Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/30/11, issue #183.
Thanks to Ken Fink for this week’s joke:
A lady called the musicians union to inquire about the cost of booking a five-piece band with a singer for a wedding...
The AFM rep says "Off the top of my head, roughly $2000"...
She says "WHAT? FOR MUSIC ?"...
The rep responds, "Ma'am... I'll tell you what. Call the plumbers' union and ask for six plumbers to work from six to twelve o'clock on a Saturday night. Whatever they charge you, I'll work for half of that."
She called back and said, "I get your point sir."
Members of JAMO, the TRACY LEE BAND, and TOO STUPID TO QUIT have met at a local Hungarian Cheese Log dance, and they have traded players to entertain you in two places at once! On April 9, JAMO, Marc Young, John Kacmarek, and Paul Berger will tear up the Midtown Tavern – they’re gonna call it “SOMETHING ELSE”. Tracy Lee might show to do a set or three, too! Scott “Bone” Ward and Bill Dehart will join the rest of TOO STUPID TO QUIT to spoil the milk at Pavinci’s in Lake Hopatcong . So if you’re out, you can have fun no matter where you are!
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 April gigs, folks! The earlier the better. (Resend May’s gigs again in mid-April so I don’t forget to include them!)
---------------------------------------GIGS!!!----------------------------
Wed, 3/30
FILTHY RICH & THE POOR BOYS are at Sorrento Restaurant, 631 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ from 7 to 9pm.
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus ), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown , PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Berry & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931. www.thebrassrailpburg.com
THE SMOKESHIFTERS are at the Pattenburg – check out that hot bass player!
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821, 10 pm start.
DAVEY WERKHEISER is solo at Big Woody's 4th St Allentown, Pa. From 8 to 11pm. (610) 289-4444
CROSSFIRE ROCK AND BLUES BAND is at the Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, N.J. 08884. 9:30 start. (732)-251-7400
Sat, 4/2
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821, 10 pm start.
Sun, 4/3
HARPIN HELP 2011 (2 stages) and featuring SANDY MACK, ROB PAPPAROZI, MIKEY JR., NASTY NED, STRINGBEAN, ERYN SHEWELL AND MANY MORE with songwriters Christine Martucci, Rick Barry, George Wirth, Michael Brett and many, many more. A great cause! ..with Food, Drink, Full Merch Table and more. Starting 12:30, DOORS 12Noon, Donation only $20, or $15 and two cans of non-perishible food, or food-related items(paper towels, etc). Harpin' Help is an annual charity event organized by local musician SANDY MACK in conjunction with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. The purpose of Harpin' Help is to generate much needed funding for JSJBF, much needed food for The Keyport Ministerium food bank and share much need, great live musical entertainment for you.Full details at http://www.jsjbf.org/JSJBFharpin/2011_harpin.php
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen , NJ !
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere , NJ . Call for reservations 908-475-4772, and check out Eric & Brent Meyer!!!!!
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS plus SLACKJAW, are at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ 732-529-4464. 9pm start.
Sat, 4/9
SOMETHING ELSE is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha! This is a major party, gang- come early for the two-for-$20 dinners! Jim “JAMO” Flynn on drums, John Kacmarcek on bass, Marc Young on keys, and Paul Berger on guitar!
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on Lake Hopatcong . I’ll have to play with these guys again soon..
DAVEY WERKHEISER is at The Post Time Pub 25 Main St Blairstown, NJ from 9 to 12. (908) 362-000
A Blues and R& B Party hosted by BIG NANCY AND SUPREME COURT at Gambino’s Inn will take place on April 9th. Supreme Court’s special guests will be soul stylist Yolanda Briggs and Blues man Bill Sims Jr. Yolanda Briggs is the red-hot soul and gospel singer formerly with the Blues Man Willie Band. She is known for her blistering renditions of Aretha Franklin and Etta James tunes. Bill Sims Jr. is a steady rocking real deal blues man. His voice is currently heard in most cars and homes in America via the Coca-Cola, Folgers, Wendy’s and many other advertising spots he has recorded. He is known and plays all over the world. BIG NANCY is one of the rare breed of female Blues Harmonica players to be acknowledged for her talent. (And she’s my great friend, too!) She has recently been recognized as a Great Artist from New Jersey and has also been accepted as a member and an Ambassador of the Blues by The Blues Hall of Fame. Gambino’s Inn is located at 284 Remsen Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ. And the phone number for information is 732 249 – 3337. Showtime is 9 pm and there is an $8 charge for admittance to performance area. For more information please visit www.bignancy.com.
Sun, 4/10
DAVE READ’s Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant, (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ. 908-387-8400
Fri, 4/15
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide! Dancin’ carousin’, eatin’, all kindsa fun…..
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.
DAVEY WERKHEISER is solo at Big Woody's Forks Twp. 1855 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA from 5 to 8pm. (610) 252-4442
MAMA'S STEW is back at Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ. 9:00 PM start. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com
Sat, 4/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide again! More of that fun stuff….we’re kickin’ butt, gang – come check it out.
MAMA'S STEW returns for their Spring Show at the Red Oak Diner & Lounge, 2973 Rt 35 North, Hazlet, NJ 07730. 9:30PM start. 732-335-9360 www.redoakdiner.com
GAR FRANCIS with Acoustic Band, is at the Nazareth Art Center, Nazareth, PA 7:30pm. www.garfrancis.com
Sun, 4/17
DAVEY WERKHEISER is at Alba Vineyard 269 County Rd 627 Milford, NJ from 1 to 4. (908) 995-7800
Thu, 4/21
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS, w/ the SPACE RANGERS (from Germany ) are at the The Record Collector, Bordentown , NJ
Fri, 4/22
DAVEY WERKHEISER is at Mediterranean Bistro 301 W. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ from 9 to 12. (908) 689-5107 Come on out & Celebrate Davey's Birthday !!!!
MAMA'S STEW will rock at Frenchy's Bar & Grill, 545 W Westfield Ave, Roselle, Park, NJ. 8:30PM start. 908-245-9775
Sat, 4/23
DAVEY WERKHEISER is at Scotty's Stadium 15 Belvidere Ave Washington NJ from 9 to 12. (908) 689-3094
Fri, 4/29
JAMO returns to Marley’s Restaurant, Main Street in Hackettstown, NJ, 9 to 1. Cool place, with great food!
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at the Brass Rail Bar & Grille, 89 Route 79, Matawan, NJ 07747. 9:00PM start.
732-290-8400. www.brassrailgrille.com
Sat, 4/30
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND will rock the Midtown Tavern with Bill on guitar, Dolan Kutzman on drums, & Tim Berry on bass!
MAMA'S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern, 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ. 9:00 PM start. 908-658-4256
Section 3: ---------------------------JAMS!!!-------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS:
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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke every Thursday night at Larry Holmes Ringside with Davey Werkhiser 7:00 -10:00
Karaoke every Thursday night at Landslide Saloon with Cathy 9:00 -1:00
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
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St .,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.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
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
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
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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**
April:
Fri, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
Sat, 4/9: Midtown Tavern with SOMETHING ELSE**
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
4/29: Marley’s Gotham Grill with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/2: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Mon, 7/11: Summer In The Park Concert in Seaside , NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County 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 Apr 01 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Apr 09 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Apr 15 11 08:00 PM
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Issue #182: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 3/23/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/23/11, issue #182.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NASTY NEDSTER!!!!!
Members of JAMO, the TRACY LEE BAND, and TOO STUPID TO QUIT have met at a local Hungarian Cheese Log dance, and they have traded players to entertain you in two places at once! On April 9, JAMO, Marc Young, John Kacmarek, and Paul Berger will tear up the Midtown Tavern – they’re gonna call it “SOMETHING ELSE”. Tracy Lee might show to do a set or three, too! Scott “Bone” Ward and Bill Dehart will join the rest of TOO STUPID TO QUIT to spoil the milk at Pavinci’s in Lake Hopatcong. So if you’re out, you can have fun no matter where you are!
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…
Updates on Japan and the foods/stuff we import,brought you to by our very own M.C. - Health Wize!!
http://www.examiner.com/health-in-philadelphia/japanese-exports-should-we-be-concerned-the-u-s
Send me your April gigs, folks! The earlier the better.
--------------------------------------GIGS!!-------------------------------
Thu, 3/24
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at The Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730
732-292-9380. WWW.SHIPWRECKGRILL.COM
WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake, 101 Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520. 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
KATO is at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540, free valet parking!
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S. Main St.
Manville, NJ 08835
Sat, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337. http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.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!
THE DOUGHBOYS are at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, NJ 08505, 609/324-0880, www.therecord-collector.com www.thedoughboysnj.com
The MACE GILL BAND is atDoc's Tavern (In the historic Bound Brook Hotel), 507 East Main St., Bound Brook, New Jersey 08805
Sun, 3/27
BOB LIEVE the Pianist is at SHOWTIME! Doors open at 1:30pm. Showtime 2:00pm - 4:00pm For tix call or see web site. www.myspace.com/showtime46 908-475-1002
DAVE READ will be performing at Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 2-3pm Bethlehem, PA
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Berry & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931. www.thebrassrailpburg.com
THE SMOKESHIFTERS are at the Pattenburg – check out that hot bass player!
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821, 10 pm start.
Sat, 4/2
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821, 10 pm start.
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen, NJ!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ. Call for reservations 908-475-4772, and check out Eric & Brent Meyer!!!!!
Sat, 4/9
SOMETHING ELSE is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha! This is a major party, gang- come early for the two-for-$20 dinners! Jim “JAMO” Flynn on drums, John Kacmarcek on bass, Marc Young on keys, and Paul Berger on guitar!
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on Lake Hopatcong. I’ll have to play with these guys again soon..
Sun, 4/10
DAVE READ’s Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant, (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ. 908-387-8400
Fri, 4/15
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide! Dancin’ carousin’, eatin’, all kindsa fun…..
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.
Sat, 4/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide again! More of that fun stuff….we’re kickin’ butt, gang – come check it out.
Fri, 4/29
JAMO returns to Marley’s Restaurant, Main Street in Hackettstown, NJ, 9 to 1. Cool place, with great food!
Sat, 4/30
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND will rock the Midtown Tavern with Bill on guitar, Dolan Kutzman on drums, & Tim Berry on bass!
Section 3: -------------------------JAMS!!---------------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ. 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS:
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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ 08802-1125. (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
SUNDAYS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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:
Jam at RAVEN'S NEST - 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.ravensnest.com
ROMAN is hosting a new open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St.,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.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
Also on Thursdays: Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union BlvdAllentown - 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, 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
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.
TODD WOLFE BAND:
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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**("hyaaaHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoaaahoa!")
April:
Fri, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
Sat, 4/9: Midtown Tavern with SOMETHING ELSE**
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
4/29: Marley’s Gotham Grill with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/2: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Mon, 7/11: Summer In The Park Concert in Seaside, NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 26 11 08:00 PM
Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant Easton, PA Fri Apr 01 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Apr 15 11 08:00 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NASTY NEDSTER!!!!!
Members of JAMO, the TRACY LEE BAND, and TOO STUPID TO QUIT have met at a local Hungarian Cheese Log dance, and they have traded players to entertain you in two places at once! On April 9, JAMO, Marc Young, John Kacmarek, and Paul Berger will tear up the Midtown Tavern – they’re gonna call it “SOMETHING ELSE”. Tracy Lee might show to do a set or three, too! Scott “Bone” Ward and Bill Dehart will join the rest of TOO STUPID TO QUIT to spoil the milk at Pavinci’s in Lake Hopatcong. So if you’re out, you can have fun no matter where you are!
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…
Updates on Japan and the foods/stuff we import,brought you to by our very own M.C. - Health Wize!!
http://www.examiner.com/health-in-philadelphia/japanese-exports-should-we-be-concerned-the-u-s
Send me your April gigs, folks! The earlier the better.
--------------------------------------GIGS!!-------------------------------
Thu, 3/24
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at The Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730
732-292-9380. WWW.SHIPWRECKGRILL.COM
WWW.FILTHYRICH.CC
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake, 101 Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520. 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
KATO is at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 22 North Sixth St., Allentown, PA, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, 610-435-3540, free valet parking!
MACE GILL is solo at Drewbys Grill Pub, 16 S. Main St.
Manville, NJ 08835
Sat, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337. http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.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!
THE DOUGHBOYS are at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, NJ 08505, 609/324-0880, www.therecord-collector.com www.thedoughboysnj.com
The MACE GILL BAND is atDoc's Tavern (In the historic Bound Brook Hotel), 507 East Main St., Bound Brook, New Jersey 08805
Sun, 3/27
BOB LIEVE the Pianist is at SHOWTIME! Doors open at 1:30pm. Showtime 2:00pm - 4:00pm For tix call or see web site. www.myspace.com/showtime46 908-475-1002
DAVE READ will be performing at Kirkland Village Retirement Community, 2-3pm Bethlehem, PA
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Berry & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931. www.thebrassrailpburg.com
THE SMOKESHIFTERS are at the Pattenburg – check out that hot bass player!
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821, 10 pm start.
Sat, 4/2
KATO is at the Top Diner Lounge, 1019 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA, 610-432-9821, 10 pm start.
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen, NJ!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn (8pm-12am) 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ. Call for reservations 908-475-4772, and check out Eric & Brent Meyer!!!!!
Sat, 4/9
SOMETHING ELSE is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha! This is a major party, gang- come early for the two-for-$20 dinners! Jim “JAMO” Flynn on drums, John Kacmarcek on bass, Marc Young on keys, and Paul Berger on guitar!
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on Lake Hopatcong. I’ll have to play with these guys again soon..
Sun, 4/10
DAVE READ’s Student Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant, (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ. 908-387-8400
Fri, 4/15
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide! Dancin’ carousin’, eatin’, all kindsa fun…..
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.
Sat, 4/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide again! More of that fun stuff….we’re kickin’ butt, gang – come check it out.
Fri, 4/29
JAMO returns to Marley’s Restaurant, Main Street in Hackettstown, NJ, 9 to 1. Cool place, with great food!
Sat, 4/30
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND will rock the Midtown Tavern with Bill on guitar, Dolan Kutzman on drums, & Tim Berry on bass!
Section 3: -------------------------JAMS!!---------------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ. 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS:
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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ 08802-1125. (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
SUNDAYS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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:
Jam at RAVEN'S NEST - 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.ravensnest.com
ROMAN is hosting a new open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St.,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.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
Also on Thursdays: Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union BlvdAllentown - 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, 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
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.
TODD WOLFE BAND:
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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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, 3/26: Midtown Tavern with the Carl Van Camp Band**("hyaaaHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoaaahoa!")
April:
Fri, 4/1: Larry Holmes Ringside with JAMO**
Sat, 4/9: Midtown Tavern with SOMETHING ELSE**
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
4/29: Marley’s Gotham Grill with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/2: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Mon, 7/11: Summer In The Park Concert in Seaside, NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 26 11 08:00 PM
Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant Easton, PA Fri Apr 01 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Apr 15 11 08:00 PM
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Issue #181: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 3/16/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/16/11, issue #181. Spring is happening. Duck!
Hey - the JAMO Band is lookin for sponsors - give me a shout if you have any ideas...
FYI - Lenny's Night Out will be taking this Wednesday 3/16/11 off ... they will NOT be at Roxy & Dukes this week. LNO will be back at Roxy & Dukes Wednesday 3/23/11. It's still a new venue for us and we just wanna make sure the word gets out there about this club ..It's a great place to play.
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 March & April gigs, folks!
-----------------------------------------GIGS!!-------------------------------
Thu, 3/17
ARLENE SHAR will be playing with CELTIC REBELS from 3pm to 8pm at Woody's Roadside Restaurant, 105 Academy St., Farmingdale , NJ 07727 .
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772. http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
KATO 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!
HOT FOOT POWDER is back at "work". They will be preforming at Sun Tavern, at 15 South Ave. (Rt 28) in Fanwood NJ . Phone is 908-490-0278. They kick things off at 6:30 until 9:30PM. Please come on out and support your favorite local GOODY, and his merry band of men (no tights - you wouldn't want to see THAT!) GOODY says hello.
THE WILSON BROTHERS BAND is at Tim Kerwins Tavern, Rt. 28, Middlesex , NJ . @ 9:00PM.
www.wilsonbrothersband.com
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!
The SMOKESHIFTERS are at Ole West BBQ, Rt. 31N, Annandale , NJ .
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake , 101 Main Street , Hightstown , NJ 08520 . 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
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, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337. http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.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!
THE DOUGHBOYS are at The Record Collector, Bordentown , NJ .
Sun, 3/27
BOB LIEVE The Pianist is at SHOWTIME! Doors open at 1:30pm. Showtime 2:00pm - 4:00pm For tix call or see web site. www.myspace.com/showtime46 908-475-1002
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus ), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown , PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Beery & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931. www.thebrassrailpburg.com
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen , NJ !
Section 3: ------------------------------JAMS!!-------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com
WEDNESDAYS:
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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St .,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com
THURSDAYS:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown - 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums
Open mic from 8-12 at Hawkeye's Country Tavern 1100 Route 113 ( Souderton Rd ), Perkasie , PA 18944 (215) 258-1300. Hosted by Thom Palmer and James Supra. www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com
ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road , Mechanicsville , PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles. The club is on the left. Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there. Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.
SECTION 4: Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
NEW!! My good friend Chip Mergott has 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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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!!!
For those of you who are on the left side of the river, Barry Hay is still turning out the listings for live gigs, etc out there. Go to www.hayblue.com to find out anything you could want to know about who/what/where in the Lehigh Valley ! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
March:
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**
Sat, 4/9: Midtown Tavern with the Honkey Tonk Shamans**
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
4/30: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/2: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Mon, 7/11: Summer In The Park Concert in Seaside , NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County 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 Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 19 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 26 11 08:00 PM
Hey - the JAMO Band is lookin for sponsors - give me a shout if you have any ideas...
FYI - Lenny's Night Out will be taking this Wednesday 3/16/11 off ... they will NOT be at Roxy & Dukes this week. LNO will be back at Roxy & Dukes Wednesday 3/23/11. It's still a new venue for us and we just wanna make sure the word gets out there about this club ..It's a great place to play.
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 March & April gigs, folks!
-----------------------------------------GIGS!!-------------------------------
Thu, 3/17
ARLENE SHAR will be playing with CELTIC REBELS from 3pm to 8pm at Woody's Roadside Restaurant, 105 Academy St., Farmingdale , NJ 07727 .
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772. http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
KATO 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!
HOT FOOT POWDER is back at "work". They will be preforming at Sun Tavern, at 15 South Ave. (Rt 28) in Fanwood NJ . Phone is 908-490-0278. They kick things off at 6:30 until 9:30PM. Please come on out and support your favorite local GOODY, and his merry band of men (no tights - you wouldn't want to see THAT!) GOODY says hello.
THE WILSON BROTHERS BAND is at Tim Kerwins Tavern, Rt. 28, Middlesex , NJ . @ 9:00PM.
www.wilsonbrothersband.com
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!
The SMOKESHIFTERS are at Ole West BBQ, Rt. 31N, Annandale , NJ .
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake , 101 Main Street , Hightstown , NJ 08520 . 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
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, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337. http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.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!
THE DOUGHBOYS are at The Record Collector, Bordentown , NJ .
Sun, 3/27
BOB LIEVE The Pianist is at SHOWTIME! Doors open at 1:30pm. Showtime 2:00pm - 4:00pm For tix call or see web site. www.myspace.com/showtime46 908-475-1002
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus ), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown , PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Beery & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931. www.thebrassrailpburg.com
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen , NJ !
Section 3: ------------------------------JAMS!!-------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com
WEDNESDAYS:
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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St .,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com
THURSDAYS:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown - 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums
Open mic from 8-12 at Hawkeye's Country Tavern 1100 Route 113 ( Souderton Rd ), Perkasie , PA 18944 (215) 258-1300. Hosted by Thom Palmer and James Supra. www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com
ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road , Mechanicsville , PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles. The club is on the left. Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there. Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.
SECTION 4: Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
NEW!! My good friend Chip Mergott has 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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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!!!
For those of you who are on the left side of the river, Barry Hay is still turning out the listings for live gigs, etc out there. Go to www.hayblue.com to find out anything you could want to know about who/what/where in the Lehigh Valley ! (I know that Barry also does this on his own time, and has the same intentions that I do, so don’t hesitate.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
March:
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**
Sat, 4/9: Midtown Tavern with the Honkey Tonk Shamans**
Fri & Sat, 4/15 & 4/16: Landslide Saloon, with the Tracy Lee Band**
4/30: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/2: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Mon, 7/11: Summer In The Park Concert in Seaside , NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County 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 Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 19 11 08:00 PM
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 26 11 08:00 PM
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/9/11, issue #180.
Drummers: “LOS ANGELES, Calif. Retirement may be beckoning music legend Phil Collins to its paradise. The 60-year-old musician reportedly plans to end his music career due to hearing problems, a dislocated vertebra and nerve damage in his hands -- all caused by a lifetime spent hunched over a drum set.” Folks, that’s why you see me sitting on a padded seat & wearing those funky little earplugs– my ears ring all the time, and I don’t want to lose any more of MY hearing! If you want to know about the VERY effective musician’s earplugs that I wear, just drop me a line.
Wow. Roxie and Dukes is a cool place! LNO has it goin’ on there for sure! I’ve put up a few pics of the jam on 3/2 at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. Just click on “Photos” and go to the “LNO at Roxie” album.
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… and this week, make a donation to the FLOOD FUND!!
Send me your March gigs, folks!
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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 playing two dinner sets from 6pm to 8pm. 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!
MAMA'S STEW is going to rock at the Zebra Lounge form 9:00 PM on; 13 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-356-0088 .
THE DOUGHBOYS (10pm) & THE GRIP WEEDS (9pm)
THE NEUTRON DRIVERS (11 PM) are at Asbury Lanes
209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park , NJ, 732-776-6160
http://www.asburylanes.com/index.htm. Doors at 8 PM
www.thedoughboysnj.com
SLACKJAW returns to The South Side Grille 9 - 12for a night of rock'n blues, good food and lots of friends. Stop in and show the love. Admisson is always free at the South Side. 2-6 Main St ., South Bound Brook , NJ
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!
THE CONGREGATION is at Troy 's Grill in Pearl River , NY from 10pm – 1am. 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 our own unique and edgy style. Everything from Beatles and Johnny Cash to Warren Zevon and Neil Young. This is our first gig at Troy 's, and we'd like to make a good impression. So we 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. http://www.troysgrill.com/ (201) 759-8977 .
CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND is at The Brunswick Grove from 9:30PM-1:30AM. 327 Milltown road, East Brunswick , NJ 08816
WISER TIME, TODD WOLFE, BRUCE JEPSON, & BEGGARS & THIEVES are at the Stanhope House. www.stanhopehousenj.com www.sommatone.com
www.myspace.com/sommatone www.facebook.com/sommatone www.wiser-time.com www.twitter.com/sommatone www.youtube.com/sommatone
THE CELLAR DWELLERS will be at Pheasants Landing, starting at 9PM. It's gonna be fun ---- Don't miss out.
THE LEW GATEWOOD BAND @ KC's Korner, 100 Oak Tree Ave, South Plainfield, NJ. 9:30 pm start.
JOE CERISANO will be doing a guest appearance at the Glen Burtnik and The Summer of Love Experience, at
7:00 PM, at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ.
Thu, 3/17
ARLENE SHAR will be playing with CELTIC REBELS from 3pm to 8pm at Woody's Roadside Restaurant, 105
Academy St., Farmingdale , NJ 07727 .
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
KATO 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, 3/19
The TRACY LEE BAND is on their second night at the Landslide Saloon.. You don’t go, you miss out big time!
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake , 101 Main Street , Hightstown , NJ 08520 . 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
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, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800 . www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.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!
THE DOUGHBOYS are at The Record Collector, Bordentown , NJ .
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus ), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown , PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Beery & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931 . www.thebrassrailpburg.com
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen , NJ !
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
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
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
Tuesday:
NEW PA Jam - 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!
Wednesday:
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St .,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com
Rob Fraser hosts "open blues 'n' rock jam with a guest drummer each week at the Raven's Nest, 625 Old Bethlehem Road , Quakertown , PA. (215)536-5369 www.ravensnests.com
Thursday:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown - 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums
Open mic from 8-12 at Hawkeye's Country Tavern 1100 Route 113 ( Souderton Rd ), Perkasie , PA 18944 (215) 258-1300. Hosted by Thom Palmer and James Supra. www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com
ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road , Mechanicsville , PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles. The club is on the left. Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there. Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.
SECTION 4: Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
NEW!! My good friend Chip Mergott has 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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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:
Thu, 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**
4/30: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Gazebo in Downtown Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 05:00 PM
Marley's Gotham Grill Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 07:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
Drummers: “LOS ANGELES, Calif. Retirement may be beckoning music legend Phil Collins to its paradise. The 60-year-old musician reportedly plans to end his music career due to hearing problems, a dislocated vertebra and nerve damage in his hands -- all caused by a lifetime spent hunched over a drum set.” Folks, that’s why you see me sitting on a padded seat & wearing those funky little earplugs– my ears ring all the time, and I don’t want to lose any more of MY hearing! If you want to know about the VERY effective musician’s earplugs that I wear, just drop me a line.
Wow. Roxie and Dukes is a cool place! LNO has it goin’ on there for sure! I’ve put up a few pics of the jam on 3/2 at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer. Just click on “Photos” and go to the “LNO at Roxie” album.
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… and this week, make a donation to the FLOOD FUND!!
Send me your March gigs, folks!
--------------------------------------GIGS!!-----------------------------------
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 playing two dinner sets from 6pm to 8pm. 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!
MAMA'S STEW is going to rock at the Zebra Lounge form 9:00 PM on; 13 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-356-0088 .
THE DOUGHBOYS (10pm) & THE GRIP WEEDS (9pm)
THE NEUTRON DRIVERS (11 PM) are at Asbury Lanes
209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park , NJ, 732-776-6160
http://www.asburylanes.com/index.htm. Doors at 8 PM
www.thedoughboysnj.com
SLACKJAW returns to The South Side Grille 9 - 12for a night of rock'n blues, good food and lots of friends. Stop in and show the love. Admisson is always free at the South Side. 2-6 Main St ., South Bound Brook , NJ
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!
THE CONGREGATION is at Troy 's Grill in Pearl River , NY from 10pm – 1am. 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 our own unique and edgy style. Everything from Beatles and Johnny Cash to Warren Zevon and Neil Young. This is our first gig at Troy 's, and we'd like to make a good impression. So we 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. http://www.troysgrill.com/ (201) 759-8977 .
CROSSFIRE ROCK & BLUES BAND is at The Brunswick Grove from 9:30PM-1:30AM. 327 Milltown road, East Brunswick , NJ 08816
WISER TIME, TODD WOLFE, BRUCE JEPSON, & BEGGARS & THIEVES are at the Stanhope House. www.stanhopehousenj.com www.sommatone.com
www.myspace.com/sommatone www.facebook.com/sommatone www.wiser-time.com www.twitter.com/sommatone www.youtube.com/sommatone
THE CELLAR DWELLERS will be at Pheasants Landing, starting at 9PM. It's gonna be fun ---- Don't miss out.
THE LEW GATEWOOD BAND @ KC's Korner, 100 Oak Tree Ave, South Plainfield, NJ. 9:30 pm start.
JOE CERISANO will be doing a guest appearance at the Glen Burtnik and The Summer of Love Experience, at
7:00 PM, at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ.
Thu, 3/17
ARLENE SHAR will be playing with CELTIC REBELS from 3pm to 8pm at Woody's Roadside Restaurant, 105
Academy St., Farmingdale , NJ 07727 .
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
KATO 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, 3/19
The TRACY LEE BAND is on their second night at the Landslide Saloon.. You don’t go, you miss out big time!
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake , 101 Main Street , Hightstown , NJ 08520 . 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
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, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800 . www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.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!
THE DOUGHBOYS are at The Record Collector, Bordentown , NJ .
Thu, 3/31
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant At The Knights (Knights Of Columbus ), 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown , PA 610-432-6333 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Beery & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931 . www.thebrassrailpburg.com
Fri, 4/8
PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS WITH SLACKJAW at Roxy & Dukes Rockabilly Roadhouse, Dunellen , NJ !
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
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
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... which is why starting this Sunday March 6th we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
Tuesday:
NEW PA Jam - 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!
Wednesday:
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He I supplys the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St .,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com
Rob Fraser hosts "open blues 'n' rock jam with a guest drummer each week at the Raven's Nest, 625 Old Bethlehem Road , Quakertown , PA. (215)536-5369 www.ravensnests.com
Thursday:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown - 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums
Open mic from 8-12 at Hawkeye's Country Tavern 1100 Route 113 ( Souderton Rd ), Perkasie , PA 18944 (215) 258-1300. Hosted by Thom Palmer and James Supra. www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com
ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road , Mechanicsville , PA. 610-769-4600 http://grumpysbbq.net/ More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles. The club is on the left. Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there. Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.
SECTION 4: Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
NEW!! My good friend Chip Mergott has 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!
Bongo Boy Records, NJ’s own INDIE label, has released a new single this month - "Lady Gaga" by The Swinging Iggies. Watch their full music video at=> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMh_gtJpmo
download available now at http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies
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:
Thu, 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**
4/30: Midtown Tavern with JAMO**
July:
Sat, 7/23: Plainfield Farmers Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Gazebo in Downtown Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 05:00 PM
Marley's Gotham Grill Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 07:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 18 11 08:00 PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Issue #179: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 3/2/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/2/11, issue #179.
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!
Also, in my latest JAMBUSH notice, I said that the new LNO jam is on Saturday…. NOPE!!! It’s on Sundays. See the JAM section below for details!
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, 3/2
The DAVE ROPER TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem from 6pm-9pm.
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!
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 9pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is bringing the excitement to The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel from 9:30 PM on; 200 Liberty Corner, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-647-6700 www.shh.com
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo at Luigi’s Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4462 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW has a night of fun for you at Top O' Th Hill Tavern from 8:00 PM on; 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 908-658-4256
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!
MAMA'S STEW is going to rock at the Zebra Lounge form 9:00 PM on; 13 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-356-0088 .
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
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!
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake , 101 Main Street , Hightstown , NJ 08520 . 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
Sat, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800 . www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Beery & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931 . www.thebrassrailpburg.com
Section 3: -----------------------------JAMS!!!-----------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater, NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS:
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 Slackjaw 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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why - starting this Sunday March 6th - we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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:
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He supplies the PA; bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com
Raven's Nest 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.ravensnest.com
THURSDAYS:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown. 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums
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!**
Thu, 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**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August 27 thru September 6: BURNING MAN, Blackrock Desert , NV !**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
Gazebo in Downtown Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 05:00 PM
Marley's Gotham Grill Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 07:00 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!
Also, in my latest JAMBUSH notice, I said that the new LNO jam is on Saturday…. NOPE!!! It’s on Sundays. See the JAM section below for details!
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, 3/2
The DAVE ROPER TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem from 6pm-9pm.
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!
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 9pm start.
MAMA'S STEW is bringing the excitement to The Tap Room at The Somerset Hills Hotel from 9:30 PM on; 200 Liberty Corner, Warren, NJ 07059. 908-647-6700 www.shh.com
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo at Luigi’s Rancho Restaurant 6:30-10:00pm 480 Rt. 46 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4462 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW has a night of fun for you at Top O' Th Hill Tavern from 8:00 PM on; 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater , NJ . 908-658-4256
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!
MAMA'S STEW is going to rock at the Zebra Lounge form 9:00 PM on; 13 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-356-0088 .
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!
DAVE READ will be performing Solo with guest student musicians at The Redwolf Inn 8pm-12am 130 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ Call for reservations 908-475-4772 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
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!
Fri, 3/25
MAMA'S STEW makes their debut at 9:00 PM at
Tavern on the Lake , 101 Main Street , Hightstown , NJ 08520 . 609-426-9345 www.tavernonthelake.net
Sat, 3/26
The CARL VANCAMP BAND is back at the Midtown! Come hoot ‘n holler with us!
The DAVE READ BAND will be performing at J.P. Kelly’s Eatery from 9:00pm-1:00am 38 Hope Road Great Meadows, N.J. 908-637-0337 . http://www.gigmasters.com/Guitar/DaveRead/
MAMA'S STEW is back for more fun at the Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe from 9:00PM on; 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 973-586-3800 . www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
Fri, 4/1
JAMO will be at Larry Holmes Ringside from 9:30-1:30! Let’s see if we can make this place ROCK!!
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND w/ Dolan Kutzman, Tim Beery & special guest Marc Young; @ The Brass Rail from 9:30 -12:30, 840 Belvidere Road, Philipsburg, NJ. 908-451-0931 . www.thebrassrailpburg.com
Section 3: -----------------------------JAMS!!!-----------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Peter Prasa hosts McCarthys TuesNightMusicClub, 600 East Main Street , Bridgewater, NJ . 8:30- 12. www.mccarthysnj.com/
WEDNESDAYS:
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 Slackjaw 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
THURSDAYS:
Karaoke Every Thursday With CATHY 9:00 - 1:00! At The Landslide Saloon 1090 State Route 173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
SUNDAY NIGHTS!!
Weekdays are not good for you for one reason or another ... Which is why - starting this Sunday March 6th - we'll be starting "LENNY'S NIGHT OUT SOUTH" at the South Side Grill in South Bound Brook NJ. We'll be starting sign up at 8pm and we'll go till 12:00am or later if necessary. The South Side has an awesome atmosphere and kick ass food. Drink specials and give aways all night. This is a new adventure for LNO so come on out and show the love. Sundays just got better.
www.lnoentertainment.com www.southsidegrille.com
IN PA:
TUESDAYS:
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:
ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at The Perk. He supplies the PA; bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. Clams and mussels are the special (call ahead to reserve an order!) The Perk, 501 E Walnut St,
Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com
Raven's Nest 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.ravensnest.com
THURSDAYS:
Hey y'all ... Thursday nights at the Pig Pen - 8'ish to 11'ish! Great place to jam, full stage with P.A. and lights so come on out in August! Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser and guest drummers every week. www.pigpensportsbar.com
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers - 570 Union Blvd Allentown. 610-841-4001. Hosted by BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!
This week's Line up: Bev Conklin; vocals, Wayne Smith; guitar, Nick Franclik; bass, Gary Rissmiller; drums
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!**
Thu, 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**
Wed, 7/27: Bushkill Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August:
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
August 27 thru September 6: BURNING MAN, Blackrock Desert , NV !**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Midtown Tavern Alpha, NJ Sat Mar 05 11 08:00 PM
Gazebo in Downtown Hackettstown, NJ Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 05:00 PM
Marley's Gotham Grill Hackettstown, NJ Thu Mar 10 11 07:00 PM
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