Barstool Sailor Micah: Blog

Back from the Dominican Republic and hanging out at Shaggy's. Next up the Full Moon Party at Morada Bay July 5th. This should be a great gig with some of the finest musicians in the Keys!
We go on 9 to 10:30...fireworks then...11 to 12:30. Dave Feder, Felix, Luke Ptomey, Alex Caldwell and Myself ...Karma Truck Evolution.

Everyone who has a Thusday nights free...come on out to Rum Runners and catch the band. Island Jam!

Hey Everybody,
Looks like another trip out to jam out at Shaggy's Barstool Sailor Harbor Hangout! June 19th to June 24th. We are going to try and stream it live and definately recording the craziness. Cheers!
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Great music and thoughts.

Having a great time hanging out at the late night jam on Fridays. Thanks to all of the musicians who have been stoppin into sing a couple. Cyrus great tunes...best of travels and keep playing your originals.

Bayjam 2009 ...
Thanks to all of those who came out to Founders Park to support the community and raise money for the Arts. ICE Productions with Dave Feder pulling the plow brought us some great music!
The Waybacks were awersome along with all the local artists. If you live in the area get out and catch all of the local bands...Baga Tricks, Stereo Underground, Steve Venini, Dave and Nyan, Scott Youngberg, Jimmy Hawkins, Glenn Sommers lots of great music! Stage Manager Wood nice job! Robin Fear sound engineer! Last but not least...check out local Islamorada artist Pasta. During the performances he painted a school of dolphin on a huge canvas onstage in time with the music. Music is Memory Vibration

Fishing enthusiasts!
My buddy Tidalwave Dave has been out fishing with friends from all over the globe on his custom built 24 ft TCraft - BURNING DAYLIGHT. Then Dave writes about his fishing adventures in honest scientific simple detailed humor. He is a true Florida Sportsman. An accomplished waterman on all levels and a gifted writer. Check him out online...Burning Daylight Florida Sportsman.

Jamming last night at Rum Runners was a good time. Felix, Alex and I grooved for a couple of hours. I think this is going to be a great gig every Thursday. Catch Felix and Baga Trix this weekend at Islandfest...Saturday Afternoon.

Trying something new tonight at Rum Runners.
Playing a set with Alex Caldwell and Felix Hawkins from Flavella and Baga Tricks. We have yet to rehearse or even write a set list...but you know...sometimes that is when the best stuff happens or at least it will be a lot of laughs. I'm pickin up the Mariachi outfits this afternoon.
Islandgrass and Reggae...

Founders Park is holding its Annual Island Fest...Arts, Music, Food and lots of cool activities. All day Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th! I will be playing on Sunday around 2. See you there!

Thanks to all of the musicians and friends of Dean who showed up last night at the Sparrows Nest to celebrate his life.

Hey Everyone, come on by the Green Turtle on Sat Night to take part in the openning of the Wyland Gallery in Islamorada. I'll be playing along outside 6 to 10 ...setting the mood for the evening! Stay for dinner at the Turtle and don't forget to check out he Fishing Gear next door!

Morada Bay's Late Night Laid Back Acoustic Jams 10pm - 2am. Grab your guitar, mandolin, fiddle, spoons, shakers, washboards, harmonicas, ukelele etc...Bonfire on the beach, Drink Specials, Late Night Menu, Kiteboard and Surf Flicks... Musically,I am there to get it going then fill in when it slows down. The goal is to provide a place on the island to come and hang out and place some tunes if you feel like it, eat some smores, get in a game of ping pong or lay on a blanket in the sand and listen to some music.
Local musicians Scott Youngberg, Dave Feder, Dana Collins, Bolivar, Felix the Cat, Desire, Martiney, Willy Nelson and a few who I apologize for not mentioning, thanks for hanging out and jamming.
Thanks to new manager Robbie for making this happen. Visualize it...music is a memory vibration.

Thanks to all in the Community who took the time this weekend to make living in a small town so great.

This Sunday at the Crib in Key Largo.

Harmonica Dean passed away last night after fighting a 4 year battle to cancer. He was somewhere around 56 years old. He got himself out of bed Feb 7th to come and play our last gig together. It was a benefit for cancer research at Founders Park.
You couldn't forget Dean...
At 6ft 7in wearing a big brown leather hat and full on biker attire he would quietly walk up the stairs at Rum Runners and sit in and play from his heart on the Harp for a couple hours. Then after the gig he would pay his tab, ask it anyone wanted to go fishing then jump on his Harley and head off to find a bridge and cast for snook until the morning sun came up. He had a great sense of humor although he didn't speak much and he played his harmonica with anyone and everyone who enjoyed him sitting in. To those who knew Dean before he had cancer, I hope all is forgiven. Dean was lucky to have a caring woman in his life and his last hours. God bless you Moe.
Rest in Peace Dean ... Barstool Sailing, Harmonica Dean was a fisherman who drank and navigated Island Life...

Lots going on this month.
This Wednsday at The Sparrow's Nest at Bud N Mary's Marina we will be kicking off our weekly get togethers. Live Music 5 to 7:30. Dinner is served at 7:30 until it runs out. It is BYOB and Tidalwave Dave will be cooking up fish taco's this Wed. $8 donation for the food costs. Bring an instrument if you play one. This is laid back and no stress and a great way to remember the way the Florida Keys were 30 years ago.

Check out the new Lats and Atts Magazine for sailors out of Redondo Beach California. Shaggy's Harbor Hangout Grand Opening is given some words. If you sail through the Dominican Republic head to Luperon and hang out with Shaggy.
Good Times!

I landed a gig at the Turtle on Saturdays. The Green Turtle...the oldest establishment in Islamorada. A history of great food and decades of incredible musicians have played The Turtle. I'm happy to admit it has a great vibe. Dave Feder is entertaining the crowd on Friday nights. Dave is ridiculously talented and just when you think it couldn't get anymore amazing his prodigy son Nyan shows up an they light up the place like no other. It is turning into a fantastic late night hangout. Tricia and Eric are behind the bar on Fri/Sat always smiling. Come hang out!

Nice to see some family is heading through the Keys!

Tonight is the going away party for Jenny from Mangrove Mike's Diner. What a bummer. She was always a great smile to start the day for a lot of Islamorada locals. She's giving her son a fresh start up in Maryland. Stop on by and wish her well.

My hat is off to the newly formed 18 Strings Band. They came down from Pennsylvania and played through Islamorada last week. Your performances at Rum Runners and The Sparrows Nest at Bud N Mary's Marina were fantastic. Alex, Paul and Tarv keep gigging and having a good time. Wicked version of Long Black Veil Alex... Paul thanks for soloing on Nursery Rhyme...Tarv (percussion, solid timing)... Excellent Originals and wise selection on the covers. Send some pics for the site.
Becky, Kyle, Conor (Igor) Cheers...Derek...nice job with the vase.
Folk and Bluegrass...The 18 Strings Band. Check out the website.

Ending a crappy year 2008...I had the opportunity to go sailing for the first time in the Virgin Islands. American and British...
I knew it was going to be a great time traveling when Nomadic Chris stopped in off the road, sat down in my lazy boy and asked what I had going on the last week of December. I am always gigging. Addicted to the stage...completely.
Taking the time off was life changing and I am thankful for the invite.
Check out the pics when you can...