Mr. Wibble At Cafe Kismet 09/11/2022

Yes.. Yes I know its been a while and I've missed you all too. As some of you may have noticed while I haven't been absent from live music in SL, I did take a break from blogging for Droppin' The Stream. But this blog isn't about me.

As for what pulled me back, it was visiting a new venue, and rediscovering the passion of venue owners for their builds, acts and fans. This particular one is Café Kismet. Opening just recently, since September 7th, 2022, the proprietress, Rae, has created a warm and comfortable venue, perfectly suited for acoustic and folk music. Think the kind of place you might find in the lower Hudson Valley, maybe on the edge of New Paltz, on a summer evening. Old brick, fresh espresso, and plenty of flowers are going to guide a visitor to some of the most comfortable chairs in SL. If you're a musician, looking for a bohemian vibe to join in those jam sessions that are rich in creativity, you should make sure to stop by. The warm greetings from Rae will make the weariest sim explorer feel right at home and the Intan at Café Kismet contains a broad selection of club staples, including several Rumbas.

Venue raving aside, Droppin' The Stream is a music blog, and of course, I was here to enjoy an evening of fantastic music courtesy of Mr. Wibble. I first encountered Mr. Wibble some months ago around the fire at the legendary Café Musique Open Mic. I was pleased to see him in a full hour long show at this amazing venue. Mr. Wibble's set started with a cover of Neil Young's "Heart of Gold". A consummate musician, Mr. Wibble evoked amazing chords from his guitar. Continuing with the 60s vibe, he launched into a fantastic rendition of The Buffalo Springfield "For What Its Worth", another trip down memory lane for your author. Not content with nailing two classics, Mr. Wibble steered our memories to Jr. High Dances with "Something In The Way She Moves" from The Beatles (yes.. I have a Jr. High memory of this song, no I'm not sharing it).

Can a trip through the 60s be complete with CCR? No. And Mr. Wibble clearly realized that, including the Fogarty brother's hit "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?". His melodious voice complimented the worn (but perfectly maintained) hardwood floors of the small dance area. Not all the great guitar music came from the 60s and Mr. Wibble is not confined to single decade, no matter how remarkable it was. He proved that with a brilliant rendition of Tom Petty's "Last Dance With Mary Jane", followed by the Eagles' ballad "Hotel California". Yes, I'm so old IRL I saw them before hell froze over. It takes a skilled guitar player to cover one of the best bands in my history with a single six string, and Mr. Wibble displayed that skill throughout the evening.

Speaking of great guitar players, Mr Wibble paid tribute to "Slow Hand" with a spot-on delivery of "If I Could Change The World." The hour seemed to fly by when the last song started. This one has particular meaning to me. The Guns N' Roses version "Sweet Child O' Mine" is the song we have for my daughter. Every time I hear it, I remember holding her when she was a baby as her mother would sing it to her. The show wound down and Mr. Wibble was effusive in his thanks for the outstanding venue and fans.

Those of you counting, may think I missed a song or two in the set. I did not. One of the great advantages of listening to live music is the performer isn't constrained by the length of the tracks in the machine. Anyone attending a Mr. Wibble show will be treated to the kind brilliant playing only heard when professional musicians jam. His lead ins and transitions between songs almost constituted an entirely separate show from the songs. Just another bonus from listening to live music at a great venue catering to acoustic musicians. I hope you'll both hear Mr. Wibble and visit Café Kismet at your earliest convenience!

Rob Wibble is a LIVE SL GUITARIST/VOCALIST & Versatile Multi-Instrumentalist. He is Very Fluent in Acoustic , Electric & 12-String Guitar(s) to Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica & also Dabbles in Synthesizers as well & Has been Performing for Audiences over the Past 2 Decades in RL. He Draws on Influences from Many Musical Styles From Classic Rock/Blues/Oldies To Old-Time Country, 80'S POP, 90'S Alternative, Folk/Singer/Songwriter, Latin, Bluegrass, Jazz, ETC. & Then Throws them into a Blender to Create his own Eclectic Sound. In SL he plays a HIDEKI - ACOUSTIC GUITAR.