"LOOKING BACK ON THE "OFF-SEASON"

As I'm writing this, I'm flying back from New Orleans where I played three fun shows. Needless to say, I'm feeling "A Might Bit Peculiar." I was pleasantly surprised to see how many fans came to those shows. New Orleans is a great city worthy of the great come-back that is currently underway. The French Quarter is certainly as fun and rich with flavor as ever! Tropical Isle owners and Bourbon Street legends, Pam and Earl, gave me a tour of the 9th Ward and St. Bernard Parish. The devastation is incredible. But, the spirit of the Big Easy is hard to break. Thanks to everyone who came to the shows...Aaron from Erie (who we learned will be living with his mother-in-law again)…"Furry Tits" from Michigan (and her friend the Danny Bonaduce look-a-like)…Bob & Carol of New Orleans (the oldest flasher I know...with the youngest boobs!)...Blondie from Port Clinton (who barely got her baby out of her womb before hitting Bourbon Street)…as well as fans from Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana. Wow, what a great way to end my "off-season". You really must join in on the fun next year!

Of course, the winter was full of lots of good times. When, I wasn't performing I tried to spend time at Put-in-Bay. The island is a great place in the winter. Although completely different than in the summer, fun is always there for the making as you can see by this photo of the ice party I was lucky to live through in February. When not on the island, I had a blast playing for you all in Columbus (always a blast in Buckeye country), Dayton (Canal Street and Kym Brush…oh sorry, I mean Greg), Gibraltar (Sunseekers Boating Club can DRINK!), Toledo (great sold-out show at Toledo Sailing Club), St. Clair Shores (sold-out show again at Jefferson Yacht Club - with the folks from DYC) and even Marblehead!...and, we had two fun nights at Put-in-Bay Lakewood...first was Filthy Dirty Rotten Weekend with my pals Pete & Wayne, and second was Swingers Weekend (that's right, I have an official swinger fan base!)...Then there was the 4th Annual Put-in-Bay Day in Key West. It's so much fun to have Put-in-Bay folks jam Sloppy Joe's for a winter weekend…Put-in-Palooza 2008 played to a packed house with the Swingin' Lesbian Frogs, my buddies Bob Gatewood & Calabash, Killer Flamingos, and even Ben Dover! Next year will be our 10th Annual Put-in-Palooza - so expect a huge party!...As much fun as it all was, I can hardly wait for the 2008 Season at Put-in-Bay.

2008 ISLAND SEASON BEGINS

The Round House Bar Season Opener...I'm honored to be taking the stage once again for the official opening of the 2008 tourist season at The Round House Bar. The Whiskey Light Celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. Join us for one of the great island traditions as the light is illuminated for the first time of the season to my song "Look For the Whiskey Light." Then I'll be at The Round House every Sunday through May 11th for my Anything Can Happen Nights when you can hear prettier songs than I typically sing at my shows, and usually witness some antics by the locals. Those shows are all at 9:00 pm, except for a rare afternoon show on May 4th.

Twinsburg, OH...I'll have one last mainland show at Scorchers in Twinsburg, Ohio (not Streetsboro, this year) on Saturday, April 19th. The Twinsburg club is laid out a little better for my show, so I'm looking forward to this one. Scorchers is very close to the I-480/Rt. 91 exit, with a Comfort Inn right at the exit. So, this is a great chance for a "road trip" for fans from Youngstown or western PA.

Put-in-Bay Brewing Co. Season Opener...Then summer starts early when I kick off the season at my main stomping ground, the Brewery Show Room, on May 17th. I'll be there pretty much every weekend from then through October. There will even be a couple Thursday and Sunday shows this year as well as an early show on July 4th before the fireworks! Carl has some new things planned to make The Brewery even more fun. And, they plan to continue to carry fine wines and lots of imported beer brands for your enjoyment during the shows. So, join us for good food, good brew, fine wine and fun times! I've got some new songs for you, new too-soon jokes and you never know when Press House Joe might stop in to sing in German! I can hardly wait!

Middle Bass Island...I'll be back at St. Hazard's Resort on Middle Bass Island the second weekend in July for a Friday night and Saturday afternoon show, returning to Put-in-Bay that night for an evening show at The Brewery. Two islands…three shows…one Ray Fogg Show!

Check out my full schedule. It's subject to change, so watch www.rayfogg.net for updates.

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