Friday Night at the Safari Steakhouse
Safari Steakhouse 9430 Annapolis Road Lanham MD 20706

Familiar Faces
Due to the heavy rain, I arrived a little late, but early enough to get there before Familiar Faces started peforming. Donnell again teased his friend "Big Don Pimp." There were three sets, the first one neo-soul - punctuated by Boolah's kickin' guitar solo in Seals & Crofts' Summer Breeze. Mike Muse complained about "Not getting any mail today because of the Anti-Christ" (it was a federal holiday for Reagan's funeral). A girl asked me to dance, but I begged off because one of my teeth ached, but over time as I got into the music, I ignored the pain. She came by later and got me to dance, unfortunately, she obviously didn't like my dancing 'cause she left shortly to dance with some other guy. The second set had a guest male vocalist and another percussionist subbing for Packy. Another guest sang a few words in Rare Essence's Take Me Out To the Go-Go. The third set as usual, cranked the most of the sets - there was a guest rapper. Unfortunately, several minutes after the performance ended, a couple of fights broke out.

I think all of the guest performances I have witnessed emphasize the communal nature of the performances. It is about having a good time, especially with friends. Friends are recognized beyond the shout-outs during the performance: the band members greet and talk with the friends during breaks.

Note: Another posting on this performance