Eric Lindell at Pier 23 - Papa Mali at Boom Boom SF

OK so I'm not a great photographer.
Top pic is from last Sunday's show with Eric Lindell and Sean Carey, bottom shot is Papa Mali at the Boom Boom Room. That's where I went after seeing Dr. John at Yoshi's....
I wish I had a photo of myself and Herman Roscoe from that evening - Zigaboo Modaliste was in the house and sat in with Dr. John's band for the last killer song of the set - RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME.

I never really sat still for a whole set of Dr. John before - always running to other stages at JazzFest. But the Yoshi's environment was super (except for the drunk guy who wanted to dance), the sound was world-class as always and Dr. John rambled about politics, James Black, Ziggy, and played a wonderful song: "The City that Care Forgot." As well as a Marie Laveau rendition that sent chills up my arms.

Next week: Papa Gros Funk! At the Independent on Friday, March 14th.....stayed tuned for more exemplary photos, interviews and reviews! http://www.papagrowsfunk.com/gigs/index.html

Saturday nite radio show, Eric Lindell

OK this time I really am going to interview Papa Mali - right before his big show at the Mystic with the Pulsators opening for the band. Tune in this Saturday, March 8th, from 7-11pm at KRSH 95.9 or online at http://www.krsh.com/. Papa Mali and I will hook it up at 7:30. He'll also be at the Boom-Boom Room on Friday http://www.boomboomblues.com/.

Sunday nite I saw one of the BEST shows I've been to in a while - well except for New Orleans the week before. It was Eric Lindell at Pier 23 in SF - with great locals backing him up and my friend Sean Carey from NO blowing on the harp and singing fabulous harmonies. I was a fan before of both those guys but now I really am. Lay back down Eric.