The band is looking forward to playing Karissa Korbel’s Graduation party in the heart of the North Woods on Saturday. The party is a two in one celebration in conjunction with her Moms house warming. We had the privelidge of playing in Karissa’s senior recital for a couple of numbers this Spring and expect to give an encore performance this weekend as well. Go support some working musicians this week if you can.
All the Best,
Drew
Saturday started with rain but five minutes before I arrived at the gig the clouds parted and the sun shown brightly for the remainder of a wonderful day of outdoor live music. We were down at Slim’s Bar & Grill for the 9th annual Bike Rally. There were loads of awesome bikes on hand and some really sweet rides took the trophys. Pelican RR was having a great time that included a highlite that we believe may be a Bemidji First. We had four blues harp players in the crowd three of which had shared the stage with us before and one first timer with the RaiRoad. The song was Got My Mojo Working and the Harpists were Rick Hoff, Michael Bibeau, Paul Sheppard & Richard Moline. It was an incredible sound that followed! The mix was referred to as a cross between multiple trains approaching and a marching bagpipe band. All this couched in a ripping twelve bar blues in A that would have raised of few old blues legends from thier graves. Thankfully everyone had the appropriate harp in there pocket. As each harpist took a solo (two each) the song changed character a bit with the soloists adding there very distinctive take on the effort and then swinging back to the band for rousing choruses and then finally everyone altogether for the big finish. The moment was as long as it was impressive and all ten of us on stage at the end just kind of stood there in amazement at what had just taken place. Thanks to the harpists and to all the members of the band for an outstanding show.
Peace,
Drew
It has been another busy week for Pelican RailRoad. Wednesday at the Backyard BBQ was a pleasure with a good crowd and a couple of guest artists. Thursday at Jammers Nite Club we were treated to a set by Rockhouse (local band) and sat in with them on a few tunes. Saturday we will be playing OUTDOORS! at Slim’s Bar & Grill for the 9th annual Bike Rally from 3pm-6pm. Also on Saturday Drew & Aaron will be closing the night out with an Acoustic Show of Original and Traditional Blues, Roots and Americana at Brigid’s Cross from 9pm-1am. Summer is here and the Live Music is blooming.
All the Best,
Drew
We have a busy one ahead of us today with the Bemidji Sculpture Walk Artists Reception taking place in the basement of the Masonic Temple from 5-7pm and then we modulate over to Brigid’s Cross Irish Pub for a night merriment from 9pm-1am. We will be mixing up our acoustic sets with our dance sets and I anticipate a fully rounded something for everyone experience.
Cover your plants and come stay warm with us! 🙂
All the Best,
Drew
I will be playing with Aaron Tank tonight featuring an original mix of Acoustic Blues, Folk and Americana. We are at Brigid’s Cross and the show starts at 9pm.
It is time again for the mid-week push and to recharge your batteries with some live music and dancing. We will be laying it down again tonight at the Backyard BBQ downtown Bemidji. Guest artists are to be expected and a tremendous time shall be had by all.
All the Best,
Drew
Tonight (Sat May 9th) we will be performing another intimate show in the acoustic lounge at Jammers Nite Club. Guest artists should be expected and audience participation on available percussion and hand drums is encouraged. We try to bring the experience to everyone on a personal level and if you have never been to Jammers it is like having a cozy house concert in your own home. Come enjoy an early Mothers Day with some original acoustic blues, jazz, jam, rock, country and folk with Pelican RailRoad Acoustic. Show starts about 8:30. Stay Warm! Drew
Last night was a good night for live music connoisseurs in the Bemidji area. Uncle Shurley at Brigid’s where I got a chance to sit in on Jake’s axe while he played Bass and Rob played keyboard on a new tune. Thanks guys!! :). Also downtown at the Backyard BBQ Rockhouse was rocking the house with new guitar player Matt Eidsvoog and they will be there again tonight. North of town at Jammers Nite Club there was the usual Friday open Jam with a enthusiastic audience and the usual compliment of fine musicians. This is where I found myself for the better part of the late night musical extravaganza. Cowboy John as we loving refer to him as was there until closing with myself and we got into some very understated tasty picking on tunes that we rearranged on the spot to compliment our style of the moment. Support Live Music it will nurture your psyche.
We will be tearing it up again tonight at the Backyard BBQ (formerly Hard Times Saloon) from 8:30 – 12:30. With the last week of diversity behind us we will be covering some new ground tonight and breaking out new never before heard or for that matter played material. If you haven’t made it to the new restaurant/bar the kitchen is open until 8:00 and after a little chow you can dance it off to Pelican RailRoad’s Original Blues, Rock, Jazz, Jam, Country, Folk and Alternative Tunes. The wait staff and bartenders are awesome and the crowd we draw are as well. So come and enjoy!!
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