Now Just Where Is His Raven Tattoo?

By now many of you have heard of Michael Phelps insane domination of the Olympic games and his record setting achievements. He's an uber-athlete, an unwavering patriot, and until we are told to cease and desist by his attorneys, an ardent supporter of the Raven Cafe.

We've actually been in charge of putting together a playlist for his iPod, and if you look closely, you'll notice him sporting his Raven Cafe gear throughout his interview sessions.

All we can say is, "Thanks, and congratulations on a job well done." You may not be able to hop the next flight to Beijing, but you can rest easy in knowing the rest of the world is talking about Prescott, Arizona and The Raven Cafe right now.

Things to do this week between Track and Field events:

Monday: Pizza, Pitcher and a Picture night continues with "Heathers". This twisted classic achieved cult status the day it arrived on VHS. Shannen Doherty and Christian Slater...together in one definitive cinematic masterpiece. It's like "Beverly Hills 90210" meets "Very Bad Things" with a dash of "Friday the 13th" and a shake of "Revenge of The Nerds". 8:30pm

Tuesday: Tony is putting together a Chef's Choice Menu. Technically that means he's still working out the details and I have to go to press. Fear not...he's always on top of his game and sometimes your stomach needs a good surprise.

Also on Tuesday...Jed is going to be in to play a set during Happy Hour (4-6pm)

Thursday: Our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions are becoming quite popular amongst the players in town. It's an opportunity for musicians of all ages to get on stage together and show their best improvisational skills. 8pm

Friday: Headline Bluegrass Band from Phoenix is making their first appearance at The Raven. We know you love the bluegrass, and we're happy we found these guys. Come out and show them some support. 8pm

Saturday: Local jazz merchants, Bob Shimizu and Beginner's Luck will be playing their first show with us. This local jazz scene is so dynamic and we couldn't be happier to provide a venue for the diversity and talent of local players. 8pm

Sunday: Jonathon Best returns to the Old-Upright for a Brunch set. Remember, brunch is the most important meal of the week.

Your Album of the Week: Drivin' N Cryin' frontman Kevn Kinney released his first solo album, "MacDougal Blues" in the late 1980's. It was also his best. Not just his best, but actually a great album. I've never owned a copy because it has been out of print since the early 90's. I did have a taped copy though, and I wore it out a few months ago. Then, just last month, they rereleased the album. It's a must have (especially for you Greg).

Until Again

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