Attendance is Up

Now into our seventh year, it appears that Pickin' on the Patio has become an institution in Downtown Overland Park. For the past several weeks we have had record attendance with many new players and well as a growing audience.

Thank you to everybody who is making POTP a success.

First Night of 2010

Thanks to all who came out last night for the first night of our seventh season of Pickin' on the Patio. It was good to see a lot of our old friends from last year as well as our good friends who have become faithful followers of SKY BLUE.

The rain held off and the weather was great. We will be on the patio outside of Homer's for the next 12 Mondays, so come when you can.

We are beginning to think about this year's Pickin' on the Patio season. All the principals are on board for a June 7 kick-off. Theresa and Bob are all set, Jim is ready, and Glenn, the manager at Homer's is excited. We are waiting on the official OK from the building owner and then the City of OP and we will be ready to go.

I hope you have all been practicing up over the winter, getting ready for your big moment at the mike.

We'll see you Monday, June 7 at 7:30 unless there is an unforeseen hitch.

The Last Night of the Season

Monday, August 31 was the last night of the 2009 Pickin on the Patio season. I believe that this was the largest crowd we have ever had. From our modest start in 2003, the event gets bigger every year.

The lion's share of the credit must go to our hostess, Theresa. She does an amazing job of keeping things moving and making everybody feel welcome. Her husband Bob, is a master musician who is wonderful at helping people find their key and knowing chord progressions to just about any song. Pickin on the Patio would not happen without them. Be sure and thank them for their hard work and dedication.

As far as we know now, the next Pickin on the Patio will be Monday, June 7, 2010.

Keep the music going and we will see you next year. In the meantime patronize Homer's Coffee House, come hear Sky Blue whenever you can, and always support local live music.

Monday, August 24, 2009

It was another delightful night at Pickin' on the Patio. Perfect weather and a good number of performers and observers.

Next week, August 31, will be the last Pickin' on the Patio until June 7, 2010.

Join us one more time this summer and start getting your stuff together for next spring.

Monday, August 17, 2009

It was another beautiful night Monday with plenty of pickers, singers, and watchers. We have been blessed this year with mild weather for Pickin' on the Patio.

This week we had some cowboy songs, spiritual songs, a little tribute to Woodstock, as well as our usual assortment of country, pop, gospel, and rock tunes.

We have just two weeks to go for the season, so come out and enjoy the live, impromptu music for two more Mondays before Labor Day.

There is such a variety of music and skill leveles that we never know what is going to happen.

If you have never played before or if you have been playing professsionally for 5o years (we have both) come on out to Homer's on Monday nights.

Beautiful weather

After an afternoon storm, the evening turned out beautiful for Pickin on the Patio. There was a large crowd and plenty of good music.

Thanks to everyone who partcipated. Three weeks to go for this season.

Sky Blue will be at Homer's this Saturday, so everyone be sure to be there.