It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll...

A drum? Check.

A guitar? Check.

A singer? Check.

Congratulations. You have now assembled the three essential ingredients of a rock and roll band. Time to plug in your amp and ROCK!

That's the Blackfoot Gypsies out of Nashville, Tenn. They're playing at Smith's Olde Bar a week from tonight.

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