O.k. 'splain this to me: What keeps Al from playing with Mike whenever he wants?

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

It seems that not only there are some "intellectual" types here who think pubs are beneath them, but they also have no idea what a "pub" can be. There are enormous and beautiful pubs, in Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere, where there is live music by performers ranging from good local groups with moderate international following, to the great Chieftains.  

Extolling the magnificence of wineries vs. pubs is a bit ridiculous, though I understand that the equation here is WINERY: where the Exalted M & B Beach Boys play - PUB: where negligible "Hired hands" (according to AGD) like Brian's Band play.

Now excuse me, I'm off to the nearest pub to quaff a pint or two, exchange rough jokes with the other commoners there and listen to some jigs (no, it's NOT a misspelling for "gigs").

Some of the most revered, longstanding venues for live music in Nashville, for example, are pubs, coffee houses, cafes, restaurants!

[the captain]

I don't know if we're getting into splitting hairs as to what is what, but a bar (probably not a pub) in Minneapolis, The Uptown, was one of the greatest venues in town here through some of the city's greatest eras. It was demolished a few years back to build an Apple Store or some sh*t, but it was a fantastic shithole with a wonderful breakfast and a spectacular history. Replacements, Husker Du, Soul Asylum, not to mention more great touring acts than you can imagine. Nothing special ... but really special. I was proud to play there ... sometimes for a couple dozen people. Hence me not being on the list of greats to play there!

[KittyKat]

It seems that not only there are some "intellectual" types here who think pubs are beneath them, but they also have no idea what a "pub" can be. There are enormous and beautiful pubs, in Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere, where there is live music by performers ranging from good local groups with moderate international following, to the great Chieftains.  

Extolling the magnificence of wineries vs. pubs is a bit ridiculous, though I understand that the equation here is WINERY: where the Exalted M & B Beach Boys play - PUB: where negligible "Hired hands" (according to AGD) like Brian's Band play.

Now excuse me, I'm off to the nearest pub to quaff a pint or two, exchange rough jokes with the other commoners there and listen to some jigs (no, it's NOT a misspelling for "gigs").

And Brian also plays at wineries. Found an online expired ad for a past Brian winery gig. Complete with dinner.

[HeyJude]

It seems that not only there are some "intellectual" types here who think pubs are beneath them, but they also have no idea what a "pub" can be. There are enormous and beautiful pubs, in Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere, where there is live music by performers ranging from good local groups with moderate international following, to the great Chieftains.  

Extolling the magnificence of wineries vs. pubs is a bit ridiculous, though I understand that the equation here is WINERY: where the Exalted M & B Beach Boys play - PUB: where negligible "Hired hands" (according to AGD) like Brian's Band play.

Now excuse me, I'm off to the nearest pub to quaff a pint or two, exchange rough jokes with the other commoners there and listen to some jigs (no, it's NOT a misspelling for "gigs").

And Brian also plays at wineries. Found an online expired ad for a past Brian winery gig. Complete with dinner.

I'm not sure why this needs to be reiterated. I mentioned a few posts back that Brian has played the Mountain Winery in Saratoga at least three times.

[JohnMill]

Nothing wrong with playing wineries.  I've seen some good shows at wineries including the venue name checked in the above posting.

[RioGrande]

As reiterating is the new name of originality, I'll be original too and reiterate that there's nothing wrong in playing pubs, either. Even commoners should have the right to their fleeting moment in the Sun.  Even in sorry 2014.    

[Foster's Freeze]

I don't know if we're getting into splitting hairs as to what is what, but a bar (probably not a pub) in Minneapolis, The Uptown, was one of the greatest venues in town here through some of the city's greatest eras. It was demolished a few years back to build an Apple Store or some sh*t, but it was a fantastic shithole with a wonderful breakfast and a spectacular history. Replacements, Husker Du, Soul Asylum, not to mention more great touring acts than you can imagine. Nothing special ... but really special. I was proud to play there ... sometimes for a couple dozen people. Hence me not being on the list of greats to play there!

The Dakota is a cool place too although not like the Uptown was.

[the captain]

It's great--including the food in general and happy hour wine specials in particular--but a totally different thing. Uptown was a (glorious) shithole. The Dakota is pretty nice.

[donald]

the Mountain Winery at Saratoga is a primo venue.  I saw Mikes band there twice under the California stars.  An ideal place.    And by the way, Steely Dan is playing a two night gig there in a couple of days .   the wine and dinner package takes place at the winery before the show.   I guess performers can opt to eat with the elite venue supporters if they wish.
for me, the better option is to take a picnic with a bottle of wine and sit on the mountainside overlooking Silicon Valley for and hour or so before entering the venue.   
many of the regular attendees of the concert series  do this for every show.