I first saw Valeri in the front bar at the Hawthorne Theater. I had some good friends playing the main stage that night, but the bands that played before my friends were insufferable...so I decided to wait it out in the bar.
My sister and I sat in the dark, dingy bar and drank Sasparillas. Not the fake rootbeer version, but REAL sasparilla - the kind that makes your throat burn, your cheeks pink, and your stomach warm.
There were maybe 15 people in the bar.
And on the little stage, in the corner of the room was a bright looking girl with a banjo. I was immediately interested. She played the banjo! And she played it well! Her songs were beautiful & interesting and there was something about her that I just liked.
After the show, I introduced myself and Valeri was kind enough to give me one of her CD's. I've been listening to the CD and patiently waiting to have her on the radio show.
And guess what?
Saturday is the day!
Ms Valeri Lopez will be playing some of her folky folk folk banjo tunes for our happy little ears this Saturday.
You know the drill....big purple house, some pizza, some beer. Etc. Oh! Except this Saturday we record at 4. Come one, come all. This promises to be a great show.
- Tick
