If wild animals could talk, what would they say? I imagine they would say things like, "I'm not going to eat you, but your pet looks like it might want to go on a picnic with me." Or maybe, "I've heard good things about that Raven Cafe...I'd like to meet you there for coffee and a salad." For the time being, we'll just be living with suppositions, but suppositions are fun and fill us with hours and hours of entertainment...Just like the Raven.
Monday: Pizza, Pitcher and a Picture night continues. Bike Month comes to an end with one more bike-based movie. It's a surprise, and you'll love it. One thing I can tell you...Lot's of bikes. 8pm
Tuesday: Ben is whipping up an evening of "Bayou Great-Times." Etouffee, Gumbo, She-Crab Soup, Po-Boys (Oyster and Artichoke), Collard Greens, Corn Bread, and Swamp Green Salad. Sounds good? Sounds Good! Music by The Porchlights from Dolores, Colorado. Fill a coctail shaker with 2 parts Grateful Dead, 1 part Allman Brothers, a dash of Joni Mitchell, and some Johnny Cash to taste. Shaking not stirred. 7pm
Wednesday: Burger Night...Plus...From San Diego, The Smart Brothers bring their mix of vaudeville, harmony, great instrumentation, and a phenomenal stage show...but that's not all...Then, Eric Fresia and the Offspring from Nova Scotia will be on hand. A must see band of a father being backed by his two children (ages 9 and 11). Imagine Bob Marley if the Wailers were in grade school and from Canada. 8pm
Thursday: Slightly-Soul Food night and our second Jazz Jam Session. We provide the house band...the rest is up to you (all ages welcome). 8pm
Friday: Jonathon Best and Matt LaVoire are returning for an evening of well-rehearsed improvisational-jazz-funk-jam-fusion. Good for moving your bending parts. 8pm
Saturday: From Pennsylvania...The Raven is proud to present Amanda Jo Williams and Matthew O'Neill for an evening of entirely original music. How do I explain? Country, Rock, Georgia, Lightening, Deliverance, Flannery O'Connor, Rudolph Steiner, and the Mayan Calendar. I know, it's hard to scern through all of that, but come see them and tell me if I'm wrong. Ben Dickey, Newt Lynn, and Adam Schrader will be the backing band. 8pm
Sunday: Brunch with Jonathon Best on the old-upright.
Your Album of the Week: The Black Hollies "Casting Shadows" is new to me and in heavy rotation right now. They are a little like the first album by Pink Floyd, The Who, and The Stones all mixed together...Maximum "R n B" in a classic garage style. Plus...They will be playing at the Raven on May 28th.
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