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Steve BARTLETT ON BASS

OK...Today's Thursday, November 17th ...and I haven't posted for awahile....what's up anyway?

Steve and I've been really busy getting the farm ready for winter etc....you understand what I mean....there's sheep to shear, filling our barn with hay, chicken and rabbit feed...and chopping and stacking wood for our wood stove, then there's harvesting our garden goodies and putting them up for winter too. yum..

Steve'll be rehearsing tonight with the band, WALTER's BIRTHDAY. That's JON BARONI/keys/harp/vocals, SCOTT ERCOLIANI/drums, TOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals, with st_robert as sound engineer. Go HERE and HERE. 
He's been jammin' with STEVE HICKS/drummer HERE, our neighbor and owner of HOBBY STREET STUDIOS in Yelm, TOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals of WALTER's BIRTHDAY, and, MARTIN SALINAS/guitar/vocals of THE MARTIN SALINAS BAND and former owner of LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS in McKenna.

TERESA OAKMAN/vocals and the awesome YASMINE ARIEL/vocals HERE are wonderful new for me voices that I've [T. Jan] really enjoyed.

This Saturday night Steve has been invited to Kevin's birthday bash by KEVIN CHRISTENSEN/drums at THE STONEGATE in Tacoma. With TIM HALL/guitar/vocals and JERRY MILLER/guitar/vocals invited too I bet there'll be lots of good music and Steve'll have a real awesome time. I'll stay up to hear his full report when he gets home. Yea!

That's the latest news here from the BARTLETTS. [Steve and T. Jan].

See you soon. T. Jan

What's Up?...The Latest News

WALTER's BIRTHDAY CD

Wasn't last week end fun?...TWO very cool gigs....so much wonderful music... First, Friday's WALTER's BIRTHDAY CD Release Party at THE SPIRAL CAFE in Yelm went very well indeed with a packed crowd AND lots of CD's sold. A great sucess. That's TOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals, SCOTT ERCOLIANI/drums, JON BARONI/keys/harp/vocals and of course...STEVE BARTLETT/bass, as WALTER's BIRTHDAY. An awesome background video by SCOTT ERCOLIANI, opened the show as JON BARONI sang his DAKOTA RODEO...written by JON BARONI the late TED HALL, Steve reported that it was all very touching. Wish I could get there...soon folks. 
Then, THE SHELLY ELY JAM in Spanaway on Sunday at UNCLE SAM's AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL...lots of fun, STEVE BARTLETT/bass was filling in for TERRY JAE/bass.... well, first we all know Ms. Bluzzz, vocalist SHELLY ELY's always a blast...and amazing JHO BLENIS was on guitar...WOW,  What a great night of music.
But,...the big surprise of the night was.....MARTIN SALINAS/guitar/vocals came into jam with these great musicans. This was the first sighting of SALINAS since the closing of his LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's in McKenna on August 12th. He told Steve,,,he'll be in the area for about the next six months, then plans to return to his old home town of San Diago, CA. We'll miss you Martin.
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So, what's next?....On September 9th, a private gig THE BOW-WOW BASH in Olympia is set up with BARTLETT/bass playing again with that fine band, WALTER's BIRTHDAY. JON BARONI will be arranging all the details.
On Sept 23rd, the WALTER's BIRTHDAY band will return to THE SPIRAL CAFE in Yelm with BARTLETT ON BASS. SCOTT ERCOLIANI is setting this gig up with TAM BORELLI/owner of THE SPIRAL CAFE. It will be posted on the WALTER's BIRTHDAY site by TOD LEMKUHL. Go.HERE  T. Jan

CD RELEASE PARTY...WALTER's BIRTHDAY News

WALTER's BIRTHDAY A.P.

OK, OK,.....we're ALL ready for this....The WALTER's BIRTHDAY CD RELEASE PARTY on Friday, August 26th, at THE SPIRAL CAFE ARTS and WELLNESS CENTER in Yelm.

This new CD is awesome and a keeper, it's called just 'WALTER's BIRTHDAY' and that says it ALL....Cool, all music especially written by these very talented musicans.. AND, the CD will be available, of course, at this very special event. So, none of us want to miss this fun night of live music in Yelm. st_robert will be the sound engineer for the night and recording the evening too. So, come early so you won't miss a thing.

It all begins at 8:30 with a special guest performer...to warm us all up and get our dancing feet wet...THEN...at 9 pm,...the WALTER's BIRTHDAY band will begin and perform all of the new CD tunes along with all our favorite WALTER's BIRTHDAY tunes until 12 midnight. There's only a $10.00 cover for this awesome night.

My hubby, STEVE BARTLETT/BARTLETT ON BASS just loves this band. He plays bass with his special music buddies in WALTER's BIRTHDAY. That's JON BARONI/keys/harp/vocals, SCOTT ERCOLIANI/drums, and TOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals. To listen to a sample of this CD, visit WALTER's BIRTHDAY HERE

What a fun night. T.Jan

WHERE: The Location is 201 Yelm Ave, first floor. That's in Yelm...only 14 miles from Lacey, pass The RED WIND CASINO...into Yelm, THE SPIRAL is on the right, 2 blocks from the first stoplight...AND,15 miles from Spanaway...take the Roy 'Y' exit to Yelm.
Tam Borrelli/owner of THE SPIRAL CAFE HERE will offer a full bar and bar menu that night. Phone 360/400-2233. A BIG Dance floor too. Cool.T. Jan

New Stuff For BARTLETT

There's some gigs in the works for Olympia...but, haven't heard all the details yet...Just as soon as I hear anything I'll let you all know. OK?
This Friday, Aug. 12th, BARTLETT plans to stop in at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTER's that night....as it is the final night of music there. Sounds like lots of musicians from all over will be dropping by during the night. That's in McKenna, Washington. They're located behind BAYDOS at the McKenna 'Y'. Music is from 8 pm to about 11 pm. Drop in and see what's happening.
BARTLETT's been working hard writing and creating new tunes...I just love to listen. His dream is to record them all...Yea!

Mister Wilcox Had A Farm E-I-E-I-O

Steve Bartlett

7/30/11, Next Saturday..7 pm: Wilcox Farms Private Party at Harts Lake Campus. BARTLETT ON BASS in the band WALTER'S BIRTHDAY.

This is a private party...don't worry, you too can hire this remarkably awesome band for your special events. Contact the band WALTER'S BIRTHDAY HERE.


The band members areTOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals, SCOTT ERCOLIANI/drums, JON BARONI/keys/vocals/harp and STEVE BARTLETT/bass/vocals. T.Jan
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Lots of things happening....The BIG News is...WALTER'S BIRTHDAY's CD's finished. Scott Ercoliani/drums is putting finishing artwork on the jacket. This CD is awesome...I've heard it...Way Cool.

Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals created a fantastic web site for the band. Go HERE for histories, photos and tunes. A link to CDBaby for the CD is forthcoming.

Steve's been having  lots of fun with his buddy musicians...like Mike Karnes/guitar, Steve Hicks/drums, Martin Salinas/guitar/vocals. We've heards from old friends Bob Cozetti /trumpet/keys and Tim Gimmell/Sax too. We had a great potluck at Shelly Ely/vocals Kenny WilliamSon/drums Emailed a quick 'hello-how's it goin'?, Kevin Christensen/drums had a gig offer and jam invite, Jeff Wallace/keys called, jammin with Kevin. Our friends are cool. T.Jan

Recent Music Updates

Steve at Liquid Soul by me [Jan]. 2008.

First posted on BARTLETT ON BASS, go there for links. Thanks, Jan

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WOW! Things are happening...thought, I'd better give everyone a music update...OK?
I did heard more about the gig tonight Friday, March 4th, 8PM at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERS called 'The Martin Salinas Band--- 5 piece' from our neighbor STEVE HICKS/drums...he will be playing tonight with MARTIN SALINAS/guitar/vocals...there's some of the mystery 5 pieces...cool.
Steve and I were invited to be Martin's guest tonight too at Liquid Soul Coffee Roasters for this gig. We're so happy to get that invite...Thanks Martin. So tonight, we'll....well, 'probly just Steve, will be dropping by and cheering our hero neighbor friend STEVE HICKS/drums, who helped Steve get our 'new' old truck a few weeks ago AND our cool buddy MARTIN SALINAS/guitar/vocals and the rest of that cool band too at Liquid Soul tonight in McKenna. Then, Steve will head over to the Recording Studio, where recording artist JON BARONI/keys/vocals/harp of WALTERs BIRTHDAY will be finishing up his parts for the band's upcoming CD...st_robert, the recording engineer is saying...it's coming out really cool...can't wait.
Back to the 'MARTIN SALINAS BAND..5 Piece' tonight....That's at the McKenna 'Y', behind BAYDOS. Call 360/400-soul if you need more info. There maybe a $5.00 cover, I'm not sure of that though.
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Well, here's more 'bout that KIDs MUSICAL WORKSHOP....that Steve and MIKE KARNES/guitar/bass instructor had goin' for tomorrow, March 5th in Port Orchard. Mike called this week, it was decided to postpone that really cool event with the mystery vocalist and all..Bummer....reason?..some technical stuff. Those two secretive, mysterous guys will just let me know more...whenever they want to. Soooo, I'm all-ears, let's say..So, I will post it here...OK?..Cool.
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A real cool NEW item next! YAY!! Ready? A new WALTERs BIRTHDAY Gig on March 18th at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERs in McKenna. That's at 8 pm. Steve ran into Martin yesterday and booked this gig. Thanks Steve and Martin.
Members of this band, WALTERs BIRTHDAY are TOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals, SCOTT ERCOLANI/drums, JON BARONI/keys/vocals/harp, AND my awesome bass guy...STEVE BARTLETT/bass/vocals. Get your dancin' shows on, Mama.
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Steve is also meeting with TAMBORINE BORRELLI/vocals at the SPIRIL CAFE ARTS AND WELL BEING STUDIO today...to pick up some show lights....For more SHOWS...Cool...I'll let you know, when I do. Jan

What's Up?.... BARTLETTs UPCOMING EVENTS

Steve by me [Jan]

2/28/11...OK., Well Mike just called...he thought his KIDs MUSICAL WORKSHOP for next Saturday, 3/05/11...should be postponed for awhile. Bummer. He, Steve AND that very cool mystery vocalist will be ready soon...I'll let you know more, when I know more.  But, I'm so ready and looking foreward to this soooo much..Hurry, you guys OK?.... Jan
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Thank you so much for wondering what's happening with Steve and I.

Steve just finished a gig with WALTERs BIRTHDAY last week 2/18, at Liquid Soul Coffee Roaster's in McKenna. It was real cool.

He's gonna teach some bass, with MIKE KARNES doing the guitar instructing next Saturday, that's on March 5th. Those guys haven't givin' me the cost and/or location yet...What the ?? There's gonna be a mystery vocalist too. Hey, I just realized they haven't let me know very much...have they? How am I s'pose to do this anyway? I just gotta know...that's all there is to it.

Steve's meeting with MIKE again tomorrow, then I'll pry it outta him...I promise. It's called THE KIDs MUSICAL WORKSHOP..... OK, and that's about ALL I know for sure. Your friend, Jan

Next Gig....WALTERs BIRTHDAY

Photo by WALTERs BIRTHDAY, Tod Lemkuhl cc

Did ya hear? That really cool band that my Steve's in WALTERs BIRTHDAY is playing again next Friday, February 18th at LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERs in McKenna. That's at 8 pm 'til 'round 11. Phone Martin @ 360/400-soul if you need more info about the gig. OK. Only a $5.00 cover.

Guess, EVERYONE had a fantastic time last Friday at Liquid Soul...a big, happy, dancing crowd, and, of course, thanks again to our hero neighbor STEVE HICKS/drums...who helped Steve get our 'new' old truck last week...he came to this gig and Steve said enjoyed himself. Cool.
Remember, LIQUID SOUL COFFEE ROASTERs is located at the McKenna 'Y' behind BAYDOS...just one mile outside of Yelm. It's easy to find...a great place for the whole family.
Members of this band are SCOTT ERCOLIANI/drums, JON BARONI/keys/vocals/harp, TOD LEMKUHL/guitar/vocals and my sweety STEVE BARTLETT/bass. Maybe, MARTIN SALINAS will come up for a few tunes. Cool. Jan

UPDATES: The Latest

Well, First, let me thank you for checking for Steve's upcoming events.

He has no gigs booked at this time...well, a gig for next summer in July, in Kent...but, that's a long way off. not really what you're looking for. is it?

So, what's happening?
Steve's waiting to finish up the WALTER's BIRTHDAY band CD. They need to add vocals and harmonies...the last part of the process of creating a CD. Cool. The Keyboard [JON BARONI] and guitar [TOD LEMKUHL] are finishing up their instramental parts now, with st_robert is doing the recording. Drums [SCOTT ERCOLIANI] and bass [My BARTLETT ON BASS, of course. Jan] are finished for now and waiting for the next part.
Last night, 1/12/11, Steve got a call from his old friend, MIKE KARNES, up Gig Harbor way. Mike's organizing a 'workshop' for kids, teaching them guitar etc. Steve will be adding bass guitar instruction and examples for those lucky kids. There will be a drummer, showing his part and a fine vocalist too. Sounds fun. This is in the planning stages, when I know more I'll share.
I'm sure, Steve's getting 'itchy fingers'. He has such a great love for music, people have called him to jam etc. He'll be going out soon to, as he says 'make it happen.'
I just love this guy. Jan