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.


------------------------------------GIGS!!----------------------

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.



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

IN JERSEY:

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

JAM IN NJ: 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