The day was long, but at 5pm, still very young. Baring my arms and my pasty white legs for the hot sun, I had to peel myself from the leather chair after sipping on three cosmos. Downtown Canton isn't tiny, but it certainly isn't very large either. Sitting outdoors at a martini bar and watching people flood the streets isn't a normal activity for me and my friends, but a great beginning to an adventurous evening.
We joined the throng of people and stumbled towards a pizzeria, picking up more friends along the way. It wasn't long before we discovered coffee would be a necessity if we were to make it to 3am. So, we sobered up and then remembered that even more friends would be at Mike Stone's apartment a few blocks away.
A great group of talented friends were putting on a show at Mike's place, also known as Love Nada. The balcony doors were open, the music of Fast Molasses adding to the sounds on the street below.
You never know who you are going to see perform at nights like these, but there is always souful singing, banjo and stand-up bass picking, fiddles, and even a washboard or two. Josh and Steve (Jeff and Steve too, I reckon) are forming a band, and since they trade musicians back and forth with Fast Molasses, I suppose it's only fitting that they all played together on Friday night. I've heard Josh's band twice in the past couple of weeks, and was very impressed. It's so exciting to see what's coming out of the Canton music scene these days. Especially when you not only dig the music, but the people behind it too.
Seemlessly hopping from one group of friends to the next, I hung out at Mike's for a while before grabbing some friends and heading to a couple of bars downtown- basically just looking for the largest concentration of excellent people in one place. Along the way we talked about our dreams for Canton and where we hope our city to be in five years. As usual, the night stalled a bit at Georges as we sat talking and smoking until about 2am when we finally decided to go exploring some more. But that's a whole 'nother post that I will share later this week. In the meantime, go mellow out to some Fast Molasses.
Makes me want to move to Canton! Looks like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Julie | June 05, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Sounds like an amazingly fun night <3
Posted by: Ashlee | June 05, 2011 at 07:04 PM
waw this is really fantastic !!!
Posted by: pureblack75 | June 05, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Too funny! I saw the first picture and squealed to my husband that we were at this show! Then I scroll farther and see me! I play in a band with Jason, the upright bass, sometimes....it was awesome to see him another context.
How neat!
Posted by: Mallory G | June 05, 2011 at 10:29 PM
oh long nights filled with party hopping and music are the best...glad you had a fabulous weekend. I checked out fast molasses and their music is great always love when new bands are recommended. Much love to you lady.
Posted by: Monique | June 05, 2011 at 11:15 PM
This was so fun!!! A wonderful night full banjos & drum jams. So good! :)
Posted by: allie | June 06, 2011 at 08:40 AM