Showing posts with label Homewood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homewood. Show all posts

Saturday, July 28, 2018

The Newports 7/28/18



"The Newports are a 9 piece blues, rock and soul super group of musicians from all throughout the South Chicago suburbs." - Newports

This was my first time at a Newports gig. What I enjoyed about their music is the life and vibe they give it, loving every note they play. Each member in their own right has a special part in this band. A few have ties all the way back to high school. I will highlight a couple of the members that I know later in this post.

You can find them playing in the Michiana / Illinois region; Acorn Theater (Three Oaks, MI), Elements (Valparaiso, IN), Bottoms Up Bar & Grill (Lansing, IL), and here at the Grapes & Grain (my old stomping grounds in Homewood, IL). Check out their events page by clicking "here".















"Sonny Lee" Tritt (photo below), is one of the most respected musicians among all the bands in the region. I first met Sonny Lee when he was doing some pickup sax for The Robots. His vibe is also true to his soul. You just want to travel with him on his musical journey.







Mark is fun to watch. He keeps the audience engaged. Once and a while there are moments like this, when Mark deeply feels life and takes it for what it is, explaining it to us in his play.



























This next photo was taken of St. Joseph's Catholic church as I walked back to the car.




The Newports



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Sunday, April 22, 2018

Pre-Arbor Day 2018


I spend the Sunday before Arbor Day to go by the old house in Glenwood to photograph the tree that my son Nick planted from a seed, circa 1992. The tree is still there, and much bigger than the 12" that he planted.




I then took my bride Christi to Aurelio's in down town Homewood. I first went to Aurelio's in the early 70's, when my friends dad Tad invited me with the gang. Back when Aurelio's was located on Ridge Road. Lets just say that was also when I found out Pizza was part of all the food groups.  Later Sanfrantelo's popped up in Glenwood, and gave Aurelio's a run for their money, and sometimes more.  However, Aurelio's has made it through the test of time because of quality and price.



Today Aurelio's is located on Harwood Avenue in Homewood. I remember going to this area when I believe it was Hines lumber. (I could be wrong.) Later the building housed a Schwinn bicycle sales and repair shop. Aerelio's obtained it, and made it into the restaurant we know it as today (the late 70's).

Along with the photograph above, here are some photographs I took of my bride and of Aurelio's.












Check them out when you get a chance. You will not be disappointed.

Aurelio's Pizza
18162 Harwood Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.798.8050


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