Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 1/26/11, issue #175.
There is some new Jam and Notes info listed below, so be sure to check that out. My new picture was taken by the great Don Shatto at www.chateaustudios.com. He has pics of dozens of jams & gigs on the site. To clarify once again: these are NOT all MY gigs!!! My schedule is at the end of the email.
Also please go to http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-allentown/open-mikes-and-jams-your-opportunity-to-play and check out the article. I’d appreciate it very much!
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. You can print it out for yer own use, etc. If you meet her at one of our gigs, be sure to say Hi…
Send me your February gigs, folks!
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Thu, 1/27
THE STUMBLE is at Robin's Nest Rhythm And Blues from 8pm - 12am. 3103 Tremley Point Road , Linden NJ 07036 . 908 275-3043 Arne Englund - Guitar & Vocals; Jimmy Somma - Guitar; Rob Fraser - Bass; Steve Decker - Drums. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S Main Street
Manville, NJ, from 7 to 10pm. 908-685-7125
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
THE MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon from 9:30 - 1:30. 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street , Bethlehem , PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
The MACE GILL BAND is at the Phoenix Club, 1093 Ringwood Ave. , Haskell , NJ , from 7:30 – 11pm. 973-831-6995
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
MACE GILL is at The Phoenix Clubfrom 7:30pm - 11:00pm, 1093 Ringwood Ave, Haskell, NJ. Jen Ketrow on lead guitar, Itay Keren on drums, Carlos Goncalves on bass/harmonica.
AFTERPARTY BAND is at Walt St Pub in Red Bank @10pm. 80 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ. AFTERPARTY Band: Kristy Ball – Vocals, Kenny Fragner – Guitar, Chuck Ribaudo – Drums, Brian Wagner - Bass & Backup Vocals
Sun, 1/30
SHOWTIME is holding their monthly awesome show at 2:00pm - EGYPT "through the eyes of the beholder" by John Sullivan, leader of the band Eye Of The Dawn, songwriter, guitarist and world traveler. English tea, music & dance. Call for info. 908-475-1002. SHOWTIME is located at 472 Route 46 Belvidere , NJ 07823 908-475-1002. SHOWTIME supports musicians with free comp. tickets, but call for availability. www.myspace.com/showtime46 www.myspace.com/augenblicker.
DYER WEED will be doing their second annual "Football Withdrawal Party" at the Pattenburg for an afternoon, all-ages show (provided minors are accompanied by their parents). This is the week between Divisions and the SuperBowl.
The DAVE ROPER TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem , PA , from 6pm-9pm.
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . New country done right. I’ll see you there! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226. 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, www.louiesrestaurant.com
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . Lots of very cool dancers here! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802 . 908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Fri, 2/11
MAMA’S STEW is at Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ. 9pm start. 908-281-1288.
THE STUMBLE is at The Leather Corner Post, 6855 Horseshoe Road , Orefield , PA 18069 . 610 395-1782. Arne Englund - Guitar & Vocals; Jay Lapp - Guitar & Vocals; Rob Fraser - Bass; Steve Decker - Drums.
www.theleathercornerpost.com
Sat, 2/12
CAN’T STOP NOW is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Our first time here – come check out the 2-for-$20 dinners and some great music.
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong . Great entertaining band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Miller's Tavern, Annandale NJ . They are a Classic and Original Rock and Roll Band. Founder and lead singer/guitarist Wiley Moody has been part of the Hunderdon County music scene for the past 30 years with The 90 Proof Band along with the legendary Chris Hedges on guitar. Humble Pie, Bob Seger, Gov't Mule, ZZTop, & Mountain are just a few influences.
Fri, 2/18
MAMA’S STEW is at Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road (Rt 28), Middlesex, NJ 08846. 9:30 start.
732-968-3805 www.timkerwinstavern.com
Sat, 2/19
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the Midtown in Aplha , NJ . 2-for-$20 dinners, too!
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
Sat, 2/26
Come join THE CONGREGATION LIVE! at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge in Easton PA for an evening of music and misgivings !!!!!!! Tickets are $7 at the door, and we promise a splendid time for all comers !!!!!!
Section 3:---------------------------- JAMS!! --------------------------------
IN NJ:
Wednesday nights: Starting Feb. 2, LENNY’S NIGHT OUT is at Roxy & Dukes from 8 to 12. 745 Bound brook Road in Dunellen NJ . See the notes item below!
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: this is a very abbreviated listing. Contact Barry Hay at bhay46@rcn.com to get his listing of all PA gigs & jams.
NEW PA 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, 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!
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: jam in PA: 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
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
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.
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation.
RICHARD X. HEYMAN likes to do things his way. So when he decided to record two albums simultaneously, there was no stopping him. The end results are Tiers/And Other Stories, two complete works on two separate discs in one package. Tiers/And Other Stories - just $15, including postage! Tiers/And Other Stories - autographed CD plus a beautiful signed poster, featuring the artwork of Jill Stasium, for just $25, including postage! Tiers/And Other Stories - autographed CD plus the poster plus your choice of another of Richard's CDs -- Cornerstone, Heyman Hoosier & Herman, Basic Glee or Actual Sighs -- for just $30, including postage! So don't delay! Reserve your copy of Tiers/And Other Stories right away!
www.richardxheyman.com
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My friend ROMAN has such a long and varied schedule that I’ve put them all here:
Wed, 1/26: Hosting Open Mic; The Perk, Perkasie , PA 9 pm - 12 am
Thu, 1/27 : Hosting Jam; Grumpy's BBQ Mechanicsville , PA 9pm-12
Wed, 2/2:Hosting Open Mic; The Perk, Perkasie , PA 9pm-12am
Thu, 2/3: Hosting Jam; Grumpy's BBQ Mechanicsville , PA 9pm-12
Fri, 2/4: MAD DOG & BNO, Blue Parrot Wilmington , DE 9pm - 1am
Wed, 2/9:Hosting Open Mic; The Perk, Perkasie , PA 9 pm - 12 am
Thu, 2/10:Hosting Jam; Grumpy's BBQ Mechanicsville , PA 9pm-12
Fri, 2/11:ROMAN Alone, C&C Cafe Perkasie, PA 6 pm-9pm
Sat, 2/12 :w/ Billy Under's Tom Petty Tribute, Grumpy's BBQ Mechanicsville , PA 9pm-12
Sun, 2/13:ROMAN & THE HEAR, Otto's Shrunken Head NYC, 7:30pm
Wed, 2/16:Hosting Open Mic; The Perk, Perkasie , PA 9-12 am
Thu, 2/17: Hosting Jam, Grumpy's BBQ Mechanicsville , PA 9pm-12
Tue, 2/22:Hosting Blues/Jazz Jam, Washington House, Sellersville , PA 8pm-11pm
Wed, 2/23:Hosting Open Mic, The Perk, Perkasie , PA 9 pm - 12 am
Thu, 2/24:Hosting Jam; Grumpy's BBQ Mechanicsville , PA 9pm-12
For more information or to join the email list contact romanuwr@aol.com
Starting February 2nd LNO will be moving to an all new venue in Dunellen NJ ! Roxy and Dukes Roadhouse will be our new home. Roxy & Dukes is located at 745 Bound brook Road in Dunellen NJ . This place is set up for music. A real stage with house sound and lights. The feel at R&D is like you've walked into a roadhouse bar where Rockabilly bands are jammin and dancers are spinnin. Couches, tables and chairs, little nooks to sit at and watch the bands perform. It's very very cool.
Every week LNO provides all the resources one might need to get up and perform live. LNO has been called an Open Jam, Open Mic or Open Jam Night. They can call it whatever they want..It all comes down to one thing. Making music and having as much fun as we can doing it.
Lenny’s Night Out runs every Wednesday from 8pm till Midnight. Kitchen is open till 10pm. Sign up at 7:30pm. The house band will open the night with a short set to get the room level set. Each guest that signs up will be given a 3 song maximum or 15 minutes to perform. You can bring your own equipment if you wish - what ever you need or want to make your time on stage as comfortable as possible. We’re gonna have some good fun at Roxy & Dukes … I can feel it coming in the air tonight !!!
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.
January:
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**
March:
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Fri & Sat, 3/18 & 3/19: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**
April:
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
July:
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
ICC Club Bethlehem, PA Sat Jan 29 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Feb 05 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Friday, January 28, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Issue #174: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 1/19/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 1/19/11, issue #174.
There are some new news items listed below, so be sure to check them out. Please go to http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-allentown/open-mikes-and-jams-your-opportunity-to-play and check out the article. I’d appreciate it very much!
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. You can print it out for your own use!
Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! JAMO returns!!!! See Fri, January 21 below. Between the Tuesday night jams and the weekend bands, this place just might be a home for us… but not if you don’t come!!! The Tuesday night jam here has turned out to be a great thing, so maybe we can work it out for Friday night too. I’m really hoping that this turns out well – remember how much fun we had as a group? Let’s do it again! No one else does it this way!
Send me your February gigs, folks!
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Thu, 1/20
TODD WOLFE BAND and WISER TIME at The Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave. , Sellersville , PA 18960 . Show time 8:00PM. Tel. 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/store/Todd-Wolfe-OSCARItem_1=TDW.01.11.aspx
Fri, 1/21
JAMO returns!!!! Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! We’ll be at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge from 9-1! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100, Easton , PA 610-250-0202. We can’t make this one an open jam, but we CAN bring up a few of you to make noise with us for a set or two….Paul Berger, Scott Ward, Bill DeHart, Marc Young, and yours truly!
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
The WILSON BROTHERS will be playing at Tim Kerwin's Tavern, Middlesex, NJ 9:30- 1:00.
www.timkerwinstavern.com www.wilsonbrothersband.com
CO-OP BOP (Jazz Quintet), is at the Deerhead Inn, Rt. 611, Delaware Water Gap, PA. Featuring: Nelson Hill,
AlanGaumer, Tom Kozic, Craig Kastelnik & Gary Rissmiller.
Sets begin @ 7:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS: 570.424.2000
The TODD WOLFE BAND is at Bernie's, 125 Hillside Rd , Chester , NJ from 9:30PM-12:30AM. (908) 879-7120. The band also has some NY gigs, so go to http://www.toddwolfe.com/ to check out their live & radio schedules!
Sat 1/22
HOT FOOT POWDER is at Drewby's in Manville ( 16 South Main St ). They will be on from 7:30 to 10:30PM. Acoustic blues to knock you out.
The BOB LANZA BLUES BAND will be at Rolf’s in Warren , NJ .
Sun, 1/23
The NANCY COLETTI QUARTET is at the Deer Head Inn from 5 to 8pm. Nancy Coletti ~Vocals, Skip Wilkins on Piano, Paul Rostock on Bass, & Bill Goodwin on Drums.
5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap , PA 18327 .
570.424.2000 $5 music charge. www.nancycoletti.com
www.deerheadinn.com
Tue, 1/25
The BOB LANZA BLUES BAND will be at Mexicali Blues in Teaneck, NJ for The New York Blues and Jazz societies' fundraiser for their trip to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge, where they will proudly represent the NYJBS. Rob Paparozzi, Nicole Hart, Steve Johnson,and many more will special guests. Should be a great night of music.
Thu, 1/27
THE STUMBLE is at Robin's Nest Rhythm And Blues from 8pm - 12am. 3103 Tremley Point Road , Linden NJ 07036 . 908 275-3043 Arne Englund - Guitar & Vocals; Jimmy Somma - Guitar; Rob Fraser - Bass; Steve Decker - Drums. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S Main Street
Manville, NJ, from 7 to 10pm. 908-685-7125
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
THE MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon from 9:00 - 1:30. 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street , Bethlehem , PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
The MACE GILL BAND is at the Phoenix Club, 1093 Ringwood Ave. , Haskell , NJ , from 7:30 – 11pm. 973-831-6995
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Sun, 1/30
DYER WEED will be doing their second annual "Football Withdrawal Party" at the Pattenburg for an afternoon, all-ages show (provided minors are accompanied by their parents). This is the week between Divisions and the SuperBowl.
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . New country done right. I’ll see you there! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226. 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, www.louiesrestaurant.com
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . Lots of very cool dancers here! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802 . 908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Fri, 2/11
MAMA’S STEW is at Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ. 9pm start. 908-281-1288.
THE STUMBLE is at The Leather Corner Post, 6855 Horseshoe Road , Orefield , PA 18069 . 610 395-1782. Arne Englund - Guitar & Vocals; Jay Lapp - Guitar & Vocals; Rob Fraser - Bass; Steve Decker - Drums.
www.theleathercornerpost.com
Sat, 2/12
CAN’T STOP NOW is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Our first time here – come check out the 2-for-$20 dinners and some great music.
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong . Great entertaining band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Miller's Tavern, Annandale NJ . They are a Classic and Original Rock and Roll Band. Founder and lead singer/guitarist Wiley Moody has been part of the Hunderdon County music scene for the past 30 years with The 90 Proof Band along with the legendary Chris Hedges on guitar. Humble Pie, Bob Seger, Gov't Mule, ZZTop, & Mountain are just a few influences.
Fri, 2/18
MAMA’S STEW is at Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road (Rt 28), Middlesex, NJ 08846. 9:30 start.
732-968-3805 www.timkerwinstavern.com
Sat, 2/19
The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Come Hot ‘N Holer with us!
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
Section 3: ---------------------------JAMS!!--------------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 8:30-12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS
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/
THURSDAYS
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:
TUESDAYS:
NEW PA Jam on Tuesday nights: Join your Hosts Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser for open Blues `N' Rock Jams, 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!
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
THURSDAYS:
JAM IN ALLENTOWN: 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
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation. With a confluence of talent as diverse their individual influences, this gathering of musicians delivers a listening experience forged from country, folk, punk, and rock unlike any other. The result is a beautifully twisted blues worthy of believing in. The smoky velvet vocals have a cowboy’s swagger and the biting rhythms take hold of your grateful flesh and won’t let go. The brilliant guitar, organic bass , and lyrical prowess swirl together into a wicked brew that tempts and sates the most discriminating musical appetite. " — A. Young, The Beat
SECTION 5: --------------------------NOTES!!!---------------------------------
Congratulations to THE DOUGHBOYS!!!
•Why Can't She See Me? voted #3 Coolest Song In The World for all of 2010 by Little Steven's Underground Garage (http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/)
•Act Your Rage voted #11 album (out of 90) of the year by Long Branch , NJ radio station WBJB (http://wbjb.org/home.php/2011/01/01/the-top-90-albums-of-2010/)
•Why Can't She See Me? one of the most played tracks on This Is Rock'n'Roll Radio, Syracuse , NY
•Act Your Rage one of the most played albums on El Callejon Del Hambre, Spanish radio
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.
January:
Fri, 1/21: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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**
Sat, 2/19: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**
March:
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Fri & Sat, 3/18 & 3/19: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman Band**
April:
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
July:
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
ICC Club Bethlehem, PA Sat Jan 29 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Feb 05 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
There are some new news items listed below, so be sure to check them out. Please go to http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-allentown/open-mikes-and-jams-your-opportunity-to-play and check out the article. I’d appreciate it very much!
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. You can print it out for your own use!
Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! JAMO returns!!!! See Fri, January 21 below. Between the Tuesday night jams and the weekend bands, this place just might be a home for us… but not if you don’t come!!! The Tuesday night jam here has turned out to be a great thing, so maybe we can work it out for Friday night too. I’m really hoping that this turns out well – remember how much fun we had as a group? Let’s do it again! No one else does it this way!
Send me your February gigs, folks!
--------------------------------------GIGS!!---------------------------------
Thu, 1/20
TODD WOLFE BAND and WISER TIME at The Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave. , Sellersville , PA 18960 . Show time 8:00PM. Tel. 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/store/Todd-Wolfe-OSCARItem_1=TDW.01.11.aspx
Fri, 1/21
JAMO returns!!!! Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! We’ll be at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge from 9-1! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100, Easton , PA 610-250-0202. We can’t make this one an open jam, but we CAN bring up a few of you to make noise with us for a set or two….Paul Berger, Scott Ward, Bill DeHart, Marc Young, and yours truly!
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
The WILSON BROTHERS will be playing at Tim Kerwin's Tavern, Middlesex, NJ 9:30- 1:00.
www.timkerwinstavern.com www.wilsonbrothersband.com
CO-OP BOP (Jazz Quintet), is at the Deerhead Inn, Rt. 611, Delaware Water Gap, PA. Featuring: Nelson Hill,
AlanGaumer, Tom Kozic, Craig Kastelnik & Gary Rissmiller.
Sets begin @ 7:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS: 570.424.2000
The TODD WOLFE BAND is at Bernie's, 125 Hillside Rd , Chester , NJ from 9:30PM-12:30AM. (908) 879-7120. The band also has some NY gigs, so go to http://www.toddwolfe.com/ to check out their live & radio schedules!
Sat 1/22
HOT FOOT POWDER is at Drewby's in Manville ( 16 South Main St ). They will be on from 7:30 to 10:30PM. Acoustic blues to knock you out.
The BOB LANZA BLUES BAND will be at Rolf’s in Warren , NJ .
Sun, 1/23
The NANCY COLETTI QUARTET is at the Deer Head Inn from 5 to 8pm. Nancy Coletti ~Vocals, Skip Wilkins on Piano, Paul Rostock on Bass, & Bill Goodwin on Drums.
5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap , PA 18327 .
570.424.2000 $5 music charge. www.nancycoletti.com
www.deerheadinn.com
Tue, 1/25
The BOB LANZA BLUES BAND will be at Mexicali Blues in Teaneck, NJ for The New York Blues and Jazz societies' fundraiser for their trip to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge, where they will proudly represent the NYJBS. Rob Paparozzi, Nicole Hart, Steve Johnson,and many more will special guests. Should be a great night of music.
Thu, 1/27
THE STUMBLE is at Robin's Nest Rhythm And Blues from 8pm - 12am. 3103 Tremley Point Road , Linden NJ 07036 . 908 275-3043 Arne Englund - Guitar & Vocals; Jimmy Somma - Guitar; Rob Fraser - Bass; Steve Decker - Drums. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S Main Street
Manville, NJ, from 7 to 10pm. 908-685-7125
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
THE MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon from 9:00 - 1:30. 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street , Bethlehem , PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
The MACE GILL BAND is at the Phoenix Club, 1093 Ringwood Ave. , Haskell , NJ , from 7:30 – 11pm. 973-831-6995
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Sun, 1/30
DYER WEED will be doing their second annual "Football Withdrawal Party" at the Pattenburg for an afternoon, all-ages show (provided minors are accompanied by their parents). This is the week between Divisions and the SuperBowl.
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . New country done right. I’ll see you there! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226. 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, www.louiesrestaurant.com
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . Lots of very cool dancers here! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802 . 908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Fri, 2/11
MAMA’S STEW is at Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ. 9pm start. 908-281-1288.
THE STUMBLE is at The Leather Corner Post, 6855 Horseshoe Road , Orefield , PA 18069 . 610 395-1782. Arne Englund - Guitar & Vocals; Jay Lapp - Guitar & Vocals; Rob Fraser - Bass; Steve Decker - Drums.
www.theleathercornerpost.com
Sat, 2/12
CAN’T STOP NOW is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Our first time here – come check out the 2-for-$20 dinners and some great music.
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong . Great entertaining band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at Miller's Tavern, Annandale NJ . They are a Classic and Original Rock and Roll Band. Founder and lead singer/guitarist Wiley Moody has been part of the Hunderdon County music scene for the past 30 years with The 90 Proof Band along with the legendary Chris Hedges on guitar. Humble Pie, Bob Seger, Gov't Mule, ZZTop, & Mountain are just a few influences.
Fri, 2/18
MAMA’S STEW is at Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road (Rt 28), Middlesex, NJ 08846. 9:30 start.
732-968-3805 www.timkerwinstavern.com
Sat, 2/19
The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Come Hot ‘N Holer with us!
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
Section 3: ---------------------------JAMS!!--------------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 8:30-12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS
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/
THURSDAYS
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:
TUESDAYS:
NEW PA Jam on Tuesday nights: Join your Hosts Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser for open Blues `N' Rock Jams, 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!
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
THURSDAYS:
JAM IN ALLENTOWN: 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
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation. With a confluence of talent as diverse their individual influences, this gathering of musicians delivers a listening experience forged from country, folk, punk, and rock unlike any other. The result is a beautifully twisted blues worthy of believing in. The smoky velvet vocals have a cowboy’s swagger and the biting rhythms take hold of your grateful flesh and won’t let go. The brilliant guitar, organic bass , and lyrical prowess swirl together into a wicked brew that tempts and sates the most discriminating musical appetite. " — A. Young, The Beat
SECTION 5: --------------------------NOTES!!!---------------------------------
Congratulations to THE DOUGHBOYS!!!
•Why Can't She See Me? voted #3 Coolest Song In The World for all of 2010 by Little Steven's Underground Garage (http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/)
•Act Your Rage voted #11 album (out of 90) of the year by Long Branch , NJ radio station WBJB (http://wbjb.org/home.php/2011/01/01/the-top-90-albums-of-2010/)
•Why Can't She See Me? one of the most played tracks on This Is Rock'n'Roll Radio, Syracuse , NY
•Act Your Rage one of the most played albums on El Callejon Del Hambre, Spanish radio
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.
January:
Fri, 1/21: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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**
Sat, 2/19: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**
March:
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Fri & Sat, 3/18 & 3/19: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman Band**
April:
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
July:
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
ICC Club Bethlehem, PA Sat Jan 29 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Feb 05 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Thursday, January 13, 2011
ISSUE #173: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs fer 1/12/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 1/12/11, issue #173.
A reminder: it’s not too late to pick up some last-minute gifts for yer friends, etc…just go to the bottom of this email and pick up a few CDs from your local player friends. You’ll be doing EVERYONE a favor!
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. You can print it out for yer own use, etc. If you meet her at one of our gigs, be sure to say Hi…
Ok – please do me a big favor – go to http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-allentown/the-stanhope-house-back-the-saddle-again. It’s my first article for the Examiner, and I need as many readers as I can get. You can click thru to the Stanhope House website from there too. Thanks!
Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! JAMO returns!!!! See Fri, January 21 below. Between the Tuesday night jams and the weekend bands, this place just might be a home for us… but not if you don’t come!!! The Tuesday night jam here has turned out to be a great thing, so maybe we can work it out for Friday night too. I’m really hoping that this turns out well – remember how much fun we had as a group? Let’s do it again! No one else does it this way!
Send me your January & February gigs, folks!
-------------------------------GIGS!!-------------------------------
Fri, 1/14
CAN’T STOP NOW will be at the Pattenburg! 9ish – 1ish as usual, but we need your support…..Thanks!
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. WATCH FOR ERIC AND BRENT MEYER!!!!
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
Sat, 1/15
LOST IN PLACE is at Maestro206 in Hillsborough - right on Rt 206 about 3 miles south of the Somerville Circle
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND is at the Brunswick Grove from 9:30 PM -1:30 AM. 327 Milltown Road , East Brunswick , NJ 08816
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Thu, 1/20
TODD WOLFE BAND and WISER TIME at The Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave. , Sellersville , PA 18960 . Show time 8:00PM. Tel. 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/store/Todd-Wolfe-OSCARItem_1=TDW.01.11.aspx
Fri, 1/21
JAMO returns!!!! Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! We’ll be at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge from 9-1! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100, Easton , PA 610-250-0202. We can’t make this one an open jam, but we CAN bring up a few of you to make noise with us for a set or two….Paul Berger, Scott Ward, Bill DeHart, Marc Young, and yours truly!
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
The WILSON BROTHERS will be playing at Tim Kerwin's Tavern, Middlesex, NJ 9:30- 1:00.
www.timkerwinstavern.com www.wilsonbrothersband.com
CRAIG KASTELNIK performs With CO-OP BOP (Jazz Quintet), Deerhead Inn, Rt. 611, Delaware Water Gap, PA
Sat 1/22
HOT FOOT POWDER is at Drewby's in Manville ( 16 South Main St ). They will be on from 7:30 to 10:30PM. Acoustic blues to knock you out.
Sun, 1/23
The NANCY COLETTI QUARTET is at the Deer Head Inn from 5 to 8pm. Nancy Coletti ~Vocals, Skip Wilkins on Piano, Paul Rostock on Bass, & Bill Goodwin on Drums.
5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap , PA 18327 .
570.424.2000 $5 music charge. www.nancycoletti.com
www.deerheadinn.com
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S Main Street
Manville, NJ, from 7 to 10pm. 908-685-7125
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
The MACE GILL BAND is at the Phoenix Club, 1093 Ringwood Ave. , Haskell , NJ , from 7:30 – 11pm. 973-831-6995
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . New country done right. I’ll see you there! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226. 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, www.louiesrestaurant.com
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . Lots of very cool dancers here! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802 . 908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Sat, 2/12
THE CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Come Hoot ‘n Holler with us!
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Section 3: -------------------------JAMS!!------------------------------
IN NJ:
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:
NEW PA 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, 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!
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: jam in PA: 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
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
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.
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation. With a confluence of talent as diverse their individual influences, this gathering of musicians delivers a listening experience forged from country, folk, punk, and rock unlike any other. The result is a beautifully twisted blues worthy of believing in. The smoky velvet vocals have a cowboy’s swagger and the biting rhythms take hold of your grateful flesh and won’t let go. The brilliant guitar, organic bass , and lyrical prowess swirl together into a wicked brew that tempts and sates the most discriminating musical appetite. " — A. Young, The Beat
SECTION 5: ---------------------------NOTES!!------------------------------
Congratulations to THE DOUGHBOYS!!!
•Why Can't She See Me? voted #3 Coolest Song In The World for all of 2010 by Little Steven's Underground Garage (http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/)
•Act Your Rage voted #11 album (out of 90) of the year by Long Branch , NJ radio station WBJB (http://wbjb.org/home.php/2011/01/01/the-top-90-albums-of-2010/)
•Why Can't She See Me? one of the most played tracks on This Is Rock'n'Roll Radio, Syracuse , NY
•Act Your Rage one of the most played albums on El Callejon Del Hambre, Spanish radio
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.
January:
Fri, 1/14: Pattenburg Inn with Can’t Stop now**
Fri, 1/21: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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**
Sat, 2/19: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**
March:
Fri & Sat, 3/18 & 3/19: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman Band**
April:
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
July:
Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Pattenburg House Pattenburg, NJ Fri Jan 14 11 08:00 PM
ICC Club Bethlehem, PA Sat Jan 29 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
A reminder: it’s not too late to pick up some last-minute gifts for yer friends, etc…just go to the bottom of this email and pick up a few CDs from your local player friends. You’ll be doing EVERYONE a favor!
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. You can print it out for yer own use, etc. If you meet her at one of our gigs, be sure to say Hi…
Ok – please do me a big favor – go to http://www.examiner.com/local-music-in-allentown/the-stanhope-house-back-the-saddle-again. It’s my first article for the Examiner, and I need as many readers as I can get. You can click thru to the Stanhope House website from there too. Thanks!
Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! JAMO returns!!!! See Fri, January 21 below. Between the Tuesday night jams and the weekend bands, this place just might be a home for us… but not if you don’t come!!! The Tuesday night jam here has turned out to be a great thing, so maybe we can work it out for Friday night too. I’m really hoping that this turns out well – remember how much fun we had as a group? Let’s do it again! No one else does it this way!
Send me your January & February gigs, folks!
-------------------------------GIGS!!-------------------------------
Fri, 1/14
CAN’T STOP NOW will be at the Pattenburg! 9ish – 1ish as usual, but we need your support…..Thanks!
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. WATCH FOR ERIC AND BRENT MEYER!!!!
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
Sat, 1/15
LOST IN PLACE is at Maestro206 in Hillsborough - right on Rt 206 about 3 miles south of the Somerville Circle
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND is at the Brunswick Grove from 9:30 PM -1:30 AM. 327 Milltown Road , East Brunswick , NJ 08816
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Thu, 1/20
TODD WOLFE BAND and WISER TIME at The Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave. , Sellersville , PA 18960 . Show time 8:00PM. Tel. 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/store/Todd-Wolfe-OSCARItem_1=TDW.01.11.aspx
Fri, 1/21
JAMO returns!!!! Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! We’ll be at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge from 9-1! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100, Easton , PA 610-250-0202. We can’t make this one an open jam, but we CAN bring up a few of you to make noise with us for a set or two….Paul Berger, Scott Ward, Bill DeHart, Marc Young, and yours truly!
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
The WILSON BROTHERS will be playing at Tim Kerwin's Tavern, Middlesex, NJ 9:30- 1:00.
www.timkerwinstavern.com www.wilsonbrothersband.com
CRAIG KASTELNIK performs With CO-OP BOP (Jazz Quintet), Deerhead Inn, Rt. 611, Delaware Water Gap, PA
Sat 1/22
HOT FOOT POWDER is at Drewby's in Manville ( 16 South Main St ). They will be on from 7:30 to 10:30PM. Acoustic blues to knock you out.
Sun, 1/23
The NANCY COLETTI QUARTET is at the Deer Head Inn from 5 to 8pm. Nancy Coletti ~Vocals, Skip Wilkins on Piano, Paul Rostock on Bass, & Bill Goodwin on Drums.
5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap , PA 18327 .
570.424.2000 $5 music charge. www.nancycoletti.com
www.deerheadinn.com
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S Main Street
Manville, NJ, from 7 to 10pm. 908-685-7125
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
The MACE GILL BAND is at the Phoenix Club, 1093 Ringwood Ave. , Haskell , NJ , from 7:30 – 11pm. 973-831-6995
The LEHIGH VALLEY JAZZ QUINTET is at Pacifico
Promenade Shops, Center Valley PA from 8 to 11pm.
Call for Reservations: 610.798.9666. Neil Wetzel - Alto Saxophone; Alan Gaumer – Trumpet; Lou Czechowski – Piano/Keyboards; Greg Eicher – Bass; Gary Rissmiller – Drums.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . New country done right. I’ll see you there! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226. 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, www.louiesrestaurant.com
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Asbury , NJ . Lots of very cool dancers here! 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , New Jersey 08802 . 908-735-6919. www.landslidesaloon.com.
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Sat, 2/12
THE CARL VAN CAMP BAND is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 – 1. Come Hoot ‘n Holler with us!
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540 free valet parking!
Section 3: -------------------------JAMS!!------------------------------
IN NJ:
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:
NEW PA 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, 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!
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: jam in PA: 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
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
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.
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation. With a confluence of talent as diverse their individual influences, this gathering of musicians delivers a listening experience forged from country, folk, punk, and rock unlike any other. The result is a beautifully twisted blues worthy of believing in. The smoky velvet vocals have a cowboy’s swagger and the biting rhythms take hold of your grateful flesh and won’t let go. The brilliant guitar, organic bass , and lyrical prowess swirl together into a wicked brew that tempts and sates the most discriminating musical appetite. " — A. Young, The Beat
SECTION 5: ---------------------------NOTES!!------------------------------
Congratulations to THE DOUGHBOYS!!!
•Why Can't She See Me? voted #3 Coolest Song In The World for all of 2010 by Little Steven's Underground Garage (http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/)
•Act Your Rage voted #11 album (out of 90) of the year by Long Branch , NJ radio station WBJB (http://wbjb.org/home.php/2011/01/01/the-top-90-albums-of-2010/)
•Why Can't She See Me? one of the most played tracks on This Is Rock'n'Roll Radio, Syracuse , NY
•Act Your Rage one of the most played albums on El Callejon Del Hambre, Spanish radio
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.
January:
Fri, 1/14: Pattenburg Inn with Can’t Stop now**
Fri, 1/21: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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**
Sat, 2/19: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**
March:
Fri & Sat, 3/18 & 3/19: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Bill Kutzman Band**
April:
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
July:
Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Pattenburg House Pattenburg, NJ Fri Jan 14 11 08:00 PM
ICC Club Bethlehem, PA Sat Jan 29 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The Short Bus.... agen... YAY!!! 'pecial!!!
OOOOkkkkkkkkk...........
I stand corrected! I'm with the Tracy Lee Band at the Landslide Saloon in ASBURY, NJ, On Friday and on Saturday night.
Website: http://www.landslidesaloon.com/
1090 State Route 173
Asbury, New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919
There!!!!!
JAMO
[PR Edit Team Commentary: "He's a Special Boy... with SPECIAL talents!! Be kind."
I stand corrected! I'm with the Tracy Lee Band at the Landslide Saloon in ASBURY, NJ, On Friday and on Saturday night.
Website: http://www.landslidesaloon.com/
1090 State Route 173
Asbury, New Jersey 08802
908-735-6919
There!!!!!
JAMO
[PR Edit Team Commentary: "He's a Special Boy... with SPECIAL talents!! Be kind."
Issue #172: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs fer 1/6/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 1/5/11, issue #172. #1 for 2011!
Let’s hope that 11 is better than 10. You know – it’s not too late to pick up some last-minute gifts for yer friends, etc…just go to the bottom of this email and pick up a few CDs from your local player friends. You’ll be doing EVERYONE a favor!
Here’s MY video of the week….does anyone need a GREAT voiceover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTysXITBCmk&feature=player_embedded
I am now (or soon will be) writing for Examiner.com! I am the Allentown Local Music Examiner, and I will be reviewing music venues, bands, your CD’s and generally reporting on the live music scene in general. I’ll be covering the area from central New Jersey through to Allentown , PA. The articles will be seen nationwide. Don’t worry – I intend to promote our music, not trash it! I welcome your comments – as a matter of fact, I need them!
Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! JAMO returns!!!! See Fri, January 21 below. Between the Tuesday night jams and the weekend bands, this place just might be a home for us… but not if you don’t come!!! The Tuesday night jam here has turned out to be a great thing, so maybe we can work it out for Friday night too. I’m really hoping that this turns out well – remember how much fun we had as a group? Let’s do it again! No one else does it this way!
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. You can print it out for yer own use, etc. If you meet her at one of our gigs, be sure to say Hi…
Send me your January & February gigs, folks!
-------------------------------------GIGS!!-----------------------------------
Thu, 1/6
FILTHY RICH AND SOME POOR BOYS are at the Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730
732-223-8880 www.shipwreckgrill.com
www.filthyrich.cc
The DAVE ROPER TRIO, featuring Gary Rissmiller on drums,is at the Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem , PA from 6-9pm. For more info call 610-625-5000.
Fri, 1/7
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 Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner Rd., Warren, NJ 07059. 9:30 start. 908-647-6700 www.shh.com
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.
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Lupo's Beef and Ale, 2149 Reading Rd , Allentown , PA. 610-820-5570. Benefit for WIAPA needy families for heating please note: 18+ if with Parents until 11pm.
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at Harpoon Willys, 2655 River Road, Manasquan, NJ 08736. 732-223-8880 WWW.HARPOONWILLYS.COM
WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8 – 11pm. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
MUSICIANS ON A MISSION:
"Man Behind the Music" will feature Peter Prasa, Gerald Edward, George Wirth, and Keith Monacchio! This promises to be a very memorable evening. The event is being held at the Theatre at Brandywine Assisted Living facility in Shrewsbury . This is a beautiful location for a concert! There will be refreshments served. There is a $10 suggested donation and please don't forget to bring your unwanted NEW scarves, hats, and gloves! All proceeds and collections will benefit The Homeless Veterans of Fort Monmouth , Monmouth County .
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the mission and our events! We could not do this without you!! Let's make this the best event YET and start the new year off right! ☮ ❤ ♫
Sat, 1/8
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. Getting’ better all the time!
SLACKJAW will be performing at The STONE PONY in Asbury Park . They will be opening up for the Grateful Dead Tribute Band SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT. So fans do not have to worry about drinking and driving Slackjaw has chartered a coach that will leave from Bridgewater and take all ticket holders to the Stone Pony and back to Bridgewater . There are still some seats available. Tickets on the party bus are $35 per person which includes entrance to the Stone Pony and beer and wine on the bus. Contact Lenny D at lennysnightout@yahoo.com and reserve your seat on the Slackjaw Express. Hurry, tickets are sure to go fast. (Note from JAMO: isn’t this a great idea????)
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasants Landing,
311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough , NJ. 9pm start.
908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
AVENUE B will be at The Country Griddle, 190 Center Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
908.713.1200
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 9pm start. Lew Gatewood – Guitar, Vocals. Mike Carroll – Drums. Charlie Peer – Bass.
Frank Yanni – Keyboards.
Sun, 1/9
DAVE READ will be performing at The National Hotel
5-7pm 31 Race Street Frenchtown , NJ 08825 908-996-3200.
Fri, 1/14
CAN’T STOP NOW will be at the Pattenburg! 9ish – 1ish as usual, but we need your support…..Thanks!
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. WATCH FOR ERIC AND BRENT MEYER!!!!
Sat, 1/15
LOST IN PLACE is at Maestro206 in Hillsborough - right on Rt 206 about 3 miles south of the Somerville Circle
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND is at the Brunswick Grove from 9:30 PM -1:30 AM. 327 Milltown Road , East Brunswick , NJ 08816
Thu, 1/20
TODD WOLFE BAND and WISER TIME at The Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave. , Sellersville , PA 18960 . Show time 8:00PM. Tel. 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/store/Todd-Wolfe-OSCARItem_1=TDW.01.11.aspx
Fri, 1/21
JAMO returns!!!! Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! We’ll be at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge from 9-1! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100, Easton , PA 610-250-0202. We can’t make this one an open jam, but we CAN bring up a few of you to make noise with us for a set or two….Paul Berger, Scott Ward, Bill DeHart, Marc Young, and yours truly!
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street , Bethlehem , PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. New country done right. I’ll see you there!
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. Lots of very cool dancers here!
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
Section 3:------------------------------ JAMS!! ------------------------------
IN NJ:
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:
TUESDAYS:
NEW PA Jam: Join your Hosts Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser for open Blues `N' Rock Jams
Tuesday Nights in November at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge, 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!
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
THURSDAYS:
JAM IN ALLENTOWN. 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
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation. With a confluence of talent as diverse their individual influences, this gathering of musicians delivers a listening experience forged from country, folk, punk, and rock unlike any other. The result is a beautifully twisted blues worthy of believing in. The smoky velvet vocals have a cowboy’s swagger and the biting rhythms take hold of your grateful flesh and won’t let go. The brilliant guitar, organic bass , and lyrical prowess swirl together into a wicked brew that tempts and sates the most discriminating musical appetite. " — A. Young, The Beat
SECTION 5: -----------------------NOTES!!!----------------------------------
Congratulations to THE DOUGHBOYS!!!
•Why Can't She See Me? voted #3 Coolest Song In The World for all of 2010 by Little Steven's Underground Garage (http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/)
•Act Your Rage voted #11 album (out of 90) of the year by Long Branch , NJ radio station WBJB (http://wbjb.org/home.php/2011/01/01/the-top-90-albums-of-2010/)
•Why Can't She See Me? one of the most played tracks on This Is Rock'n'Roll Radio, Syracuse , NY
•Act Your Rage one of the most played albums on El Callejon Del Hambre, Spanish radio
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. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
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 Jan 07 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Jan 08 11 08:00 PM
Pattenburg House Pattenburg, NJ Fri Jan 14 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Let’s hope that 11 is better than 10. You know – it’s not too late to pick up some last-minute gifts for yer friends, etc…just go to the bottom of this email and pick up a few CDs from your local player friends. You’ll be doing EVERYONE a favor!
Here’s MY video of the week….does anyone need a GREAT voiceover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTysXITBCmk&feature=player_embedded
I am now (or soon will be) writing for Examiner.com! I am the Allentown Local Music Examiner, and I will be reviewing music venues, bands, your CD’s and generally reporting on the live music scene in general. I’ll be covering the area from central New Jersey through to Allentown , PA. The articles will be seen nationwide. Don’t worry – I intend to promote our music, not trash it! I welcome your comments – as a matter of fact, I need them!
Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! JAMO returns!!!! See Fri, January 21 below. Between the Tuesday night jams and the weekend bands, this place just might be a home for us… but not if you don’t come!!! The Tuesday night jam here has turned out to be a great thing, so maybe we can work it out for Friday night too. I’m really hoping that this turns out well – remember how much fun we had as a group? Let’s do it again! No one else does it this way!
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. You can print it out for yer own use, etc. If you meet her at one of our gigs, be sure to say Hi…
Send me your January & February gigs, folks!
-------------------------------------GIGS!!-----------------------------------
Thu, 1/6
FILTHY RICH AND SOME POOR BOYS are at the Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730
732-223-8880 www.shipwreckgrill.com
www.filthyrich.cc
The DAVE ROPER TRIO, featuring Gary Rissmiller on drums,is at the Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem , PA from 6-9pm. For more info call 610-625-5000.
Fri, 1/7
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 Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel, 200 Liberty Corner Rd., Warren, NJ 07059. 9:30 start. 908-647-6700 www.shh.com
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.
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Lupo's Beef and Ale, 2149 Reading Rd , Allentown , PA. 610-820-5570. Benefit for WIAPA needy families for heating please note: 18+ if with Parents until 11pm.
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at Harpoon Willys, 2655 River Road, Manasquan, NJ 08736. 732-223-8880 WWW.HARPOONWILLYS.COM
WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8 – 11pm. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
MUSICIANS ON A MISSION:
"Man Behind the Music" will feature Peter Prasa, Gerald Edward, George Wirth, and Keith Monacchio! This promises to be a very memorable evening. The event is being held at the Theatre at Brandywine Assisted Living facility in Shrewsbury . This is a beautiful location for a concert! There will be refreshments served. There is a $10 suggested donation and please don't forget to bring your unwanted NEW scarves, hats, and gloves! All proceeds and collections will benefit The Homeless Veterans of Fort Monmouth , Monmouth County .
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the mission and our events! We could not do this without you!! Let's make this the best event YET and start the new year off right! ☮ ❤ ♫
Sat, 1/8
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. Getting’ better all the time!
SLACKJAW will be performing at The STONE PONY in Asbury Park . They will be opening up for the Grateful Dead Tribute Band SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT. So fans do not have to worry about drinking and driving Slackjaw has chartered a coach that will leave from Bridgewater and take all ticket holders to the Stone Pony and back to Bridgewater . There are still some seats available. Tickets on the party bus are $35 per person which includes entrance to the Stone Pony and beer and wine on the bus. Contact Lenny D at lennysnightout@yahoo.com and reserve your seat on the Slackjaw Express. Hurry, tickets are sure to go fast. (Note from JAMO: isn’t this a great idea????)
The CELLAR DWELLERS are at Pheasants Landing,
311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough , NJ. 9pm start.
908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
AVENUE B will be at The Country Griddle, 190 Center Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
908.713.1200
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 9pm start. Lew Gatewood – Guitar, Vocals. Mike Carroll – Drums. Charlie Peer – Bass.
Frank Yanni – Keyboards.
Sun, 1/9
DAVE READ will be performing at The National Hotel
5-7pm 31 Race Street Frenchtown , NJ 08825 908-996-3200.
Fri, 1/14
CAN’T STOP NOW will be at the Pattenburg! 9ish – 1ish as usual, but we need your support…..Thanks!
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. WATCH FOR ERIC AND BRENT MEYER!!!!
Sat, 1/15
LOST IN PLACE is at Maestro206 in Hillsborough - right on Rt 206 about 3 miles south of the Somerville Circle
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND is at the Brunswick Grove from 9:30 PM -1:30 AM. 327 Milltown Road , East Brunswick , NJ 08816
Thu, 1/20
TODD WOLFE BAND and WISER TIME at The Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave. , Sellersville , PA 18960 . Show time 8:00PM. Tel. 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/store/Todd-Wolfe-OSCARItem_1=TDW.01.11.aspx
Fri, 1/21
JAMO returns!!!! Attention all you Island Park Alumni!!! We’ll be at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge from 9-1! 91 Larry Holmes Drive #100, Easton , PA 610-250-0202. We can’t make this one an open jam, but we CAN bring up a few of you to make noise with us for a set or two….Paul Berger, Scott Ward, Bill DeHart, Marc Young, and yours truly!
FUZED will be playing at Pacifico Restaurant at The Promenade Shops, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Phone (610) 798-9666 from 8PM - 11PM. No cover or minimum. Great food and drinks.
Fri, 1/28
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café,
559 East Main Street, Denville , NJ. 9pm start.
973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND @ Mixx Nightclub, 801 N 15th St , Allentown , PA.
Sat, 1/29
LOST IN PLACE is back at Mezza Notte in the Quality Inn on Rt. 46 in Ledgewood, NJ. Great band, gang.
THE BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the ICC Club, 1859 4th Street , Bethlehem , PA ! Great place…come on out – I’ll see you there! 610-691-9195.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern,
1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 8pm start.
908-658-4256
Fri, 2/4
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. New country done right. I’ll see you there!
Sat, 2/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon on Rt. 173 in Alpha, NJ. Lots of very cool dancers here!
LOST IN PLACE is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Great place, great band.
Section 3:------------------------------ JAMS!! ------------------------------
IN NJ:
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:
TUESDAYS:
NEW PA Jam: Join your Hosts Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser for open Blues `N' Rock Jams
Tuesday Nights in November at Larry Holmes Ringside Lounge, 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!
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
THURSDAYS:
JAM IN ALLENTOWN. 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
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!!
THE CONGREGATION'S debut CD is now available on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons/dp/B004F25JPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292463586&sr=8-2 and itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/13-reasons/id407296964
"13 Reasons to buy a CD: Rise and join the Faithful in welcoming the release of 13 reasons, the debut album from North Jersey blues band, The Congregation. With a confluence of talent as diverse their individual influences, this gathering of musicians delivers a listening experience forged from country, folk, punk, and rock unlike any other. The result is a beautifully twisted blues worthy of believing in. The smoky velvet vocals have a cowboy’s swagger and the biting rhythms take hold of your grateful flesh and won’t let go. The brilliant guitar, organic bass , and lyrical prowess swirl together into a wicked brew that tempts and sates the most discriminating musical appetite. " — A. Young, The Beat
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Congratulations to THE DOUGHBOYS!!!
•Why Can't She See Me? voted #3 Coolest Song In The World for all of 2010 by Little Steven's Underground Garage (http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/)
•Act Your Rage voted #11 album (out of 90) of the year by Long Branch , NJ radio station WBJB (http://wbjb.org/home.php/2011/01/01/the-top-90-albums-of-2010/)
•Why Can't She See Me? one of the most played tracks on This Is Rock'n'Roll Radio, Syracuse , NY
•Act Your Rage one of the most played albums on El Callejon Del Hambre, Spanish radio
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. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
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 Jan 07 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Jan 08 11 08:00 PM
Pattenburg House Pattenburg, NJ Fri Jan 14 11 08:00 PM
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
The SHORT BUS: 'pecial edition.... 'pecial.
OK.. LAST MINUTE UPDATE.... [by PR Edit Team]
For those who haven't saturated their livers quite enough, and are looking to get out tonite --
ROCKY AND HIS FRIENDS are playing TONITE at the Riegelsville Inn in Riegelsville, PA. It's just 7 miles south of Easton, right on the river. Great place, great food, nice intimate room for music. Turn toward the river at the ONLY light in town, and over the canal bridge. (610)749-0100.
For those who haven't saturated their livers quite enough, and are looking to get out tonite --
ROCKY AND HIS FRIENDS are playing TONITE at the Riegelsville Inn in Riegelsville, PA. It's just 7 miles south of Easton, right on the river. Great place, great food, nice intimate room for music. Turn toward the river at the ONLY light in town, and over the canal bridge. (610)749-0100.
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