume party (really the second, but technically the first one to actually be designated as an official Halloween party). This is going to be a most excellent time. While you technically don't have to come in costume, please seriously consider dressing up (shewt, everyone has something in their closet that at the very least looks a little "odd"...I've seen the way some of you people dress so I know this to be true!).

There will be costume judging, name drawings, opportunities for fame and maybe a little fortune, prizes both awesome and lame, and at the very least bragging rights over all of your sorry friends who didn't come.

The most fantastic prize of the evening will be a complimentary dinner for two, including wine and desert, at the Courthouse Pub in Manitowoc. Courthouse Pub always gets my recommendation and vote every year as the absolute BEST fine dining establishment in this or any other area around. The service is always topnotch, the food and drink is excellent in every respect, and the place just has a very cool vibe to it.
John Will Balsley from Milwaukee is going to be there too, to provide some kickin' blues and slide guitar. For those of you at last year's Stumpjack anniversary party you will remember that John Willy provided the music on that occasion as well.

Stumpjack Halloween Party: Saturday, November 1st, around 7:00pm

Friday Night's Live Musical Hot Air Balloon Festival featuring...

Joe & Mike here this Saturday

This Saturday the 9th at 7:00pm: The music of Joe LaForce & Mike Retzinger.

We've been trying for probably more than a year to schedule a date with Joe and Mike to play here at Stumpjack Coffee. Either their or our schedules never seemed to mesh until now. So we are very happy to announce Joe and Mike's first-ever gig at Stumpjack this coming Saturday.

Come out in force people (no pun intended there, Joe, honestly) this Saturday for what promises to be a very good time of music, conversation and caffeine (or beer or wine?).