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The Jim Carlson Trio / Cool Hand @ Mickeys 5-22-08

Thursday, May 22nd, The Jim Carlson Trio and Cool Hand shared the stage at Mickey's Billiards.

The Jim Carlson Trio was the reunited "Out of Fashion" line up: with Roger Bardo (bass) and Sean McCue (drums).

A unique performance note: This was the first Trio show that I played completely electric...no acoustic guitars, just my 60's Strat. It was a nice change up.

As you can see from the pics, the Trio becomes Cool Hand when Rob Piehl jumps on stage. My role simply changes from 'Trio leader' to 'guitarist' as Rob leads the band.

Mickey's Billiards Sign
The Jim Carlson Trio
Roger Bardo (bass), Sean McCue (drums)
Jim Carlson (voice/guitar)The Jim Carlson Trio
Cool Hand
Rob Piehl (voice/guitar), Jim Carlson (guitar)
Roger Bardo (bass), Sean McCue (drums)
Rob Piehl, Jim Carlson
Rob Piehl, Jim CarlsonJim Carlson, Rob PiehlRoger Bardo, Sean McCue, Rob Piehl
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