Marge's, Trombone Shorty, and a Late Night Stop to Jays Diner

Last night was an adventure to say the least.  In the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle there is a column dedicated to beer, and the latest article recommended a bar in Irondequoit named Marge's.  "One of our most desired establishments to frequent lies on the shore of Lake Ontario in Irondequoit. Marge's Lakeside Inn in Sea Breeze, 4909 Culver Road, Irondequoit, is a bar that just screams summer. Bring your flip-flops and enjoy a beverage right on the beach. It has been designated as a Jimmy Buffett Headquarters for Rochester, so grab a laid-back attitude and enjoy this gem."

After months and months of freezing cold and snow, a Jimmy Buffett style beach joint is just what the doctor ordered.  Marge's is right on Lake Ontario, and has a wonderful beach to drink and party on.  We had some tall Landsharks with lime while listening to the Touch Monkeys cover everything from David Bowie to John Mayer.  Marge's is quite different than most bars in Rochester and brings a welcome breath of summertime to its patrons.  Over heard one guy at the bar, " I have a drinking problem.  I have two hands and only one mouth!"

After a couple beers we left Marge's and headed downtown to the Rochester Jazz Festival to check out Trombone Shorty, and rockin' trombone and trumpet player.  We took a slight detour through the ghetto trying to find the concert, but we eventually found the festival and a great parking spot.  The walk from our parking spot to the concert was around ten minutes, so we all loaded up with some walkin' beers and began our journey.

We reached the stage around 9 p.m. and Trombone Shorty came on shortly after we arrived.  My dad has been very excited for this show for quite a while, and though the rest of us had ever heard of Trombone Shorty, we were eager to hear some rockin' brass.  And he delivered.  Big time.  This guy and his band rocked so hard nobody wanted it to end.  Song after song they belted out funky rock and roll jams that had everybody dancin'.  It was an unbelievable concert and I cannot wait to hopefully see this dude again.

And what night of drinking and fun would be complete without a stop at a diner for some delish chow?  After a failed attempt to convince Dad to drive to Buffalo for Mighty Taco, we settled on Jay's Diner in Henrietta.  The food was great, as is any late night chow after a night of drinking.  I had ordered a garbage plate, complete with 2 burgers, mac salad, home fries, hot sauce, onions, and lots of ketchup.  Hit the spot.  Though currently I am regretting it, wishing I had just went with some eggs and bacon. Either way, it was another great evening with a lot of good memories.  Who knows what tonight will bring, but I'm sure it will be a blast!