Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/25/10, issue #125!!
Well gang, another one bit the dust. Franky & Johnny’s Island Park has closed for good. What am I gonna DO???? Where else can I have my band play whatever we want to play, and have 30 of our closest and best player friends come and tear it up all night….and have the owner screaming for more???!?!?!?!?! I’m bummed, gang. Please get out from in front of the TV and go out to support live music. It’s getting scary now….
BTW, THERE’S A BENEFIT FOR FRANKY GOING ON TOMORROW NIGHT – FRIDAY, 3/26 AT THE BELVIDERE AMERICAN LEGION HALL FROM 8-12. IT’S GOING TO BE A HUGE JAM, MUCH MUSIC, BOOZE, FUN. $5 AT THE DOOR FOR FRANK. PLEASE COME, ALL OF YOU! I REALLY HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
And now for something completely different: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NASTY NED!!!! (Tuesday, 3/23.) That’s all I’m sayin’…..
Many thanks to Don Shatto for this week’s diversion of the week. Go here: http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/muc/1655576652.html and enjoy. Any player will empathize!
I NEED MORE FANS ON REVERBNATION!! If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!)
Send me your April gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NANCY COLETTI is performing at The Grand Colonial, 86 Highway 173 Perryville, NJ 08827 (908)7889. www.grandcolonialnj.com
She’ll be singing with Steve Hudson on keys. Come join us for dinner or in the library bar and hear tunes from the Great American Songbook and more! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti
LEW GATEWOOD is at the Blue Moon, 114 S Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey. 9pm start. Mike Carroll on drums, Charlie Peer on bass, and Frank Yanni on keys.
GAR FRANCIS is at the Crossroads, 78 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ, 07027; Music starts at 8, Gar’s on at 9. http://www.myspace.com/garfrancis
http://www.garfrancis.com
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ 08884. 9:30 – 1:30. (732)251-7400
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
MACE GILL TRIO is Live at Detour (formerly Good Times), 13 Hamilton St. Bound Brook NJ at 10:00pm. Mace says, "Come hear me, Carlos, and Itay play your favorite rock and blues at a wonderful local neighborhood bar! Detour - formerly known as Good Times Tavern! 732-356-0088
FILTHY RIACH AND THE POOR BOYS are at the Robins Nest, 3103 Tremley Pt. Rd., Linden, NJ 07036. 9pm start. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com www.filthyrich.cc
Sunday, 3/28
NASTY NED & THE ROOTS REBELS are playing the songs of ROOTS 52 at Johanna's Showtime Boutique, Rt. 46, Belvidere, NJ. Showtime 2pm. Call Johanna for tickets. This is an extremely limited seating "listening room" rich in both eclectic decor and history - an experience like no other - only 25 tickets are available - will you be there? You must call for your tickets. Don't wait. Please call now 908-475-1002. Tell Johanna Ned and JAMO sent you and ask her about BYOB. This is an all ages show! You'll hear Nasty Ned & the Roots Rebels playing songs from the new ROOTS 52 album like this one... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_2337310
ROOTS 52 CDs are available at this and every show, and are always available for purchase online at http://www.americanshowplacemusic.com. All live show and venue details can be found at http://www.reverbnation.com/nastyned.
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
Saturday, 4/3
The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern doin’ the country & rock thang! Good eats, good company, and good music!
MIDTOWN DIRECT is at Kerwins Tavern, Rt. 28 Middlesex NJ from 10 – 2. To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=370155402644&mid=209bee0G2986aeb2G46a13e4G7&n_m=jamesfly%40att.net
SLACKJAW is at the Neshanic Inn w/ Hershall Dow The Hillbilly.
512 Woodfern Road, Branchburg New Jersey. 9:30 PM start.
Wednesday, 4/14
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Delorenzo's Italian Restaurant, 6 Pm - 9 Pm, 1210 Knox Avenue (Route 115) Forks Township, Pa, Phone 610-438-6026 www.katoduo.com
Friday, 4/16
JAMO is at the Midtown Tavern - it’s our first time here, folks, so come and support the band. Small band space, so bear that in mind when you bring yer ax…
Saturday, 4/17
SLACKJAW is at The Pattenburg House w/ NASTY NED!
512 County Road (514) Asbury NJ. 09:30 PM start.
Saturday, 4/24
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND is rockin’ the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ
SLACKJAW is at Decicco's Tavern, Raritan, NJ, 9:30 start.
Sunday, 4/25
CAN’T STOP NOW is closing the show at the Shad Fest in Lambertville, NJ, at 4pm.
SHOWTIME Presents - GAR FRANCIS returning to SHOWTIME to debut new songs from his new solo album !!!
www.myspace.com/showtime46
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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: 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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at http://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
-------------------------------NOTES!!!------------------------------
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.
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! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
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!!!!
April:
Sat, 4/3: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/15: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton, PA, 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sun, 6/20: Wesley Church, PA. With the Tracey Lee Band, 12 – 2pm.**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, Schnecksville Fair, PA. 7 – 11pm**
July:
Sat, 7/17: Lehigh County PA Fair with the Tracey Lee Band **
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Sat, 8/21: Wesley Church, PA. With the Tracey Lee Band, 12 – 3pm.**
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Franky & Johnnys Buttzville, NJ Fri Apr 02 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Apr 03 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Fri Apr 16 10 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Issue #124: JAMO's JAMS & GIGS for 3/18/10
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/18/10
I want to thank the many musicians who came out to Franky & Johnny’s on Sunday. We tore that place a new one, for sure! I had a real blast – the band wanted to play overtime, but I pooped out. Four gigs in 48 hours is a lot of playing and schlepping! Pictures of Sunday’s gig are up at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. Just click on “view my pics”, go the album (F&J’s 3-14-10), and enjoy. This is an A-List of musicians!
I [also] want to thank Plainfield Slim and the Groundhawgs for allowing me to sit in at the Centenary Blues Festival last Saturday. Rocco had rotator cuff surgury, (I need two of them!), so I got the chance to sit in. We opened up for Peter Tork of the Monkees. We ROCKED! Video is coming. Meanwhile, pictures of the event are up on my website at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. Just click on "view my pics", go to the album, and enjoy.
Thanks guys!!!!
I NEED MORE FANS ON REVERBNATION!! If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!)
Send me your April gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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Friday, 3/19
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at HAWKEYE'S COUNTRY TAVERN 8:30 PM, 1100 Route 113 (Souderton Rd), Perkasie, PA (215) 258-1300 www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com. www.katoduo.com
NASTY NED & THE FAMOUS CHILI DOGS are at Tim Kerwin's Roadhouse, Rt. 28, Middlesex, NJ Show 9:30pm
NANCY COLETTI is performing at The Grand Colonial, 86 Highway 173 Perryville, NJ 08827 (908)7889. www.grandcolonialnj.com
She’ll be singing with Judy Palma on Keys. Come join us for dinner or in the library bar and hear tunes from the Great American Songbook and more! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti
Saturday, 3/20
The LIFTERS, with the great Charlz Ruggerio sitting in on bass, and artist Ellen Veden are at the Unionville Vineyards from 1:00 on. www.unionvillevineyards.com. 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551-1214. (908) 788-0400
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasant’s Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough, N.J. 08844. Showtime 9:00 PM. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
LOST IN PLACE is at Pavinci's on Sat 3/20. River Styx Road in Lake Hoptacong.
Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NANCY COLETTI is performing at The Grand Colonial, 86 Highway 173 Perryville, NJ 08827 (908)7889. www.grandcolonialnj.com
She’ll be singing with Steve Hudson. Come join us for dinner or in the library bar and hear tunes from the Great American Songbook and more! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
Sunday, 3/28
NASTY NED & THE ROOTS REBELS are playing the songs of ROOTS 52 at Johanna's Showtime Boutique, Rt. 46, Belvidere, NJ. Showtime 2pm. Call Johanna for tickets. This is an extremely limited seating "listening room" rich in both eclectic decor and history - an experience like no other - only 25 tickets are available - will you be there? You must call for your tickets. Don't wait. Please call now 908-475-1002. Tell Johanna Ned and JAMO sent you and ask her about BYOB. This is an all ages show! You'll hear Nasty Ned & the Roots Rebels playing songs from the new ROOTS 52 album like this one... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_2337310
ROOTS 52 CDs are available at this and every show, and are always available for purchase online at http://www.americanshowplacemusic.com. All live show and venue details can be found at http://www.reverbnation.com/nastyned.
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
Friday, 4/2
JAMO is up at Franky & Johnny’s on Rt. 46 in Buttsville, NJ. As many of you know, we tear it up when we play here. Come make noise with us!
Saturday, 4/3
The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern doin’ the country & rock thang! Good eats, good company, and good music!
Friday, 4/16
JAMO is at the Midtown Tavern - it’s our first time here, folks, so come and support the band.
Saturday, 4/24
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND is rockin’ the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ
Sunday, 4/25
CAN’T STOP NOW is closing the show at the Shad Fest in Lambertville, NJ, at 4pm.
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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: 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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at http://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
--------------------------------NOTES!!!-------------------------------
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.
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!
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!!!!
April:
Fri, 4/2: Franky & Johnny’s with JAMO!**
Sat, 4/3: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/1:Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 5/15:Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton, PA, 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sun, 6/20: Wesley Church, PA. With the Tracey Lee Band, 12 – 2pm.**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, Schnecksville Fair, PA. 7 – 11pm**
Sun, 6/27: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now – outside on the Island!**
July:
Sat, 7/17: Lehigh County PA Fair with the Tracey Lee Band **
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Sat, 8/21:Wesley Church, PA. With the Tracey Lee Band, 12 – 3pm.**
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Franky & Johnnys Buttzville, NJ Fri Apr 02 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Apr 03 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Fri Apr 16 10 08:00 PM
I want to thank the many musicians who came out to Franky & Johnny’s on Sunday. We tore that place a new one, for sure! I had a real blast – the band wanted to play overtime, but I pooped out. Four gigs in 48 hours is a lot of playing and schlepping! Pictures of Sunday’s gig are up at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. Just click on “view my pics”, go the album (F&J’s 3-14-10), and enjoy. This is an A-List of musicians!
I [also] want to thank Plainfield Slim and the Groundhawgs for allowing me to sit in at the Centenary Blues Festival last Saturday. Rocco had rotator cuff surgury, (I need two of them!), so I got the chance to sit in. We opened up for Peter Tork of the Monkees. We ROCKED! Video is coming. Meanwhile, pictures of the event are up on my website at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. Just click on "view my pics", go to the album, and enjoy.
Thanks guys!!!!
I NEED MORE FANS ON REVERBNATION!! If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!)
Send me your April gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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Friday, 3/19
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at HAWKEYE'S COUNTRY TAVERN 8:30 PM, 1100 Route 113 (Souderton Rd), Perkasie, PA (215) 258-1300 www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com. www.katoduo.com
NASTY NED & THE FAMOUS CHILI DOGS are at Tim Kerwin's Roadhouse, Rt. 28, Middlesex, NJ Show 9:30pm
NANCY COLETTI is performing at The Grand Colonial, 86 Highway 173 Perryville, NJ 08827 (908)7889. www.grandcolonialnj.com
She’ll be singing with Judy Palma on Keys. Come join us for dinner or in the library bar and hear tunes from the Great American Songbook and more! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti
Saturday, 3/20
The LIFTERS, with the great Charlz Ruggerio sitting in on bass, and artist Ellen Veden are at the Unionville Vineyards from 1:00 on. www.unionvillevineyards.com. 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551-1214. (908) 788-0400
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasant’s Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough, N.J. 08844. Showtime 9:00 PM. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
LOST IN PLACE is at Pavinci's on Sat 3/20. River Styx Road in Lake Hoptacong.
Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NANCY COLETTI is performing at The Grand Colonial, 86 Highway 173 Perryville, NJ 08827 (908)7889. www.grandcolonialnj.com
She’ll be singing with Steve Hudson. Come join us for dinner or in the library bar and hear tunes from the Great American Songbook and more! www.myspace.com/nancycoletti
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
Sunday, 3/28
NASTY NED & THE ROOTS REBELS are playing the songs of ROOTS 52 at Johanna's Showtime Boutique, Rt. 46, Belvidere, NJ. Showtime 2pm. Call Johanna for tickets. This is an extremely limited seating "listening room" rich in both eclectic decor and history - an experience like no other - only 25 tickets are available - will you be there? You must call for your tickets. Don't wait. Please call now 908-475-1002. Tell Johanna Ned and JAMO sent you and ask her about BYOB. This is an all ages show! You'll hear Nasty Ned & the Roots Rebels playing songs from the new ROOTS 52 album like this one... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_2337310
ROOTS 52 CDs are available at this and every show, and are always available for purchase online at http://www.americanshowplacemusic.com. All live show and venue details can be found at http://www.reverbnation.com/nastyned.
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
Friday, 4/2
JAMO is up at Franky & Johnny’s on Rt. 46 in Buttsville, NJ. As many of you know, we tear it up when we play here. Come make noise with us!
Saturday, 4/3
The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern doin’ the country & rock thang! Good eats, good company, and good music!
Friday, 4/16
JAMO is at the Midtown Tavern - it’s our first time here, folks, so come and support the band.
Saturday, 4/24
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND is rockin’ the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ
Sunday, 4/25
CAN’T STOP NOW is closing the show at the Shad Fest in Lambertville, NJ, at 4pm.
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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: 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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at http://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
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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.
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!
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!!!!
April:
Fri, 4/2: Franky & Johnny’s with JAMO!**
Sat, 4/3: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/1:Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 5/15:Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton, PA, 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sun, 6/20: Wesley Church, PA. With the Tracey Lee Band, 12 – 2pm.**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, Schnecksville Fair, PA. 7 – 11pm**
Sun, 6/27: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now – outside on the Island!**
July:
Sat, 7/17: Lehigh County PA Fair with the Tracey Lee Band **
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Sat, 8/21:Wesley Church, PA. With the Tracey Lee Band, 12 – 3pm.**
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Franky & Johnnys Buttzville, NJ Fri Apr 02 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Apr 03 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Fri Apr 16 10 08:00 PM
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Issue #123: JAMO's JAMS & GIGS for 3/11/10
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/11/10, issue #123!!
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
Also, if you haven’t been to Franky & Johnny’s yet, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUjUOA4sVSU to see a bit of the JAMO band and friends playing there in January. Jamo, Jimmy Ferrante, Paul Berger, Scott “Bone” Ward, and Lenny Depiano, with Lori V, Garry Hodgson, Mike Lorincz, et al.
If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!)
Send me your March gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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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. To see the cool poster, go to: http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/lorivyb/?action=view¤t=centenarybluesfestival.jpg.
CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown , NJ from 9:30-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival! This is the after-party for the festival at the college! For directions, go to: http://www.charliebrowns.com/StoreLocator/storedetails.cgi?storeNumber=1982.
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at the Blue Moon, 114 south Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879. 9pm start. 732-525-0014 www.bluemoonhome.com
www.filthyrich.cc
Solo guitar with DAVEY WERKHISER at The Old Colonial Pizza 9:00 - 12:00, 136 Spring Garden Street Easton , PA 18042 (610) 252-3033
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik are at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226, 7:30 Pm- 10:30 pm. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/13
PLAINFIELD SLIM AND THE GROUNDHAWGS is/are at the Centenary Blues Festival(Whitney Chapel), opening up for Peter Tork. I have the honor of sitting in on this gig!! 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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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!
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Magnolia's Vineyard, 2204 Village Rd. Orefield PA 18069 - (610) 395-1233. http://www.magnoliasorefield.com/default.aspx
http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner, Warren , NJ 07059 . 908-647-6700. www.shh.com
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House, 512 Country Rt 614, Pattenburg, NJ 08802. 9:30 – 1:30.
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, Bob “BT” Thomas on keys, 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. www.katoduo.com
IRISH MUSIC pt4 at the Chimney Rock Inn with MACE GILL TRIO. Carlos and Mace will be doing the St. Patrick's Day LUNCH show from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Then Carlos, Itay and Mace will be doing the dinner show from about 5:00pm
onward! The Chimney Rock Inn, 800 N. Thompson Avenue , Bound Brook , New Jersey
Friday, 3/19
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at HAWKEYE'S COUNTRY TAVERN 8:30 PM, 1100 Route 113 ( Souderton Rd ), Perkasie , PA (215) 258-1300 www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/20
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at The Brass Rail 840 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-1379 Call for reservations 908 454-0931
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasant’s Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough , N.J. 08844 . Showtime 9:00 PM. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre , 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive -across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre , PA , phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre , 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive -across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre , PA , phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road , Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
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 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: 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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe !
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe !
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at ttp://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
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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.
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 ! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
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:
Fri, 3/12: Centenary Blues Festival with Can’t Stop Now – opening up for He Said She Said**
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!**
Sat, 4/3: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville , NJ , 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/1: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 5/15: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton , PA , 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton , NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, Schnecksville PA**
Sun, 6/27: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now – outside on the Island !**
July:
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside , NJ , with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside , NJ , 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks.
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Whitney Chapel @ Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 06:00 PM
Charlie Brown's, Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 08:00 PM
Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ Sat Mar 13 10 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
Also, if you haven’t been to Franky & Johnny’s yet, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUjUOA4sVSU to see a bit of the JAMO band and friends playing there in January. Jamo, Jimmy Ferrante, Paul Berger, Scott “Bone” Ward, and Lenny Depiano, with Lori V, Garry Hodgson, Mike Lorincz, et al.
If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!)
Send me your March gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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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. To see the cool poster, go to: http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/lorivyb/?action=view¤t=centenarybluesfestival.jpg.
CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown , NJ from 9:30-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival! This is the after-party for the festival at the college! For directions, go to: http://www.charliebrowns.com/StoreLocator/storedetails.cgi?storeNumber=1982.
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at the Blue Moon, 114 south Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879. 9pm start. 732-525-0014 www.bluemoonhome.com
www.filthyrich.cc
Solo guitar with DAVEY WERKHISER at The Old Colonial Pizza 9:00 - 12:00, 136 Spring Garden Street Easton , PA 18042 (610) 252-3033
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik are at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226, 7:30 Pm- 10:30 pm. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/13
PLAINFIELD SLIM AND THE GROUNDHAWGS is/are at the Centenary Blues Festival(Whitney Chapel), opening up for Peter Tork. I have the honor of sitting in on this gig!! 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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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!
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Magnolia's Vineyard, 2204 Village Rd. Orefield PA 18069 - (610) 395-1233. http://www.magnoliasorefield.com/default.aspx
http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner, Warren , NJ 07059 . 908-647-6700. www.shh.com
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House, 512 Country Rt 614, Pattenburg, NJ 08802. 9:30 – 1:30.
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, Bob “BT” Thomas on keys, 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. www.katoduo.com
IRISH MUSIC pt4 at the Chimney Rock Inn with MACE GILL TRIO. Carlos and Mace will be doing the St. Patrick's Day LUNCH show from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Then Carlos, Itay and Mace will be doing the dinner show from about 5:00pm
onward! The Chimney Rock Inn, 800 N. Thompson Avenue , Bound Brook , New Jersey
Friday, 3/19
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at HAWKEYE'S COUNTRY TAVERN 8:30 PM, 1100 Route 113 ( Souderton Rd ), Perkasie , PA (215) 258-1300 www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/20
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at The Brass Rail 840 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-1379 Call for reservations 908 454-0931
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasant’s Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough , N.J. 08844 . Showtime 9:00 PM. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre , 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive -across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre , PA , phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre , 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive -across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre , PA , phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road , Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
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 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: 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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe !
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe !
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at ttp://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
-------------------------------NOTES!!!--------------------------------------
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.
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 ! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
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:
Fri, 3/12: Centenary Blues Festival with Can’t Stop Now – opening up for He Said She Said**
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!**
Sat, 4/3: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville , NJ , 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/1: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 5/15: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton , PA , 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton , NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, Schnecksville PA**
Sun, 6/27: Franky & Johnny’s with Can’t Stop Now – outside on the Island !**
July:
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside , NJ , with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside , NJ , 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks.
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Whitney Chapel @ Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 06:00 PM
Charlie Brown's, Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 08:00 PM
Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ Sat Mar 13 10 08:00 PM
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Issue #122: JAMO's JAMS & GIGs for March 4, 2010
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/4/10, issue #122!!
Again, a day late and a dollar short (thanks Marisa!).
Fascinating and Felicitous Fervent Musings:
Welcome to all of you new readers. As I do every once in a while, I’d like to review what this thing is: this is a free newsletter-type email that I put together for your enjoyment. I N-E-V-E-R let anyone see or use your emails. A copy is put on http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/ so you can read it there too. The purpose of this rag is purely to promote live music, the bands, and the performers. There is no commercial intent here. My gigs are listed here, and if you send me the information, your gigs are here too. Enjoy – comments are welcome.
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
Many thanks to Lori V for this week’s “diversion of the week”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnPINGavPP0&feature=PlayList&p=92312574A1E6459C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=47
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
Also, if you haven’t been to Franky & Johnny’s yet, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUjUOA4sVSU to see a bit of the JAMO band and friends playing there in January. Jamo, Jimmy Ferrante, Paul Berger, Scott “Bone” Ward, and Lenny Depiano, with Lori V, Garry Hodgson, Mike Lorincz, et al.
If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!) [Public Relations Edit: "Well, actually...." :ahem: ]
Send me your March gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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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
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ. Call for reservations 908-475-4772
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at The Lockwood Tavern, 72 Rt. 206 S., Byram Township, NJ, 973-347-0077.
www.Barones.Com. 9:15 pm start. WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
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!! It’s my favorite place to play. Come and enjoy the band and the people! 9 – 1pm. Lori V on vocals, Charlz Ruggerio on bass & vocals, Paul Berger on guitar vocals, Marc Young on keys & vocals, and your truly on drums & vocals.
SLACKJAW is at 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
CROSSFIRE is at Karl's Tavern, 508 Lidgerwood Ave.,
Elizabeth, NJ. 10:00 start.
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
NASTY NED & THE ROOTS REBELS are at the Pattenburg House for Nasty Ned's ROOTS 52 CD Release! Nasty Ned & the ROOTS Rebels play the new album! 9pm start. Venue & show details here: http://www.reverbnation.com/nastyned. ROOTS 52 will be availale for purchase all night! Don't miss this one if you can help it. Pattenburg House, 512 Pattenburg Road, Route 614, Pattenburg, NJ.
DAVE READ is performing Solo at Luigi’s Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4462
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse, 3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Mechanicsville, PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
MAMA'S STEW is at the Top O' The Hill Tavern, 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ, 908-658-4256. 9:00 start.
THE DOUGHBOYS are at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, plus you can meet & greet the Doughboys before the show. Come to the record store that afternoon between 2PM-3PM and save on your tickets for that night's show: Sound Check Record Store, 24 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA. Info: 570-325-4009 or 570-386-2452. 2:00PM - Free admission. Channel 13 TV will interview the Doughboys and you can be there on TV!
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. To see the cool poster, go to: http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/lorivyb/?action=view¤t=centenarybluesfestival.jpg
CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown, NJ from 9:30-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival! This is the after-party for the festival at the college!
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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/are at the Centenary Blues Festival(Whitney Chapel), opening up for Peter Tork. I have the honor of sitting in on this gig!! 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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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!
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Magnolia's Vineyard, 2204 Village Rd. Orefield PA 18069 - (610) 395-1233. http://www.magnoliasorefield.com/default.aspx
http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-647-6700. www.shh.com
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House, 512 Country Rt 614, Pattenburg, NJ 08802. 9:30 – 1:30.
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. www.katoduo.com
Friday, 3/19
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at HAWKEYE'S COUNTRY TAVERN 8:30 PM, 1100 Route 113 (Souderton Rd), Perkasie, PA (215) 258-1300 www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/20
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at The Brass Rail 840 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-1379 Call for reservations 908 454-0931
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasant’s Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough, N.J. 08844. Showtime 9:00 PM. 908-281-1288
www.pheasantslanding.com
Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road , Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
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 the GARDEN (State) of Eden:
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 PENNSYLLACHIA:
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at ttp://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
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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.
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! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
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!**
Sat, 4/2: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Taqvern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/15: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton, PA, 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, location TBA**
July:
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks.
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Franky & Johnnys Buttzville, NJ Sat Mar 06 10 08:00 PM
Whitney Chapel @ Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 06:00 PM
Charlie Brown's, Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 08:00 PM
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Again, a day late and a dollar short (thanks Marisa!).
Fascinating and Felicitous Fervent Musings:
Welcome to all of you new readers. As I do every once in a while, I’d like to review what this thing is: this is a free newsletter-type email that I put together for your enjoyment. I N-E-V-E-R let anyone see or use your emails. A copy is put on http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/ so you can read it there too. The purpose of this rag is purely to promote live music, the bands, and the performers. There is no commercial intent here. My gigs are listed here, and if you send me the information, your gigs are here too. Enjoy – comments are welcome.
Hey- if anyone out there knows someone who graduated from Dunellen High School in 1970, there’s a reunion being planned. Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/dhs2001?msg=359.10 (If this doesn’t work, just send me an email). I’m sure that 1969 and 1971 will be welcome too.
Many thanks to Lori V for this week’s “diversion of the week”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnPINGavPP0&feature=PlayList&p=92312574A1E6459C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=47
There are quite a few of us who have recently released CDs, so I’ve put together a playlist for you at the end of this email. Please check out the music, and support the musicians.
Also, if you haven’t been to Franky & Johnny’s yet, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUjUOA4sVSU to see a bit of the JAMO band and friends playing there in January. Jamo, Jimmy Ferrante, Paul Berger, Scott “Bone” Ward, and Lenny Depiano, with Lori V, Garry Hodgson, Mike Lorincz, et al.
If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
If you have any trouble reading this thing, just go to http://jamogigcentral.blogspot.com/, and it will all be there. Marisa Chiara does that for me, and she’s good at it, among other things. (She SINGS, guys……cool your jets!) [Public Relations Edit: "Well, actually...." :ahem: ]
Send me your March gigs so’s I can blab about them. Spring and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
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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
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ. Call for reservations 908-475-4772
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at The Lockwood Tavern, 72 Rt. 206 S., Byram Township, NJ, 973-347-0077.
www.Barones.Com. 9:15 pm start. WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
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!! It’s my favorite place to play. Come and enjoy the band and the people! 9 – 1pm. Lori V on vocals, Charlz Ruggerio on bass & vocals, Paul Berger on guitar vocals, Marc Young on keys & vocals, and your truly on drums & vocals.
SLACKJAW is at 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
CROSSFIRE is at Karl's Tavern, 508 Lidgerwood Ave.,
Elizabeth, NJ. 10:00 start.
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
NASTY NED & THE ROOTS REBELS are at the Pattenburg House for Nasty Ned's ROOTS 52 CD Release! Nasty Ned & the ROOTS Rebels play the new album! 9pm start. Venue & show details here: http://www.reverbnation.com/nastyned. ROOTS 52 will be availale for purchase all night! Don't miss this one if you can help it. Pattenburg House, 512 Pattenburg Road, Route 614, Pattenburg, NJ.
DAVE READ is performing Solo at Luigi’s Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4462
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse, 3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Mechanicsville, PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
MAMA'S STEW is at the Top O' The Hill Tavern, 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ, 908-658-4256. 9:00 start.
THE DOUGHBOYS are at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, plus you can meet & greet the Doughboys before the show. Come to the record store that afternoon between 2PM-3PM and save on your tickets for that night's show: Sound Check Record Store, 24 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA. Info: 570-325-4009 or 570-386-2452. 2:00PM - Free admission. Channel 13 TV will interview the Doughboys and you can be there on TV!
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. To see the cool poster, go to: http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/lorivyb/?action=view¤t=centenarybluesfestival.jpg
CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown, NJ from 9:30-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival! This is the after-party for the festival at the college!
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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/are at the Centenary Blues Festival(Whitney Chapel), opening up for Peter Tork. I have the honor of sitting in on this gig!! 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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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!
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Magnolia's Vineyard, 2204 Village Rd. Orefield PA 18069 - (610) 395-1233. http://www.magnoliasorefield.com/default.aspx
http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-647-6700. www.shh.com
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House, 512 Country Rt 614, Pattenburg, NJ 08802. 9:30 – 1:30.
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. www.katoduo.com
Friday, 3/19
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at HAWKEYE'S COUNTRY TAVERN 8:30 PM, 1100 Route 113 (Souderton Rd), Perkasie, PA (215) 258-1300 www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/20
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at The Brass Rail 840 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-1379 Call for reservations 908 454-0931
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasant’s Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough, N.J. 08844. Showtime 9:00 PM. 908-281-1288
www.pheasantslanding.com
Friday, 3/26
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
Saturday, 3/27
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
KATO FEATURING PAT FLAHERTY AND CRAIG KASTELNIK is/are at Louie's Restaurant, Wilkes-Barre, 7pm-10pm, 900 Schechter Drive-across from Wachovia arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA, phone 570-822-8822. www.katoduo.com
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is at Rolf's Restaurant, 65 Stirling Road , Warren, NJ 07059. 908-754-5500. www.rolfsrestaurantnj.com. 10:00 start.
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Playmakers, Rt 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. 9:30 – 1.
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 the GARDEN (State) of Eden:
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 PENNSYLLACHIA:
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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.
As I mentioned, here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
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
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!
NASTY NED'S best blues yet! Please order your ROOTS 52 CD direct from the label online at ttp://www.americanshowplacemusic.com only $10! Verisign Secure Server! All ROOTS 52 CDs purchased online mail autographed on March 6th!!
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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.
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! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
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!**
Sat, 4/2: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp band**
Fri, 4/16: Midtown Taqvern with JAMO**
Sat, 4/24: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sun, 4/25: Shad Fest, Lambertville, NJ, 5pm. With Can’t Stop Now**
May:
Sat, 5/15: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 5/22: Relay For Life Benefit, Easton, PA, 3 – 4pm.**
Sat, 5/22: Blue Mountain Pub with the Billy DeHart Band**
June:
Sat, 6/12: Revolutions at the Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ with Can’t Stop Now**
Sat, 6/26: Tracy Lee Band, location TBA**
July:
Mon, 7/19: Summer In The Park Concert, Seaside, NJ, with Little Jimmy and the Starlites, 7-9pm**
August:
Mon, 8/23: Summer In The Park Concert with JAMO, Seaside, NJ, 7-9pm**
Thanks for listening, folks.
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Franky & Johnnys Buttzville, NJ Sat Mar 06 10 08:00 PM
Whitney Chapel @ Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 06:00 PM
Charlie Brown's, Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Fri Mar 12 10 08:00 PM
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Will the REAL ISSUE #121 Please Stand Up!!
Yo yo! Here is JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 2/25/10, issue #121!! Sorry about the different fonts here, folks - I can't seem to get this crap right. My gigs are in blue italics.
Things to do while you’re snowed in: 1.The pictures from the Slackjaw gig at the Pattenburg are up on my website at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. They are unretouched. Just click on “view my pics”, go to the album, and enjoy. Eddie, send me the ones you took!
2. After you check the pics out, go here for the best card trick ever: http://biggeekdaddy.com/humorpages/Humor/BestCardTrick.html.
3. If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
Check out the notes section – new recording is being released from our friend Ed Pampani at A Pleasant Symmetry.
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 and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
I’ve moved Joe Cerisano’s weekly gig to the notes section at the bottom of this email, so go there for details!
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Thursday, 2/5
"THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ WITH BRIAN, ERIC AND VICKIE" from 6:30 -9:30pm at the Hotel Bethlehem Taproom, Bethlehem, PA. "Intimate Music in an Intimate Setting!" Brian is a MONSTER bass player, so this will be good! To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=320244667559&mid=1ec0805G2986aeb2G43a5c41G7
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at The Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730, 7:30pm.
732-292-9380. WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Hecktown Fire Co. (610-759-2112), 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem PA 18020 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar
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
CROSSFIRE is at The Brunswick Grove, 327 Milltown Road,
East Brunswick, NJ. 9:30 start.
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at My Place at Muller's Diner, Rt. 209 in Marshall’s Creek, PA. 9:30 start. http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
Sunday, 2/28
DAVE READ is hosting a Student Rock Band Performance at
The Ol’ West BBQ 3:00pm-4:00am.13-16 Route 31 Annandale, N.J. Call for reservations 908-735-6700.
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
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ. Call for reservations 908-475-4772
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
CROSSFIRE is at Karl's Tavern, 508 Lidgerwood Ave.,
Elizabeth, NJ. 10:00 start.
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. Pattenburg House, 512 Pattenburg Road, Route 614, Pattenburg, NJ.
DAVE READ is performing Solo at Luigi’s Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4462
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse, 3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Mechanicsville, PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
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. To see the cool poster, go to: http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/lorivyb/?action=view¤t=centenarybluesfestival.jpg
CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown, NJ from 9:30-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival! This is the after-party for the festival at the college!
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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. I have the honor of sitting in on this gig!! 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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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!
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Magnolia's Vineyard, 2204 Village Rd. Orefield PA 18069 - (610) 395-1233. http://www.magnoliasorefield.com/default.aspx
http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
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, 3/20
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at The Brass Rail 840 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-1379 Call for reservations 908 454-0931
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
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 JOISEY:
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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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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.
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! (PR Team EDIT: And, if you'd like to hear about the music too. :/ )
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, 6/12: Revolutions 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
Things to do while you’re snowed in: 1.The pictures from the Slackjaw gig at the Pattenburg are up on my website at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. They are unretouched. Just click on “view my pics”, go to the album, and enjoy. Eddie, send me the ones you took!
2. After you check the pics out, go here for the best card trick ever: http://biggeekdaddy.com/humorpages/Humor/BestCardTrick.html.
3. If you haven’t done so already, please go to www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign up as a fan.
Check out the notes section – new recording is being released from our friend Ed Pampani at A Pleasant Symmetry.
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 and summer gigs are popping up here and there already.
If you know anyone who might like to receive this email every week, send me their email address.
I’ve moved Joe Cerisano’s weekly gig to the notes section at the bottom of this email, so go there for details!
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Thursday, 2/5
"THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ WITH BRIAN, ERIC AND VICKIE" from 6:30 -9:30pm at the Hotel Bethlehem Taproom, Bethlehem, PA. "Intimate Music in an Intimate Setting!" Brian is a MONSTER bass player, so this will be good! To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=320244667559&mid=1ec0805G2986aeb2G43a5c41G7
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at The Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730, 7:30pm.
732-292-9380. WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Hecktown Fire Co. (610-759-2112), 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem PA 18020 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar
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
CROSSFIRE is at The Brunswick Grove, 327 Milltown Road,
East Brunswick, NJ. 9:30 start.
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at My Place at Muller's Diner, Rt. 209 in Marshall’s Creek, PA. 9:30 start. http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
Sunday, 2/28
DAVE READ is hosting a Student Rock Band Performance at
The Ol’ West BBQ 3:00pm-4:00am.13-16 Route 31 Annandale, N.J. Call for reservations 908-735-6700.
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
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ. Call for reservations 908-475-4772
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
CROSSFIRE is at Karl's Tavern, 508 Lidgerwood Ave.,
Elizabeth, NJ. 10:00 start.
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. Pattenburg House, 512 Pattenburg Road, Route 614, Pattenburg, NJ.
DAVE READ is performing Solo at Luigi’s Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4462
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse, 3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Mechanicsville, PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
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. To see the cool poster, go to: http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/lorivyb/?action=view¤t=centenarybluesfestival.jpg
CAN’T STOP NOW is also at Charlie Brown’s in Hackettstown, NJ from 9:30-1 as part of the Centenary Blues Festival! This is the after-party for the festival at the college!
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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. I have the honor of sitting in on this gig!! 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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Top Diner in Allentown, PA - 10pm. 1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown PA, 18109. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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!
The JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND is at Magnolia's Vineyard, 2204 Village Rd. Orefield PA 18069 - (610) 395-1233. http://www.magnoliasorefield.com/default.aspx
http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
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, 3/20
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at The Brass Rail 840 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-1379 Call for reservations 908 454-0931
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Grover Cleveland (610-377-4000), 904 Main street Bethlehem Pa. 18018 – free. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. PA - 9:30pm
www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
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
NITE FLYTE, with the fabulous Brian Becklin, is at the Fullerton Fire (610-264-9048), 851 2nd St. Whitehall Pa. This place is a private club, but if you tell them at the door you know someone in the band you’ll be allowed in. - 9pm. www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar. 484-554-3014
CROSSFIRE is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd.,
Spotswood, NJ. 10 pm start.
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 JOISEY:
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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. NOTE: The jam is still on while Todd is in Europe!
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!!!--------------------------------------
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.
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! (PR Team EDIT: And, if you'd like to hear about the music too. :/ )
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, 6/12: Revolutions 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
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