Romantic (?) Jazzy night out

We went to a bar/restaurant called The Gables last night situated at 248 Jervois Road, Herne Bay for a new experience - to watch a Jazz Band live!





We arrived at the bar about 6.45pm. Damn! We missed the 'happy hour' - oh, life is such misery..

Anyway back to the topic. It is a real cozy bar with its restaurant stashed at the other side of the room. When we arrived there were families with kids hopping around and oh, aren't they just so cute.. Within a fraction of a second I thought, luckily we had our dinner before hand coz I don't think I can handle kids jumping around me when I am eating my food. And that's where indigestion comes from thank you very much.

Most people there were over 40 and very friendly people. I was probably one of the younger people in there but with all the aches and pains that I had recently, I am probably the oldest one. God I am such an old fart.




Look! A lady is waving to me! Sorry lah it's to a friend next to me.. shame~

The band was a four piece band.





Eventhough the band members are all over 50 but I tell you what, they were so damn good! They started the evening with a few jazzy music which I have absolutely no idea of but totally amazed by the talent of these 'mature' guys (Mmm~ mature~ Not really, I love my hubby). Then after their first break, they kicked off the evening in open mic style, which means anyone who can sing can get up and give it a go.

Well as much as I enjoy music and occassional singing, this is certainly not my scene. As the 'incident' below explains..



Now you can understand my talent, only shows when I'm in the shower, definitely not in public..

And now back to the real thing. There were quite a few singers and these are couple of them.




A friend Rob sings his heart out (view from outside of bar)

Whoever the singers were, they were good. The band is better. One glimpse or a sign from any member within the band and the others know what to do or what to play next. Just blew me away.


Serenade me Mr. Piano man

We didn't stay long and left about 9.30pm. It was an enjoyable night and pleasant experience. What a way to end the weekend!