This week,  one of the places that I've played regularly for the last year and a half,  The River's Edge Restaurant in Fillmore will be changing hands.  Mine will be the last show there on Saturday.   They will close for a week or two,  then new owners will re-open after they make some changes to the physical layout.   I'm not sure about their plans for entertainment.

     The occasion brings to mind some of the other places I've played that are no longer there.  Canaseraga Hardware & Coffee Company, Daily Perks, The Paradigm Cafe', The Roasted Bean, Chocolate Bar, Java House,  just to name a few.   Some closed for financial reasons while some had other reasons.   Whatever the reason, it's always disappointing as a musician to have one less place to play.

Although this isn't the ideal economy to open a new business,  there are always people out there with that entrepeneurial spirit that makes America great.   I'm hoping that the atmosphere created by live, local music is just what someone out there is looking for to enhance their new business.    Things will be alright.