Two performances begin at 8:00 pm. The Classic City Jazz, UGA's premier vocal jazz ensemble, takes the stage in the congenial confines of the UGA Chapel on North Campus. Free and open to the public. And Kenosha Kid, featuring fabrics of harmony and rhythm from the mind of Dan Nettles, entertains at Hendershot's. No cover.

The bassist-guitarist-vocalist is among our town's musical treasures. He's probably best known these days as the leader of the beloved Latin ensemble Grogus, but jazz fans who've been around awhile also know him as one of the founders of Squat, and his trio alternated for years with Kenosha Kid on Tuesday nights at Farm 255. Carl, all by himself, puts out the wattage of an ensemble, and he'll be doing his solo thing, maybe with a little percussion sitting in, at Hendershot's soon. We're hearing Friday, December 10. More to come.

Photograph by Bob Brussack.

We're headed over to Seth's place -- Hendershot's -- on Oglethorpe just inside the loop (next door to Transmet) this evening to take in the performance of the Rand Lines Trio with Seth sitting in on drums. Starts at 8. And Dan Nettles is passing along the cool news that Kenosha Kid has locked down the first Thursday of every month at Hendershot's. Our newest jazz venue is taking shape.

The official opening is just days away. Tonight, Seth (left) hosted an informal gathering, serving free coffee and the cool music of Dan Nettles, Neal Fountain, and Marlon Patton -- Kenosha Kid.

Seth Hendershot sends word that he's been up until the wee hours the past few nights getting "Hendershot's" ready to open, and he's just about done it. Tonight at 8 p.m., Kenosha Kid will be playing the inaugural gig for this brand new venue on Oglethorpe at the loop. Seth will be serving free coffee (drip). The opening of the bar will have to await inspection. And the buzz about pony rides apparently is an urban myth. So, free coffee and the Kid at 8 tonight. I'm there.