DUKES FANS:
“Every blade of grass has it angel that visits it and whispers, “Grow..grow.”
The Talmud
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s Party!”
Robin Williams
This is the time of the year I often refer to as, “Deep Spring.” And this year it is exceptionally “deep.’ The steady rains we have been experiencing have led to an incredibly lush landscape with redbuds, magnolias, irises, roses, various lilies, and more all strutting proudly in gardens all over Mt Airy, Germantown, and Chestnut Hill. And the trees, grasses and bushes are all glowingly green and wildly overgrown. My wife, Penny, both loved and hated this time of the year. She loved it because it put her into full gardening mode-planting, trimming, mulching and more. And she hated it because it meant constant mowing of the wildly growing grass and trying yet again to cut back on the eternal ivy growing on the fences.
However
one feels about it, it is impossible to ignore the growth and natural
life that is so boldly present. It is all around us, and it is
undeniably here. I know I will have to hire a gardener to do the work
that I was never any good at, and I will have to mow the front of the
house and cut a lot of weeds. I do not like doing either of those things..(smile)
But doing them is another reminder that the Earth and nature are doing
their thing, joyously and fully. And we are lucky to be both witness to
it, and if wish, participants in it. It is a joyous time. Happy Deep
Spring!
DUKES OF DESTINY
1) Sunday, May 19th RAIN DATE Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Fest; Germantown Ave & Bethlehem Pike: Philadelphia, PA; 11:30-1:45; Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival - Chestnut Hill
The unofficial return of spring has been pushed back as there was a 70% chance of rain Sunday. So the rain date of Sunday, May 19th
will be the return of The Chestnut Hill Home and Garden fest. We have
played this gig for a long time and love it. Lots of craft vendors,
great food, families galore, and of course, music. Come celebrate spring
with the Dukes in the great Chestnut Hill area.
2) Friday, June 14; Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery;203 Bridge St; Phoenixville, PA 424- 924-8425; $20/adv; $22 day of show; THE DUKES OF DESTINY LIVE 6/14 | STEEL CITY COFFEEHOUSE & BREWERY
We are excited about returning to one of our favorite spots in one of our favorite towns. We have not played here since before the pandemic, and we are looking forward to our return. Phoenixville has a great restaurant
and food scene, and Steel City is a great listening room that is now
also a brewery with craft brews and great food and snacks. Great sound
system; comfortable seats with great stage views, wonderful waitstaff
and vibe: we love this place. If you have seen us in Phoenixville
before, come on out and welcome us back, and if you haven’t, you are in for a treat.
3) Friday, June 28; World Café Live with Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis as Opening Act; 8:30 PM; 3025 Walnut St; Phila. PA; 20 adv. $25 door; 215-222-1400;
We did this double bill last year at WCL, and it was such a wonderful show with such a great turnout that we are doing it again. This is one of our favorite clubs in the area. This place has
a great sound system, room to dance, great food and beverages, and a
great staff. Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis, contestants in this
year's International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, open the show with a
set of acoustic Delta and Piedmont blues. Then the Dukes do a set of
electric blues, including some new arrangements and originals. It will
be a night of incredible blues at a fantastic club with great seating,
great sound, and wonderful food. Come on out and enjoy. Early
reservations are strongly suggested.
(If
you know of a place, club, event, or private party that could use a
little Dukes’ energy, let them know about us and us about them. Thanks (www.dukesofdestiny.com)
