Tuesday, August 28, 2007
D-Squared and Michael McGarrah at Big Bug Station September 22
Good news in Mayer, we got our room back! And this time we are going to try to keep it. Mike Connors, our friend and the proprietor of the Old Mayer Mercantile is in the process of transforming the Old Dance Hall into a coffee and sweets shop complete with WiFi. Mayer is in desperate need of a place like this, where we can hang out and see each other - talk a little Nietzsche, watch YouTube, play some euchre. We think all it will take is a good cup of coffee and some decent chocolate. Since it’s on Big Bug Creek, let’s call it Big Bug Station.
To do our part we have committed to producing shows there on a much more regular basis - to feature D-Squared as well as other fine regional and national acts. For those of you who have attended past shows you know how lovely this room sounds and feels. Old wooden bar and floor, rounded glass windows, and high pressed tin ceilings - the place just oozes history. We are excited about this opportunity and ask for your continued support of what passes for culture here in the heart of Arizona.
So to kick off this venture, the new Big Bug Station at the Old Mayer Mercantile will present D-Squared and special guest Michael McGarrah at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2007. Suggested donation $15. The new Big Bug Station is located at Central and Main Streets in old downtown Mayer, AZ. (map link in case you need it).
Michael McGarrah is an exceptional songwriter who moved down from Seattle a few years ago. His songs are masterfully skewed vignettes that always reveal a deeper truth. We were honored to play on his brilliant new CD, Love Boat to Reno, this is a record you will want to own. Check it out at www.michaelmcgarrah.com.
As we will be leaving for an extended road trip after this show, we will be showcasing parts of our latest road set. Unfortunately we will miss the Sharlot Hall Folk Festival this year so this will be your opportunity to hear what we would have played there. Deb has a couple of brand new ones that are very cool.
So mark your calendar and join Mike, Susan and the girls at the Old Mayer Mercantile for an evening of tasty songs and tasty treats. We hope to see you there.
Thanks, Don & Deb
Big Bug Station sounds too cool, I’m going to have to get over there and talk a little Nietzsche over a nice hot cup of herb tea.
-Doug
Any time, Doug! We’d love to have you…………..tea’s on me.
Sounds like a plan, see you on 9/22.
Any chance the WiFi will be in place by then?
Hey Donaldo, Got your card. Gonna try to get to one of your Ohio gigs, either Charm or Akron. Send me your email address and I’ll send you some photos of the Delaware days. May have a good one for your next cd cover. JP
Great concert guys. It was so relaxing, sitting in that easy chair, listening to you while surfing the ‘net.
I will keep an eye out for you and Michael while I’m on the road. If I don’t see you there, maybe I’ll see you around this time next year when I return to the Mayer area.
Thanks again!
Mike McGarrah’s CD is awesome! Great songs, great lyrics!