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Hey now - I just got back from Bhojanic Indain Restaurant http://www.bhojanic.com/ where Duane Trucks and friends jam every Wednesday night. Let me tell you, this was a wonderful night! Anyone who is in the Atlanta area and passes up these free shows is missing out on something wonderful. Following up on JNB's post about Duane's band Genetic Drift winning the Atlanta Jazz Fusion competition and a spot at the Atlanta Jazz Festival last night, I thought it only appropriate to to stop by and catch the show. Blew my mind. Here is this little Indian restaurant with mostly vegetarian food -- their motto is: Warning! Food has flavor! -- and it is packed with music lovers on Wednesday nights. Duane plays with a rotating cast of musicians, but tonight the show included Genetic Drift's Nick Johnson on Washburn hollowbody guitar. Take it from me ... I can tell when I'm listening to something special ... Nick Johnson is the Real Deal. He reminded me of a young Jimmy Herring. Speaking of Jimmy, his daughter Cameron (Duane's gal friend) was in the audience tonight as well as other celebrities. Col. Bruce was holding court at the bar in the back room. Ike Stubblefield was with the Colonel and sat in for a couple of numbers, and the incomparable Caroline Aiken sang Not My Cross To Bear! Playing tonight were Duane on drums, Nick on guitar, Ted Pecchio on bass, Spencer Pope on keys, and Gar on percussion. This is a band to be reckoned with ... I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see such important music played in a venue with such a great vibe! Duane said he will be visiting home next week but will return on March 12. Whoops! Forget I told you about this. I'd rather it didn't get crowded. Please stay away ...