Tag Archives: Francis Thompson

Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s. Spotlight on Nat ‘King’ Cole

I’m certainly not too proud to introduce a gimmick or two into my performances, if that’s what it takes to get more people there. That’s just what I’m planning to do on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 to 11 p.m., when I’m next at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C. As gimmicks go — maybe “theme”Continue reading “Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s. Spotlight on Nat ‘King’ Cole”

Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s

Remember those days a couple years ago (such as in the photo above) when I was doing “shows” from my laptop at home? I don’t miss that, but the memory of it makes me all the more grateful to be performing in person — as I will again on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 toContinue reading “Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s”

Back to Mr. Henry’s: January 21, 2023

As we near the end of 2022, I hope 2023 will be a good year for you and everyone. I’m also hoping my next gig on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., will contribute in someway to that outcome. It will be even nicer to see manyContinue reading “Back to Mr. Henry’s: January 21, 2023”

Next Gig: Sat., Oct. 22 at Mr. Henry’s

On SATURDAY, October 22, 8 to 11 p.m. , I’ll be playing again at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C. I hope you and all of your friends can join me.  I’m thilled to be playing with three really exciting musicians: Harry Appelman on piano, Francis Thompson on drums and Blake Meister on bass.  There will be a cover of $15, plusContinue reading “Next Gig: Sat., Oct. 22 at Mr. Henry’s”

Next Gig: Saturday, July 23, at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, D.C. Spotlight on Bob Dylan.

I’ll be back performing at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 23, 8 to 11 p.m. This time, I’ll be spotlighting some tunes by Bob Dylan, who, among other things, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 (see the picture above).  This should be a lot of fun, not least becauseContinue reading “Next Gig: Saturday, July 23, at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, D.C. Spotlight on Bob Dylan.”