Thursday, November 13, 2008

Short Bus to 2009


(Poster from MySpace)

Yeah, it's a bit early to be thinking about New Years Eve. But this show is unusual enough to get my attention. The following came as an e-mail today:

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Richmond 's First Ever Roots Music New Years Spectacular!
Ring in 2009 with three of Richmond 's best acoustic music ensembles. WIth a champagne toast, and all the wild dancing you can muster!

Featuring:
Jackass Flats - Richmond 's favorite high-energy progressive bluegrass quartet.
A Good Natured Riot - Eclecti-grass supergroup
The Fox Hunt - Martinsburg WV = new-oldtime music

and ...

Special Ed & the Shortbus - Richmond 's beloved, internationally acclaimed, absurdist stringband, in their final Richmond (or anywhere!) appearance before retiring the bandname forever (for more on this, please email seshortbus@gmail.com).

Wednesday, December 31st (New Year's Eve)
The Canal Club - Richmond VA
$15 in advance (from Plan 9 or Canal Club Website), $20 at the door, includes midnight champagne toast.

18+, 7:30 Doors, 8:00 music

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