The “Jungle Vine” column by Robert Lorimor
Eugene Hideaway Bridges is the cousin of singer Tina Turner and he has the voice to prove it. His performance electrified a full house crowd who had come to listen to the up and coming blues legend at Tokyo Joe’s this last Wednesday night. His guitar play was masterful—but it was Eugene’s bluesy-sweet voice that garnered the most comments. I must agree.

In addition, to the credit of the Jungle Band, I heard many comments about how well they were backing up Eugene. Way to go, guys!

The Jungle Band was comprised of Jay on bass, Sabai on lead guitar and Nutt on drums.

The Jungle Vine

• Robin Hood’s on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 has the best chips in town. You know, the kind which are crispy on the outside and melts in mouth on the inside.
• Local slide guitar artist/songwriter Adam Ryan is recommending Mia Dyson. In his words, “Needless to say it’s very rare (unfortunately) that I get excited about a ‘new’ artist.” Adam plays regularly at Ad Here the 13th blues bar, 13 Samsen Road, Banglumphu (near Khao San Road), on Fridays at 8:30 to 9:30 pm.
• Thailand’s Prime Minister, Mr Thaksin Shinawatra, got lost for about an hour over the jungle on Monday when the radar system on his helicopter broke down in poor visibility, local newspapers reported. Source: Today Online
• In yet another Thaksin story, Money Plans website has a article about a Thai radio DJ who is threatening to sue him because of his weekly speeches disrupt her music program.
• Noriega’s, Silom Rd Soi 4, is having a Teacher Night on Saturday, June 18. The Shrews from the Shrewsbury International School will be performing at 9 pm. The Dogs from Harrow’s International School will be performing at 10 pm.
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