Famous Friday

It's been a long time since so many famous people where all in Hartford and not all on the same speaking tour. But so it is this Friday when The D-O-double-G himself hits the Webster Theater and former Insomniac host Dave Attell makes a stop at the Funny Bone Comedy Club.

First off, I really hope Snoop shows up. Let's be honest here. Most rap stars do not have the best reputations when it comes to making all the stops on their tours, especially in smaller markets where the show may or may not be sold out. Let's not forget it wasn't long ago that The Wu Tang Clan was something like three hours late to a show at Toad's Place and then later in the year blew off a show at the Webster. If I had fingers I'd keep them crossed for the folks who bought tickets for that show.

As for Dave Attell I loved him on Insomniac...which is probably the last thing he wants to hear from anyone being that show went off the air over 5 years ago (5 years?!?). So a word to the wise, if you get the chance to meet the man please don't even mention Insomniac, o.k. It's probably for the best. We are hearing good things though about his current stand-up routine and the two night stop (Friday & Saturday) give you two shots at seeing it.

But, for my money Friday night is all about Cafe Nine in New Haven. Living Blues legend T-Model Ford will be rocking the house with local Blues staple Rocky Lawrence. For the cheap(er) price tag, the history and the music if Chet had a choice this is where we would be hanging out. Plus at this show you have a better chance of a) not getting a contact high or b) not getting picked on simply because you sat too close to the stage.

Finally, I saw a report today that some Whitney Houston fans are pissed because at a recent concert she couldn't hit half the notes. Well, what can I say kids. Let this be a lesson to you that crack is whack.

Until next time friends,
Chet