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by Gary E. Andrews - 06/21/26 10:51 PM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 06/19/26 06:43 PM
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HOPE EVERYBODY ENJOYED A SAFE NEW YEAR'S EVE/DAY.... WHY NOT START THE YEAR OFF BY PLAYING THE OPEN MIC AT FISH LIPS GRILL ON TUESDAY, JAN 2 FROM 8-11PM? IT'S LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ULMERTON ROAD AND US 19 IN CLEARWATER.... JOIN YOUR FELLOW MUSICIANS AND SONGWRITERS FOR A FUN EXCHANGE OF MUSIC AND COMRADERIE... THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS PARTICIPATED SO FAR.... C'MON BACK AND BRING A NEW FACE WITH YOU... SEE YOU THERE? WITH BEST WISHES FOR A TERRIFIC '07.
JIM MASON
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As soon as I am done giving my mom her antibiotics(IV)I will be invading fish lips.
9-9:15 arrival time.
Something is better than nothing!
Jerry
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I'll be there. For anyone who hasn't yet checked it out, it's a great atmosphere with fine food and drink.
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Well if Bob Lever is gonna be there. I'm in. Keep Strummin', Al www.bspass.comwww.aandrproductions.com
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Good times last night guys.
Special thanks to Bob Lever for bailing me out on Turn the Page!
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I'll try to get by Tues night after my guitar lesson
Stay tuned.
Carl
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Is FishLipalooza on for tonight?
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Good imagination Jeff.
Glad the name of the place isn't chicken butts.
I haven't heard anything yet either.
I guess we could do a songwriter in the round in the parking lot if it don't happen.
I am assuming it is going to as I plan on making it this time.
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OK, at least we're on for tailgating.
See you there,
Jeff
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The open mike at Fish Lips is on for tonight.
I just talked to Mr.Mason.
See ya all there.
8-11
Fish Lips on Ulmerton just off of hwy 19.
YAHOO!
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As usual Jim Mason did an exceptional,excellent job of running the open mike at Fish Lips.
It is always a treat for me to hear one of Jim's original songs from his cd,A Face in The Crowd.Stealing Horses in this case.
The entertainers/musicians that I heard did a very good job as well.
This little venue is growing little by little each time I go there.
More performers and actual customers hanging around while we play.
It's also pretty cool to be meating and hearing some new folks as well.
The staff at Fish Lips does an excellent job of taking care of the food and drinks end of things too.
Good music,food,& people.
Three necessary qualities of life under one roof.
It was also great to see Jules once again.
Welcome home young man!
Jerry
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I missed this Tuesday as I had to fly back to Mass for some business and a root canal....Ouch!
I will make it next week......also, I am sitting in with Barkin Barney this Thursday night at the Ka-Tiki. A good time for sure.
Lenny
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Glad to see that this is doing so well. It's really cool to have the option of having an open mic to break up the week and perform material in a commercial setting. Good practice and experience all the way around. Jim does a pretty good job of hosting this also and always mentions JPF by the way. Keep Strummin', Al www.bspass.com' www.aandrproductions.com
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Tonight is Fish Lips open mike night!
Looking forward to performing and seeing all of you fine folks.
Jerry
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Mr. Mason was apparently ill so being the troopers that they are the JPF songwriters that showed up did a song circle at Jeff Blake's suggestion.
I hope Jim is feeling better so we can get back on track next week.
Jerry
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Jim - it wasn't the same without you. Get well soon. And if this should happen again (heaven forbid) feel free to call me to bring my PA. If I'm in town, I'll be happy to host the entire three hours. 727-688-2602. This coming Tue I'll be in the Panhandle. So I'll be back in two weeks.
Tonight I stayed for a little over an hour and had a good time. In this situation, as in my recent song swap, the "audience members" are all holding guitars and are prone to chime in with chords, lead solos, vocal harmonies, etc. even on original songs they were hearing for the first time. The comraderie (sp?) was pretty much instantaneous once the first person started playing.
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Hope all is well Jim. We carried on as well as we could unplugged, but you were missed. And I'd also be happy to drag my PA there and fill in some night if you need me to.
See you soon,
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I stopped by about 8:00pm and was told the open mike night was cancelled. I should have stayed a while to see if any other players came around. See you next week.
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Thanks to all who participated in the Fishlips/open mic/song circle last night.
My first visit to the open mic. Not what I was expecting, but a very nice evening.
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thanks to everyone who "saved" the open mic at fish lips on tues.. thank you, thankyou, thankyou, and may i say, thank you... the song circle idea sure sounds good to me..sorry i missed it... see you next tues...and feeling better, thank you.... best to all,
jim
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Glad to hear that you are feeling better.
May continued good health and lots of gigs be your for 2007.
Jerry
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Just want to remind everyone to come out for another great night of music, food & drink at Fish Lips tonight.
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This Fish Lips open mike is getting to be quite the hot music spot.
A real variety of musical tastes.
I get more impressed by the talent that shows up every week.
Thanks one and all for your time and your talents!
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Tonight's edition (Jan 30) was as musically rich as it was diverse. The level of talent at these open mics is getting way up there. I'd better start practicing again!
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It is amazing and gets better each week.
With people like Colin & Bruce(coral head),Tom Stephens & Mike Worrall,Jim Mason,Jules,Jeff Blake,Barry Moses & Jay & the rest of the performers,the bar has come very high.Hope I can reach it even if on my tip toes.
Thanks one and all for doing such a great job.
Another round of thanks to the owners of Fish lips that put out the fantabulous food & service as well as give us all a place to perform.
A great united effort by every one!
Jerry
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One of the things that is truly amazing is that there are no egos or dillusions at this open mike.
These folks are as nice as they are talented so that makes it even more special.
Budda Bill is a great player by himself and with the edition of his new singing partner it is a plus.
Sorry if I forgot anyone.
I am dealing with a memory with an expired warranty and a bad nights sleep.
Jerry
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Hey Folks A "BIG THANKS" to Jim Mason and FishLips for hosting the open mic night. We (Mike Worrall and myself) had a really good time. It's always a pleasure to be around such talented folks. I really hope even more folks (singer/songwriters and patrons) will start coming out on Tuesday nights. It's hard to find this many good folks in one place at the same time. It's a great feeling. SPREAD THE WORD..... You guys rock!!! Tom Stephens Stephens-Worrall www.myspace.com/stephensworrall
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Lotsa fun and some good sounds!
Colin
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It's great to have a place to sing every week without worrying about the a capella thing being a turn-off.
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Meyer:
Just like any musician you deserve to be heard.
You are really good at what you do and you need to be heard by more people.
Please keep coming to Fish Lips on Tuesday nights.
You are a part of the Just Plain Folks family now.
See you next week!
Jerry
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Hey Meyer
I have to agree with Jerry.
This was the first time I've had the pleasure of listening to you.
Dude, you blew me away!!
Thanks for sharing your talent
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Thanks guys.
I didn't mean to sound as if I feel underappreciated. Some environments are better than others for singing a capella. Fish Lips has been great. In fact, last Friday I was out watching Exit 53 at Sunset Grille and they invited me to a tune with them. One of the patrons looked at me and said, "I saw you at Fish Lips last week. Please sing." That was very cool.
In a few months I'll be schlepping the keyboard I'm learning to play. Then, maybe everyone will wish I still performed a capella.
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Thanks for the kind words Jerry. I'm bummed I missed Stephens-Worrall, you guys rock! I'll only be able to make it out for the last hour for the next few months as I've joined the Clearwater Community Chorus for their Spring Season and rehearsals are on Tues. Night. But I promise you'll see more of Ken and myself if you're hearty enough to stick it out until the end. Props to Jim Mason for making this whole thing possible.
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Al Alvarez calls Jim Mason "Big Jim".
I think it is due to what is in his heart not his size.
Jim is a very well seasoned professional and a true gentleman.
Bill:Your version of Fire & Rain blew me away.Excellent job!
I think James Taylor would have been proud had he heard you perform his song.
Meyer:I have not heard one negative comment about you from any one.Everything said has all been positive.
Looking forward to your piano skills as well.
This family just keeps growing!
Jerry
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Jim's easygoing professionalism and generosity are what make the thing work so well. He treats us like we're stars.
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tonight is the night of another Fish Lips open mike.
I think we should call ourselves Jim's Shiner's.
He does treat us all like stars like Bruce said.
Anybody else going?
Jerry
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You guys are amazing. Still going strong. Thanks again Jim for taking the reins.
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This is quite the weekly event.
A real variety of music from some very talented folks.
Jim does an excellent job as the host.
The owners of Fish Lips are also happy so that is a plus.
It is a real joy to listen to the music and talk to these people.
Most of them are Jpfer's too.
See what you started?
Thanks Bob!
Jerry
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Man that was cool. All tyhe way around a very enjoyable experience. Looking forward to next week. Gotta go practice, see ya'll there. Al
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Looks like Al is becoming a regular along with,Coral Head,Jules,Barry,Bill Hanley,Jeff Blake,Tom Stephens,Mike Worral,Jay,Meyer Baron,Jim Mason & Mary Ann,myself and whom ever else that I might have forgotten.(Hope not!)
See ya all next Tuesday with a few new tunes in tow.
Jerry
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It's two days to the open mic at Fish Lips Grill. If you have not experienced the fun this venue offers, this Tuesday would be a good time to come and have a good time.
I'm making plans to be there and look forward to seeing and hearing more of Tampa Bay's best independent artists.
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