Jay Bolan recently started a year-long gig at the Four Queens Hotel and Casino downtown. We'd never heard of him but figured, hey, it's a night out with comped tickets.
We had no idea what to expect when we entered the small theater and saw four acoustic guitars on the stage and a single stool for the performer.
The room was surprisingly comfortable; small tables with four chairs facing the stage, a bar, and you can bring in your own drink. My Venti Starbucks kept me company on one of my increasingly-rare alcohol-free nights :).
Jay did a 1 1/2 hour show of mostly 70s and 80s music, with a sprinkling of 60s and 90s to keep everyone happy. He has a very pleasant voice - well oiled with a never-ending supply of Bud Lite - very good guitar skills, and had a great rapport with the audience, especially since he took lots of requests during the last 45 minutes of the show. This kept the audience happy. But alas, the audience was way too small, not unheard-of for an unknown, and I hope that he will develop a following.