Issue #161: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 10/22/20

Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 10/20/10, issue #161.

Check out the Sonny Rhodes announcements on 10/22 & 10/23. Those will be two blowout gigs, I’m sure.


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

Thu, 10/21
KATO is at the Upper Bucks Foodie Event At Sands Brothers, Rt. 309, Quakertown, PA, 5:30 PM http://www.ubcc.org/ www.katoduo.com

NANCY COLETTI will bring “Nothing but Jazz on Thursday Night” to the Hotel Bethlehem Tap Room with Judy Palma on Piano and Tony Marino on Upright Bass.
437 Main Street, Bethlehem PA 18018 (800) 607-2384

Fri, 10/22
International Blues performer Sonny Rhodes will be celebrating his 70th birthday on a brief junket through the NY/NJ area. The Sonny Rhodes Band will be at Gambino’s Inn W/ Bob White and the White Boys, 284 Remsen Avenue , New Brunswick , New Jersey , 732 249 3337. Showtime 9 PM, Admission $10 Preferred seating with dinner reservations. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED! The band will include area musicians David Ambrosy (the VooDudes), Mike Flynn (Nightrain), and “Big Nancy ” Swarbrick (Supreme Court). Gambino’s will host a birthday PARTY AND JAM SESSION that night. Sonny Rhodes will headline the program and local favorites Bob White and the White Boys are reforming to open the show. Accomplished area musicians are welcomed to bring their axes and join in the festivities after the two bands have performed their sets. Organized by Swarbrick and Ambrosy, the party at Gambino's will emphasize Sonny reconnecting with old friends, celebrating his birthday in a relaxed intimate setting, and allowing as many fans and musicians as possible to gain access to this legendary blues man. Dinner reservations are strongly suggested.

KATO is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31ST ST. SW, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226 from 8 PM - 11 PM. www.louiesrestaurant.com www.katoduo.com

DAVE READ & The Band will be performing at a Halloween Party at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337.

TOMMY TETESCO, MATT PASANI AND JIMMY LEAHEY will be playing with @ Architects country club In Lopatcong N.J. from 7 till 10. Come on out and join the fun.

Sat, 10/23
The SONNY RHODES BAND as listed above will be at The Stanhope House, 45 Main Street , Stanhope , New Jersey . 973 347 7777 Showtime 10 PM. Admission : $20 - $15 in advance

KATO is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31ST ST. SW, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226 from 8 PM - 11 PM. www.louiesrestaurant.com www.katoduo.com

DAVE READ will be performing solo at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, from 2:30-5:30pm in Shawnee on Delaware , PA. Private Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour.

LOST IN PLACE is at The Stage House in Scotch Plains - right on Park Avenue 2 blocks south of Rt 22.

THE MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879, from 9:00 pm – 1:30 am. The music is a mix of blues/rock/funk and soul. Band Members: Steve Sadowski - Guitarist/Vocals,
Rich Mehlhorn: Bass/Vocals, Frank Slingerland: Sax, Harp, Flute, & Vocals, Paul Levinsky: Drums

The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at KC’s Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road , South Plainfield , NJ from 9 to 1. Lew’s on guitar & vocals, Mike Carroll is on drums, Charlie Peer is on bass, & Frank Yanni is on keys.

EDITOR's NOTE; HEY... WAITTAMINUTE... ISN'T MR. JAAAMO hisself playin' at the MIDTOWN TAVERN TONITE????? Midtown Tavern, Alpha NJ. BE THERE OR BE A TRIANGLE!


Sun, 10/24
SHOWTIME Presents their October show: JR BRADFIELD!! 2:00pm start. JR Bradfield is a Singer/Guitar/Soloist who has logged over 100,000 skymiles during the 90's playing in venues throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, North Africa, and the good ole USA. He has entertained Governors, Officials of the British West Indies, and even the Royal Family of Qatar . He's played in a Royal Palace in Port El Kantaoui , Tunisia , and for clientèle including Wyndham, Allegro, and Club Med Resorts. JR's repertoire consists of 2 hours of his own songs and well over 1000 songs from the 50's-00's plus standards and hundreds of blues classics. Contact Monique Grimme, 908-455-1576.
http://www.myspace.com/mopromo

Thu 10/28
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 PM - 10 PM www.katoduo.com

Fri, 10/29
NANCY COLETTI is at the Perryville Inn frpm7-10:
“ Jazzin’ it up at Perryville Inn Fireside Room with Judy Palma on Piano” 167 Perryville Rd, Perryville N J 08827 (908)730-9500.

MAMA’S STEW is at Zupko's, 450 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812. 732-968-1020 www.myspace.com/zupkos
Start halloweek weekend off right!!!

Sat, 10/30
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is at the Lockwood Tavern, 77 US Highway 206, Stanhope, NJ 07874-3262. Be there!! I’m on the gig!!!!

MAMA'S STEW is at the Top Shelf, 164 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060. 908-668-4629. 9:00 start. A halloween party. This will be a lot of fun.

The CELLAR DWELLERS are at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern, 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 908-658-4256. 9:00PM start. The Dwellers will put on a dancin' halloween fest for you dancers.

GEERBOX is at Revolutions at the Clinton Holiday Inn Select, 111 West Main Street, Clinton, NJ from 9:30 – 11:30pm.

LOST IN PLACE is at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

Fri, 11/5
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821. 10pm start. www.katoduo.com

Sat, 11/6
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821. 10pm start. www.katoduo.com



Section 3: ----------------------------JAMS!!--------------------------------

IN NJ:

NEW NJ Jam on Tuesday nights: Join your Hosts Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser for open Blues `N' Rock Jams
Tuesday Nights in November at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge, November 16 - 23 - 30 8PM to 11PM! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100 , Easton , PA 610-250-0202 Todd Wolfe - Guitar, Rob Fraser - Bass and guest drummer every week! Come on out ... bring your guitars and sticks ... drums and amplifiers provided! Don't play an instrument? That's OK, come out for the hang!

TUESDAY NIGHTS: Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/

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! Starting Wednesday, August 25th 2010 and every Wednesday there after LNO will be collecting non perishable food and supplies for.. M.C.F.O.O.D.S.... Each Wednesday we will have 2 bins out at Lenny's Night Out. If you would like to help out just bring a can of vegetables or soup...or a box of mac and cheese or cereal ... We will then pass it on to the local county food banks which are in desperate need of supplies. Visit http://www.myspace.com/lnoopenmic for directions. They supply everything you'll need. Full back line, Drums, Keys, mics, etc.

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/

Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com

IN PA:

WEDNESDAYS:
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 www.ravensnests.com

THURSDAYS:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com

Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown - 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums

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

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.

SECTION 4: Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:

NEW!! My good friend Chip Mergott has just released his new CD, “ Islands ” on Notebook Records. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, and also on www.cdbaby.com. He now has 8 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one.

Gar Francis backs up his bark with a promising bite with a new production of a single by The EASY OUTS “Come On, Come On” on Bongo Boy Records release date: June 22, 2010. “Come On, Come On” is a collaboration between songwriter/guitarist of the legendary 60’s Garage rock band The Doughboys, engineer and owner of House of Vibes Kurt Reil (Kurt is also drummer/singer and songwriter for the Grip Weeds) and the Jersey Shore rock band The Easy Outs. The new single will be only available by downloading it from CD Baby or iTunes for 99cents! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/EasyOuts1
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-on-come-on-single/id379141954

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! Listen to some of the tracks on the new album "One Universal Langauge" By " A Pleasant Symmetry" at http://www.reverbnation.com/apleasantsymmetry
You can purchase this new album for only $4.95 USD as a download at this link:
http://www.darkryders.com/A%20Pleasant%20Symmetry.html. For those of you who prefer to buy a CD, you can make purchases via this link:
http://kunaki.com/sales.asp?PID=PX00Z4SYCQ&pp=1
Please 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 WOLFE’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

SECTION 5: NOTES!!!

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…

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!!!

SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. I’m taking some time off to go see you guys for a change!! There are more changes to come, I’m sure.

October:
Sat, 10/23: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman band**
Sat, 10/30: Lockwood Tavern with Too Stupid To Quit**

Thanks for listening, folks!

JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer


UPCOMING SHOWS
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Oct 23 10 08:00 PM
The Lockwood Tavern Stanhope, NJ Sat Oct 30 10 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Fri Nov 05 10 08:00 PM