3 Mashers gigs in 2 weeks!

First, a little news:
I'm in Saskatoon! The adjudicating went well. I heard some great students, most of them 2 or 3 times, and they were all very good at applying the concepts I was espousing right away. That's impressive. I wish more teachers would get their kids involved in these festivals. Hell, *I* should get my students more involved. Next year for sure.

And now, via Mr. Tyler Cyr:

Alright, people:

Here’s your chance to hear Mike Essoudry’s fabled Mash Potato Mashers, not once, but thrice in the next two weeks. All different venues, all different crowds, same loud and proud sound you’ve grown to know and love.

For the as-of-yet still un-initiated, the Mash Potato Mashers are a nine-piece, all acoustic, horn powerhouse, playing a funk-balkan blend of marching hits. All insanely danceable stuff. New Orleans meets Slovenia right in your own backyard. (Check us out at http://www.myspace.com/mempm )

Opportunity # 1 – Thursday, May 5th
JIM BRYSON w MIKE ESSOUDRY’S MASH POTATO MASHERS
- Kichesippi Brewery, 866 Campbell Avenue, Ottawa
- $12 advance; 7PM doors
- link

Opportunity # 2 – Sunday, May 8th
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by taking her out to the Elmdale! This is an all-ages, family-friendly show – sure to provide over 2 hours of non-stop dancing to tire out your toddler… Tempting, eh?

Mash Potato Mashers play for Kids!
- The Elmdale Tavern, Ottawa
- $10 for adults, $5 for kids
- 3:00 PM
- http://www.elmdaletavern.com/

Opportunity # 3 - Saturday, May 14
Mashers @ Le Petit Chicago
- Le Petit Chicago, 50, promenade du Portage, Hull
- ~ $10, ~ 9:00PM start
- link

Gee, but it’d be swell to see you at any of these! I think you might dig it.
Questions? Concerns? Waivers? Let me know.