...Good American Music Next Performance March 6, 2010 ** Pickles Pub ** 520 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, Md. 21230 (410) 752-1784 Mar 6, 9:00pm:   Pickles Pub (directly across street from Camden Yards) Jan 23, 9:00pm:   Second Chance Saloon in Columbia, Md. Dec 19: snowed out; will reschedule:   Sam & Elsie's in North Laurel, Md. (map/info) Oct 17, 4:15pm:   Govans Presbyterian Church (York Road, Govans) Sep 27, 11:30am-12:30pm:  Down Syndrome Connection Buddy Jam   ||    Blob's Park, Jessup (left to right) Norm, Lou, Herb, Merv and Jim     We enjoy performing !! Playing around the Baltimore and Washington, DC areas, Bodkin Creek will keep your party or event rockin' with an upbeat tempo while your folks are a-boppin' and a-stompin'. We play a variety of American roots Rock-n-Roll, Surf, Blues and Sixties tunes, along with a little bit of "country fun". For info or booking call Norm Matthews at 410-647-4629 or email Bodkin Creek . 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Bodkin Creek Band Members are (as pictured above): Norm  -- playing Rhythm and Lead Guitar + back-up Vocals Lou  -- providing Lead Vocals Herb  -- banging the Pots 'n Pans Merv  -- playing Bass + back-up Vocals Jim  -- playing Lead Guitar Hank  -- playing Sax, Keys + back-up Vocals Where We've Been Lately: Glen Burnie Elks Michael's Pub "Multi-Bands Night" in Columbia Fish Head Cantina Featured Band at Michael's Pub in Columbia Whispers Band Showcase in Glen Burnie Sykesville Apple Butter Festival Lazarus Foundation Charity Event Parkview VFW Hall Featured Band at Whispers in Glen Burnie (2x) Cheeseburger In Paradise in Pasadena Maryland Dog Rescue Benefit/Victory Lounge in Pasadena Down Syndrome Benefit at Blobs Park in Jessup Govans 2009 Fall Festival 2nd Chance Saloon in Columbia Partial Song List -- This is Some of What You Will Hear (click "Listen Up" above for samples) Apache - - The Shadows Back in the USSR - - Beatles Boot Scoot Boogie - - Brooks & Dunn Brand New Cadillac - - The Clash Bring It On Home to Me - - Sam Cooke Can't Get Enough - - Badfinger Cinnamon Girl - - Neil Young Do Ya ? - - Electric Light Orchestra Drift Away - - Dobie Gray Folsom Prison Blues - - Johnny Cash Fourth of July - - X Gimme Some Lovin' - - Spencer Davis Trio Gimme Three Steps - - Lynyrd Skynyrd Green River - - Credence Clearwater Revival Have You Ever Seen The Rain? - - Credence Clearwater Revival Hawaii Five-0 - - The Ventures Hey Joe - - Jimi Hendrix Honkey Tonk - - Numerous Artists I Want to be Sedated - - The Ramones Johnny B. Goode - - Chuck Berry Jumpin' Jack Flash - - Rolling Stones Keep Your Hands to Yourself - - The Georgia Satellites Knockin' On Heaven's Door - - Bob Dylan La Bamba - - Richie Valens La Grange - - ZZ Top Little Sister - - Numerous Artists Lost Highway - - Hank Williams Memphis - - Chuck Berry Mystery Train - - Elvis Presley Needles and Pins - - Numerous Artists No Matter What - - Badfinger One Way Out - - Allman Brothers Peace, Love and Understanding - - Elvis Costello Pipeline - - The Chantays Pork & Beans - - Weezer Pretty Woman - - Roy Orbison Pride and Joy - - Stevie Ray Vaughn Roadhouse Blues - - The Doors San Antonio Rose - - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Secret Agent Man - - Johnny Rivers Sharp-Dressed Man - - ZZ Top Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - - Otis Redding Six Days on the Road - - Numerous Artists Sixteen Tons - - Numerous Artists Sleepwalk - - Numerous Artists Streets of Baltimore - - Numerous Artists Sunshine of Your Love - - Cream Surf Rider - - The Lively Ones Suspicious Minds - - Elvis Presley Sweet Home Alabama - - Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Chicago - - Eric Clapton Sweet Jane - - Numerous Artists Takin' Care of Business - - Bachman-Turner Overdrive That's Allright Mama - - Elvis Presley The House is A'Rockin' - - Stevie Ray Vaughn The Letter - - Joe Cocker/The Box Tops The Thrill Is Gone - - B.B. King The Weight - - The Band The Wind Cries Mary - - Jimi Hendrix Things I Cannot Change - - The Mavericks Truck Drivin' Man - - Numerous Artists Vehicle - - Ides of March Walk, Don't Run - - The Ventures Wipe-Out - - The Safaris Wrap It Up - - The Fabulous Thunderbirds Wonderful Tonight - - Eric Clapton Glen Burnie Elks (Feb '08) Merv laying down some bass lines at Whispers (1/30/09) Thousands of our fans have asked the question: "Bodkin Creek ???? Whazzup wi'dat?" Well, the simple answer is that Bodkin Creek is a small bay in Anne Arundel County, near Gibson Island, Maryland along the Chesapeake. It was the site of explorations by Captain John Smith in 1608 and several battles during the War of 1812. It is not far from where the band had its origins in the deep, dark depths of Norm's basement, circa 2004. Herb joined the current line-up in December 2007, and they began playing in public again in early 2008. Hank brought his riffing sax and keyboard talents into the mix in Fall 2009, providing a much more varied overall sound. Yeah, but what say you is a "bodkin"? (Courtesy Wikipedia):   ''A bodkin point is a type of arrowhead. In its simplest form it is a squared metal spike, and was used extensively during the Middle Ages. The name comes from the Old English word bodkin or bodekin, a type of sharp, pointed dagger. They were as long as a man's middle finger.'' Now before this discussion digresses and turns to a discussion about middle fingers, we'll just leave it at that. One thing is for certain:  With a name like "Bodkin Creek", you had better be good! Logo by Stafford Signs Our Sponsor:  Goodtone Amps This site best viewed ... with a browser. Pickin'-and-a-grinnin' visitors since 10/3/09