Robert Lockwood Jr. @ Fat Fish Blue

[Captain Hate]

Last night Mrs. Hate's office had a party in which they rented out Fat Fish Blue (a club that is just around the corner from where I work) for their Christmas party. I *had* to go and I figured that I could always get hammered if the gig was too dull; but scratch that, because Robert Johnson's stepson and his band were providing musical entertainment. He plays at the club pretty regularly so it wasn't a major change in venue for him. And it's not like he's playing anything different than he did when I first came to Cleveland 30+ years ago. But it is still a joy to see him getting it done with no falling off of talent whatsoever.

Back when I first saw him I thought, "This guy isn't gonna be around forever; I'm glad I caught him." Maybe he will be around forever; I think he's still playing the same 12-string that I saw way back when. After the slight buzz produced by Martin Scorcese's tv tribute, this is what it's all about.

[Pete C]

But in the fifties he played more modern than he does now.