Hi Mike:  Thanks for welcoming Nancy and me at your Ragweed show last night.  The bad rocked, but you and your Distillate sounded great!  I guess the combination of the Distillate and the TI Jazz flats (32 LOL) came as close as I've heard to Phil Lesh's Osaage Orange sound.  Sorry we had to leave during Lady with a Fan, but we had a long drive ahead of us.  Nancy wants to come down for at least one of the Pickled Beats dates, so you'll probably see us again then.
 
BTW.  Your Distillate looks great.  What is the top wood?  Koa?  It really stuck out - even from a distance.  It's a very pretty instrument.
 
Bill

Hi Bill, and thanks a million to you and Nancy for coming down. I really appreciate it. Thanks for your kind comments. We had a blast, and I got some good tape (minidisc). The TIs really do bring out the Old School sound, don't they? I was quite pleasantly suprised by how different the Distillate sounds compared to stringing with Rotosounds, or even DR. The top wood is Flame Koa.
Too bad we didn't get to play outside, but it was less than optimum. I hope you're staying dry! Keep encouraging Andy. It sounds like he's on a great start to communing with the Muse. I'll be happy to see you again.
 
Mike  

Pickled BEATS will be playing the beer garden at O'Brien's Pub & Grill (formerly Bistro America) at 12 N. River St. in Batavia several times this summer. The first date is Saturday, June 5th from 8:30 -12 pm. We had a great time here last summer, and we'll have some new original material, some new covers, and special guests as well.
Mike

More gigs!
 
This Thursday, PB's lead player, drummer and myself will be backing Noah Gabriel at Swedish Days in Geneva, Illinois from 5 pm to 7 pm on an outdoor stage next to River Lane pub. Noah is a young singer/guitarist with some really cool original tunes.
 
Then on Friday, Pickled BEATS returns to O'Briens Pub & Grill in Batavia from 8:30 pm to midnight in their beer garden. If the weather is inclement, we'll be inside.

Here's to some clement weather!

Correction for Friday's O'Briens gig - If the weather is inclement, we're cancelled (Yeech) So Hollis is exactly corrrect: Let's all hope for clementcy  
Mike

Fingers and toes are appropriately crossed!

Hey Mike,
 
How's the weather?  Can I uncross my toes yet?

Weather looks to be good (although I can't sell our fearless leader that a propane space heater would be a good addition to the gear lineup for tonight) with clear skies (Yaay!) and temps in the middle 50s (boo!) . You can uncross with impunity and confidence.
The forecast calls for guest appearances, friends, and appropriate attire.  
 
Mike
 
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Well, we all survived the 4th of July weekend, and I survived moving into a new townhome. Now Pickled BEATS is playing this Friday, July 9th at Palace Billiards on Roosevelt Rd. in Villa Park, IL. It's an all ages show from 9:30 PM - 1 AM.
Mike

BACK TO THE BEER  GARDEN!
Pickled BEATS returns (yet again) to O'Brien's Pub & Grill in Batavia, IL on Saturday, July  24th from 8:30 to midnight. We've played here several times, and we always have a good sound and good turnout. See ya if you're nearby.
Mike

I'm doing 3 shows with 2 bands in one day! This Saturday, Aug. 21 Gary Belniak (the lead guitarist from Pickled BEATS) and I will play a set with Noah Gabriel at Dog Days in Batavia, IL starting at 5:30 pm. We'll be on an outside stage next to the Police Dept.
Then about 7:30 or so we'll be playing again with Noah at Bobstock on a farm just off of Rt.47. After Noah's set, Pickled BEATS will do a full set. Stay tuned for another gig next week.
  Mike
P.S. Gary is playing in at least 4 sets that day.

Mike,
 
Sounds like a fun weekend for you.  I can't make it to the festival, I think I may be playing that night too.  I will try for the next show.
 
Later,
 
Kevin

Hi Kevin,
Now don't be shy.  
Tell us where and when your gig is (if it lines up). There's nothing wrong with a little self (and Alembic) promotion.
Mike

There's nothing like a busy month!  
Pickled BEATS will be playing at Synergy II on Roosevelt Rd. in West Chicago this coming Saturday, Aug. 28th. This is a nice club with a great PA! PB will open the night from 9:30 to 10:20, then Dearly Departed will finish up. There is a cover charge.