Cincinatti

A few years ago (ok, more than a few) I found myself in New Braunfels visiting friends at the River Road Ice House. It was a typical hot Hill Country summer and the refuge found in the air conditioning that afternoon was a welcome break.

As luck would have it - a friend of mine was playing acoustic that afternoon there and on stage with him was Drew Kennedy. I'd not gotten the chance to hear Drew before and was looking forward to hearing a new artist.

I walked away that afternoon with, what is still to this day, one of my all time favorite songs - "Cincinnati". I've had the opportunity to stay in touch with Drew over the years and was so happy to hear that he'd be playing in Galveston. As my luck would have it though, I'm out of town with work for the next 10 days and have to miss his show.

This is where you all come in.

I've spoken before of my love of the Old Quarter and of the importance of live music and supporting those that make it. Drew will be joined on stage tonight by Rodney Hayden, another fantastic Texas musician. I'd encourage each of you to take some time and go give them a listen. Aside from being a music nut, I'm excited to see artists returning to Galveston to apply their trade, be it on canvas or via guitar. Support for it is so important for our little corner of the world.

Before the show, swing by Molly's Irish Pub and say hi to my new roomie Kristi - an Austin transplant to the island and then after the show (Old Quarter shows end around midnight), head on over to Yaga's to check out another friends band Honeybrowne.

See - I've got your Friday night already planned. Just send me pictures please.

Although I couldnt find a version of Cincinnatti online, here's a clip of another of his songs.