Brrrr! I sure picked a bad winter to stay home instead of visiting sunny Florida as I usually do. But then again, the weeks I would have been there were cold, too, and I would have come home to this ... so, guess I’ll just have to say, “gee, it’s beautiful,” and live with it, right? Two Saturdays  in a row (and several Wednesdays at BJ’s), of partying in fabulous Ocean City were lost to the ravages of Mother Nature. I’ve just had to party close to home; so I’m looking forward to visiting my favorite hot spots in north OC as soon as possible.     Such as Fager’s Island where the fabulous New Year’s Day party saw the return of John LaMere playing with his group, Crowded Outhouse. Several guest performers were welcomed onstage as well, such as Lauren Glick and Jon Maurer. And, Byron Anthony took the stage to perform with the new version of the Chest Pains, which includes fellow former member Jeff... » Click here for the full story.

    Hi, all! In the midst of dazzling holiday parties I’m just dizzy with good cheer. Ho-Ho-Ho!! I had a marvelous good time at Dawn McGee’s annual party last night just caroling away beside the incomparable Randy Lee Ashcraft and a host of good friends with the incredible Elsworth Wheatley on piano, I must add. And I’m looking forward to Skip Dixxon’s annual 12 Bands of Christmas playing tonight at Seacrets. Hope you didn’t miss it.     We’ve included the next few week’s entertainment in the ‘Who’s Where When’ so you won’t miss what’s coming up - lots of fantastic opportunities to hear great music in our fair town. My mind is just fluttering with all the things I’d like to say in this last issue of 2009. For instance, the culmination of weeks of great performances took place this past Tuesday night at Fager’s Island’s Claim To Fame ‘09. GM Kevin Myers put his ... » Click here for the full story.