Valentine's Day is almost here, and Valentine's Day (or VD as we used to call it back in high school when we knew it all) makes me think of love, and love makes me think of that song written by John Lennon for a TV show. A very special TV show. "Our World" was the planet's first, live, international broadcast which happened on June 25th, 1967. The producers wisely banned political types as cameras around the globe zoomed in on different scenes from a rancher on horseback in Canada to the construction of the subway in Tokyo. The Beatle's debut performance of "All You Need Is Love," was the program's finale. Shot at EMI Studios in London, the star studded audience included cats like Eric Clapton, Marianne Faithful, members of The Rolling Stones, The Who and Small Faces. What a crazy cool party that must have been. Rock and roll was the revolution, Flower Power was on the rise, and the world got smaller - at least for one day.
This weekend let's try and keep that love going starting with Sunday because the folks at Hank Dietle's Tavern really need your help. Hank's is a historic road house out there on Rockville Pike that was gutted by fire last February. Usually places like this get torn down in a heartbeat, but local heroes are purposefully rehabbing the building to be a new live music venue. Sunday's fundraiser/party at Rosensteel Hall will feature seven bands with plenty of room to dance, confab, and be merry. Plus the Knights of Columbus will be selling reasonably priced drinks and food. Please show your love for the local music scene by coming out for this event. Hit the link above for details.
Backing up to Friday, the aptly named Valentine Slim has commandeered the Takoma VFW as well as the Wheaton VFW on Saturday.
Other choices on Saturday include a David Bowie Valentine at the Pie Shop which would my cup of tea.
But if you are feeling fancy, I recommend Eric Felten's Red Dress Ball at Glen Echo also on Saturday.
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