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2 The Villager August 10, 2018 nhvillagernewspaper.com
Jake and Elmore ride again Landlord shares vision
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Tuesday, August 14, the Blues Brothers Next Generation (BBNG for short) arrives at see a basement hydroponics produce farm
Community Park in their authentic Bluesmobile to pay homage to...well, the Blues Brothers and perhaps even a fish farm. He even
at the Angela Robinson Bandstand. suggested having a haunted house in the
The Back Story: While filming Animal House in Eugene, Oregon, John Belushi, then a building. And maybe an ice cream parlor
stand out on Saturday Night Live(SNL), met and studied at the feet of bluesman Curtis or micro brewery.
Salgado, who awakened in the actor a love for America’s roots music—a love already shared “One reason we haven’t done anything
by SNL partner Dan Aykroyd. It was John and Dan’s shared adoration for blues and soul yet, is because we want to know what the
music that sparked the birth of the Blues Brothers. He and Aykroyd first appeared as Joliet community needs,” Jason said. “We are
Jake and Elwood Blues—a pair of white soul men in their now trademark ensemble¬––as interested in participating in the charrette.”
a warm-up act before the telecasts of Saturday Night Live, eventually making their debut The charrette is a brainstorming session
as the featured musical guest. The release of their #1 chart-topping live album A Briefcase for what should be done with the town
Full of Blues helped propel John to mega-stardom. square which the town hopes to engage
In 1979, Belushi and Aykroyd quit SNL to pursue their own movie projects. The following with if Plan NH accepts the town’s
year, they starred alongside musical heroes Ray Charles, James Brown and Aretha Franklin application. IF so, it would most likely him into replacing all the windows, which
in John Landis’ now legendary The Blues Brothers movie. That same year, he and Aykroyd happen in June or so of next year. would cost thousands of dollars.
starred together again—and for the last time—in the film Neighbors. Sadly, Belushi died Bonnie Morse said she recalled there Although about a dozen familiar people
soon after from a drug overdose, but the Blues Brothers live on --- and now we’ve got them being offices and a beauty parlor on attended the meeting, one young woman
right here in Henniker, in the 10-piece BBNG-Next Generation band (complete with horns the second floor, but didn’t remember a spoke up who had only just heard about
and yes, their own Bluesmobile). ballroom being used. Reborn. Brenna Donoghue wondered why
According to member Greg Dorfman, “Jake Blues” – BBNG is not an impersonation Reborn member Ed Saur asked if he more young people weren’t involved in the
act but a true Tribute Act. They still refer to themselves as Jake, Elwood and Zee, but would consider taking the top floor off the effort.
inject their own unique flavor into the mix. They pride themselves in being a ‘show building. Jason said he would be willing to “I’d like to see more younger people pitching
band’ – entertaining rather than just making music. The band has been together for more listen to any proposals. in,” Donoghue said. She also committed to
than 17 years, putting smiles on faces and harking back to some of those memorable SNL Town Planner Robyn Payson pointed out attending upcoming meetings and sharing her
performances and the now legendary Blues Brothers movie that marked the 1980’s. that even if both 4 and 8 Bridge Street, the own ideas and energy.
In addition to Dorfman, members include Kyle Turner (Elwood Blues), John D’Amico Old Post Office Building, were torn down, Members of Reborn offered to clean up
2 (Zee Blues), Stian Brinch (guitar), Don Turcotte (drums), Jim Bramante (keyboards), Mike the area still wouldn’t support a practical the windows at 4 Bridge Street and work on
MacEachern (bass), Paul “The Slide” Ackerman (trombone), Kyle Moffatt (sax) and Kal parking area for the town square. Jason makin the grounds look better.
Sorensen (trumpet). This is a big show with a big sound. Last year they headlined the acknowledged that written into the deed Dawn Kovarik shared that she was impressed
Nashua Rotary Rib Fest at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Join us for a great evening of of 4 Bridge Street are ten parking spaces with what Reborn members had to say. “We
music, humor, acrobatics and antics with BBNG. dedicated to the building on the side of didn’t know the support was there,” she said
The Henniker Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the town of Henniker. All concerts the building. of the offers to help out.
are free (although donations to the Town of Henniker are welcome), begin at 7:00 PM, and Jason also explained that replacing the Reborn member Ken Mathews also informed
take place at the Angela Robinson Bandstand on the grounds of the Community Center window that had a rock thrown through the group that he would be painting the
on Main Street (in case of rain, moving indoors to the Community Center). Bring a chair, it some time ago is complicated because bottom floor trim and exterior walls of the
spread a blanket, visit a local restaurant or have a picnic supper on the lawn and join your no company will now replace it with the Old Post Office building near the end of next
neighbors and friends in this community-building event at our bandstand. same sort of window, which would force week.

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