Outstanding video of Pato by Mark Matthews

Awesome video of Pato Banton at Stumpjack last month. This video, this song and his spoken word, really give you an excellent picture of the spirit of Pato, of what he's all about. I love how the video captures the crowd response, to what Pato is saying and then in singing the chorus with him near the end of the clip. Please go to this video on youtube and give this video a rating and leave a comment, if you are so inclined.

Video by Mark Matthews, a cat who is developing a rep as someone who is the go-to guy in these parts for consistently high quality video. Check out Mark's handful of youtube videos. I was going to mention a couple of Mark's videos specifically by title, but I just watched them all and honestly, they are all excellent. His ability to find the right piece of music for each video is also quite noteworthy.

It's cool how Pato glances over to the counter when he mentions his granddaughter's name, Cheyenne. He's looking over to my daughter, who's name is also Cheyenne. Nice.

Weekend music images from Brian's camera

JoAnn Riedl

Brian (Powell) always takes some great pictures of musicians and other Stumpjack happenings when he and Darla are here. Here are a few great shots of JoAnn, Chelsea and Lea from Friday and Saturday nights. Check out Brian's Flickr site; he's got a whole collection of great sets of images from music nights at Stumpjack.

Chelsea Z.

JoAnn

Lea Holz

Probably your last chance for The Last Polka...Waltz...whatever...

Lea Holz tonight at the Stump. You MUST come to this show if you can, it'll be Lea's last Wisconsin gig before moving to CO. We scavenged a keyboard from Greg (thanks, Greg!!), a PA system from either Becky or Ken (thank you guys!!) and even an offer of a ride to bring Lea in from Sheboygan (thanks Brian & Darla!!). Please comeon out tonight and join Lea Holz, "The Last Polka" (yes, that's a play on The Last Waltz...Lea doesn't really do polkas). 7:00pm TONIGHT.

Flannel & Fishnet Stockings Tonight

JoAnn Riedl and Chelsea Z. Rock the House Tonight at 7pm.

Flannel & Fishnets?
Sorry, J & C, but it just popped into my head after I saw these pictures.

It's been a while since JoAnn and Chelsea have been back to the Stump. And I think the last time they were here was one of the very few times I was not here, so it's been an extra long time for me. These dames are just so dang good. JoAnn's band The Barrettes are a take-no-prisoners kickass punk/rock outfit that practice a scorched earth policy of loud and proud sonic crunchiness.

Listen to them at their myspace site here.

Then, forget about hearing that audio knuckle sandwich because tonight it's just JoAnn with an acoustic guitar, and maybe her banjo, for a sound quite different but just as passionate. She's good, folks, whether plugged in and clad in dominatrix garb or strapping on an acoustic guitar over a parka.

Chelsea is a lovely singer songwriter with a too-sweet voice and a self-taught style of playing guitar that's both expressive and workmanlike. She's an artist with a bohemian, have-guitar-will-travel attitude. Dig her music here.

Come on over, warm up with something hot to drink or a beer, and liven up your Friday night at the Stump tonight.

Stumpjack closed until Friday

Hi everyone! Stumpjack will be closed this week until Friday afternoon as Kim and I recharge the batteries up north.Join us Friday night for more great music with Doc Retzinger. Those of you who have heard Doc either by himself or with Joe LaForce and Mark Kimmes know how wonderful he is. Then on Saturday night Andy Pagel of Pick & Squeeze will be here with Kate Aitken...Andy has performed with us several times and it's always a treat, but this will be Kate's first time and we're excited about that. Both Friday and Saturday nights' music start at 8pm. I also have to apologize for the recent spate of blog posts that have been little more than event announcements. It's been so crazy leading up to Ethnic Fest that that's all I've really had time for. But when we return from our little hiatus we will get back to the rambling, nonsensical posts you're used to receiving from me.

Here's a few images from this morning at the cottage too.