There are no April Fool’s gotchas in this email, folks. Too many people get it confused the way it is!! (Public Relations Team edit: "Ohh so self-deprecating, Master Furrminator -- but, we all concurr: you do a FABULOUS JOB!!")
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My apologies go out to Bob Lanza – he has had a new CD out, and I completely forgot to include it here. I HATE when I do that! Anyway, here are the particulars: the CD is called “Things Ain’t So Bad”, and it ain’t!!! It’s available on CD baby, or go to http://www.myspace.com/boblanzabluesband.
So if you’re wanting to support local artists, go to the bottom of this email and BUY THE CDs LISTED THERE! They are cheap at twice the price, and the music rocks. Support your local musicians.
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 I really appreciate her help. If you meet her at one of our gigs, be sure to say Hi…
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, 4/2
Our friend ROMAN is with KIND OF BLUE at TGIF in Willow Grove, PA from 10 - 1 am. Get more details and way better info at: www.romanmusic.net
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at Harpoon Willy’s,
2655 river rd., Manasquan, NJ 08736. 9:30 start. 732-223-8880
www.harpoonwillys.com WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
THE PIANO-LESS QUARTET: JAZZ at Made In Brasil, With: Bobby Routch- French Horn; Alan Gaumer- Trumpet; Roy Cumming- Accoustic Bass; Gary Rissmiller- Drums. 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. 904 Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa.. 610. 740.9299
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.
ROMAN is with MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT at the Ravens Nest for the Spring Music Festival in Quakertown, PA.
6:45 pm (one set only)
Later on that night, ROMAN is with KIND OF BLUE at
The Perk, Perkasie, PA from 10 - 2 am. Get more details and way better info at: www.romanmusic.net
THE DAVE AND KEVIN DUO will be performing at Luigi’s
Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm. 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ
908-475-4462
Wednesday, 4/7
PLAINFIELD SLIM AND THE GROUNDHAWGS are at The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 732-775-9144.Several other great blues bands are there, travelling the US. Tickets www.ticketweb.com $10.00. 18 to enter 21 to drink.
www.thesaintnj.com
Friday, 4/9
DAVE READ will be performing solo at Mediterranean Bistro and
Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue Washington, NJ. Call for reservations 908-689-5107
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 THE TOMATO GARDEN STATE:
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!!
BOB LANZA’s “Things Ain’t So Bad”, and it ain’t!!! Killer blues from a killer bluesman. It’s available on CD baby, or go to http://www.myspace.com/boblanzabluesband.
TODD WOLF’s new CD “Stripped Down at Bang Palace” was just released on November 10th. I guarantee that it’s worth buying! You can get it at http://www.amazon.com/Stripped-Down-at-Bang-Palace/dp/B002S395IK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1258837775&sr=1-1 ---or at ---
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8012399
---or at ---
http://www.toddwolfe.com/albums.php
----------------------------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.
Public Relations Edit: "HEY JAMO... WHAT's YOUR SCHEDULE, MAN?"
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, 4 pm. 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---------->
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Apr 03 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Fri Apr 16 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Apr 24 10 08:00 PM
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