Bistro's Bennett and "The Boss"

By way of continuing our irregular series about the non-jazz activities of well known local jazz personalities: Many regular patrons of Jazz at the Bistro know that Bob Bennett, director of operations for Jazz St. Louis, is also a saxophonist, if for no other reason than that for the last few years, Bennett's combo Swing 'n Soul has provided the music for the Bistro's annual open house celebration.

However, Bennett's got another part-time gig, too - performing with the St. Louis area's only Bruce Springsteen tribute/cover band, Asbury Park. The six-member ensemble has a show this Friday, April 6 at the 10 Mile House, 9420 Gravois in Affton. The music starts at 9:30 p.m. and the cover is $5. I haven't yet caught Asbury Park myself, but judging from their songlist, fans of "The Boss" may very well dig 'em; check their Website for a couple of audio samples.