Just a quick update, everyone--we're at 65 signups thus far for Wise Fools on Monday. It's looking obvious that barring serious attrition, a Tuesday night showcase must be added. I contacted the Gallery Cabaret, and the owner is delighted over the prospect of dumping his normal Tuesday blues jam in favor of at least 20 acts and entourages showing up. Only open question is whether Tressa, his regular Tuesday bartender will agree, and he has a call in to her right now. I also have a call into Bill's Blues, a brand new venue in Evanston. I think for right now they're only booked weekends, though the Reader states they'll have music every night. At this point, the Gallery looks like our best bet. I'd like to know how many people would rather play Tuesday night, especially if it means not having to play at 2 a.m. I also need an HONEST appraisal of how many of you will play at Wise Fools (regardless of time slot, except for those who'd previously requested a later slot). If people will be bailing rather than playing late, we need to know that NOW. Brian is drawing up the tentative performance order as we speak.

Sandy Andina
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