Jon Cleary and the Philthy Phew make their Narrows debut on Thursday May17. Jon Cleary maybe best known as Bonnie Riatt’s Piano man. Born in England, but for the past twenty years he has immersed himself in the culture and music of New Orleans. His style incorporates Professor Longhair, Earl King and James Booker. here is a great video of Jon ripping it up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnKB0UYtXZc If you are  a fan great piano, funk and good times, this show is a must

Mike Farris makes his Narrows debut on Saturday night. You may not know the name but you should know the voice. Here’s a clip of Mike doing Mary Gauthier ‘s Mercy Now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt8wiGInALs Here is what Buddy Miller had to say about Mike “Mike Farris has enough heart, soul, and power to light up a city. He mixes up the elements and turns them into something new, beautiful, and uniquely his own.”  Come on out and Saturday and listen to the music play.

Here is a great video for Amnesty International. It is one of the last projects Levon Helm worked. There are many Narrows alums and future alums in the video. It gave me goose bumps http://www.jambands.com/news/2012/05/03/amnesty-international-releases-video-for-toast-to-freedom-featuring-levon-helm-warren-haynes-larry-campbell-and-more/