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| Down in Front This month�s review: The Jollies The Jollies are an amalgamation of several different bands. Really it�s Dave and Rico of the Merry Pranksters hosting an open musicians night at Maiers. I got turned onto it because, first of all the Pranksters kick ass, and the only reason they haven�t been featured in Propaganda is because I don�t know how to begin to write about a band that has the history that they do. Secondly, Big Mike from Big Mike�s Permagrin (one of our pet bands) plays with them, along with a couple of his rogues. Also, it was an excuse for me and my friends to leave the Highlands to go out. Once we started going, there was really no reason to stop. The only drawbacks are that it is rather loud, and Maiers is kinda pricey. Reasons to stay include not only the players, but the relaxed atmosphere consisting of a relatively small crowd, one that doesn�t include a large majority of frequenters who appear other nights when the Pranksers play. Nothing against Phish-heads, but your phoney-ness wears thin my sanity. So my friends and I usually grab a booth and proceed to get loaded while we listen to descent music. And, if we�re lucky, Mike Calhoun will play and shake his groove thing yea, yea. This is a man who has played not only with the Dazz band, but with Clapton. Every time he gets on stage, he makes the ten dollar pitchers worth while. They play as long as there�s a few people who are still clapping. Each band gets to play some of their originals, but for the most part it�s just fun covers. Not much dancing ensues outside of the booths, but a good time is usually had by all. They play every Tuesday night at Maiers, and there is no cover charge. For those who need more to do, there is a pool table in the back. And, if it gets too loud and smokey, there�s a nice patio which they keep open. And don�t forget, if you get hungry, White Castle is just a hop, skip, and jump away. Just don�t eat at Whities before you go--no one wants that. |
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