The Sunset Blue Block Party Makes Bar-Hopping Easy

Tom, tall and dignified with a bit of gray hair, surveyed the scene and nodded appreciatively.

"It's a great place for people to come and bring their dogs," noted Suzette, who had long blond hair and glowing skin. "Some of the vendors are interesting though. Two people were trying to sell salsa—but it was all vinegar. They asked for my opinion, and I gave it to them. They were kind of, you know, hippies."

Jason Crosby

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"It's always best to be honest," I said sagely. Ironically, that's probably not true.

"I love this," Tom said. "The music is wonderful."

"I'd never have come down here if it wasn't for the dog salon down here," Suzette said. "People don't know what's in here until they come."

After the band finished, I popped back into Blue Jean Blues, where Danielle and her friend Emi were seated in the corner and bartender Annie was yelling "Shot o'clock! Shot o'clock!" I immediately repositioned myself cozily between my new acquaintances, and Annie served up a round of Cherry Bomb shots. We clinked glasses. "To the block party," said Danielle. "I'll drink to that," I said.

 After a deep swig and some pleasant conversation, the music faded and the crowd dispersed. I said my goodbyes, passed the soap vendor one more time, and hightailed it to my car. Thanks to the the bluesy music and mellow vibe, I was feeling pretty good (in retrospect, that might have been the free shot). If those forced neighborhood block parties of my youth were half as fun as Sunset Blue, I'd probably be way cooler.