Issue #201: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 8/4/11

Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 8/3/11, issue #201!

I apologize for the font of this message - RN doesn't seem to love me this week. Ok- here’s how to solve all of our problems: #1: Don’t vote for anyone currently in office. They are the problem. #2: Don’t vote for anyone who is endorsed by either political party. That’s where the problems come from.

Send me your August gigs, folks! The earlier the better.

Seems That I have come across a few people lately that can help you all with your music – one recording studio and one videographer:

The recording studio & rehearsal facility: run by Andrew J. Chervak, it’s called MIDNIGHT STUDIOS,
224 Stockton Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865
. He has very reasonable rates, so check him out! Studio: 908-454-2929. Cell: 908-455-1566. www.midnightstudiosnj.com.

The videographer has done work for the Discovery channel, so you know he’s good. His contact info is: SCOTT SALTER; Video Production, Editing and Finishing; scott@ssalter.com www.ssalter.com 908 619 1176.
Gang, I have never come across a more professional finished product. If you’re serious about making your band or event look great, check out the website and give Scott a ring. (Check out the website anyway – you’ll see what I mean.)

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…

P.S. SHE's ALSO APPEARING BEHIND THE BAR AT LARRY HOLMES RINGSIDE... so come on out on Tuesday nights for Wolfe's JAM, and Thursday nights for KARAOKE... yeah, that's right!


----------------------------------GIGS!!!---------------------------------
Fri, 8/5
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the “Das Awkscht Fescht” car show in Macungie, PA from 1:15 to 2:30pm. One of the country's largest antique and classic car shows! http://www.reverbnation.com/tracyleeband http://www.awkscht.com/

Demonstration – Different Types of Riding! THE TRI-STATE EQUINE RIDING TEAM TOGETHER WITH BLUES MUSICIAN PLAINFIELD SLIM will put on a circus type "road show" presentation of different styles of horseback riding with live music. Horses of different breeds will "dance" and show their natural talent to the beat of great Traditional Country, Americana and Urban Blues music from Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs. 7:00 PM Horse Ring Free with fair admission. Route 519, Harmony, NJ. Info 908-455-1576

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

HOT FOOT POWDER is at Castaway's Tavern, Hopatcong, NJ. 8pm start.

CROSSFIRE ROCK AND BLUES BAND & THE MIMI NOWAK PROJECT are at the Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879. 9pm start.

Sat, 8/6
CAN’T STOP NOW is at the Perryville Inn, Rt. 625, Perryville, NJ from 7 to 11!

The DOUGHBOYS are at the PierVillage Gazebo on the Long Branch, NJ boardwalk from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

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

Sun, 8/7
The FUZED JAZZ TRIO is at the Hotel Bethlehem (inside), from 4:00-8:00.
Thu, 8/11
The FUZED JAZZ TRIO is at Musikfest from 7:30-9:00, on the Banana Island Stage (outside).

Sat, 8/13
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Slatedale Fire Company Picnic from 7 to 10pm.
3922 Main St, Slatedale, PA
(610) 767-6887. http://www.reverbnation.com/tracyleeband http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/987522

TOO STUPID TO QUIT is back at Pavinci’s on
River Styx Road
on LakeHopatcong.

The DOUGHBOYS return to the Record Collector sharing the stage with Spanking Charlene! www.the-record-collector.com/

The FUZED JAZZ TRIO is at Pacifico,
2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA18034
, from 7:30pm – 10pm.

HOT FOOT POWDER is at Woodstock at the Pavillion, Budd Lake, NJ. 3:30pm start.

Sun, 8/14
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the CarbonCounty Fair, Little
Gap Road, Palmerton, PA.
610-824-6570
http://www.reverbnation.com/tracyleeband
http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/1006168

Fri, 8/19
The DOUGHBOYS are at Roxy & Duke's in Dunellen, NJ. www.njkingdom.com/RoxyandDukes/

CAN’T STOP NOW is at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ from 9 to 1! www.myspace.com/lorivcantstopnow

Section 3: --------------------------JAMS!!------------------------------

IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Ship Inn (MilfordNJ), has a jam, or so I hear – let me know what it’s like if you go.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
Every Wednesday Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at the brand new Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at, 745 Bound Brook Rdin Dunellen,NJ. We have just invited Joe Cerisano to join us every week to help open each night. Our sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, Joe at 8:20 and we'll hit the list before 9pm. We go till 12:30. www.roxyanddukes.com Lenny’s Night Out www.lnoentertainment.com

THURSDAY NIGHTS:
Stanhope House, and Karaoke at Larry Holmes Ringside with Davey Werkhiser 7:00 -10:00. Also on Thursdays: Karaoke at the Landslide Saloon with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00. 1090 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ08802-1125. (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com

SUNDAY NIGHTS:
For you early risers on the western side of NJ, the BC COMBO has a jam at the Sand Bar in Phillipsburg from 5:30 to 8:30, and there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ)

IN PA:

TUESDAY NIGHTS:
Todd Wolfe & Rob Fraser for open Blues `N' Rock Jams 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!

http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/larryholmesringsiderestaurantlounge

p.s. Added PERK: Judy Densche slingin' drinks at the bar!!


WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
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.

TODD WOLFE 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 http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ravens-Nest/182303335917. And also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden, NJ. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com

THURSDAY NIGHTS:
Weekly Blues Jam from 6-9 @ Pitchers -570 Union Blvd Allentown, 610-841-4001. Hosted by the BC Combo! Outside, weather permitting - food and drink specials - bring your instrument and sign in!

ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9:30 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.

Leather Corner Post Bar & Grill www.theleathercornerpost.com (610-395-1782), located at 6855 Horseshoe Road, Orefield PA 18069. The jam runs from 9:00 to about 12:00. Backline is provided. Guitarist Arne Englund hosts the jam, along with Don Plowman on drums and Rob Fraser on bass.

SECTION 4: Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:

Hey!!! NASTY NED’S CDs and downloads are available everywhere from anywhere. Please visit http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com for a complete list of global links.

My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his CD, “Islands” on Notebook Records. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, 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.

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

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.

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.
AUGUST:
Fri, 8/5: Macungie Car Show, Macungie, PA, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/6: Perryville Inn with Can’t Stop Now**
Fri, 8/12: The Landslide Saloon in Asbury, NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/13: Slatedale Fire Company with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 8/14: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
SEPTEMBER:
Fri, 9/9: The Landslide Saloon in Asbury, NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat 9/10: Palmerton Community Festival, Palmerton, PA, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Fri, 9/23: Sand Bar with the Carl Van Camp Band**
Fri, 9/30: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
OCTOBER:
Sat, 10/1: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 10/2: Washington Festival in the Borough with Kim Brewer **
Fri, 10/21: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 10/22: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
DECEMBER:
Fri, 12/2: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 12/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**


Thanks for listening, folks!

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



UPCOMING SHOWS

Macungie Park Macungie, PA Fri Aug 05 11 01:00 PM
Perryville Inn Perryville, NJ Sat Aug 06 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Aug 12 11 09:00 PM