Issue #167: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 12/2/10

Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 12/01/10, issue #167.

JAMO has been feelin’ a bit old to play rock & blues drums lately..that is, until I got an email from Carol Colato – President of Regal Tip drum sticks. Here it is: “You’re never too old to play the drums. My Dad is 89 and still gigging!” Thanks Carol. I think I’ll play ‘till my arms fall off. BTW, I use Regal Tip Jazz drum sticks exclusively. I have for many years – they give me the ability to play loud when I need to, and to play VERY softly with the same pair of sticks. They also last forever. I just put up a Youtube video of part of a surprise drum solo sprung on me at Pavinci’s in November. Wish I had the whole thing. Regal tips!!! Notice the volume changes….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IohRnzxiP3A

Some items for sale from Todd Wolfe are listed in the “Notes” section”…. [EDITOR's NOTE: Be sure to check with Todd re: his special Kazoo collection!]

Send me your December, NYE, and January gigs. For your information, this email is read by fans & players in England , Italy , Brazil , Canada , South Africa , Indonesia , Denmark , Mexico , and Jamaica . Even some people from Jersey and PA read it!

[EDITOR's NOTE: Italia? Ma, chi sta leggendo la in italia? Oooo.. ma, ciao cari, eh?]

I promise - JAMO’s Pay Report is cookin’ up. Make your contribution now! I just have to figure out how to report something like 250 data points in a way that will help you all out… maybe if I get it figured out I’ll ask the readers in those foreign countries about their pay scales too!


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

Fri, 12/3
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. New country done right. I’ll see you there!

MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ, 9:00PM Start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com

Sat, 12/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. A festival band in a niteclub setting. I’ll see you there!

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

CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND (WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CROSSFIREROCKNBLUES) is at The Blue Moon, from 9:00pm-1:00am. 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879.

The FUZED JAZZ TRIO featuring Allan Meyerson on Woodwinds, Paul Demarest on Guitar and Eric Smith on Bass will be entertaining at Pacifico from 8 PM -11 PM.
Come out and join us for Jazz, drinks and good food.
Pacifico is located at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034, Phone (610) 798-9666.

Fri, 12/10
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians (watch for Brent and Eric Meyer!) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere , NJ . Call for reservations 908-475-4772

NASTY NED is at Robin's Nest Rhythm & Blues, 3103 Tremley Point Road, Linden, NJ.

MAMA'S STEW (doing our Cocktail Sauce Show) are at
Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road , Hillsborough , NJ , 9:00 PM start. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com

KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik is at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Craig And Pat Perform with the Craig Thatcher Band "A Rockin' Christmas", 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 570-325-0249. 8pm start. www.katoduo.com

Sat, 12/11
The BLUE SUGAR BAND up at 'Arthur's St. Moritz ' in
Sparta, NJ from 9-12 PM. Come join us on Lake Mohawk !
Introducing Bob Garbo on bass & Paul on lead guitar!
Excellent Menu! For directions and more:
www.bluesugarband.com

LOST IN PLACE is at Kerwin’s on Rt. 28 in Middlesex. NJ. Great band. Saw them last week. GO.

MAMA’S STEW is at Top O' Th Hill Tavern, 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ. 908-658-4256 8pm start.

Sun, 12/16
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik is at Christkindlmarkt In Bethlehem, Pa, 10:30 Am - 12 Noon. Spring And Main Sts. (At The Site Of Musikfest Festplatz) 3:30 PM - 5 PM. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem showcases aisles of exquisite handmade works by the nation’s finest artisans, the heart-warming sounds of live Christmas music, delicious food, and more! 610-332-1300. www.katoduo.com

Fri, 12/17
MAMA’s STEW is at Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road (Rt 28), Middlesex, NJ 08846. 9pm start.
732-968-3805 www.timkerwinstavern.com

Sat, 12/18
MAMA’s STEW is at Zupko's, 450 North Ave. , Dunellen , NJ 08812 . 732-968-1020 www.myspace.com/zupkos

Sun, 12/19
Benefit for Wounded Warriors at the Stanhope House! Details still in the works, but TOO STUPID TO QUIT and CAN’T STOP NOW will be there along with 6 or 7 others – watch this space for details!

Thu, 12/23
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226. 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Santa Is Expected To Be There! Great Menu, Atmosphere And Music, Too! www.louiesrestaurant.com www.katoduo.com

Thu, 12/20
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 PM - 10 PM. www.katoduo.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE, 12/31
Rumor has it that TOO STUPID TO QUIT is at the Stanhope House! Come and celebrate with us. Details to follow……

The Great AL LEBOEUF is at the Perryville Inn on Rt. 625, exit #12 on Rt. 78.


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/

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:

JAM IN ALLENTOWN , PA : 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

Also on Thursdays: 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

WEDNESDAYS:
Rob Fraser hosts "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

THURSDAY:
JAM IN PERKASIE: 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 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 ship autographed, next biz day!!


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… and pick up you membership to the Organizazione Communicazione d'Italia !

FOR SALE : Contact Todd Wolfe at bluetwolfe@aol.com.

[EDITOR's NOTE: Be Sure to ask Wolfe about his personal Kazoo collection!]
Yorkville "perfomance series" 15". P,A. Speakers model # Y 115. 200 watt 8ohm, Specifications - 2-Way Passive Power (Watts) 200 Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 Sensitivity (dB @1Watt/1m) 100 Max SPL (dB) 123 Frequency Response (Hz +/- 3db) 60 - 16,000 Crossover Frequency (Hz) 3000 Driver Configuration 1 inch / 15 inch HF Driver(s) 1 HF Dispersion (°H x °V) 60x30 HF Protection CTL™ LF Driver(s) 15 Inputs 2 Inputs - 1/4" Jacks 2 Corners Black Metal Feet Plastic Glides Strap Handles 1x side mounted Pole Mount Adapter (1 3/8"-3.5cm) Yes Enclosure Materials 1/2 inch 5-ply plywood Grille Heavy gauge black perforated metal Covering / Finish Blue/Black Carpet Dimensions (DWH xbackW, inches) 15 x 19.5 x 24.5 x 12 Weight (lbs) 35, the lightest 15" i've ever carried! In great shape, $260. Vox AC-30/6 TB Top Boost 2004 Made In England Amplifier. They’re loaded with Blue Alnicos.


A new thing for you who want to learn how to do this music “thing”: DAVE READ is planning a winter rockband workshop starting in January. Let him know if you are interested. Official registration will begin in December.
Dave Read/Music Teacher, www.davereadguitar.com. Requirements: Interested people should be taking music lessons, have recently taken music lessons or have some musical abilities. Instrumentalists should be able to read either guitar tabs, chord charts or music notation to some degree. Most any instrument (guitar, bass, drums, sax, trumpet, keys, violin, flute…) and vocalists are encouraged to join. If you are interested in the Rock Band program, please e-mail Dave with your contact information ASAP. Feel free to call if you have any questions 908-892-6931

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!!!

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.)

SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.

December:
Fri & Sat, 12/3 & 12/4: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 12/19: Benefit for Wounded Warriors at the Stanhope House with Can’t Stop Now**
Fri, 12/31: With Too Stupid To Quit at the Stanhope House**
January:
Fri & Sat, 1/7 & 1/8: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Fri, 1/14: Pattenburg Inn with Can’t Stop now**
Sat, 1/29: The ICC Club in Bethlehem , PA with the Bill Kutzman Band**
February:
Fri & Sat, 2/4 & 2/5: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 2/12: Midtown Tavern with Can’t Stop Now**
March:
Fri & Sat, 3/18 & 3/19: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
April:
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**

Thanks for listening, folks!

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


UPCOMING SHOWS:
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Dec 03 10 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Dec 04 10 08:00 PM
The Stanhope House Stanhope, NJ Fri Dec 31 10 08:00 PM
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