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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Sunday's Live Music and Events
DeeDee Rokstar- Open Mic tonight at TP Millers, Kimberly from 7 till 11!! Awesome venue, great food, drink specials, &... http://fb.me/1vc4yCAgt
Saturday's Live Music and Events
https://www.facebook.com/events/499222903483158/
BFP Birmingham Blues: Via: Roger Stephenson-tonight- City Vineyard @CityVineyard
Amazing free blues slide guitar... http://fb.me/2lhgOGeFI
GASHOUSE ANNIES @ Matthews Bar & Grill Today at 10:00pm Matthew's Bar & Grill http://fb.me/2wAU3GkSB
jerome walls @rayJeromewalls -
@OutshineRox Tonight @courtyard280
George Scherer @GeorgeScherer1 2h George Scherer has a show on 08/31/2013 at 06:30 PM @ San Antonio G... in McCalla http://fb.me/OkQZI4KL
The Heavy Hearts @TheHeavy_Hearts - The Heavy Hearts has a show on 08/31/2013 at 07:00 PM @ The Shed http://fb.me/UAThmhOO
Smokin Gun Returns to rock Ole Tymers!!! Today Fort Payne http://fb.me/30mxRf3oW
South Of Blue Today Rios Bar & Grill in Helena http://fb.me/6t4Y6Y2Lo
Rocking the Farmer's Market Today at 8:00am East Lake Market in Birmingham http://fb.me/JFk04Z03
Shamrock Tailgating! Today at 11:00am The Red Shamrock Pub http://fb.me/3h0JZDHrq
Gotta Get Ready!: Bama vs. Virginia Tech Today at 12:00pm "The" Egans Bar in Tuscaloosa http://fb.me/1YIxjZZWb
TAILGATING AT THE GALLERY! Today at 4:30pm DANIELDAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO http://fb.me/6kJJSlunH
Alabama v. Virginia Tech at Rojo at 4:30 PM Today at 4:30pm @RojoBirmingham http://fb.me/1IgF2EC4T
ILLUMNY DANCE CREW PRESENTS "ILLCONIK" DUI (DANCING UNDER THE INFLUENCE) Today at 6:00pm Ensley Recreation Center... http://fb.me/2YIK4awIJ
Six Till Midnight at The High Note Today at 6:00pm The High Note http://fb.me/2hQwTbIpt
Sightings, Abandoned Sanctity, Dimensions, Belial, Kudzu Today at 7:00pm the end. in Florence http://fb.me/1DCWnjjm8
@EclecticTuba Music Video Shoot! / The Return of Wake and Bake Pizza Today at 7:00pm Gameboy's Ping Pong Palace... http://fb.me/1VpYo5YPm
Loveislight//mark plasma//Balcony View Today at 7:00pm The Forge in Birmingham http://fb.me/2ZKjSu4Q2
Tyler Navarre's End Of Summer Bash!! Today at 8:00pm Tyler Navarre's Bar & Grill in Pelham http://fb.me/2u6rvjHRx
Anarchy - Ft. Bad Robotz! & Audeo Assassin || 8.31.13 || Liquids Today at 8:00pm Liquids Club in Montgomery http://fb.me/6sAe4rvF6
Gips place backyard Party ~ Johnny No Band @GipGipson Today at 8:00pm Gips place in Bessemer, Alabama http://fb.me/2qYZod03W
Lucky Loyd's Birthday Blues Jam at Toms Sound Today at 8:00pm TomsSound in Birmingham http://fb.me/2LkYXJJew
Dirty Man Blues Band at Otey's in Crestline, Today at 9:00pm @OteysTavern http://fb.me/26DWTwjz2
Huffmans Finest at Codzilla's Today at 9:00pm Codzilla's Sports Bar in Argo http://fb.me/2GQYJyfMn
Burning Bridges Burn it Down @ Octane Today at 9:30pm @octanebarpelham http://fb.me/2zatzhMyb
Rockett, Sean Bunn & Kenny Shirley-Courtyard Alabaster Today at 9:30pm #CourtyardAlabaster http://fb.me/J11fBZAp
The Joiners @ Stillwater! Today at 10:00pm @Stillwaterpub http://fb.me/1N92HrEiY
Rain Nightclub. Hoover: Rumba Laitna Birmingham and Dj Salsa with the BEST & MOST Elegant Latin Dance Party In... http://fb.me/1vIjGLhWq
Marty's: LAST SHOW EVER! Old Fashioned Rhythm Method 7-10pm/ Earthbound - Late http://fb.me/2cojldaFa
@TheNickBham : The Midnight Ghost Train / The Gentlemen Bastards/ When We Were Free http://fb.me/2tMvjBHkV
Margarita Grill: 8/31 Southern Addiction,Chip McCain @_MargaritaGrill http://fb.me/3oBpOYhIN
Moe's BBQ Lakeview: 8/31 Cowboy Down @MoesBBQBham http://fb.me/UCdQzYeu
Iron Horse: Skyler Foster @IronHorseCafeAL 10:00 PM http://fb.me/2NCnlN4K5
Oasis: Young Doctors and Lawyers http://fb.me/2DcJqOPYF
Superior Grill: 8/31 Slang http://fb.me/1Ed4oOFFm
@BottletreeCafe : Dan Sartain/ Future Virgins / The Golden Monica 9:00 PM http://fb.me/6ihJnFogX
Jazz Underground: Mose Stovall LIVE! 8:00 pm – 2:00 am http://fb.me/HpFVuuiX
College Football Today at 2:00pm The Back Nine Clubhouse & Grille http://fb.me/MsS1RKYi
Comedy Club: Nephew Tommy http://fb.me/1qWeu2Lfd
Today's Treat:
Friday, August 30, 2013
More Sounds from BFP Music/ Zydeco Open Mic

Attention Birmingham:
Well...I should say, attention everyone!
Bfp Music has teamed up with Zydeco to bring you a unique experience. Every Tuesday night we are inviting musicians, poets, anyone who wants to stand behind the mic, anyone who wants to get up in front of the audience and share their songs, spoken word, or, if they so desire, humor.
Hosted by the incomparable Mr. Jay Jacks, Tuesday nights at Zydeco have thus far been extremely fun and creatively productive. We capture video, audio and some still shots for distribution through our network and hosting on various BFP Music outlets. This is professionally captured, mixed and mastered live audio. You are free to do with it as you see fit. Simply request a copy of your performance and we will send it to you, free of charge.
The content is available for viewing or hearing on our blog, on Soundcloud, Youtube, and distributed out through our social media.
We would love to have you come to Zydeco one Tuesday and let us capture something with you. Fans, please come and fill the audience and support and enjoy area musicians.
We've had people come from other cities, counties and countries. This is what BFP Music is all about. This is something we both offer and request for you to be part of.
See you there!
-Lee Waites
Friday's Live Music and Events
https://www.facebook.com/events/591156054249197/
Out Shine 8/30 @ Pub 261! @261_pub @rayJeromewalls http://fb.me/2lztGhGg4
@mattsmithlive - Matt Smith has a show on 8/30 8PM @Buffalo Wild Wings, Trussville http://fb.me/6sZSU0HP0
@Urban_Standard : FRESH GROUND COMICS! Tonight 8pm Urban Standard http://fb.me/1Xd1zHyjy
Grupo Fantasma @ Lowe Mill Arts Huntsville, AL Today at 5:00pm http://fb.me/3k6snBl5W
Stone Brewing Release Party 8/30 5pm City Vineyard @CityVineyard http://fb.me/1TI0j88l7
Weaving The Fate at The High Note Today at 6:00pm http://fb.me/I5p47fIq
PINE HILL HAINTS, Serious SAM BARRETT, ADVENTURE the GREAT Today at 7:00pm 1015 Mayberry Ave., Waverly http://fb.me/LAKZkWzt
DOPUS PENNINGTON / LUVTRIBE @ THE FORGE Today at 7:00pm http://fb.me/6kNIn75Cb
Amberson-Baggett Band @ Ross Mtn. Adventures Today at 7:00pm Ross Mountain Adventures in Heflin http://fb.me/3bxvEhaTu
One Less Mile Benefit Concert at The End. Today at 7:30pm the end. in Florence http://fb.me/39qMe9C4K
Kent playing at "Saw's Juke Joint" Today at 8:00pm Saw's Juke Joint http://fb.me/Ji6GAkit
LEFTY COLLINS' BAND Today at 8:30pm DANIELDAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO http://fb.me/14MwoHLas
@roshambeauxlove : Roshambeaux LIVE The Nick Rocks, Friday 08/30/13 8/30 9pm @TheNickBham http://fb.me/KMGebuSr
Black Tomorrow at Hollywood Nights Today at 9:00pm Hollywood Nights in Jasper http://fb.me/26o3bAQjm
Dance For Life w/ DJ COCO & The Sleep Design @BottletreeCafe 8/30 9pm Bottletree Cafe http://fb.me/J9OvsLY5
Smokin Gun rocks Codzillas Today at 9:00pm Argo http://fb.me/1sP9Xjfwu
7' Clearance @ The Station Bar and Grill Today at 9:00pm The Station Pub & Grill in Madison http://fb.me/1lFm5TwFo
242nd Day Celebration: jesse payne, feral child, mark plasma. Today at 9:00pm http://fb.me/214rRuzFJ
Diamonds. 4520 Bessemer Super Hwy. Honkey Tonk Hustlers rocking DIAMONDS for Stacey Dabbs BDAY Today at 9:00pm http://fb.me/2XWDkIv8i
FOREIGN FRIDAYS (Free Admission before 10pm) Today at 8:00pm The Foreign Exchange Experience in Birmingham http://fb.me/21hbE4ll2
Adam Hood (Full Band) Today at 9:30pm Bourbon St. Bar in Auburn http://fb.me/2MhF5YCaB
FACEDOWNS DEBUT AT CENTRAL CLUB , LEEDS AL. Today at 10:00pm The Central Club http://fb.me/2w3nkQO3a
Black Willis vs Golden Monica! Rock n Roll Rumble @Egansbar! 8/30 10pm Tuscaloosa "The" Egans Bar http://fb.me/NcUhSDj5
MR. MAYHEM live @ Chestnut Station in Gadsden, AL! Today at 10:00pm http://fb.me/2zIp2Mn4z
FRAMING THE RED IS BACK !!!!! Today at 10:00pm The Twisted Monkey in Montgomery http://fb.me/2lUPOR92H
The Wild Fruit @Stillwaterpub! Today at 10:00pm Stillwater Pub in Birmingham http://fb.me/2mT8ON2zC
Atlantis Event & Entertainment Center: Tonight- Fly League Entertainment presents: A Fly Party Vol II w/ Young... http://fb.me/2mPSjA27B
Iron Horse Cafe: Voodoo Jones 8/30 10pm @IronHorseCafeAL @VoodooJonesRock http://fb.me/INMGzUuu
Dragline at Courtyard 280 Today at 10:00pm http://fb.me/2fFzTVcFQ
KING BEE Live w/Special Guest Curtis Lee Putman @AlleyBARmgm 10pm Montgomery http://fb.me/1kJqVY6K9
Jessie Minor @ SandBAR Today at 10:00pm 355 Coosa Street, Montgomery http://fb.me/2ox6iB5Ut
Red Clay Revival @ Gallette's 8/30 10pm @redclayrevival Tuscaloosa, Alabama http://fb.me/11b0W600z
Marty's: Chris Griffin & Friends Last Show at Marty's Bar/ Jason Bailey Band - Late 7pm -? http://fb.me/2ssNhxdrh
Margarita Grill: Tonight- The Whisky Dix,Chip Mccain @_MargaritaGrill http://fb.me/1Pe6yumjE
Moonlight on the Mountain : BERTEAL, w/opener Carissa Leigh 8/30, 7:30pm, $12 http://fb.me/2JOJiLNWv
@Zydecobham : All the Locals featuring Donnie n' Trill 10PM $8.00 http://fb.me/2AbWv17ma
@MoesBBQBham : 8/30 Little River Band http://fb.me/1Wpodd7b7
@ShelbysPelham : 8/30 Rob West http://fb.me/2bjKhDT4Q
Oasis: 8/30 Alpha Groove http://fb.me/2lmgb7Cmw
@greybar280 : 8/30 10pm Jon Elrod http://fb.me/281oSeZB8
Superior Grill: 8/30 Kaloc http://fb.me/JB5jedIs
Jazz Underground: Special Event: Frank McComb Live (Friday, August 30) 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm http://fb.me/3113QQlP1
Workplay : Surviving Allison w/ Jess Meuse @Jessinat0r, @TheHeavy_Hearts & @EdwardHartline 7:00 PM http://fb.me/2BmirfNAF
Stuart McNair Trio @PaleEddies! @StuartMcNair Today at 9:00pm Birmingham http://fb.me/1TmVYzIiv
@StuartMcNair : 8/30 5PM-8PM - Solo acoustic Happy Hour show @IronCityBham http://fb.me/1UTGLED7g
Downtown Columbiana : 8/30 7PM - The Randy Glenn Band Music on Main Street http://fb.me/1vqxXzTiM
Above Redmont : 8/30 10PM - DJ VJ and DJ On Call @AboveBirmingham http://fb.me/308ELbiLI
Ona's: 8/30 On Purpose w/ Dwight Houston http://fb.me/2vQ27rDUL
Cottonbox Road Today at 9:00pm The Back Nine Clubhouse http://fb.me/6jwSPBPJX
Today's Treats:
Thursday, August 29, 2013
More BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic Video/Audio
Here is a sneak peek from our BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic. We're about to release many more. But I wanted to give you a few to chew, just for today..
BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic -Susannah Stuckey
BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic -Alexa Rankin
BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic -Nick Arkin
BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic -Susannah Stuckey
BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic -Alexa Rankin
BFP Music/Zydeco Open Mic -Nick Arkin
Thursday's Live Music and Events
https://www.facebook.com/events/348154055286999/
jerome walls @rayJeromewalls -
Wildfire Bar & Grill. 7 pm tonight. Solo (Shelby Airport Exit)
John Elrod- I'll be playing tonight at Pub 261 in Pelham 8pm. Come hang out!
KENT COOPER ACOUSTIC SHOW @ RICCO'S AUG. 29TH 7PM Today at 7:00pm RICCO'S 1660 FEDERAL DRIVE MONTGOMERY http://fb.me/1Ucfm7dYe
The Marauders unplugged @CafeFirenze280 Today at 7:00pm Cafe Firenze http://fb.me/XKIo8CXC
Somebody's Darling/Bonnie Whitmore/Delicate Cutters @IronCityBham 9pm Iron City Bham http://fb.me/1K4AOuZRU
ROCK n ROLL MIXER feat. NIGHTMARE BOYZZZ and PLAINS @eclipsecoffee 10pm Eclipse Coffee & Books in Montevallo http://fb.me/3dviSJty4
ASPA OPEN MIC / SINGER SONGWRITER COMPETITION @TiltedKilt280! 8pm Tilted Kilt Pub http://fb.me/UxhNqcxt
The Woggles / Muck & The Mires / Nowhere Squares Today at 9:00pm @BottletreeCafe http://fb.me/I6Xai6MV
Papadosio w/ EarthCry Today at 9:00pm @WorkPlayBham http://fb.me/6uEGyWJJw
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater: Casting Crowns Today @ 7PM CDT http://fb.me/2sj6XroWy
@Zydecobham : Black Flag with Good for You (Featuring Mike Vallely) Today @ 8:30PM http://fb.me/2Rk16DCca
Ona's: Martini Thursday w/ Chris Moore http://fb.me/2nveT7F0t
Jazz Underground: Tonight: Special Event: Frank McComb Live 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm http://fb.me/2NnNCZDsH
Alys Stephens: Tonight: Cellist Cicely Parnas - Patty McDonald ArtPlay Parlor Series @ascbham 7 PM http://fb.me/ZVKXe5Ec
Billy's English Village: TRAVIS POSEY 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm http://fb.me/11Vqhs8LE
Grey Bar: 9pm Jared White @greybar280 http://fb.me/2GMtnKdyX
Moe's BBQ Lakeview: River Dan @MoesBBQBham @ 8pm http://fb.me/3a7FOq5Qz
Marty's: Tonight Errick Smith - 7-10pm/ Jason Henley - Late Marty's closes for good in 3 days! Get there! http://fb.me/1ZFkzu7Xm
The Nick: Low Frequency Buzz Cover: $5 @thenickrocks http://fb.me/HbJbQoPM
Margarita Grill: Tonight: Jason Mayo http://fb.me/6il7Fb5ml
Moonlight on the Mountain: CAPTAIN CAPTAIN CUTIE PIE, w/opener Kara Young 7:30pm, only $7 http://fb.me/2le5sFWXO
Iron Horse: Danny and Randy 9:30 PM http://fb.me/1FskClHGp
Shelby's: Kolby and Jerm Show http://fb.me/1RuyM6qCZ
Mike Slaten solo guitar for Huntsville's Downtown Entertainment District Today at 5:00pm The Square Downtown... http://fb.me/3aCI7BZH1
Copper Top Dive N Dine: Huntsville -Thurs. Sypsey Gypsey http://fb.me/2TzCWWzQp
Today's Treats:
From Wikipedia: Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September, that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. It was first nationally recognized in 1894 to placate unionists following the Pullman Strike. With the decline in union membership, the holiday is generally viewed as a time for barbeques and the end of summer vacations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday's Live Music and Events
https://www.facebook.com/events/165653896946929/
Finney James- Open Mic w/Finney James tonight @PaleEddies http://fb.me/2Rv1qxg1y
DeeDee Rokstar- Open Mic tonight at Superbowl Lanes from 7 till 11! Had a blast last week. Let's do it again! http://fb.me/2zgzGaKnN
Early Open Mic debuts at Octane Bar (Pelham, AL) Today at 6:30pm @octanebarpelham http://fb.me/1roFS1tXw
Stuart McNair & friends @Stillwaterpub WED!!! Today at 9:00pm Birmingham http://fb.me/1Pa6mBdNs
ECT: Egan's Championship Trivia: Today at 9:00pm @Egansbar in Tuscaloosa http://fb.me/2x0at7nRk
OPEN MIC NIGHT - Original Music Showcase Today at 8:00pm @BottletreeCafe http://fb.me/KkY5OKWd
The Tontons with Velouria Today at 8:00pm The WorkPlay Theatre @WorkPlayBham http://fb.me/1kecWE5Fy
Beverly Owen and Friends Today at 6:00pm The WorkPlay Lounge @Workplaybham http://fb.me/1TskW0QHx
Marty's: Tonight Errick Smith - 7-10pm/ George Scherer - Late http://fb.me/2G3BfY9E9
The Nick: Tonight - GoodbyeMotel - @thenickrocks http://fb.me/2JDIdWYUh
Margarita Grill: tonight- Dwayne Beasley -@_MargaritaGrill http://fb.me/2XcQ3dmdX
@RojoBirmingham : Tonight-Pub quiz (trivia night) with hosts Wes Frazer and John Lytle Wilson 7PM. http://fb.me/37R5zQcj6
@ShelbysPelham : tonight - open mic http://fb.me/1SQmWtNN7
Oasis: Tonight -Todd Vickery –no cover http://fb.me/1OlzdErTP
Superior Grill: Tonight - Outshine http://fb.me/31fjt3nE6
SOCIAL CANCER : Psychic Blood // Deism // Gnaw 8-28-13 @ The Forge Today at 7:00pm The Forge in Birmingham http://fb.me/21u8wwTQn
Good People Brewing: Tonight -Open Mic @GPBrewing http://fb.me/1j9fvSkoR
@AvondaleBrewing : Tonight - Ugly Baby vs Mothra -Improv Comedy http://fb.me/HL3W0Y4U
Sound of Contact at The High Note on Wed Aug 28 http://fb.me/1eHnekVQK
TONIGHT: Hulsey Recital Hall on the campus of UAB: Fair Use and Copyright Abuse -UAB Welcomes Copyright Expert E.... http://fb.me/2HSjEZLOj
Bottletree Cafe @BottletreeCafe -
For all you Idol fans out there, @taylorhicks is coming to BottleTree today to... http://fb.me/2u6u8RRHC
Today's Tiny Treats:
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Just One Small Freaky Tuesday Post
Including some drops into our Soundcloud group:
Music, art expresses things in ways that it otherwise cannot be said. Sometimes we all need that. It doesn't matter whether it's a love thing, anger thing, hope or fear, music is there.
Music, art expresses things in ways that it otherwise cannot be said. Sometimes we all need that. It doesn't matter whether it's a love thing, anger thing, hope or fear, music is there.
Tuesday's Live Music and Events
https://www.facebook.com/events/295979010545743/
@FinneyJames- The Regals with guest artist Stuart McNair tonight Dave's Pub 9pm
Back Nine: tonight -Karaoke http://fb.me/Js2DNqkd
@_MargaritaGrill : Tonight- Reese http://fb.me/6srpO6vgk
Marty's: Laura Thurston - Late http://fb.me/WsdeQImE
@Zydecoham: BFP Music and Zydeco present Open Mic Tuesdays. We will be recording your sets. http://fb.me/1C0WhWYDO
Britt Johnson and Brent Crawford Jamz Bike Night! Today at 8:00pm Dejavu in Montgomery http://fb.me/1wgYdGtlZ
TIE DYE CLASS IS BACK! YEAH! Today at 6:30pm DANIELDAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO http://fb.me/2PS7ZyYCD
Wine Tasting Today at 5:00pm Eclipse Coffee & Books in Montevallo http://fb.me/2pxOn0Am4
Ben Walker @BenWalkerMusic - Ben Walker has a show on 08/27/2013 at 10:00 PM @ Jupiter Bar & ... in Tuscaloosa,... http://fb.me/1IyTgaVK0
BFP Music and Zydeco present Open Mic Tuesdays - We will be recording tonight. Tracks from last week going online... http://fb.me/2cqSBMBng
Little Treat:
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday's Live Music and Events
August NSAI Songwriter Workshop Meeting Today at 6:30pm 8003 Benaroya Lane, Huntsville http://fb.me/XwqYucnV
Marty's: Steve McCullough - Late http://fb.me/E3CL1ax3
Margarita Grill: John Elrod http://fb.me/MHpg8Fa4
@hooverlibrary: Monday at the Movies: Jurassic Park Today @ 2:00pm http://fb.me/3d0cifEM2
Oasis: Rick Carter -no cover http://fb.me/2ItXF9Yy1
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Sunday's Live Music and Events
https://www.facebook.com/events/157874501062648/
Sassy Brown & Matt Willis Play Sunday Brunch 8/25/13 Today at 12:00pm @CosmosSouthside http://fb.me/KSvslU8s
KINGFISH Today at 2:00pm DANIELDAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO http://fb.me/J36fxcvX
East Lake in the Afternoon presents: Courage, My Soul & Let Us Journey On. Today at 2:30pm East Lake United... http://fb.me/IxZCNvjt
2nd Annual Piggly Wiggly Craftly Beerly Bash Today at 3:00pm @JClyde_Bham http://fb.me/Kyr4QCgf
August Celtic Music Session Today at 5:30pm Black Market Bar & Grill @BlackMarketGeo http://fb.me/29VcWcgOH
@Zydecobham: SOUTHERN CROAT / YOUNG WISE / KEI MARI: DOWNSTAIRS @ ZYDECO Today at 7:00pm ZYDECO http://fb.me/XXnwDNUQ
Sarah Green and Pedro Mayor last Sunday show at Martys and Sarah's Birthday! Today at 8:00pm Marty's http://fb.me/XC9OKBGU
@thenickrocks: Glory/Milele Roots *Service Industry Night* 1/2 off ticket price if SIN! http://fb.me/PTdg57ju
@_MargaritaGrill: Sun,8/25 Rob West http://fb.me/2vEGErtHo
4th Avenue North & 18th Street: Poetry in the Park, Taste of 4th Ave Jazz http://fb.me/2CCPqWL5m
@AvondaleBrewing: Shake, Rattle & Roll for a Cure! http://parkinsonalabama.org/ tickets/ BnB, 2 Da Maxx, The... http://fb.me/6k65R5pDz
Today's Treat:
BFP Music! Vulcan! Right? by Birmingham on GoAnimate
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Saturday's Live Music and Events
Tag me with your events @freepressmusic or go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BFP-Music/158441760884269
https://www.facebook.com/events/462778913816377/
Music by Chuck King- The band will be at The Pepper Place Market August 24 from 8:30am until 11:30am. http://fb.me/6lpmseWJO
Catalyst Red @CatalystRed - We will be playing at the Highnote Saturday night. Doors open at 7pm, so don't be late! http://fb.me/2RJQyGX2p
1st annual Randy Jam to benefit Music scholarships at the Gadsden Cultural Arts Center Saturday http://fb.me/2pRd3YywS
Tailgate Challenge 2013 Saturday at 11:00am The Summit in Birmingham http://fb.me/1DAme9bIG
NOI State of Alabama Prison Town Hall Convened by James Muhammad Today at 11:00am Five Points West Foot Center http://fb.me/2PM6Vl1FV
STREETKAR PUBLIC EVENT this Saturday!! Bring the kids and folding chairs. Today at 12:30pm Black Creek Park in Fultondale http://fb.me/Wtf4YMy1
Eutaw Folk Roots Festival Today at 2:00pm Eutaw, Alabama http://fb.me/2SAfn10Ys
TAVERN turns 4 with DEPUTY 5 Today at 4:00pm Main Street Tavern in Montevallo http://fb.me/1H0bMpBP0
MCBS Junkyard Juke - featuring Delta Moon! Today at 4:00pm DANIELDAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO http://fb.me/IHNfpR3d
2nd Annual "Put A Bird On It" Montevallo Artwalk Today at 5:00pm Main Street, Montevallo http://fb.me/2G1G1KekV
Amberson-Baggett Band @ The Smoking Moose Today at 5:00pm in Anniston http://fb.me/1vEF2l4yo
Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival - Les w/ Foxxy Fatts & Co Today at 5:00pm The Carver Theater in Birmingham http://fb.me/yLxmRCOx
Art Walk at Eclipse ft. Blaine Duncan & the Lookers 5pm @eclipsecoffee Eclipse in Montevallo, http://fb.me/6uO6FBuPV
Ricky Carden at The 917 Today at 6:00pm Anniston AL http://fb.me/YVo8sIyk
@AvondaleBrewing: Beer, Bands & Bullies 6pm Avondale Brewing Company http://fb.me/2QdES459G
Atticus Ave at The High Note ( @AtticusAve ) 6pm The High Note http://fb.me/2Gr6ky5AF
Smokin' Gun Rocks UFO Days Today at 6:00pm Fyffe, Alabama in Fyffe http://fb.me/K9YkSYeD
Mike Erwin @ Rocco's Today at 6:00pm Rocco's - Sandbagin at Cane Creek in Anniston http://fb.me/J64g5BJY
ONE LOVE * ONE LIFE Tour with Beres Hammond & Maxi Priest Today at 7:00pm Von Braun Center in Huntsville http://fb.me/3emFv0OQY
Kris Cody & The Silver Tounges !!!!!! Today at 7:00pm Sportsters in Bessemer http://fb.me/3bAsDTreo
Matt Owen and the Eclectic Tuba / Kyle / Persona ( @EclecticTuba ) 7pm Studio B in Gadsden http://fb.me/1MnpqkTgX
The Tent Revival @ Mellow Mushroom, Prattville Today at 7:00pm http://fb.me/2TcjCkya3
Gips Backyard Party @GipGipson: Chas & Rus with Alabama Annie and Danny Thomas Today at 8:00pm http://fb.me/2CkdJ2Ehy
Phil Dudley Band @ City Vineyard 8pm @CityVineyard @SipseyRiverSTL http://fb.me/2ZKfRraYV
Red Dress Party Weekend presented by the Magic City Sisters Today at 8:00pm Our Place in Birmingham http://fb.me/2RN7Yit6t
Tag me with your shows @freepressmusic or go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BFP-Music/158441760884269
Five Shot Jack @ Moe's in Lakeview...@MoesBBQBham 8:00pm @fiveshotjack http://fb.me/2C8kA16Po
Outshine | Benefit for Imran | 9pm TP's Bar & Grill- Kimberly @rayJeromewalls http://fb.me/2DfKXw0HU
The Brad Cornelius Band Today at 9:00pm SomeWhere On the Lake in Guntersville http://fb.me/1T2itur60
@TheTurnRocks it at Chestnut Station | Benefit For Imran | Aug 24 9pm Gadsden http://fb.me/J4nJerK9
Marty's : Winston Ramble - 7-10pm/ Elijah Butler Band - Late http://fb.me/34rP2C95P
@TheNickBham: Barricades At Night/ Soundtrust/ NEB/ Splitting Atoms Cover: $6 http://fb.me/MlS3MIyC
Margarita Grill: Spellbound,Chip McCain new patio @_MargaritaGrill http://fb.me/2xPinnRiB
Moonlight on the Mountain: @hopecassity, w/openers Victoria Camp, Abby Camp, and more! 7:30pm, $15 http://fb.me/3gugkXAg4
@Zydecobham: Dub Squared Presents: TURNT UP BDAY EDITION featuring ATLiens / DMFR / Brown Recluse & special guests... http://fb.me/JmP0nGtK
Iron Horse: Fly By Radio 10:00 PM http://fb.me/2zgriqe9t
@ShelbysPelham : Patrick Travis http://fb.me/1AkwV3HmY
Oasis: Red Mountain http://fb.me/2yRUUShxa
Superior Grill: Live Wire http://fb.me/2CFRMCTle
Downtown Library: @BPL - America's Music - Broadway and Tin Pan Alley 2:00 pm (Sat) http://fb.me/2kCK1015W
Back Nine: The Raygun Administration Today at 9:00pm http://fb.me/25Vt09fqz
Jazz Underground: Heels and Chucks 8:00 pm – 2:00 am http://fb.me/2gZBQCMMK
Ona's: Ona Watson with Champagne http://fb.me/2Yc1pQLm9
The DB Cooper Trio Today Pablo's Deck in Hoover http://fb.me/2C6JQK7qo
7StoneRiot ROCKS OUT Pub 261!!! Today at 9:30pm Pub 261 http://fb.me/2pcqX1SYO
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Friday, August 23, 2013
Respect, Reputation, Character, Music

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." - Abraham Lincoln
"The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear." -Socrates
The fast paced, seemingly impersonal nature of the world today might seem to contradict many age old, traditional beliefs, practices and established cultural morays. People, seemingly isolated, dash from air conditioned box to air conditioned box. Security cameras watch us punch the codes to enter our apartment, office complex, gated communities, where we lock the world out or it locks us in.
It is now the norm for half of the patrons of any given restaurant, bar, or for that matter, half of any people in any public place, to bury their eyes in the palm of their hands, tapping away on some form of mobile device.
Seems like everything has changed, doesn't it? But I believe if we take a closer look, we'll see that many things, many old and valued, traditional forms of social communication and value systems are still alive and well. One of these age old and ever valuable things is a person's reputation.
As in society as a whole, so it is in the music business. Some people panic at the pace of technology, thinking it will water down or ruin the music business. But when I look, I see something different emerging. I don't see some dire future where every kid with a couple of bucks can buy a Mac and throw together an album. Technically, yes. Technically it will become easier and easier. Already it's possible for rapid, large file transfers and inexpensive websites to mix and master and pop out an album without two people ever meeting, sitting at a board or sharing the same space.
Booking shows, distributing your own music online, mailing lists, self promotion sites, online only fliers, programs, websites, apps, you name it, are all increasingly available.
But how much has that really changed things? In some ways immensely and irrevocably, in other ways, not so much.
These days, I can more quickly than ever, ignore 1000 songs that I don't like.
I can find the great songs, the one's I love, while my kids sleep safely under my care in the next room.
In the wonderful days of yore I had to hop in the car, go to the store and scroll through the albums and tapes on the rack, hoping the idiot in front of me hadn't gotten them all out of order. (I love record stores. I wish there were more, as I do libraries and bookstores. But for each one of these that failed to also present their goods online, there is an empty building.)
The speed and convenience available for me to seek out music online is amazing. It has allowed me to find many new artists that have enriched my existence. But the knowledge of just how many great musicians are out there has also made me want to streamline my experience. For many of these musical discoveries I count on the ancient social tool...word of mouth (although perhaps text of thought is more applicable in many cases).
"A good reputation is more valuable than money." -Publilius Syrus
So what makes me seek out the next album? What makes me like an artist, a label, a magazine, merchant or venue? With all of these things, at least for me, it's quality and reputation. As someone who is constantly watching and scanning the online music scene, I will, with firm certainty state, that most other people also value personality and reputation. It is evidenced now in the form of unfollowing, unfriending and just plain ignoring.
The spirit of any person, place or thing is the driving force, the feeling of the artist, what I thought of a server at a bar or restaurant. I perceive their personality. Yes, I don't enjoy listening to or being served by assholes. I admit it.
The pretty girl with the crappy attitude never did a thing for me. I like the whole package. I don't want my entertainment, information, beer, food or wine served to me by someone I don't like. Most of the time I choose and react silently, by leaving the person, leaving the place or leaving whatever it is (which includes music). Most of the time I leave silently. Some particularly choice moments require that I should leave a bit more loudly. But in these moments the offending party is at least made aware of why I am doing so. It is their choice what to do with that information.
"Concealed talent brings no reputation." -Desiderius Erasmus
I don't believe technology has changed that for the worse. In the past there were fewer numbers of people, people who worked for large news outlets, or record companies, who could spoon feed you whatever they allowed you to hear. With their high dollar promotions, or egotistical, socially monophonic reviews they could inform you of why you liked what they were telling you to like. Now artists can bypass these thought control outlets and bring their message, music and merch directly to the audience.
But in that same instant they bring themselves. There are few people these days who have the money, or the inclination to be "handled." That is becoming a thing of the past. So quality and reputation once again become a valuable currency.
Just like the emergence of local foodies, organic produce, craft brews and coffee too, art is returning to the people. This is evidenced by the sheer number of talented musicians, artists, actors, comedians, brewers, bakers, writers and other people in our community. Each of these is taking a slice of the pie. And each is returning quality to the community.
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you'll do things differently" -Warren Buffet
Through BFP Music's networking for the past many years I have witnessed the struggles and failures of people who either have talent and a bad attitude, or a great idea with no commitment and/or perseverance.
I've seen venues who might have a good location, or idea, fail to thrive, some of which can be blamed on their interpersonal skills. They build resentment, an unhappy, disloyal staff, who are likely to pass that on to the customer, or grab a 20 from the till.
I've witnessed venues and promoters who develop a reputation for not keeping their word to musicians. The end result is that good musicians keep away from these people. They know better. More often than not the complaint is simply "they weren't honest." Musicians know the score when it comes to music and money. They know who can and can't pay them and the whys and why-nots. Many times they will work with you if you are honest, forthright and display character. The late Marty Eagle comes to mind. I know many well paid musicians who played at Marty's, money not being the top issue. He developed a bond with his customers, his staff and the musicians. It was based on character.
The bottom line is, no matter how convenient or quick it is to live and interact in the world of today, no matter how amazing and streamlined or frustrating and glitchy, it is all built or lost the same way as it has been throughout history. Big or small, simple or complicated, success or failure rides primarily on those things it always has, respect, character and a good reputation.
As they say these days, this is all IMHO.
Here's the treat:
Friday's Live Music and Events

https://www.facebook.com/events/536940866353197/
Farmer's Daughter
The Gypsy Begonias @GypsyBegonias - @freepressmusic playing at the peerless saloon in Anniston on Friday. http://fb.me/6s8fKFyBU
Moonlight on the Mountain: Fri 8/23; MIC HARRISON & KEVIN ABERNATHY, and THE HILLARY REYNOLDS BAND 7:30pm, $12 http://fb.me/2GmJhiIOR
Otey's Tavern: Elijah Butler Band 9PM @jobu2677 @OteysTavern http://fb.me/YDexSXSf
2013 Sidewalk Film Festival Today Birmingham, Alabama http://fb.me/HOkKoHWB
@HartSoulAL : Gip will be performing at Hart & Soul ~ Homewood, AL 8/23 6pm http://fb.me/2k7rm1zgK
Beitthemeans, Aside Oceans, Forgotten Grey, Ensul Today at 6:00pm The High Note http://fb.me/2PbpBShT0
Cleve Eaton at Billy's Restaurant this Friday August 23 at 7:30pm in EDT http://fb.me/2i4gCOGkp
THE TURN at Superior Grill Today at 6:30pm Superior Bar & Grill http://fb.me/32XFvh8YY
Amit and MaryJustice at the Coffee Tree in Huntsville , Friday August 23rd 2013, 6:30pm-9 http://fb.me/130DTR2uq
@AvondaleBrewing :Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Today at 7:00pm Avondale Brewing Company http://fb.me/2Y3StWpP0
@CafeFirenze280 ; Flyunder Entertainment Presents: Super Bob Today at 7:00pm http://fb.me/2PDGe7yOH
Seeds Coffee Presents - Handwritten Letters @seedscoffee Today at 7:00pm http://fb.me/1lNpivnue
@TiltedKilt280 : FRIDAY NIGHT ROCKS @ TILTED KILT 280! Today at 7:30pm http://fb.me/Jz2dvRwA
THE DOZENS Today at 8:00pm DANIELDAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO http://fb.me/347yod0f4
Cancerslug tour kickoff (part 1) all ages! Today at 8:00pm Excalibur Vintage and Vinyl in Decatur http://fb.me/2C0k72Yj3
Madison Alayana Wilson Today at 8:00pm Boomerang's of Clanton http://fb.me/2fUu0U9XB
MC CHRIS / DR. AWKARD / JESSE DANGEROUSLY / TRIBE ONE Today at 9:00pm Bottletree Cafe http://fb.me/2M3GLwvZY
50 Cal Syndicate, The Hard Gospel, HellBent, Paradigm and A Day Worth Dying For Today at 9:00pm The Blue Iguana; Clanton http://fb.me/31C3ZWdbn
Amberson-Baggett Band @ The Crimson Tiger Today 9pm Anniston http://fb.me/SuPsAmlX
Kingfish Today at 9:00pm The Back Nine Clubhouse http://fb.me/2rfoJBxWs
Central Club-Dance Music Today at 9:00pm The Central Club in Leeds http://fb.me/2YPihfQpb
The PayBacks Today at 9:00pm Gabriel's Sport Cafe http://fb.me/SYx4F4YI
KAYOBAND @ ONAS MUSIC ROOM Today at 9:30pm http://fb.me/15n7qm7Te
OutShine @Bar 31!!! Today at 9:30pm Bar 31 in Vestavia Hills http://fb.me/2zaL3TWKY
Downright, Callooh! Callay! Today at 10:00pm @GreenBarTtown Green Bar in Tuscaloosa http://fb.me/2XjGIVfXg
The Uri BAND in Birmingham Friday Today at 10:00pm @roguetavern http://fb.me/2pmNck9nq
The Rocking Acoustic Show in TALLADEGA! Today at 10:00pm North Street Bar in Talladega http://fb.me/6rG2dgNTA
Sharrif Simmons and Friends Today at 10:30pm Still Water Pub http://fb.me/2GEKGjeYb
Marty's: THOMAS HENRY BAND'S LAST GIG AT MARTY'S 7pm/ Riley Green Band - Late/ http://fb.me/2wyai4ij0
@thenickrocks: Clay Evans/ Prestor Jon http://fb.me/1kko2Ajsj
Margarita Grill: Jamie&Charissa,Chip Mccain @_MargaritaGrill http://fb.me/2eSCBEIae
@Zydecobham : Hottest Hounds 6:00 PM $10. Hottest Hounds Premiere Party is the HOTTEST party around! Humans and... http://fb.me/1Ot5O6Sx7
@IronHorseCafeAL : Splendid Chaos 10:00 PM http://fb.me/2u9MtLPAt
@ShelbysPelham :Brad Sellers http://fb.me/2YbQq83tu
Oasis: The Schmohawks http://fb.me/11GRUlvbY
@greybar280 : 10pm Earl Williams http://fb.me/Ih7gO007
Jazz Underground: Special Event: Mahogany Monologues 7 9:30 The Late Show with danI – 3 am http://fb.me/2Oz1cmxBj
@WorkPlayBham : Songs of Water w/ War Jacket & Adventure the Great 8:00 PM http://fb.me/114DUsCCf
@IronCityBham :Mark Kimbrell 5:00 PM city http://fb.me/2pP8bWSi0
Above Redmont : DJ VJ and DJ On Call http://fb.me/6rO5cztZ2
UAB Campus Green: UAB Marching Blazers Band Camp Show, 7:30 p.m. http://fb.me/1sg3HScCT
Alys Stephens: The Black Jacket Symphony presents The Beatles' White Album @ascbham http://fb.me/2xu0FzJkC
Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest: Rick Carter’s League of Legendary Artists, Featuring Erin Mitchell at 7:30 pm http://fb.me/1XRl1fUFK
Birmingham Yoga : Kirtan Concert with Rahasya http://fb.me/2pijFZ9YC
Bruce Andrews:-TONIGHT 7:30 pm. 2BLU trio. Dale's Southern Grill, 5479 Hwy. 280. 2BLU trio http://fb.me/1YMrmSkPH
AL AFL-CIO Forum: Linn Park, Friday 8/23 5 p.m. http://fb.me/2XZRc9mvx
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