Las Cazuelas and The Fire: Girard Street, Philadelphia

"It's okay, I'm with the band". My husband, Chris, is a stellar bassist (I can brag because he's so modest). I love watching him play, but it's rough for me staying out late and then being a functioning human at work the next day. All the same, it was a nice Thursday night. We started off at the nearby Las Cazuelas for dinner, a corner Mexican BYOB. We got beef and chicken tacos to share. It was standard fare, but I wasn't blown away by anything. Although, I will say, that our server was awesome. Very friendly and attentive.

The Fire is close by on Girard near Northern Liberties. It's a small bar and venue, with cheap drinks and good music. Chris currently plays with Preston Hull. Give 'em a listen. My favorites are Little Sparks, So This Is The City, and Mariska Hargitay.

Chris, on the right, slappin' da bass.

After Preston Hull, a Boston-based 5 piece played, Dan & The Wildfire. They have a folksy, Lumineers/Mumford & Sons sound, with a trumpet. Lot's of harmonies and great vocals. Check them out!

This was hanging in the bar. It just may be inspiration for my next embroidery project. 

Words to live by.