18 - The Randy Bandits

The Randy Bandits
R Bar
17 May 2008, 1900

Saturday was somewhat of a marathon. My plan was to get a few things done around the apartment and then go to the Dance Parade. As soon as I started to do things around the apartment though, I kept finding more things to do and ended up spending the morning and most of the afternoon tidying up and cleaning. Although I missed the Dance Parade, my place is in pristine condition, so if there was ever a time to visit, that time is now. That done, it was time to start the evening. First stop: R Bar on the Bowery for The Randy Bandits.

The Randy Bandits have been together for more than six years and are based in Brooklyn, NY. The band is comprised of Jim Knable (expertly dressed in a royal blue, satin, ruffled, tux-style shirt), Russ Kaplan, Spiff Weigand (who played a different instrument for each song the band performed it seemed), Chris Murphy, Sunny Knable (classically trained pianist turned drummer and overall musical powerhouse) and Jay Buchanan. The Randy Bandits have fun! Their music is fun and their antics are even better. What? Is that a stripper pole on stage? Lets make use of it! Cute girl in the audience? Lets swing with her! This impromptu concert was put together to polish up some of the songs that they will be recording later this month.

Their music is a mix of swing, country, bluegrass, rock and blues. Thanks to Sharon for the invite and for introducing me to The Randy Bandits. They are a good time, go see them!

100 in 6 budget: $191