Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 12/14/11, issue #220.
Are you ready for Christmas? I never am. If any of you need a drummer for some funk, or jazz, or fusion or dance stuff, please call me – I’m lookin’ for some excitement….And send me your January gigs!
I pointed to two old drunks sitting across the bar from us and told my friend "That's us in 10 years". He said "That's a mirror, stupid!”
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…
What are YOU doing this New Year’s Eve????? I’m looking at some R&R in December, except for 12/2 & 12/3 – that is, of course, unless something really good comes up. Maybe I’ll just come out and razz you guys…..
COMING IN FEBRUARY: please join Lenny D, Bob Lanza, Sandy Joren and Randy Marinelli as we kick off "Blue Sunday" at Rolfs in Warren NJ. This is an open jam dedicated to the blues. All are welcome to come in and sign up for a spot. Solo's to full bands are welcome. The Blue Sunday crew will supply you a full backline. All you need is your axe and a patch cord and you're in ! This is looking to be quite a night. We will run 8pm till midnight every Sunday. We begin the Sunday after the Super Bowl which is Feb 12th. We're all looking forward to sharing the stage with the areas blues lovers!
Here is a performing opportunity for youth or adults looking to perform in a band: all instruments welcome-guitars, keys, drummers, sax, clarinet, flute, trumpet, violin, and vocalists etc. Winter Rock Band 2012 - January 8-February 19. Performance Sunday February 19 2011. Contact DAVE READ for more info: 908-892-6931. www.davereadguitar.com
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Thu, 12/15
Thursday night is Jazz night at the Hotel Bethlehem Tap Room! Come see Jazz Vocalist NANCY COLETTI with pianist Dave Leonhardt and bassist Tony Marino, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
437 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
18018
. 610-625-5000. www.nancycoletti.com www.hotelbethlehem.com
Event: PA JAZZ COLLECTIVE "A Jazz Christmas Party" from 7-11 PM at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 610-776-2090. Dinner buffet with live jazz all night long featuring Co-Op Bop; New Kind of Talk; Bortz/Czechowski/Doney Trio and more....come hear some of the finest jazz players in the area as they join together for this special event, music starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets $20. http://www.mezzalunabarandgrill.com/
Fri, 12/16
CAN’T STOP NOW will be rocking The Farm House Inn,
425 Milford Warren Glen Rd, Milford NJ
08825
from 9:30 till 1. (908) 995-4080 A couple of special guests are playing this one with them so you do not want to miss it.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café from 930pm.
559 East Main Street, Denville,
NJ
. There is always a fun crowd at the Rattlesnake. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
The MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at UVA on Main from 8:30pm.
800 Main Street
, Bradley Beach, NJ. 732-775-0906
Sat, 12/17
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND is at the Slate Quarry Hotel 3101
Daniels RoadNazareth,
PA
from 9:00pm - 1:00am.
JR BRADFIELD’S new original songs set of Blues, Rockabilly, Country, Comedy, and Americana at Roxy&Dukes in Dunellen, NJ! 9;30-10:30. Lots of Christmas cheer in the air. The best stage and live entertainment in Central Jersey and if you haven't been there you're missing the best shows in Jersey! Opening for Wendy Betz and the Rising 11:00 - 12:30 Rockabilly/Blues/Americana from Philly/ Jersey Coast. www.roxyanddukes.com
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern from 9pm. 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ. 908-658-4256. Mama's Stew will definitely spread the Christmas spirit tonight. Our last show for 2011
The SEDUCERS are at the Ol West BBQ, Route 31N, Annandale, NJ.
BRIAN BORTZ'S LATIN FUSION PROJECT is at the Mint Gastropub, 1223 W Broad St Bethlehem- Hot new project, featuring Brian on the fretless 6-string (what else), Lou Czechowski on keys, and Percussionist David Quinones, this group will groove through the night at this hip and delicious new restaurant in West Bethlehem. Come check it out for the great food and cool tunes. http://bethlehemmint.com/#/HOME-01-00/
Fri, 12/23
WITCHES BRU will be at the Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ starting at 9:20 pm
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 9:30pm-12:30am at the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road New Tripoli, PA 18066-3613. (610) 298-9991. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
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
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/24
TOWER SUITE is at the Sands Molten Lounge - Joe Colarusso, Mike Peters, John Richetta, Bev (BC) Conklin, Wayne Smith and more, with guest Brian Bortz on Bass. Sure to be a rocking good time!
Thu, 12/29
The BRIAN BORTZ JAZZ GROUP is at the Hotel Bethlehem from 6:30 - 9:30. Brian with Lou Czechowski, Vicki Doney and Paul Wells playing their fresh take on classic and contemporary jazz and pop tunes. Always a good crowd. Come out for great food and drinks at the LV's most elegant jazz club!
Fri, 12/30
The KIM BREWER BAND is at the Brew Pub, 1 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853-3107. (908) 876-1122
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the Hecktown Fire Company, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995. www.niteflytemusic.com
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
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
New Year’s Eve Shows:
RockaBilly New Years @ Roxy and Dukes ~ the CRASH GORDON BAND with JR BRADFIELD slappin the Doghouse Bass sitting in for the night opening up for Headliner from Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet …. EDDIE CLENDENING & THE BLUE RIBBON BOYS
Check details at www.roxyanddukes.com
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the Citizen's Fire Company #2, 1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222 www.niteflytemusic.com
Fri, 1/6
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon with Bells on!!
Sat, 1/7
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon again, and you’ll have to guess what they’ll be wearing….
Fri, 1/20
The NANCY COLETTI BAND will be up at the Deer Head Inn from 7 to 11. $7 cover, worth every penny.
Section 3: --------------------------JAMS!!---------------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS: the Ship Inn (Milford NJ), 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 Rd
in DunellenNJ 08812. Joe Cerisano joins 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 www.lnoentertainment.com And also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden, NJ. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
THURSDAY NIGHTS: There’s a jam at the Stanhope House, and karaoke at the Landslide Saloon with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00.
1090 State Route
173, Asbury, NJ 08802-1125. (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:
MONDAYS: New listing! There’s a jam at the Reigelsville Inn from 9pm on. Sign-ups at 8:30. Hosted by Billy Bauer, you get 15 minutes, or 3 songs. I don’t know if a backline is supplied, so let me know!
10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA
18077
. http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: My friend ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at the Perk. (Cancelled for 11/23 only!) He supplies the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St.
, Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com. Also on Wednesdays: 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.
THURSDAY NIGHTS: Our friend 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. And again on Thursdays: there is a jam at the 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. DAVEY WERKHEISER does a karaoke at Larry Holms’s new place in Easton.
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, “Silent Night” on Notebook Records. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chipmergott2. He now has at least 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, if not more than 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
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!!!------------------------------
Here are some samples from ED PAMPANI’S album "One Universal Language". Listen to some of the tracks on the new album 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
Be the first kid on your block to own one!
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.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
JANUARY 2012 :
Fri, 1/6: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 1/7: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
FEBRUARY:
Fri, 2/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 2/4: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat,3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/30: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Fri, 7/27: Upper Lehigh Lions Festival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/28: Plainfield Farmer's Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
AUGUST:
Wed, 8/1: Bushkill Fire Company Carnival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Jan 06 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Jan 07 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 03 12 08:00 PM
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Issue #219: JAMO's JAMS & GIGs for 12/7/11
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 12/7/11, issue #219. My, how time flies.
Last night was the final jam at Black & Blue…and so it goes.
I’m getting reports of club owners cancelling gigs at the last minute, and more clubs paying $250 for a four-piece….this is a bad trend. Keep me in the loop if any of this junk happens to you – I’ll get the word out somehow (without getting into legal trouble!).
What are YOU doing this New Year’s Eve????? I’m looking at some R&R in December, except for 12/2 & 12/3 – that is, of course, unless something really good comes up. Maybe I’ll just come out and razz you guys…..
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…
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Fri, 12/9
The BLUE SUGAR BAND is at the Landslide Saloon.
Rooted in traditional country/western, spiked with a shot of today's country hits. The fabulous voice of local gal libby kelly up front! It's gonna be a hot time in the ole' landslide! http://www.reverbnation.com/bluesugarband
MAMA’S STEW is at Pheasants Landing from 9:00 PM. 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com Mama's Stew is bringing the Christmas spirit to Pheasant's.
The MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon, 08879. 732-525-0014. 9pm start!
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is back at Pavinci’s on
River Styx Road
in Lake Hopatcong !
The BLUE SUGAR BAND is at the Landslide Saloon.
Rooted in traditional country/western, spiked with a shot of today's country hits. The fabulous voice of local gal libby kelly up front! It's gonna be a hot time in the ole' landslide! http://www.reverbnation.com/bluesugarband
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 8-11pm at The Lighthouse Grill, 8016 Pa Route 873 Slatington, PA 18080-3501. (610) 760-8500. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
Special show: PAT AND CRAIG WITH CRAIG THATCHER'S ROCKIN CHRISTMAS SHOW, 8:30 PM, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA (570) 325 0249.
http://mauchchunkoperahouse.com/?page_id=3327
MAMA’S STEW is at the Red Oak Diner & Lounge from 9:00 PM. 2973 Rt 35 North, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Some of the nicest people in the world work here. 732-335-9360. www.redoakdiner.com
SIMPLE GROOVE is at the American Legion #54, 62 West Main St, Freehold, NJ, 8pm – 1:30am.
The RAVE TESAR TRIO is up at the Classic Quiche Café,
7:30 – 11:30pm.
330 Queen Anne Rd Teaneck , NJ
Reservations strongly suggested! 201-692-0150. Some great jazz here, folks – make it if you can. www.tesarmusic.com
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/10
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ!
At the Nazareth Center for the Arts: A Special Concert featuring Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer with Tom Pilyar on Drums and Brian Bortz on Upright Bass - this is a very cool and eclectic collaboration of Americana, Blues, and Rock and Roll with some funky soul and jazzy grooves. (This event was rescheduled from the October snowstorm). 7:00 - 10-ish Tickets $10 at the door. BYOB. http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
Sun, 12/11
KATO, PAT AND CRAIG, at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem , PA. , 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. New Location: 645 E.
First Street , Bethlehem , PA
(South Side, Near Steel Stacks) CALL 610-332-1300. www.katoduo.com
DAVE READ Student Music Festival at Playmaker’s Restaurant (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (12-2pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
Thu, 12/15
Event: PA JAZZ COLLECTIVE "A Jazz Christmas Party" from 7 - 11 PM at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 610-776-2090. Hot dinner buffet with live jazz.
Fri, 12/16
CAN’T STOP NOW will be rocking The Farm House Inn,
425 Milford Warren Glen Rd , Milford NJ 08825
from 9:30 till 1. (908) 995-4080 A couple of special guests are playing this one with them so you do not want to miss it.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café from 930pm.
559 East Main Street , Denville , NJ
. There is always a fun crowd at the Rattlesnake. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/17
JR BRADFIELD’S new original songs set of Blues, Rockabilly, Country, Comedy, and Americana at Roxy&Dukes in Dunellen, NJ! 9;30-10:30. Lots of Christmas cheer in the air. The best stage and live entertainment in Central Jersey and if you haven't been there you're missing the best shows in Jersey ! Opening for Wendy Betz and the Rising 11:00 - 12:30 Rockabilly/Blues/Americana from Philly/ Jersey Coast . www.roxyanddukes.com
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern from 9pm. 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ. 908-658-4256. Mama's Stew will definitely spread the Christmas spirit tonight. Our last show for 2011
The SEDUCERS are at the Ol West BBQ, Route 31N, Annandale , NJ .
BRIAN BORTZ'S LATIN FUSION PROJECT is at the Mint Gastropub, 1223 W Broad St Bethlehem- Hot new project, featuring Brian on the fretless 6-string (what else), Lou Czechowski on keys, and Percussionist David Quinones, this group will groove through the night at this hip and delicious new restaurant in West Bethlehem. Come check it out for the great food and cool tunes. http://bethlehemmint.com/#/HOME-01-00/
Fri, 12/23
WITCHES BRU will be at the Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ starting at 9:20 pm
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 9:30pm-12:30am at the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road New Tripoli, PA 18066-3613. (610) 298-9991. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
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
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/24
TOWER SUITE is at the Sands Molten Lounge - Joe Colarusso, Mike Peters, John Richetta, Bev (BC) Conklin, Wayne Smith and more, with guest Brian Bortz on Bass. Sure to be a rocking good time!
Thu, 12/29
The BRIAN BORTZ JAZZ GROUP is at the Hotel Bethlehem from 6:30 - 9:30. Brian with Lou Czechowski, Vicki Doney and Paul Wells playing their fresh take on classic and contemporary jazz and pop tunes. Always a good crowd. Come out for great food and drinks at the LV 's most elegant jazz club!
Fri, 12/30
The KIM BREWER BAND is at the Brew Pub,
1 Fairmount Road , Long Valley , NJ 07853-3107
. (908) 876-1122
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Hecktown Fire Company, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem , PA 18020-9265 . (610) 759-9995. www.niteflytemusic.com
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
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
New Year’s Eve Shows:
RockaBilly New Years @ Roxy and Dukes ~ the CRASH GORDON BAND with JR BRADFIELD slappin the Doghouse Bass sitting in for the night opening up for Headliner from Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet …. EDDIE CLENDENING & THE BLUE RIBBON BOYS
Check details at www.roxyanddukes.com
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Citizen's Fire Company #2, 1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222 www.niteflytemusic.com
Section 3: JAMS!!!!!
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS: the Ship Inn ( Milford NJ ), 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 Rd
in Dunellen NJ 08812 . Joe Cerisano joins 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 www.lnoentertainment.com And also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden , NJ . www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
THURSDAY NIGHTS: There’s a jam at the Stanhope House, and karaoke at the Landslide Saloon with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00.
1090 State Route
173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (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:
MONDAYS: New listing! There’s a jam at the Reigelsville Inn from 9pm on. Sign-ups at 8:30. Hosted by Billy Bauer, you get 15 minutes, or 3 songs. I don’t know if a backline is supplied, so let me know!
10-12 Delaware Road , Riegelsville , PA 18077
. http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: My friend ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at the Perk. (Cancelled for 11/23 only!) He supplies the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St.
, Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com. Also on Wednesdays: 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.
THURSDAY NIGHTS: Our friend 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. And again on Thursdays: there is a jam at the 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
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!!!-------------------------
Here are some samples from ED PAMPANI’S album "One Universal Language". Listen to some of the tracks on the new album 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
Be the first kid on your block to own one!
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.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
JANUARY 2012 :
Fri, 1/6: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 1/7: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
FEBRUARY:
Fri, 2/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 2/4: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat,3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/30: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Fri, 7/27: Upper Lehigh Lions Festival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/28: Plainfield Farmer's Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
AUGUST:
Wed, 8/1: Bushkill Fire Company Carnival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Jan 06 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Jan 07 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 03 12 08:00 PM
Last night was the final jam at Black & Blue…and so it goes.
I’m getting reports of club owners cancelling gigs at the last minute, and more clubs paying $250 for a four-piece….this is a bad trend. Keep me in the loop if any of this junk happens to you – I’ll get the word out somehow (without getting into legal trouble!).
What are YOU doing this New Year’s Eve????? I’m looking at some R&R in December, except for 12/2 & 12/3 – that is, of course, unless something really good comes up. Maybe I’ll just come out and razz you guys…..
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…
----------------------------------GIGS!!!------------------------------
Fri, 12/9
The BLUE SUGAR BAND is at the Landslide Saloon.
Rooted in traditional country/western, spiked with a shot of today's country hits. The fabulous voice of local gal libby kelly up front! It's gonna be a hot time in the ole' landslide! http://www.reverbnation.com/bluesugarband
MAMA’S STEW is at Pheasants Landing from 9:00 PM. 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ. 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com Mama's Stew is bringing the Christmas spirit to Pheasant's.
The MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon, 08879. 732-525-0014. 9pm start!
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is back at Pavinci’s on
River Styx Road
in Lake Hopatcong !
The BLUE SUGAR BAND is at the Landslide Saloon.
Rooted in traditional country/western, spiked with a shot of today's country hits. The fabulous voice of local gal libby kelly up front! It's gonna be a hot time in the ole' landslide! http://www.reverbnation.com/bluesugarband
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 8-11pm at The Lighthouse Grill, 8016 Pa Route 873 Slatington, PA 18080-3501. (610) 760-8500. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
Special show: PAT AND CRAIG WITH CRAIG THATCHER'S ROCKIN CHRISTMAS SHOW, 8:30 PM, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA (570) 325 0249.
http://mauchchunkoperahouse.com/?page_id=3327
MAMA’S STEW is at the Red Oak Diner & Lounge from 9:00 PM. 2973 Rt 35 North, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Some of the nicest people in the world work here. 732-335-9360. www.redoakdiner.com
SIMPLE GROOVE is at the American Legion #54, 62 West Main St, Freehold, NJ, 8pm – 1:30am.
The RAVE TESAR TRIO is up at the Classic Quiche Café,
7:30 – 11:30pm.
330 Queen Anne Rd Teaneck , NJ
Reservations strongly suggested! 201-692-0150. Some great jazz here, folks – make it if you can. www.tesarmusic.com
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/10
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ!
At the Nazareth Center for the Arts: A Special Concert featuring Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer with Tom Pilyar on Drums and Brian Bortz on Upright Bass - this is a very cool and eclectic collaboration of Americana, Blues, and Rock and Roll with some funky soul and jazzy grooves. (This event was rescheduled from the October snowstorm). 7:00 - 10-ish Tickets $10 at the door. BYOB. http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
Sun, 12/11
KATO, PAT AND CRAIG, at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem , PA. , 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. New Location: 645 E.
First Street , Bethlehem , PA
(South Side, Near Steel Stacks) CALL 610-332-1300. www.katoduo.com
DAVE READ Student Music Festival at Playmaker’s Restaurant (formerly Sebastiano’s Restaurant) (12-2pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
Thu, 12/15
Event: PA JAZZ COLLECTIVE "A Jazz Christmas Party" from 7 - 11 PM at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 610-776-2090. Hot dinner buffet with live jazz.
Fri, 12/16
CAN’T STOP NOW will be rocking The Farm House Inn,
425 Milford Warren Glen Rd , Milford NJ 08825
from 9:30 till 1. (908) 995-4080 A couple of special guests are playing this one with them so you do not want to miss it.
MAMA’S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café from 930pm.
559 East Main Street , Denville , NJ
. There is always a fun crowd at the Rattlesnake. www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/17
JR BRADFIELD’S new original songs set of Blues, Rockabilly, Country, Comedy, and Americana at Roxy&Dukes in Dunellen, NJ! 9;30-10:30. Lots of Christmas cheer in the air. The best stage and live entertainment in Central Jersey and if you haven't been there you're missing the best shows in Jersey ! Opening for Wendy Betz and the Rising 11:00 - 12:30 Rockabilly/Blues/Americana from Philly/ Jersey Coast . www.roxyanddukes.com
MAMA’S STEW is at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern from 9pm. 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ. 908-658-4256. Mama's Stew will definitely spread the Christmas spirit tonight. Our last show for 2011
The SEDUCERS are at the Ol West BBQ, Route 31N, Annandale , NJ .
BRIAN BORTZ'S LATIN FUSION PROJECT is at the Mint Gastropub, 1223 W Broad St Bethlehem- Hot new project, featuring Brian on the fretless 6-string (what else), Lou Czechowski on keys, and Percussionist David Quinones, this group will groove through the night at this hip and delicious new restaurant in West Bethlehem. Come check it out for the great food and cool tunes. http://bethlehemmint.com/#/HOME-01-00/
Fri, 12/23
WITCHES BRU will be at the Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ starting at 9:20 pm
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 9:30pm-12:30am at the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road New Tripoli, PA 18066-3613. (610) 298-9991. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
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
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
Sat, 12/24
TOWER SUITE is at the Sands Molten Lounge - Joe Colarusso, Mike Peters, John Richetta, Bev (BC) Conklin, Wayne Smith and more, with guest Brian Bortz on Bass. Sure to be a rocking good time!
Thu, 12/29
The BRIAN BORTZ JAZZ GROUP is at the Hotel Bethlehem from 6:30 - 9:30. Brian with Lou Czechowski, Vicki Doney and Paul Wells playing their fresh take on classic and contemporary jazz and pop tunes. Always a good crowd. Come out for great food and drinks at the LV 's most elegant jazz club!
Fri, 12/30
The KIM BREWER BAND is at the Brew Pub,
1 Fairmount Road , Long Valley , NJ 07853-3107
. (908) 876-1122
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Hecktown Fire Company, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem , PA 18020-9265 . (610) 759-9995. www.niteflytemusic.com
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
The FUSION JAZZ TRIO (FJT) is at the Hotel Bethlehem in the Taproom, 7-11PM. Vern Mobley - Drums; Adam Faulk (brilliant young keyboardist from Philly) and Brian Bortz on Bass -- Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2011 "Best Live Jazz Performance" winners (third year in a row!)
New Year’s Eve Shows:
RockaBilly New Years @ Roxy and Dukes ~ the CRASH GORDON BAND with JR BRADFIELD slappin the Doghouse Bass sitting in for the night opening up for Headliner from Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet …. EDDIE CLENDENING & THE BLUE RIBBON BOYS
Check details at www.roxyanddukes.com
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Citizen's Fire Company #2, 1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222 www.niteflytemusic.com
Section 3: JAMS!!!!!
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS: the Ship Inn ( Milford NJ ), 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 Rd
in Dunellen NJ 08812 . Joe Cerisano joins 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 www.lnoentertainment.com And also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden , NJ . www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
THURSDAY NIGHTS: There’s a jam at the Stanhope House, and karaoke at the Landslide Saloon with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00.
1090 State Route
173, Asbury , NJ 08802-1125 . (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:
MONDAYS: New listing! There’s a jam at the Reigelsville Inn from 9pm on. Sign-ups at 8:30. Hosted by Billy Bauer, you get 15 minutes, or 3 songs. I don’t know if a backline is supplied, so let me know!
10-12 Delaware Road , Riegelsville , PA 18077
. http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: My friend ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at the Perk. (Cancelled for 11/23 only!) He supplies the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St.
, Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com. Also on Wednesdays: 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.
THURSDAY NIGHTS: Our friend 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. And again on Thursdays: there is a jam at the 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
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!!!-------------------------
Here are some samples from ED PAMPANI’S album "One Universal Language". Listen to some of the tracks on the new album 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
Be the first kid on your block to own one!
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.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
JANUARY 2012 :
Fri, 1/6: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 1/7: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
FEBRUARY:
Fri, 2/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 2/4: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat,3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/30: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Fri, 7/27: Upper Lehigh Lions Festival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/28: Plainfield Farmer's Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
AUGUST:
Wed, 8/1: Bushkill Fire Company Carnival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Jan 06 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Jan 07 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Feb 03 12 08:00 PM
Friday, December 2, 2011
Issue #218: JAMO's JAMS & GIGS for 11/30/11
Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 11/30/11, issue #218.
For a good lesson, go here: http://www.theinspiration.com/2011/09/carlsberg-stunt-in-cinema/
What are YOU doing this New Year’s Eve????? I’m looking at some R&R in November and December, except for 12/2 & 12/3 – that is, of course, unless something really good comes up. Maybe I’ll just come out and razz you guys…..
For next year’s vacation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX0Wv5HfIXg
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…
----------------------------------GIGS!!!-------------------------------
Wed, 11/30
Tonight!! NANCY COLETTI with Walt Bibinger on guitar, at the Fox and Hound Tavern from 7 pm to 10 pm.
69 Main Street, LebanonNJ 08833. (908) 437-1300. http://www.foxandhoundtavern.com/home.htm
Join us for an evening of some of the greatest jazz
standards ever written and an excellent menu! Visit
www.nancycoletti.com
Thu, 12/1
The TODD WOLFE BAND with special guest JANET ROBIN is at the Sellersville Theater; Show time 8:00PM. 24 West Temple Ave, Sellersville PA. Call now for tickets 215-257-5808. http://www.facebook.com/events/238307069565843/
http://toddwolfe.com http://facebook.com/toddwolfeband
http://reverbnation.com/toddwolfe
Fri, 12/2
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon in Asbury, NJ from 9:30 on. Great players, if I say so myself!!
KATO, PAT AND CRAIG, at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226, 8 PM - 11 PM, Great food and fun! www.louiesrestaurant.com www.katoduo.com
CROSSFIRE ROCK AND BLUES BAND is at Freddy's Sports Bar from 9:00PM-1:00AM.
149 Pierce Street, Somerset, NJ
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 10pm-2am at the Top Diner,
1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109-1923
(610) 432-9821. www.niteflytemusic.com
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf’s,
65 Sterling Road, Warren, NJ. 9pm start!
Sat, 12/3
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon in Asbury, NJ from 9:30 on. New country music to dance to!
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 1:00-4:30pm at
Vynecrest Winery,172 Arrowhead LaneBreinigsville, PA 18031-1462
(610) 398-7525. And again from 5 to 9pm at Blue Mountain Vineyards,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli
(610) 298-3068. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 10pm-2am at the Top Diner,
1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109-1923
(610) 432-9821. www.niteflytemusic.com
Sat, 12/10
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is back at Pavinci’s on
River Styx Road
in Lake Hopatcong!
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 8-11pm at The Lighthouse Grill, 8016 Pa Route 873 Slatington, PA 18080-3501
(610) 760-8500. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
Special show: PAT AND CRAIG WITH CRAIG THATCHER'S ROCKIN CHRISTMAS SHOW, 8:30 PM, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA (570) 325 0249.
http://mauchchunkoperahouse.com/?page_id=3327
Sun, 12/11
KATO, PAT AND CRAIG, at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, PA., 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. New Location: 645 E.
First Street, Bethlehem, PA
(South Side, Near Steel Stacks) CALL 610-332-1300. www.katoduo.com
Thu, 12/15
Event: PA JAZZ COLLECTIVE "A Jazz Christmas Party" from 7 - 11 PM at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 610-776-2090. Hot dinner buffet with live jazz.
Fri, 12/16
CAN’T STOP NOW will be rocking The Farm House Inn,
425 Milford Warren Glen Rd, Milford NJ 08825
from 9:30 till 1.
(908) 995-4080 A couple of special guests are playing this one with them so you do not want to miss it.
Fri, 12/23
WITCHES BRU will be at the Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ starting at 9:20 pm
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 9:30pm-12:30am at the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road New Tripoli, PA 18066-3613. (610) 298-9991. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
Fri, 12/30
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Hecktown Fire Company, 230 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995. www.niteflytemusic.com
New Year’s Eve Shows:
RockaBilly New Years @ Roxy and Dukes ~ the CRASH GORDON BAND with JR Bradfield slappin the Doghouse Bass sitting in for the night opening up for Headliner from Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet …. EDDIE CLENDENING & THE BLUE RIBBON BOYS
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Citizen's Fire Company #2, 1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222 www.niteflytemusic.com
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 Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Joe Cerisano joins 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 www.lnoentertainment.com And also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden, NJ. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
THURSDAY NIGHTS:
There’s a jam at the Stanhope House, and karaoke at the Landslide Saloon with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00. 1090 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ 08802-1125. (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:
MONDAYS:
New listing! There’s a jam at the Reigelsville Inn from 9pm on. Sign-ups at 8:30. Hosted by Billy Bauer, you get 15 minutes, or 3 songs. I don’t know if a backline is supplied, so let me know! 10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
TUESDAY NIGHTS:
At Black & Blue, the former home of The Bluetone on Walnut in Easton! 8:30 'til 11-11:30. Hosted by Todd Wolfe & friends.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: My friend ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at the Perk. (Cancelled for 11/23 only!) He supplies the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St., Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com. Also on Wednesdays: 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.
THURSDAY NIGHTS:
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 Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there.
Jam at the 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
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!!!------------------------
Here are some samples from ED PAMPANI’S album "One Universal Language". Listen to some of the tracks on the new album 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
Be the first kid on your block to own one!
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.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
DECEMBER:
Fri, 12/2: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 12/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
JANUARY 2012 :
Fri, 1/6: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 1/7: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
FEBRUARY:
Fri, 2/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 2/4: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/30: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Fri, 7/27: Upper Lehigh Lions Festival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/28: Plainfield Farmer's Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
AUGUST:
Wed, 8/1: Bushkill Fire Company Carnival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic 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 Dec 02 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Dec 03 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Jan 06 12 08:00 PM
For a good lesson, go here: http://www.theinspiration.com/2011/09/carlsberg-stunt-in-cinema/
What are YOU doing this New Year’s Eve????? I’m looking at some R&R in November and December, except for 12/2 & 12/3 – that is, of course, unless something really good comes up. Maybe I’ll just come out and razz you guys…..
For next year’s vacation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX0Wv5HfIXg
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…
----------------------------------GIGS!!!-------------------------------
Wed, 11/30
Tonight!! NANCY COLETTI with Walt Bibinger on guitar, at the Fox and Hound Tavern from 7 pm to 10 pm.
69 Main Street, LebanonNJ 08833. (908) 437-1300. http://www.foxandhoundtavern.com/home.htm
Join us for an evening of some of the greatest jazz
standards ever written and an excellent menu! Visit
www.nancycoletti.com
Thu, 12/1
The TODD WOLFE BAND with special guest JANET ROBIN is at the Sellersville Theater; Show time 8:00PM. 24 West Temple Ave, Sellersville PA. Call now for tickets 215-257-5808. http://www.facebook.com/events/238307069565843/
http://toddwolfe.com http://facebook.com/toddwolfeband
http://reverbnation.com/toddwolfe
Fri, 12/2
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon in Asbury, NJ from 9:30 on. Great players, if I say so myself!!
KATO, PAT AND CRAIG, at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, PA, 610-791-1226, 8 PM - 11 PM, Great food and fun! www.louiesrestaurant.com www.katoduo.com
CROSSFIRE ROCK AND BLUES BAND is at Freddy's Sports Bar from 9:00PM-1:00AM.
149 Pierce Street, Somerset, NJ
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 10pm-2am at the Top Diner,
1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109-1923
(610) 432-9821. www.niteflytemusic.com
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf’s,
65 Sterling Road, Warren, NJ. 9pm start!
Sat, 12/3
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon in Asbury, NJ from 9:30 on. New country music to dance to!
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 1:00-4:30pm at
Vynecrest Winery,172 Arrowhead LaneBreinigsville, PA 18031-1462
(610) 398-7525. And again from 5 to 9pm at Blue Mountain Vineyards,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli
(610) 298-3068. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 10pm-2am at the Top Diner,
1019 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109-1923
(610) 432-9821. www.niteflytemusic.com
Sat, 12/10
TOO STUPID TO QUIT is back at Pavinci’s on
River Styx Road
in Lake Hopatcong!
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 8-11pm at The Lighthouse Grill, 8016 Pa Route 873 Slatington, PA 18080-3501
(610) 760-8500. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
Special show: PAT AND CRAIG WITH CRAIG THATCHER'S ROCKIN CHRISTMAS SHOW, 8:30 PM, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA (570) 325 0249.
http://mauchchunkoperahouse.com/?page_id=3327
Sun, 12/11
KATO, PAT AND CRAIG, at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, PA., 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. New Location: 645 E.
First Street, Bethlehem, PA
(South Side, Near Steel Stacks) CALL 610-332-1300. www.katoduo.com
Thu, 12/15
Event: PA JAZZ COLLECTIVE "A Jazz Christmas Party" from 7 - 11 PM at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 610-776-2090. Hot dinner buffet with live jazz.
Fri, 12/16
CAN’T STOP NOW will be rocking The Farm House Inn,
425 Milford Warren Glen Rd, Milford NJ 08825
from 9:30 till 1.
(908) 995-4080 A couple of special guests are playing this one with them so you do not want to miss it.
Fri, 12/23
WITCHES BRU will be at the Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, NJ starting at 9:20 pm
ROB & MARTY will be playing from 9:30pm-12:30am at the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road New Tripoli, PA 18066-3613. (610) 298-9991. www.myspace.com/robandmarty
Fri, 12/30
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Hecktown Fire Company, 230 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995. www.niteflytemusic.com
New Year’s Eve Shows:
RockaBilly New Years @ Roxy and Dukes ~ the CRASH GORDON BAND with JR Bradfield slappin the Doghouse Bass sitting in for the night opening up for Headliner from Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet …. EDDIE CLENDENING & THE BLUE RIBBON BOYS
NITE FLYTE will be playing from 9pm-midnight at the
Citizen's Fire Company #2, 1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222 www.niteflytemusic.com
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 Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Joe Cerisano joins 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 www.lnoentertainment.com And also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden, NJ. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com
THURSDAY NIGHTS:
There’s a jam at the Stanhope House, and karaoke at the Landslide Saloon with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00. 1090 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ 08802-1125. (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:
MONDAYS:
New listing! There’s a jam at the Reigelsville Inn from 9pm on. Sign-ups at 8:30. Hosted by Billy Bauer, you get 15 minutes, or 3 songs. I don’t know if a backline is supplied, so let me know! 10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
TUESDAY NIGHTS:
At Black & Blue, the former home of The Bluetone on Walnut in Easton! 8:30 'til 11-11:30. Hosted by Todd Wolfe & friends.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: My friend ROMAN is hosting an open mike in Perkasie PA at the Perk. (Cancelled for 11/23 only!) He supplies the PA, bass and drummers are welcome but have to bring a small rig. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St., Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com. Also on Wednesdays: 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.
THURSDAY NIGHTS:
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 Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there.
Jam at the 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
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!!!------------------------
Here are some samples from ED PAMPANI’S album "One Universal Language". Listen to some of the tracks on the new album 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
Be the first kid on your block to own one!
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.)
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
DECEMBER:
Fri, 12/2: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 12/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
JANUARY 2012 :
Fri, 1/6: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 1/7: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
FEBRUARY:
Fri, 2/3: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 2/4: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/30: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Fri, 7/27: Upper Lehigh Lions Festival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/28: Plainfield Farmer's Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
AUGUST:
Wed, 8/1: Bushkill Fire Company Carnival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic 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 Dec 02 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Dec 03 11 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Jan 06 12 08:00 PM
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