Ok- the last JAMBUSH in PA was spectacular! We had a really good turnout. Let's see if youze New Joisey-ites can do any better...
WEDNESDAY... MARCH 2...
JAMBUSH this Wednesday, March 2, at Lenny's Night Out at Roxie & Duke's Roadhouse in Dunellen, NJ. It's located at 745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Bring your guitar, etc, drums & PA are supplied. We go from 8 to midnight, and signup starts at 7:30.
Get up, Get out, and Get together. Let's pack the place- be sure to say Hi to Lenny, and of course to me too!!!!
See you at the jam.
JAMO
[p.s. PR TEAM EDIT: "Lenny... let go of the mouse, Lenny.... Lenny!! Lenny!!!!"]
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Issue #178 : JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 2/24/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 2/24/11, issue #178.
Hot off the press: due to a scheduling mixup the JAMO Band will NOT be at Larry Holmes Ringside on Friday, 3/4. Look for us there on April Fool’s day!
[PR TEAM EDIT.. and yes, we skipped a week...this IS #178]
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 and March gigs, folks!
--------------------------------GIGS!!----------------------------------
Thu, 2/24
The NANCY COLETTI TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem Tap Room from 6pm to 10pm. Skip Wilkins on piano, Tony Marino on bass. 437 Main Street , Bethlehem PA 18018 (800) 607-2384. www.hotelbethlehem.com
Fri, 2/25
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at (watch for Eric & Brent Meyer) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772
The TODD WOLFE BAND is at Larry Holmes Ringside,
91 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton , Pa (610) 250-0202.
Special show tonight at Ringside, Maria Woodford & Jake Heck start things off, and then ... Todd Wolfe Band!
KATO is at Zing Bar and Grill, (formerly Gregory's Seafood), 750 North West End Blvd , (route 309), Quakertown , PA , 215-529-5995. A new venue which is sure to please!
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 !!!!!! Great band and great people. Watch out for that harp player!!! After a lengthy hiatus to focus on their debut CD, The Congregation is ready to get out and make some noise. This is a very nice club, with plenty of room to stretch out, dance, or take in a meal. The Congregation plays an eclectic mix of original songs ranging from spirited rockers to cowboy love songs, as well as a range of covers rendered in their own unique and edgy style. Everything from Beatles and Johnny Cash to Warren Zevon and Neil Young. This is their first gig at the Ringside, and they'd like to make a good impression, So they really hope that all of you will make the effort to come out and enjoy the show. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
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
KATO is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31ST St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, great food and fun! www.louiesrestaurant.com
Fri, 3/4
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown , PA , 610-432-9821, 10 PM. The Lounge has been newly remodeled. Enjoy the music and one of America 's best Diners!
Sat, 3/5
The JAMO BAND is back at the Midtown Tavern in Aplha , NJ . What’s with these guys??? They’re gettin’ it on, folks!!! Come make rude noises and enjoy the great two for $20 dinners! AND, it’s Ronster’s birthday!!!!!
The MIMI NOWAK BAND is at Roxy & Dukes in Dunellen , NJ . 10:00 pm ONE SHOW ONLY!$10.00 cover.
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown , PA , 610-432-9821, 10 PM. The Lounge has been newly remodeled. Enjoy the music and one of America 's best Diners!
Thu, 3/10
The JAMO BAND is doing two concerts at the Centenary Mini Blues Festival kickoff nite in downtown Hackettstown , NJ ! One is from 5 to 7, outside at the gazebo in downtown Hackettstown (weather permitting). The other is from 7 to 9 at MARLEYS....log onto Centenary Blues Festival for more info!
Fri, 3/11
NANCY COLETTI with Judy Palma on piano, at the Mediterranean Bistro from 7pm to 10pm. 301 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882 (908) 689-5107. www.mediterraneanbistronj.com
KATO is at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., ALLENTOWN , PA , 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540, free valet parking!
Sat, 3/12
KATO is at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., ALLENTOWN , PA , 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540, free valet parking!
Fri, 3/18
The TRACY LEE BAND is back at the Landslide Saloon! Come see this smoking band play new country like it’s supposed to be played!
Sat, 3/19
The TRACY LEE BAND is on their second night at the Landslide Saloon.. You don’t go, you miss out big time!
Sat, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
Section 3: ----------------------JAMS!!!-----------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAY:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAY:
Every Wednesday Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at the brand new Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at 745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812.
This new room is quickly gaining a reputation for it’s unique atmosphere. Add to that a band friendly stage and dance floor and you have the makings for a great night of music. This place was built for entertainment. You won’t find any big screen TVs or sports memorabilia hangin on these walls. The feel in the room is like you just walked into an old rockabilly roadhouse with dancers and diners. Tables and chairs from the 60s. Couches and tables line the walls … It’s a fun place. LNO is hosted by Lenny D from the Slcakjaw Blues Band.
Lenny provides a full back line including amps for 2 guitars and a bass player. A 5 piece Tama drum set and a full rack of keyboards. There is also a house band for anyone who wants back-up… Roxy & Dukes is a great sounding room with a house PA, monitors and lights. Roxy & Dukes also serves food till 10pm for anyone who wants to come and have diner. The staff is very attentive. They go out of their way to make you feel at home. LNO runs from 8pm till midnight. Sign up is at 7:30 and the list is strictly followed. You sign up and you go up…....Give it a try..You’ll never wanna leave. Roxy & Dukes www.roxyanddukes.com Lenny’s Night Out www.lnoentertainment.com
Also...
Bernie’s Hillside Inn: Every Wednesday is OPEN MIC NIGHT...(9pm)hosted by Jay from C.B. Radio. Hillside Rd & Oakdale Rd , Chester , NJ 07930 . 908-879-7120. http://www.bernieshillside.com/
THURSDAY:
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 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 , 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
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 I Won't Cry Anymore". "I Won't Cry Anymore" the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis ( Plainfield Slim/Doughboys), unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan . It is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc
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.
Here’s an update about what's happening with the TODD WOLFE BAND … their first DVD was released at the end of November by American Home Entertainment and now a CD from that same show at McCoole's Tavern is being released as well! This DVD & CD features Suavek Zaniesienko on bass and Roger Voss on drums and
really kicking it! Mary Hawkins makes a guest appearance on the DVD! You can purchase the DVD and CD at http://www.toddwolfe.com/albums.php Or on line at Best Buy, CD Universe, Amazon or American Home Entertainment. Last month their new CD entered the National Blues Roots Charts at #2!
SECTION 5: -----------------------NOTES!!!---------------------------------
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.
March:
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Th, 3/10: two Hackettstown concerts 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, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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
Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant Easton, PA Fri Mar 04 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
Hot off the press: due to a scheduling mixup the JAMO Band will NOT be at Larry Holmes Ringside on Friday, 3/4. Look for us there on April Fool’s day!
[PR TEAM EDIT.. and yes, we skipped a week...this IS #178]
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 and March gigs, folks!
--------------------------------GIGS!!----------------------------------
Thu, 2/24
The NANCY COLETTI TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem Tap Room from 6pm to 10pm. Skip Wilkins on piano, Tony Marino on bass. 437 Main Street , Bethlehem PA 18018 (800) 607-2384. www.hotelbethlehem.com
Fri, 2/25
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at (watch for Eric & Brent Meyer) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772
The TODD WOLFE BAND is at Larry Holmes Ringside,
91 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton , Pa (610) 250-0202.
Special show tonight at Ringside, Maria Woodford & Jake Heck start things off, and then ... Todd Wolfe Band!
KATO is at Zing Bar and Grill, (formerly Gregory's Seafood), 750 North West End Blvd , (route 309), Quakertown , PA , 215-529-5995. A new venue which is sure to please!
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 !!!!!! Great band and great people. Watch out for that harp player!!! After a lengthy hiatus to focus on their debut CD, The Congregation is ready to get out and make some noise. This is a very nice club, with plenty of room to stretch out, dance, or take in a meal. The Congregation plays an eclectic mix of original songs ranging from spirited rockers to cowboy love songs, as well as a range of covers rendered in their own unique and edgy style. Everything from Beatles and Johnny Cash to Warren Zevon and Neil Young. This is their first gig at the Ringside, and they'd like to make a good impression, So they really hope that all of you will make the effort to come out and enjoy the show. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
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
KATO is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31ST St. Sw, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, great food and fun! www.louiesrestaurant.com
Fri, 3/4
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown , PA , 610-432-9821, 10 PM. The Lounge has been newly remodeled. Enjoy the music and one of America 's best Diners!
Sat, 3/5
The JAMO BAND is back at the Midtown Tavern in Aplha , NJ . What’s with these guys??? They’re gettin’ it on, folks!!! Come make rude noises and enjoy the great two for $20 dinners! AND, it’s Ronster’s birthday!!!!!
The MIMI NOWAK BAND is at Roxy & Dukes in Dunellen , NJ . 10:00 pm ONE SHOW ONLY!$10.00 cover.
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown , PA , 610-432-9821, 10 PM. The Lounge has been newly remodeled. Enjoy the music and one of America 's best Diners!
Thu, 3/10
The JAMO BAND is doing two concerts at the Centenary Mini Blues Festival kickoff nite in downtown Hackettstown , NJ ! One is from 5 to 7, outside at the gazebo in downtown Hackettstown (weather permitting). The other is from 7 to 9 at MARLEYS....log onto Centenary Blues Festival for more info!
Fri, 3/11
NANCY COLETTI with Judy Palma on piano, at the Mediterranean Bistro from 7pm to 10pm. 301 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882 (908) 689-5107. www.mediterraneanbistronj.com
KATO is at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., ALLENTOWN , PA , 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540, free valet parking!
Sat, 3/12
KATO is at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., ALLENTOWN , PA , 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540, free valet parking!
Fri, 3/18
The TRACY LEE BAND is back at the Landslide Saloon! Come see this smoking band play new country like it’s supposed to be played!
Sat, 3/19
The TRACY LEE BAND is on their second night at the Landslide Saloon.. You don’t go, you miss out big time!
Sat, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
Section 3: ----------------------JAMS!!!-----------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAY:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAY:
Every Wednesday Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at the brand new Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at 745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812.
This new room is quickly gaining a reputation for it’s unique atmosphere. Add to that a band friendly stage and dance floor and you have the makings for a great night of music. This place was built for entertainment. You won’t find any big screen TVs or sports memorabilia hangin on these walls. The feel in the room is like you just walked into an old rockabilly roadhouse with dancers and diners. Tables and chairs from the 60s. Couches and tables line the walls … It’s a fun place. LNO is hosted by Lenny D from the Slcakjaw Blues Band.
Lenny provides a full back line including amps for 2 guitars and a bass player. A 5 piece Tama drum set and a full rack of keyboards. There is also a house band for anyone who wants back-up… Roxy & Dukes is a great sounding room with a house PA, monitors and lights. Roxy & Dukes also serves food till 10pm for anyone who wants to come and have diner. The staff is very attentive. They go out of their way to make you feel at home. LNO runs from 8pm till midnight. Sign up is at 7:30 and the list is strictly followed. You sign up and you go up…....Give it a try..You’ll never wanna leave. Roxy & Dukes www.roxyanddukes.com Lenny’s Night Out www.lnoentertainment.com
Also...
Bernie’s Hillside Inn: Every Wednesday is OPEN MIC NIGHT...(9pm)hosted by Jay from C.B. Radio. Hillside Rd & Oakdale Rd , Chester , NJ 07930 . 908-879-7120. http://www.bernieshillside.com/
THURSDAY:
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 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 , 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
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 I Won't Cry Anymore". "I Won't Cry Anymore" the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis ( Plainfield Slim/Doughboys), unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan . It is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc
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.
Here’s an update about what's happening with the TODD WOLFE BAND … their first DVD was released at the end of November by American Home Entertainment and now a CD from that same show at McCoole's Tavern is being released as well! This DVD & CD features Suavek Zaniesienko on bass and Roger Voss on drums and
really kicking it! Mary Hawkins makes a guest appearance on the DVD! You can purchase the DVD and CD at http://www.toddwolfe.com/albums.php Or on line at Best Buy, CD Universe, Amazon or American Home Entertainment. Last month their new CD entered the National Blues Roots Charts at #2!
SECTION 5: -----------------------NOTES!!!---------------------------------
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.
March:
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Th, 3/10: two Hackettstown concerts 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, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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
Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant Easton, PA Fri Mar 04 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Issue # 177 : JAMO's JAMs & GIGs fer 2/10/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 2/10/11, issue #177.
There is some new Jam and Notes info listed below, so be sure to check that out. LNO is Rockin’ For A Reason!!!
Drummers: go to this website to get some valuable information! (Thanks to Garry Hodgson.) http://newjersey.craigslist.org/muc/2196455841.html
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. AND... it's her birthday month.. so if you meet her at one of our gigs, cough it up for a drink, ya lackys!! [PR edit] :D
Send me your February and March gigs, folks!
-----------------------------------GIGS!!----------------------------------
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 [I've fallen, and I can't get up!]
SLACKJAW is at Rhythms, 729 South Main Street , Manville NJ .
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
AVENUE B is at The Perryville Inn, 167 Perryville Road,
Perryville, NJ from 8:30-11:30 PM. 908-730-9500. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avenue-B/244869184342
Sat, 2/12
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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.
DAVE READ will be performing solo At Brazzo’s Restaurant 6-9pm 700 Main Street Harleysville , Pa 215-256-4456
Come on out for fine Italian Cuisine.
Thu, 2/17
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 PM - 10 PM. www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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
The MACE GILL BAND will be playing at Roxy & Duke's! 9pm start. Come on out for a night of rock & roll, blues, dancing, drinking, and all of our favorite past-times! Jen Ketrow will melt faces with her lead solos! Itay will lay down the drums, and of course ...Carlos Po' Ro' Goncavles will testify! Roxy & Duke's, 745 Bound Brook Rd. , Dunellen NJ . 08812. 732-529-4464. $10 cover charge.
http://www.facebook.com/roxyanddukes
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf’s – 65 Stirling Road , Warren NJ. 9pm start.
Join ARLENE SCHARR & DAVEY WERKHISER for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment at the Hawkeye Tavern, 1100 Route 113, Perkasie , PA , 18944 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
The WILSON BROTHERS are at the Riegelsville Inn, 8pm start. www.wilsonbrothersband.com
Sat, 2/19
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
SLACKJAW is at The Saint 601 Main Street , Asbury Park NJ .
Sun, 2/20
DAVE READ is holding a Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
Thu, 2/24
The NANCY COLETTI TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem Tap Room from 6pm to 10pm. Skip Wilkins on piano, Tony Marino on bass. 437 Main Street , Bethlehem PA 18018 (800) 607-2384. www.hotelbethlehem.com
Fri, 2/25
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at (watch for Eric & Brent Meyer) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772
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 !!!!!! Great band and great people. Watch out for that harp player!!!
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
Fri, 3/4
The JAMO BAND is back at Larry Holmes Ringside!!! We’re trying to make this place a home for us all, so come on out and party with us. Not the usual jam – just JAMO all night long! (Well, maybe one or two….)
Sat, 3/5
The JAMO BAND is back at the Midtown Tavern in Aplha , NJ . What’s with these guys??? They’re gettin’ it on, folks!!! Come make rude noises and enjoy the great two for $20 dinners! AND, it’s Ronster’s birthday!!!!!
Thu, 3/10
The JAMO BAND is doing two concerts in downtown Hackettstown , NJ ! One is from 5 to 7, outside (weather permitting). The other is from 9 to 11 inside. Exact locations to be announced as soon as I know them!
Fri, 3/11
NANCY COLETTI with Judy Palma on piano, at the Mediterranean Bistro from 7pm to 10pm. 301 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882 (908) 689-5107. www.mediterraneanbistronj.com
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 . New venue, so come on out!!! LNO is a sponsor for the Middlesex County Food Bank. a/k/a MCFOODS. Some of the most needed non-perishable foods and necessities include rice, tuna fish, peanut butter, vegetables, canned meats, beans, soup and pasta as well as personal products, baby items such as diapers, formula, wipes and paper goods. Bring something with you – it’ll make the night even more special.
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 I Won't Cry Anymore". "I Won't Cry Anymore" the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis ( Plainfield Slim/Doughboys), unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan . It is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc
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.
Here’s an update about what's happening with the TODD WOLFE BAND … their first DVD was released at the end of November by American Home Entertainment and now a CD from that same show at McCoole's Tavern is being released as well! This DVD & CD features Suavek Zaniesienko on bass and Roger Voss on drums and
really kicking it! Mary Hawkins makes a guest appearance on the DVD! You can purchase the DVD and CD at http://www.toddwolfe.com/albums.php Or on line at Best Buy, CD Universe, Amazon or American Home Entertainment. Last month their new CD entered the National Blues Roots Charts at #2!
SECTION 5: -----------------------NOTES!!!--------------------------------
ROMAN has such a long and varied schedule that I’ve put them all here:
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
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.
March:
Fri, 3.4: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Th, 3/10: two Hackettstown concerts 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, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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
Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant Easton, PA Fri Mar 04 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
There is some new Jam and Notes info listed below, so be sure to check that out. LNO is Rockin’ For A Reason!!!
Drummers: go to this website to get some valuable information! (Thanks to Garry Hodgson.) http://newjersey.craigslist.org/muc/2196455841.html
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. AND... it's her birthday month.. so if you meet her at one of our gigs, cough it up for a drink, ya lackys!! [PR edit] :D
Send me your February and March gigs, folks!
-----------------------------------GIGS!!----------------------------------
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 [I've fallen, and I can't get up!]
SLACKJAW is at Rhythms, 729 South Main Street , Manville NJ .
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
AVENUE B is at The Perryville Inn, 167 Perryville Road,
Perryville, NJ from 8:30-11:30 PM. 908-730-9500. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avenue-B/244869184342
Sat, 2/12
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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.
DAVE READ will be performing solo At Brazzo’s Restaurant 6-9pm 700 Main Street Harleysville , Pa 215-256-4456
Come on out for fine Italian Cuisine.
Thu, 2/17
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 PM - 10 PM. www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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
The MACE GILL BAND will be playing at Roxy & Duke's! 9pm start. Come on out for a night of rock & roll, blues, dancing, drinking, and all of our favorite past-times! Jen Ketrow will melt faces with her lead solos! Itay will lay down the drums, and of course ...Carlos Po' Ro' Goncavles will testify! Roxy & Duke's, 745 Bound Brook Rd. , Dunellen NJ . 08812. 732-529-4464. $10 cover charge.
http://www.facebook.com/roxyanddukes
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf’s – 65 Stirling Road , Warren NJ. 9pm start.
Join ARLENE SCHARR & DAVEY WERKHISER for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment at the Hawkeye Tavern, 1100 Route 113, Perkasie , PA , 18944 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
The WILSON BROTHERS are at the Riegelsville Inn, 8pm start. www.wilsonbrothersband.com
Sat, 2/19
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
SLACKJAW is at The Saint 601 Main Street , Asbury Park NJ .
Sun, 2/20
DAVE READ is holding a Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
Thu, 2/24
The NANCY COLETTI TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem Tap Room from 6pm to 10pm. Skip Wilkins on piano, Tony Marino on bass. 437 Main Street , Bethlehem PA 18018 (800) 607-2384. www.hotelbethlehem.com
Fri, 2/25
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at (watch for Eric & Brent Meyer) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772
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 !!!!!! Great band and great people. Watch out for that harp player!!!
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
Fri, 3/4
The JAMO BAND is back at Larry Holmes Ringside!!! We’re trying to make this place a home for us all, so come on out and party with us. Not the usual jam – just JAMO all night long! (Well, maybe one or two….)
Sat, 3/5
The JAMO BAND is back at the Midtown Tavern in Aplha , NJ . What’s with these guys??? They’re gettin’ it on, folks!!! Come make rude noises and enjoy the great two for $20 dinners! AND, it’s Ronster’s birthday!!!!!
Thu, 3/10
The JAMO BAND is doing two concerts in downtown Hackettstown , NJ ! One is from 5 to 7, outside (weather permitting). The other is from 9 to 11 inside. Exact locations to be announced as soon as I know them!
Fri, 3/11
NANCY COLETTI with Judy Palma on piano, at the Mediterranean Bistro from 7pm to 10pm. 301 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882 (908) 689-5107. www.mediterraneanbistronj.com
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 . New venue, so come on out!!! LNO is a sponsor for the Middlesex County Food Bank. a/k/a MCFOODS. Some of the most needed non-perishable foods and necessities include rice, tuna fish, peanut butter, vegetables, canned meats, beans, soup and pasta as well as personal products, baby items such as diapers, formula, wipes and paper goods. Bring something with you – it’ll make the night even more special.
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 I Won't Cry Anymore". "I Won't Cry Anymore" the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis ( Plainfield Slim/Doughboys), unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan . It is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc
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.
Here’s an update about what's happening with the TODD WOLFE BAND … their first DVD was released at the end of November by American Home Entertainment and now a CD from that same show at McCoole's Tavern is being released as well! This DVD & CD features Suavek Zaniesienko on bass and Roger Voss on drums and
really kicking it! Mary Hawkins makes a guest appearance on the DVD! You can purchase the DVD and CD at http://www.toddwolfe.com/albums.php Or on line at Best Buy, CD Universe, Amazon or American Home Entertainment. Last month their new CD entered the National Blues Roots Charts at #2!
SECTION 5: -----------------------NOTES!!!--------------------------------
ROMAN has such a long and varied schedule that I’ve put them all here:
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
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.
March:
Fri, 3.4: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
Sat, 3/5: Midtown Tavern with JAMO!**
Th, 3/10: two Hackettstown concerts 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, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
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
Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant Easton, PA Fri Mar 04 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
> See More / Details
Friday, February 4, 2011
Issue #176: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 2/3/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 2/2/11, issue #176. There is some new Jam and Notes info listed below, so be sure to check that out. LNO is Rockin’ For A Reason!!!
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 and March gigs, folks!
---------------------------------GIGS!!--------------------------------
Thu, 2/3
The DAVE ROPER TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem , PA from 6 – 9.
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
SLACKJAW is at Roxy and Dukes, 745 Bound Brook Road , Dunellen NJ .
The SMOKESHIFTERS are playing at the Olwest BBQ on Rt. 31 south in Annandale , NJ . Check out the great Charles Ruggerio on bass & vocals!!! Bill Brain on guitar, Michael Ratti on drums, & Rick Lee on vocals.
TRES HOMBRES is at the The Green Knoll Grille - 645 US Highway 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.(908) 526-7090 for directions. res Hombres is: Scott Metaxas, Ace Albino, Charlie Mills & special guest Chris Metaxa
SLACKJAW is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse, Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812 . 9:30 start. Burnin original music as well as covers…
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
SLACKJAW is at Rhythms, 729 South Main Street, (WO) Manville NJ . :D
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
AVENUE B is at The Perryville Inn, 167 Perryville Road,
Perryville, NJ from 8:30-11:30 PM. 908-730-9500. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avenue-B/244869184342
Sat, 2/12
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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.
DAVE READ will be performing solo At Brazzo’s Restaurant 6-9pm 700 Main Street Harleysville , Pa 215-256-4456
Come on out for fine Italian Cuisine.
Thu, 2/17
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 PM - 10 PM. www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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
The MACE GILL BAND will be playing at Roxy & Duke's! 9pm start. Come on out for a night of rock & roll, blues, dancing, drinking, and all of our favorite past-times! Jen Ketrow will melt faces with her lead solos! Itay will lay down the drums, and of course ...Carlos Po' Ro' Goncavles will testify! Roxy & Duke's, 745 Bound Brook Rd. , Dunellen NJ . 08812. 732-529-4464. $10 cover charge.
2 drink minimum.
http://www.facebook.com/roxyanddukes
Sat, 2/19
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
SLACKJAW is at The Saint 601 Main Street , Asbury Park NJ .
Sun, 2/20
DAVE READ is holding a Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
Fri, 2/25
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at (watch for Eric & Brent Meyer) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772
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 !!!!!! Great band and great people. Watch out for that harp player!!!
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
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 . New venue, so come on out!!! Check out the details in the Notes section 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.
TUESDAYS:
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!
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 I Won't Cry Anymore". "I Won't Cry Anymore" the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis ( Plainfield Slim/Doughboys), unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan . It is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc
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
SECTION 5: ----------------------------NOTES!!-----------------------
ROMAN has such a long and varied schedule that I’ve put them all here:
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
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Just a friendly reminder that LNO will be starting up tonight 1/2/11 at 8pm. Sign up begins at 7:30pm . Come join us for our house warming party at our new home Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at 745 Boundbrook Rd in Dunellen NJ , 08812 .
We realize the weather may be a factor tonight but for those who do make it out we can promise you a great show. You'll be in on the ground floor of what promises to be one of the hottest Wednesday nights in the area. Roxy & Dukes raises the bar for all area venues. Make Roxy & dukes your new destination night club . You can go to www.roxyanddukes.com for more info. Food is served till 10pm and the music will be rockin till 12 midnight every Wednesday.
Come out and support your local musicians and show the love. There are so many great players out there and LNO exists because of them. We'd also like to remind you that LNO is a sponsor for the Middlesex County Food Bank. a/k/a MCFOODS.
M.C.F.O.O.D.S. collects and distributes nonperishable items at no cost to over 70 local food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the County as well as an additional 25 agencies including residential facilities, shelters, social service agencies, programs for women and children, senior citizen housing facilities and other outreach services that are also a part of our network. MCFOODS reaches a wide variety of people throughout the County that are in need including low income families, the homeless, people with disabilities or mental or physical challenges, children and senior citizens.
Some of the most needed non-perishable foods and necessities include rice, tuna fish, peanut butter, vegetables, canned meats, beans, soup and pasta as well as personal products, baby items such as diapers, formula, wipes and paper goods.
We call it .."ROCKIN FOR A REASON" .. Come into LNO and not only will you hear the music but you'll feel the love ... When all is said and done you'll feel like a million bucks by nights end. And that’s a fact jack !!
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:
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
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Feb 05 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
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 and March gigs, folks!
---------------------------------GIGS!!--------------------------------
Thu, 2/3
The DAVE ROPER TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem , PA from 6 – 9.
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
SLACKJAW is at Roxy and Dukes, 745 Bound Brook Road , Dunellen NJ .
The SMOKESHIFTERS are playing at the Olwest BBQ on Rt. 31 south in Annandale , NJ . Check out the great Charles Ruggerio on bass & vocals!!! Bill Brain on guitar, Michael Ratti on drums, & Rick Lee on vocals.
TRES HOMBRES is at the The Green Knoll Grille - 645 US Highway 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.(908) 526-7090 for directions. res Hombres is: Scott Metaxas, Ace Albino, Charlie Mills & special guest Chris Metaxa
SLACKJAW is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse, Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812 . 9:30 start. Burnin original music as well as covers…
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
SLACKJAW is at Rhythms, 729 South Main Street, (WO) Manville NJ . :D
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
AVENUE B is at The Perryville Inn, 167 Perryville Road,
Perryville, NJ from 8:30-11:30 PM. 908-730-9500. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avenue-B/244869184342
Sat, 2/12
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! www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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.
DAVE READ will be performing solo At Brazzo’s Restaurant 6-9pm 700 Main Street Harleysville , Pa 215-256-4456
Come on out for fine Italian Cuisine.
Thu, 2/17
KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik will be at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 PM - 10 PM. www.katoduo.com. For bookings and other information call: 610-867-1415
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
The MACE GILL BAND will be playing at Roxy & Duke's! 9pm start. Come on out for a night of rock & roll, blues, dancing, drinking, and all of our favorite past-times! Jen Ketrow will melt faces with her lead solos! Itay will lay down the drums, and of course ...Carlos Po' Ro' Goncavles will testify! Roxy & Duke's, 745 Bound Brook Rd. , Dunellen NJ . 08812. 732-529-4464. $10 cover charge.
2 drink minimum.
http://www.facebook.com/roxyanddukes
Sat, 2/19
MAMA’S STEW is at Molly Maguires, 1085 Central Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. 9:30 start. 732-385-6511. www.mollymaguires.com
SLACKJAW is at The Saint 601 Main Street , Asbury Park NJ .
Sun, 2/20
DAVE READ is holding a Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
Fri, 2/25
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at (watch for Eric & Brent Meyer) at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772
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 !!!!!! Great band and great people. Watch out for that harp player!!!
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
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 . New venue, so come on out!!! Check out the details in the Notes section 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.
TUESDAYS:
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!
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 I Won't Cry Anymore". "I Won't Cry Anymore" the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis ( Plainfield Slim/Doughboys), unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan . It is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc
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
SECTION 5: ----------------------------NOTES!!-----------------------
ROMAN has such a long and varied schedule that I’ve put them all here:
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
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Just a friendly reminder that LNO will be starting up tonight 1/2/11 at 8pm. Sign up begins at 7:30pm . Come join us for our house warming party at our new home Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at 745 Boundbrook Rd in Dunellen NJ , 08812 .
We realize the weather may be a factor tonight but for those who do make it out we can promise you a great show. You'll be in on the ground floor of what promises to be one of the hottest Wednesday nights in the area. Roxy & Dukes raises the bar for all area venues. Make Roxy & dukes your new destination night club . You can go to www.roxyanddukes.com for more info. Food is served till 10pm and the music will be rockin till 12 midnight every Wednesday.
Come out and support your local musicians and show the love. There are so many great players out there and LNO exists because of them. We'd also like to remind you that LNO is a sponsor for the Middlesex County Food Bank. a/k/a MCFOODS.
M.C.F.O.O.D.S. collects and distributes nonperishable items at no cost to over 70 local food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the County as well as an additional 25 agencies including residential facilities, shelters, social service agencies, programs for women and children, senior citizen housing facilities and other outreach services that are also a part of our network. MCFOODS reaches a wide variety of people throughout the County that are in need including low income families, the homeless, people with disabilities or mental or physical challenges, children and senior citizens.
Some of the most needed non-perishable foods and necessities include rice, tuna fish, peanut butter, vegetables, canned meats, beans, soup and pasta as well as personal products, baby items such as diapers, formula, wipes and paper goods.
We call it .."ROCKIN FOR A REASON" .. Come into LNO and not only will you hear the music but you'll feel the love ... When all is said and done you'll feel like a million bucks by nights end. And that’s a fact jack !!
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:
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
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 04 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Feb 05 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
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