Establishments - Jimmy Seas...For The Quasars and Mantra

Jimmy Seas was the place. The Quasars, and Mantra were the entertainment. Beer was the social lubricant. And the crowd was cool.

All around good times on Saturday night at Jimmy Seas. This fine establishment can be found spooning the Fox River down off of Monroe Street in Green Bay. They specialize in food, drink, and live music; not necessarily an original idea, but the way they lay it out, and the way their parties flow, they obviously know what they are doing.

We rolled up at a little before nine. The place was crowded, but not ridiculously so. Some people were conversing on the patio, some in the back bar, but most were out in the front bar area plugging in to the live music. No matter where your space is at Jimmy Seas, it remains a local place to be seen.

After we found our turf on the Jimmy Seas social playground and obtained our own pitcher of adult beverage, we were able to tune an ear in to The Quasars. Some young bucks, these guys looked like they were more likely to be celebrating their graduation from high school as opposed to funking up a classy joint on the river with their music. Whatever the case, they played hard and did a fantastic job of getting the crowd moving. Their take on funk/fusion/freestyle (to use their own description of what it is they play) is very fresh, and it wasn't long before the Crackberry was out, and we were looking for where they would be playing next. An absolutely talented bunch of guys, and truthfully, it was a bummer we came in half way through their set.

After a short gap and the action, and after a few "check1,2"s on the mic, Mantra started kicking up all sorts of southern funky business . Talented musicians in their own right, these guys focused on the blues-sy, southern bluegrass style of the rock spectrum. Mantra's take on Midnight Rider, by the Allman Brothers was a damn nice surprise, and fit well into the motorcycle-smooth approach they take with their music. Best of all, they really seemed to be having a blast, and the crowd seemed to be enjoying the effort they put forth. Good vibes guys.

The Gonzo Guide Green Bay crew had a swell time at Jimmy Seas Saturday night. And the best part is that it always seems to work out that way when we go there. They have a good roster of local music talent, a big enough bar where you aren't waiting forever for a refill, and a crowd that you can feel cool being a part of. A muy caliente scene all around.

Gonzo Guide Green Bay gives this experience at Jimmy Seas 4.382 frothy pitchers out of 5, with much respect to The Quasars and Mantra. We'll be sure to check them out again.

Plug In - Participate - Go Gonzo

Gomez Gonzo
Gonzo Editor-at-Large
gomez@gonzoguidegreenbay.com