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A Firefly's First Anniversary~

A Night to Remember/ May 9, 2007
A Night to Remember/ May 9, 2007
Bruce Marshall leads the way as host of the Firefly's Open Mic~
Bruce Marshall leads the way as host of the Firefly's Open Mic~
Come to Firefly's early enough to hear Bruce's solo set and your Wednesday will automatically be something special...
Come to Firefly's early enough to hear Bruce's solo set and your Wednesday will automatically be something special...
Max & Sal/ A Dynamic Duo!
Max & Sal/ A Dynamic Duo!
Commemorating the year!/ Bruce & Sal
Commemorating the year!/ Bruce & Sal
Adding harmonica to Mark Hanna's lovely version of "Thunder Road" is always a pleasure.
Adding harmonica to Mark Hanna's lovely version of "Thunder Road" is always a pleasure.
Mark not only plays and sings, he crafts his guitars.
Mark not only plays and sings, he crafts his guitars.
I love adding the harmony vocals for Mark. Our collaboration continues to evolve!
I love adding the harmony vocals for Mark. Our collaboration continues to evolve!
It's a song that should go on and on...
It's a song that should go on and on...
Talking through the lyrics while tuning up/ "He's such a creeper, man!"
Talking through the lyrics while tuning up/ "He's such a creeper, man!"
"Bye Bye Baby" on 12 Strings/ May 9, 2007
"Bye Bye Baby" on 12 Strings/ May 9, 2007
My first night at the Open Mic, I played a song I wrote as consolation to my broken heart after the death of Warren Zevon. It seemed only fitting that I bring it back, remembering and celebrating his unknowing contribution to my musical life.
My first night at the Open Mic, I played a song I wrote as consolation to my broken heart after the death of Warren Zevon. It seemed only fitting that I bring it back, remembering and celebrating his unknowing contribution to my musical life.
"Bye Bye Baby"/ Click on "Music" and listen!
"Bye Bye Baby"/ Click on "Music" and listen!
I think I might finally be getting used to the weight of 12-string guitar...
I think I might finally be getting used to the weight of 12-string guitar...
"The Creeper"/ Bruce Marshall adds his fabulous harmony vocals.
"The Creeper"/ Bruce Marshall adds his fabulous harmony vocals.
"My mind is weary as the light grows dim. I get a little crazy when I think of him."/ "The Creeper" may turn up on my next record... stay tuned!
"My mind is weary as the light grows dim. I get a little crazy when I think of him."/ "The Creeper" may turn up on my next record... stay tuned!
Bruce's beautiful all steel dobro joins forces with Rob Harris on lap... I mean standing... steel!
Bruce's beautiful all steel dobro joins forces with Rob Harris on lap... I mean standing... steel!
Featuring Rob Harris!
Featuring Rob Harris!
A closer view of the men at work...
A closer view of the men at work...
Gary Simpson adds Blues harp to the mix!
Gary Simpson adds Blues harp to the mix!
Marty Beecy holds the record for the most appearances at the Firefly's Open Mic!
Marty Beecy holds the record for the most appearances at the Firefly's Open Mic!
Marty's original music gets right to the heart of the matter.
Marty's original music gets right to the heart of the matter.
Jeff's version of "Angel from Montgomery" gives me some practice at finding the backing vocals for a change!
Jeff's version of "Angel from Montgomery" gives me some practice at finding the backing vocals for a change!
Jeff Bodenmann hails from New York, but we still love him here in Massachusetts... When business trips allow, he makes his way to Firefly's!
Jeff Bodenmann hails from New York, but we still love him here in Massachusetts... When business trips allow, he makes his way to Firefly's!
I was thrilled to be asked to jump into another John Prine song. "Fish and Whistle" is one of my favorites!
I was thrilled to be asked to jump into another John Prine song. "Fish and Whistle" is one of my favorites!
Gary Simpson expands his talents as "Harp Master" and explores guitar and vocals.
Gary Simpson expands his talents as "Harp Master" and explores guitar and vocals.
Bob Whiting-- keeper of "The Buzz Lightyear Suite"-- offers songs that celebrate our Spring weather.
Bob Whiting-- keeper of "The Buzz Lightyear Suite"-- offers songs that celebrate our Spring weather.
Bob's family has a corner on the listening market!
Bob's family has a corner on the listening market!
Kathy Lindsey made her debut at the Firefly's Anniversary Celebration. I wish this photo~ taken one week later~ could allow you to listen to her. She's fabulous!
Kathy Lindsey made her debut at the Firefly's Anniversary Celebration. I wish this photo~ taken one week later~ could allow you to listen to her. She's fabulous!
Marianne Pasts has been busy introducing her original music across the country. Although this photo was taken one week later, she was present for the Open Mic Bash. I love that the ladies are coming out to play!
Marianne Pasts has been busy introducing her original music across the country. Although this photo was taken one week later, she was present for the Open Mic Bash. I love that the ladies are coming out to play!
My Favorite Cowboy~
My Favorite Cowboy~
Larry Lee Oppel/ "The Closer"
Larry Lee Oppel/ "The Closer"
"Whiskey River"/ The boys "tear things up" a bit!
"Whiskey River"/ The boys "tear things up" a bit!
Some nights shouldn't end, you know. Happy Anniversary, Firefly's... and THANK YOU, Bruce Marshall!
Some nights shouldn't end, you know. Happy Anniversary, Firefly's... and THANK YOU, Bruce Marshall!