Issue #119; JAMO's JAMS & GIGS for 2/11/10

Snow, schmo. I’ll see you on Saturday for Franky & Johnny’s Mardi Gras / Valentine’s Day celebration!!


I want to thank Lenny DePiano for his help on the new JAMO promo CD – you’ll be hearing more about it at all of the JAMO gigs, but suffice it to say that Lenny killed – especially with ZERO rehearsal!!!! SAS did the recordings, and you all will be able to get a copy at our gigs – come to a gig and you’ll see!

Send me your March gigs so’s I can blab about them!!

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Friday, 2/12

NANCY COLETTI is appearing with Keyboardist Judy Palma for ‘Feel The Love”. Bring your Valentine to the Grand Colonial, 86 Route 173 West, Asbury, NJ from 6:00pm - 9:30pm for "Sip and Smooch Weekend". Great jazz vocals and keys! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti

THE DOUGHBOYS are at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712-6221. (732) 502-0600. Show time: 9:00 PM www.stoneponyonline.com. Also on the bill: The Easy Outs.

MAMA'S STEW is at The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner, Warren, NJ 07059 At 9:30 PM. A little bit of everything, always different, always good. 908-647-6700.www.shh.com

LORI V will be singing with THE PLAN B BAND at 9:00 PM at Sam Adams Brew Pub (old Tap Room), 7736 Adrienne Drive, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania 18104. Cost: free. The
Club is Inside the Holiday Inn Conference Center just off 100S exit off 78...Bring your dancing shoes! Best Happy hour in the Valley! Great place to dance the night away! 610-391-1000 Book a Room! http://lehighvalley.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/pub/the-taproom-fogelsville/197364/content

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, Pa, 610-791-1226, 7:30 Pm- 10:30 Pm www.katoduo.com www.louiesrestaurant.com

FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS, 9:30 Pm @ Harpoon Willys
2655 River Rd. Manasquan, 08736, 732-223-8880
Www.Harpoonwillys.Com WWW.Filthyrich.Cc

The TODD WOLFE Band with Suavek Zaniesienko & Roger Voss is at the Finish Line Pub & Park Place 30 Stauffer Park Lane Mohnton, PA. 9pm start. (610) 401-0139. http://toddwolfe.comhttp://reverbnation.com/toddwolfe. Todd is also on WDIY 88.1 FM radio in Bethlehem, PA, from 2 to 3pm. Todd joins Christine on "The Blend" to talk about new album and upcoming European tour and, perform!

DAVE READ Dave will be performing solo at the Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue Washington, NJ. Call for reservations 908-689-5107. www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
http://www.wedalert.com/media/NewJersey/DaveRead/

Solo Guitar With DAVEY WERKHISER At Architechs Golf Club 7:00 - 10:00

Saturday, 2/13

JAMO is at Franky & Johnny’s for the annual Mardi Gras (and early Valentine’s Day) Celebration. This edition of JAMO will feature Paul Berger and Jimmy Ferrante on guitar & vocals, Carlz Ruggerio on bass & vocals, Gary Staples on keyboards, and yours truly on drums. Come one come all, as usual! Food, music, friends and BEER!!!! Up at the top of Rt. 31, make a right, and it’s on your right. Ask around – this is always one of the most fun gigs around. Don’t know too many players or listeners who leave unhappy! Directions: http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=40.832335&lon=-75.005865&zoom=15&q1=261 Route 46 Eastbound, Buttzville, NJ 07829. Phone: (908) 453-2236, http://www.myspace.com/192103399.

NANCY COLETTI is appearing with Steve Hudson for ‘Feel The Love”. Bring your Valentine to the Grand Colonial, 86 Route 173 West, Asbury, NJ from 6:00pm - 9:30pm for "Sip and Smooch Weekend". Great jazz vocals! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti

The JERSEY SOULS, with the fabulous Gary Stebor on guitar, will be at Pizza & Pasta, 600 William Street
Piscataway, NJ 08854-2115. (732) 271-0010 A must see band!!!

THE DOUGHBOYS are at Maxwell's www.maxwellsnj.com.
1039 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5201.
(201) 653-1703. Show time: 8:30 PM. Also on the bill: Dennis Diken and Bell Sound at 9:30.

TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on Lake Hopatcong. (The old Lighthouse.) This is a great place go go to hear the band – great food, right on the water – River Styx Road. Get thee to the band!

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are doing a Valentine's Special Event, Pomfret Club, 33 S. Fourth St., Easton Pa, Call 610-258-7641 For Information.

The TODD WOLFE Band with Suavek Zaniesienko & Roger Voss is at Mezza Luna Bar & Grille 1193 Airport Road (Redner's Mall) Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090 Last show before they go on tour in Europe.

Sunday, 2/14

A Valentine’s Day event from 2 – 4pm with BRUCE & LORRIE MILLHEIM WITH BILL KUTZMAN, at the Nazareth American Legion, South Main Street, Nazareth, PA. Free entry, and at American Legion prices, you just can’t beat this one!!!

Friday, 2/19

CRAIG KASTELNIK WITH CO-OP BOP (JAZZ):Craig With Co-Op Bop (Jazz) Performing With Legendary Trumpet Player Randy Brecker, Sellersville Theater, Main And Temple Sts., Sellersville, Pa, 8 Pm 215-257-5808 Www.St94.Com
(Co-Op Bop Is Craig Kastelnik, Alan Gaumer, Gary Rissmiller, Tom Kozic And Nelson Hill) It doesn’t get much better than this, folks. www.katoduo.com

THE SLACK JAW BLUES BAND with Nasty Ned, @ The Pattenburg! Johnny Thompson-lead guitar singer; Randy Marinelli- drums; Carl Capodice- bass. Special guest on harp- The Legendary Nasty Ned! And if that ain’t enough, Lenny DePiano will also be lending a hand on keys! This’ll be good…..

Solo Guitar With Davey Werkhiser At The Meditteranean Bistro 8:00 - 12:00

Saturday, 2/20

The JAMES SUPRA BAND will be at Wagon Wheel, State Route 313, Quakertown, PA 18951. (215) 529-7855

Wednesday, 2/24

DAVEY FROM DAVEY & THE WAVERUNNERS: Solo from 9:00 - 12:00 At The Blue Monkey In Catasauqua, Pa.

Friday, 2/26

The BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at The Midtown Tavern, Route 519 Alpha, NJ; 9pm start. 908-387-0478. Bill on guitar & vocals, with Jamo on Tubs, Bones on Bass and special guest Marc Young on keys. This is a fun gig, and the food here is SPECTACULAR.

NANCY COLETTI is appearing at the Grand Colonial, 86 Route 173 West, Asbury, NJ from 6:00pm - 9:30pm for Great jazz vocals! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, Pa, 610-791-1226, 7:30 Pm- 10:30 Pm www.louiesrestaurant.com www.katoduo.com

Saturday, 2/27

SLACKJAW BLUES BAND WITH NASTY NED @ KC's Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road South Plainfield NJ. Johnny Thompson-lead guitar singer; Randy Marinelli- drums; Carl Capodice- bass. Special guest on harp- The Legendary Nasty Ned!

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, Pa, 610-791-1226, 7:30 Pm- 10:30 Pm www.katoduo.com www.louiesrestaurant.com

Friday, 3/5

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, Pa, 610-432-9821, 10 Pm. www.katoduo.com

Saturday, 3/6

CAN’T STOP NOW is up at Franky & Johnny’s, Rt. 46 in Buttsville, NJ. You MUST know this place by now!! Come and enjoy the band and the people! 9 – 1pm.

SLACKJAW @ The North Side Lounge, 100 Brooks Blvd Manville NJ. Johnny Thompson-lead guitar singer; Randy Marinelli- drums; Carl Capodice- bass. Special guest on harp- The Legendary Nasty Ned!

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, Pa, 610-432-9821, 10 Pm. www.katoduo.com

Solo Guitar With DAVEY WERKHISER At The Red Wolf Inn Rte 519, Belvidere,Nj 9:00 - 12:00

LOST IN PLACE is at Tim Kerwin’s in Middlesex, NJ from 9 – 1. www.lostinplace.com

Pattenburg House with NASTY NED & THE ROOTS REBELS. The "unofficial CD release party" for ROOTS 52 - playing all the new stuff from ROOTS 52 in public for the first time since recording it! Don't miss this one if you can help it.

Friday, 3/12

CAN’T STOP NOW is at the Centenary Blues Festival! Centenary College Whitney Chapel. TickeTs • www.centenarystageco.org • 908-979-0900 For full schedule, pre-&-post show events, go to www.joehirshproductions.comTickeTs • www.centenarystageco.org • 908-979-0900

CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown, NJ from 9-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival

Solo guitar with DAVEY WERKHISER at The Old Colonial Pizza 9:00 - 12:00, 136 Spring Garden Street Easton, PA 18042 (610) 252-3033

Saturday, 3/13

PLAINFIELD SLIM AND THE GROUNDHAWGS is at the Centenary Blues Festival(Whitney Chapel), opening up for Peter Tork. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. For full schedule, pre-&-post show events, go to www.joehirshproductions.comTickeTs • www.centenarystageco.org • 908-979-0900

THE FAT DADDIES (http://www.thefatdaddies.com) are at Uncle Scotts Steakhouse, www.unclescottssteakhouse.com. 650 County Road 519, Frenchtown, NJ 08825-4048. 908) 996-4271

DAVEY & THE WAVERUNNERS / JIMMY & THE PARROTS / ISLAND JAMZ ENTERTAINMENT for tyler whitmore's 16th b-day bash / fundraiser at the Belvidere Manor 3:00 - 10:00. 689 Water Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823. (908) 475-2020.
$25.00 per ticket in advance from Davey....$30.00 at the door. Music / buffet /beer & soda. Come out & make Tyler's day special after fighting neurofibromatosis for over 3 years. Tickets also available at Washington Twp. Police dept., Hackettstown police dept. T-shirts, chinese auction, & surprise guest appearance!

Wednesday, 3/17

KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem (St. Patrick's Day!) 437 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa 610-625-2211

Saturday, 3/26

Solo guitar with DAVEY WERKHISER at the Long Valley Brew Pub 9:00 - 12:00, 1 Fairmount Road Long Valley, NJ 07853 (908) 876-1122

Thursday, 3/31

Solo guitar with DAVEY WERKHISER at the Blue Monkey Sports Restaurant, 9:00 - 12:00. 1094 Howertown Road Catasuqua, PA. 18032(610) 266-1550

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IN OUR BELOVED JERSEY:


NJ Jam EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT: LENNY’S NIGHT OUT at KC’s Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, from 8 – 12. 21 and older only! Soon to celebrate their 4th anniversary, so you know that it’s a good jam! Visit http://www.myspace.com/lnoopenmic for directions. This Wednesday and every Wednesday don't miss Lenny's Night Out. At LNO we feature all styles of music. Rock, Country, Reggae, Indie, Jam Band, Acoustic Original, and of course Blues. LNO starts around 8:30 and they go till they're done. 99.9 percent of the time theye get everyone up, sometimes more than once. They supply everything you'll need. Full back line, Drums, Keys and Sound w/operator.

JAM IN NJ: There’s a new open mic going on at the Green Knoll Grille, 645 Rt 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-7090. 9 – 12 on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. www.greenknollgrille.net. Small amps and a PA are provided. Singles, duos, all are welcome. Drums there if Jimmy brings them!

NJ JAM: EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT a bit farther Southeast in NJ: Hosted by Little Dave & the Chess Kings from 8:30 to midnight at the LaRiviera located at 113 Main St. Matawan. 732-566-8400. www.larivieralounge.com. Backline provided. For info: Dave at stixanddrums@hotmail.com.

Bernie’s Hillside Inn: Every Wednesday is OPEN MIC NIGHT...(9pm)hosted by Jay from C.B. Radio. Hillside Rd & Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ 07930. 908-879-7120. http://www.bernieshillside.com/

THURSDAY NIGHTS...come sign up at a Brand new open mic at Ellery's Middlesex NJ, hosted by Peter Prasa. Great food & Spirits now offers you the chance to perform for the great folks @ Ellerys! Come to play or just chill with us. They'll have the sound - bring your instrument and they’ll get you hooked up! Fun Fun room!! Great food and crew... 732-356-2444

Karaoke Every Thursday At The Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury, NJ With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00!


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For the PENNSYLTUCKY Afficionados:

WEDNESDAY jam in PA: Rob Fraser & Todd Wolfe hosting "open blues 'n' rock jam with a guest drummer each week at the Raven's Nest, 625 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown, PA. (215)536-5369.

JAM IN ALLENTOWN, PA: THURSDAYS at Mezza Luna, 1193 Airport Road (Redner's Mall), Allentown, PA.
Starting at 8:30PM, with your hosts, Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week.

JAM IN PERKASIE, PA on THURSDAY NIGHTS: open mic from 8-12 at Hawkeye's Country Tavern 1100 Route 113 (Souderton Rd), Perkasie, PA 18944 (215) 258-1300. Hosted by Thom Palmer and James Supra. www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com

"Rockin' On The River" Open Mic/Open Jam night: The Wardell will now be holding this event EVERY THURSDAY beginning this Thursday 21-January-2010. All backline equipment (Drums, amps, PA) is provided - just bring your instrument, your drum sticks, or your voice and sit in. Bring the whole band and get some stage time or come alone and sit in with the house band - Lehigh Valley's hottest new act - Big Block!!! The Wardell is located right next to the Free Bridge in Phillipsburg, NJ (Formerly the Box Car).

PA Jam EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT: Our friend ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Mechanicsville, PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles. The club is on the left. Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there. Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.

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Use your Christmas money on Nancy Coletti’s “Black Coffee”; Music from the Great American Songbook! Contact mamasinger@comcast.net. CDs are $13.00, shipping included. OR, go to www.cdbaby.com or http://cdbaby.com/cd/nancycoletti

CAN’T STOP NOW still needs your votes: Please go http://www.cantstopnow.com/, click on the “Vote” image, then on the “Enter and Vote” image. That’s all it takes to help the band out!!!

Hey – Bands take note: if you need a live recording of your band, or if you need a sound system for gigs or parties at venues big or small, give JIM FERRANTE a call. You can even rent a backline for special events. (Drums, PAs, amps, etc.) Jimmy is the owner of Stirling Audio Services, (and a great guitar player too). He has a 32+++ track Mac/Cubase 5 recording setup, and he can get it done for you. Demos, CD’s, whatever. He also has a warehouse full of audio systems ready for you to use anywhere – he’ll rent you a backline, or he’ll set up lights, sound, have a guy there to mix on the fly, and record it too!!! OR, anything in between. Contact him at 732-417-1001, or jimmy@stirlingaudioservices.com, www.stirlingaudioservices.com. Trust me on this one – he’ll get it done for you whether you’re in a small bar or a huge arena. I use him all the time!!! (Come to Franky & Johnny’s to see/hear what I mean.) (Obviously he can make ANYONE sound good!!!)



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Here’s my schedule for the next few months; there are some changes here, and there are more to come – watch this space for new band names!!!!

February:
Sat, 2/13: Franky & Johnny’s with JAMO – Mardi Gras!!**
Fri, 2/26: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman Band**
March:
Sat, 3/6: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now**
Fri, 3/12: Centenary Blues Festival with Can’t Stop Now**
Fri, 3/12: Charlie Brown’s Hackettstown, NJ – part of the Centenary Blues Festival - with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 3/13: Centenary Blues Festival with Plainfield Slim and the Groundhawgs, opening up for Peter Tork**
April:
Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**

Thanks for listening, folks.
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer