While I’m left to my own devices attempting to figure out where in the world I gained a hangover through a glass of wine and a drink, here’s a brief hit into my whirlwind days of happy hours.
Apparently I needed to make up for being permanently attached to my couch (read: bathroom floor) all day Sunday with a packed schedule for the week. Tuesday, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet some new friends (and bloggers, like me!) at the Velvet Tango Room. Having a cold, I graciously accepted drinks concocted with whiskey and/or bourbon (Granny always said, right?). CB, Jose and Kelly, and Stephanie — just an absolute pleasure to meet them, and pick their brains about arts, Cleveland culture and music. And Paulius, well you know, you’re just the best thing in Cleveland.
Wednesday night my friend’s band MOJO: The Generations Big Band was playing at Brother’s Lounge. Gosh, this was SUCH a fun night out! I have meaning to get to Brothers anyway, since their re-open. I recently watched a PBS/WVIZ special about the place too. There is a front “neighborhood” bar, a music hall and a separate wine bar — all just gorgeous surroundings and atmosphere. So, MOJO is a 17-piece band with extremely talented local jazz musicians as young as 15(!!) — which is why trumpeter and band leader Matt Bott calls it the “generations band.” With a blend of both old and original pieces, what he formed is just an amazing sound.
The owner(?) of Brothers was also picking my brain a bit questioning how to get more of the younger set (I guess, such as myself) into the bar. With musicianship in my genes, a youthful passion for classical music through ballet, and growing up a piano and band geek, I guess is truly where my fondness was formed for instrumental music. I was forever saddened when the Bop Stop closed its doors a couple year ago (yes, I know they still do private-ticketed BYOB stuff, but it’s not the same). But I think that Brothers Lounge can easily fill that void for me.
Staying un-intoxicated obviously did not work in my favor though. I’ll blame the Taco Bell run.
Tonight? More happy hours. So excited. Well, I was excited about my margaritas tonight, until this mighty cold came back with a vengeance this afternoon. WTF? I would like my sinuses, lungs, head and energy back, please. Hell-o? I am trying to be single and social here, and well, you’re totally pissing on my parade.
Also, this Saturday is the Ohio City’s Blues & Brews fest at Wendy Park/Whiskey Island. Blues music and beer all day? Sounds like a nice way for a couple of single gals to start the weekend.
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September 18th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Both the drinks and company at VTR were exceptional
Speaking of Brother’s, Jose and I have definitely been meaning to check it out — thank you for the reminder*
ps - B&B is how we’ll be spending our Saturday as well. Aside from both of us having to work that morning, that is. . .
September 18th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
It was such a fun night!
There is so much stuff going on this weekend my head is spinning.
September 19th, 2008 at 2:23 am
[...] Mel wrote a fantastic post today on “The calm AFTER the storm”Here’s ONLY a quick extractTonight? More happy hours. So excited. Also, this Saturday is the Ohio City’s Blues & Brews fest at Wendy Park/Whiskey Island. Blues music and beer all day? Sounds like a nice way for a couple of single gals to start the weekend. [...]
September 19th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I’m sitting here hacking up the last of my cold… I have been sick with it since Monday night! I think I’ll feel pretty back to normal by tomorrow. Everyone around me is sick, too! I have cooked NOTHING this week. Feel better!