Issue #120: JAMO's JAMS & GIGS for 2/18/10

I’m actually off this weekend, so I’ll probably drop by the Pattenburg on Friday night to make rude noises. [Edit by publishing team: "And this is a novelty?" :D ] Who knows where I’ll be on Saturday night? Home, if I don’t hear more about who’s playin’ where! If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan!

Many thanks to the people who cam to Franky & Johnny’s this last Saturday. We had tons of players: Paul Mason on bass, John Greenway (Kinderhook) on guitar, Lori V (Can’t Stop Now, Plan B) vocals, Vinnie Guariello on drums, Arnie Englund (Pig Farmers) on guitar, etc, etc, etc. Gary Staples did a GREAT job on keys, with ZERO rehearsal! Yes, I know – we were too loud…we’ll fix it next time.

Check out the notes section – new recording is being released from our friend Ed Pampani at A Pleasant Symmetry.

If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.

Here’s a gig that happens every week, so I’ll put it here, right up front:

JOE CERISANO is performing every Tuesday evening at Borders in Bridgewater NJ starting at 7:30pm. Come on out. Have a cup of java, enjoy the show in a relaxed non club atmosphere. Joe performs new material, songs from the first two Silver Condor albums and he’s even having a little fun with a few of the national commercials that helped make him possibly the most famous anonymous singer in America! Visit Joe's Website at www.cerisano.com.

Thursday, 2/18:

THE JOHN POWERS BAND is at The Crossroads 78 North Ave,
Garwood, NJ 8:30-11pm. Performing a set from their latest release "116 seasons" plus some new jams, and old jams. Dave Van Allen / Pedal Steel - Keith McGonigle / Drums - JR Bradfield / Bass Fiddle
http://www.johnpowersband.com
Click Here For www.johnpowersband.com

Friday, 2/19

If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Thanks, Marisa – you’re the best, and you dance nice, too!!!!

Send me your March gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring’s coming, folks, and none too soon if you ask me. I’ve been tired of winter since last October.

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

LEW GATEWOOD is back at the Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey.

ROMAN with KIND OF BLUE is at hemingway's, (formerly Juno's), Collegeville, PA

CO OP BOP is at The Deerhead Inn, 7:p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Featuring: Randy Brecker, Alan Gaumer, Tom Kozic, Paul Rostock & Gary Rissmiller. This will be the BEST!

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!

Sunday, 3/14

JAMO is at Franky & Johnny’s for the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration from 3 to 7pm. The original JAMO crew will be on hand – Bob Thomas on keys, Scott “Bone” Ward on bass, Paul Berger on guitar, Jimmy Ferrante on guitar, and yours truly on drums. You can all make this one – it’s over early, so come on out and make some noise with us. 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.

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



-----------------------JAMS!!!!!-------------------


---------->In 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!


------------> IN PENNSYLTUCKY:

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.


---------------NOTES!!!------------------

A Pleasant Symmetry - One Universal Language. Ed Pampani’s first album has been released for download at
http://www.darkryders.com/A%20Pleasant%20Symmetry.html.
Only $4.95 for the download - 13 tracks - full album artwork in CD jewel case format and jpeg! Pease give Ed your support!

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!!!)

For those of you who are on the left side of the river, Barry Hay is still turning out the listings for live gigs, etc out there. Go to www.hayblue.com to find out anything you could want to know about who/what/where in the Lehigh Valley!


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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:
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**
Sun, 3/14: Franky & Johnny’s with JAMO!**
April:
Fri, 4/2: Franky & Johnny’s with JAMO!**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton, PA.**
June:
Sat, 6/19: Jitterbugs at the Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
July:
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**
August:
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**

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


UPCOMING SHOWS

Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Fri Feb 26 10 08:00 PM
Blues Festival Centenary College Hackettstown,NJ Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 08:00 PM
Charlie Brown's, Hackettstown, NJ