Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:48:51 -0800 (PST)
From: Wendy Shadburn
Subject: Live Music event in Chatham
Live music @ Chatham’s newest restaurant
Saturday evening 11/29/08
The Olive Branch Caffe presents the perfect escape…
The chemistry between Robert Griffin (piano & vocals), Stu Cole (bass & vocals) & Taz Halloween (vocals) is undeniable! A potent cocktail of humor, mischief & smokin’ sensuality, transports you back to a time & place where wisteria entwined magnolias canopied mint julep breathed gab sessions. The trio invites their audiences into their parlor of spur of the moment inside jokes makes everyone breathe a sigh of relief, between chuckles, that we all are human & washes away any pretentious notions. In any given set you may get driven to tears from belly laughs or pathos of a lost love.
Robert & Stu are past & present members of the popular band Squirrel Nut Zippers & Taz has performed in many configurations both musical & theatrical including the anniversary production of Diamond Studs : The Life & Times of Jesse James as gun slingin’ Belle Starr. The musical played to sold out crowds @ The Barn @ Fearrington.
Their repertoire ranges from Eartha Kitt to Marilyn Monroe – Tom Waits to Louis Armstrong – Peggy Lee to Billie Holiday – Ray Charles to Robert’s cleverly written originals – both abstract & humorous.
Robert & Taz met in 1989 when Robert answered without hesitation, Taz’s request to be accompanied to France & have played together ever since. Stu was a founder of the popular Chicken Wire Gang in the 80’s & 90’s. He & Taz bonded back then over a shared birth date. Taz being the older “sibling” but both being the adorable black sheep.
All three have their own musical projects, but this one has many fans. Come be counted @ Chatham County’s newest Food & Beverage establishment, The Olive Branch Caffe located @ Cole Park Plaza. Phone : 919.942.2345. The show starts @ 7:30, so please come early to get a seat & have some delectable dinner & beverages. The kitchen goes to a”bar” menu @ 9:00.Take a break from the leftovers & let someone else do the dishes!
There is no cover charge, but tips are gratefully & graciously accepted.
The Olive Branch Caffe is a non-smoking establishment & family friendly. Smoking is allowed outside, but please be considerate of passersby & extinguish & dispose of your butts properly! Taz & Stu will no doubt join you smokers on their breaks!
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