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!

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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