This Sunday, I’ll be playing a set of blues with Bela and the Bangers at Emmit’s Place in our southwest Houston neighborhood. Emmit’s is my favorite dive bar in the city and it’s where my family, friends, and fellow music lovers gather one Sunday every month to jam and hang out.
We will also be celebrating Tracie’s milestone birthday. And for local folks who also knew my mom, we’ll be sharing memories of her. She passed on October 6 and things have been, well, “on hold” since then.
I hope you can come out and jam, cry, and sing.
There’s no cover and The Rhythmix, a really cool jazz outfit from the girls’ middle school will perform. Bela at 4:30, Rhythmix at 3:30.
Open mic from 2-3:30. There will be comfort food and mocktails for the kids (this is a kid-friendly event).
Please come out for some good music, drinks, food, and community.
I’ve got the blues, people, and I need your help to chase them away! Seriously, I thought about cancelling this show but I know it will do me some good to rock out with people and community that I love. Hope to see you there. Thanks to everyone who has shared their condolences and wishes.

I’m sending condolences on the loss of your mother. What a wonderful human being she was – a beautiful example of how to live a great life. You were lucky.
Also, Happy Birthday to Tracy. You have been blessed by amazing women and girls. Lucky man, indeed!
Kind regards,
Jeanne