Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/28/12, issue #233.
Spring has sprung – just ask my allergies. Send me your March & April gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email. There’s a new jam in Jersey – see JAMS below, and avoid the Wednesday jam in Metuchen.
Please check out the new TRACY LEE BAND website at www.tracyleeband.com!
If you want to hear an on-air plug for your band, the “TGIF Show” on WDVR radio reads the first week of this email every week.. (at 89.7 and 91.9 FM, Friday mornings from 9am to 12 noon). Great show, hosted by Roger Gary from Witches Bru. Check it out!!! Great stuff to listen to if you’re at work or not!! I like the flip-side quiz, myself….
Many thanks to Jack Mikolajczyk for this one:
The man of the house is sitting on his deck enjoying a scotch.
His wife strolls out and sits down with her novel and starts reading it.
Husband says wistfully,” I love you so much, I don’t think I could get through a day without you.”
Wife puts down her book and says,” Is that you talking, or the scotch talking?”
Husband says,”It’s me talking. To the scotch.”
And thanks to David Jayne for this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=MZ35SOU9HTM
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
----------------------------------------GIGS!!! --------------------------------
**Thu, 3/29
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant at Knights Of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333, 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ. 9:30 start. This is a great band, gang.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
The WILSON BROTHERS are at Tim Kerwin's tavern in Middlesex, NJ. Party starts at 8:00pm til 12:00am. www.timkerwinstavern.com
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
HOT FOOT POWDER hot foots it on the long blue road once again. This time we go to Zupko's Tavern, at
450 North Ave
(Rt 28), in DunellenNJ. We start at 9:00PM. http://www.hotfootpowder.com/fr_home.cfm Blues, Beer, Food! http://zupkostavern.com/
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at Fratellos at 7 PM,
810 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ 08750. 732-974-8833
www.fratellosrestaurant.com www.filthyrich.cc
**Sat, 3/31
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND, w/ Special Guest Marc Young on Keys @ The Slate Quarry Hotel 3101 Daniels Road Nazareth PA, 9:30 to 12:30.
90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA 18104-9752
. (610) 769-460
MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 from 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
DAVE READ will be performing solo with guest musicians at the Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ Call for reservations 908-689-5107
The TODD WOLFE BAND is at Suzyque's Bar and Grill,
34 S Valley Rd., West Orange, NJ. 973-736-7899
**Sun, 4/1
DAVE READ’S Student April Fools’ Day Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
**Thu, 4/5
PA Jazz Collective & Mezza Luna present JAZZ FLING, from 7 to 11pm with every jazz artist you can imagine from the Lehigh Valley! $20 tickets benefit the Jazz Collective’s educational objectives.
**Fri, 4/6
ROB & MARTY are playing at Foulker's at the Blue Ridge, 6799 Madison Street, New Tripoli, PA 18066-3948. (610) 298-2777
**Sat, 4/7
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
ROB & MARTY are playing the Pacifico,
2960 Center Valley Pkwy # 706
Center Valley, PA18034-9037. (610) 798-9666
**Wed 4/11
ROB BALLONOFF is solo at the Blue Monkey, 1094 Howertown Road Catasauqua, PA 18032-1615. (610) 266-1550
**Fri, 4/13
The MAD HATTERS are at Muggs in Raritan, NJ on
Somerset Street.
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
ROB & MARTY are playing at Louie's Italian Restaurant, 2071 31st st SW, Allentown, PA. 610-791-1226
**Fri, 4/20
ROB & MARTY are playing the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066. (610) 298-9991
**Fri, 4/27
Nite Flyte is playing at the Bar With No Name- Best Western at 7PM, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
Section 3: -------------------------JAMS!!!-----------------------------
IN NJ:
**TUESDAYS:
NEW COFFEE COOP’S “STEPPINGSTONE GALLERY”, (908) 475-1091 has a jam on Tuesday nights!! 587 County Rd. 519, White Twp., Belvidere, NJ. Use it or lose it!!! Coffee Coop's jam sessions are supported by the purchase of coffee, tea and other house drinks, and fresh roasted whole bean or ground coffee by the 1/2 or 1 lb.bag size, or by a suggested $5.00 contribution to help to keep these and other future events happening and available here for the benefit of the general public. BYOB permissible, wine and beer, $5.00 carry in fee per six pack of beer or bottle of wine.
**WEDNESDAYS:
Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rdin DunellenNJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, and we'll hit the list before 9pm. We go till 12:30. www.roxyanddukes.com www.lnoentertainment.com.
Also on Wednesdays, there’s an open mic at the Robins Nest in Linden, NJ. www.robinsnestrhythmandblues.com. Next, there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS:
There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327. There’s one at the Stanhope House, and 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
**SUNDAYS:
For you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ). Every first Sunday: Roxie & Duke’s has a jam from6 to 10pm.
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS:
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. 10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS:
NEW The Meadows has a jam from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA, 18055. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**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. 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.
**THURSDAYS:
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
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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS:
NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
----------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-------------------------------
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
Listen to some of the tracks on the new album "One Universal Language” by A Pleasant Symmetry at http/www.reverbnation.com/apleasantsymmetryi. 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
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
MAY:
Sat, 5/5: Private party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Fri, 5/25: Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sun, 6/3: Benefit for Homes for our Troops with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sun, 6/3: Weisenberg Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/9: Pheasant’s Landing with Who’s Your Daddy**
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/30: Wind Gap Carnival, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Sat, 7/7: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
Fri, 7/27: Upper Lehigh Lions Festival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 7/28: Plainfield Farmer's Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Mon, 7/30: Concert in Seaside Park, NJ with the Tracy Lee Band**
AUGUST:
Wed, 8/1: Bushkill Fire Company Carnival with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
www.tracyleeband.com
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Issue #232: JAMO's JAMs & GIGs for 3/21/12
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/21/12, issue #232.
Spring has sprung – just ask my allergies. Send me your March & April gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email. Avoid the Wednesday jam in Metuchen.
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
Two news items: I did some recording at Midnight Studios in Phillipsburg, NJ this week. Talk about easy! Andrew makes things very easy for the players - they were voted the best studio in the Lehigh Valley Music awards, and I know why. I’m looking forward to doing more there. 224 Stockton Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. He has very reasonable rates, so check him out! Studio: 908-454-2929. Cell: 908-455-1566. www.midnightstudiosnj.com.
AND, I caught the “TGIF Show” on WDVR radio this week.. (at 89.7 and 91.9 FM, Friday mornings from 9am to 12 noon). Great show, hosted by Roger Gary from Witches Bru. Check it out!!! Great stuff to listen to if you’re at work or not!! I like the flip-side quiz, myself….
-------------------------------------GIGS!!!---------------------------------
**Fri, 3/23
Fox and Hound Tavern at the Lebanon Hotel: Music in the Tavern with RYCHE CHLANDA, 8:30-10:30pm!
DRUNK MONKEYS is at the Pattenburg House.
The AFTERPARTY BAND is at the Tap Room, Somerset Hills Hotel, 200
Liberty Corner Road, Warren, NJ
07059. (908)660-4506. 10 PM start.
The MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 9pm start.
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 pm. www.sangriaallentown.com
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at the Hecktown Fire Co, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995
**Sat, 3/24
MIKE FRANK & FRIENDS are at the Pattenburg House.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at The Heights AA, 2345 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 691-9380
MAMA'S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café, 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 9:30 pm start.973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
**Sun, 3/25
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Citizen's Fire Co #2 from 2-6;
1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA
18049. (610) 965-9222
KATO is at the Saints 16th Annual Testimonial Roast/Toast, Best Western, Rt. 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. For more information call EACC at 610 253 8271 or email saints1@ptd.net
**Thu, 3/29
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant at Knights Of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333, 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
**Sat, 3/31
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND, w/ Special Guest Marc Young on Keys @ The Slate Quarry Hotel 3101 Daniels Road Nazareth PA, 9:30 to 12:30.
90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA
18104-9752. (610) 769-460
MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 from 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
DAVE READ will be performing solo with guest musicians at the Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ Call for reservations 908-689-5107
**Sun, 4/1
DAVE READ’S Student April Fools’ Day Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
**Fri, 4/6
ROB & MARTY are playing at Foulker's at the Blue Ridge, 6799 Madison Street, New Tripoli, PA 18066-3948. (610) 298-2777
**Sat, 4/7
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
ROB & MARTY are playing the Pacifico,
2960 Center Valley Pkwy # 706
Center Valley, PA 18034-9037. (610) 798-9666
**Wed 4/11
ROB BALLONOFF is solo at the Blue Monkey, 1094 Howertown Road Catasauqua, PA 18032-1615. (610) 266-1550
**Fri, 4/13
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
ROB & MARTY are playing at Louie's Italian Restaurant, 2071 31st st SW, Allentown, PA. 610-791-1226
**Fri, 4/20
ROB & MARTY are playing the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066. (610) 298-9991
**Fri, 4/27
Nite Flyte is playing at the Bar With No Name- Best Western at 7PM, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
Section 3: ----------------------------JAMS!!!---------------------------------
IN NJ:
**WEDNESDAYS: Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd
in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next, there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS:
There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327.
Stanhope House has a Jam on Thurs
Landslide Saloon has Karaoke with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00. 1090 State Route
173, Asbury, NJ08802-1125. (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
**SUNDAYS:
NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert!
For you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ). Every first Sunday: Roxie & Duke’s has a jam from6 to 10pm.
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS: 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.
10-12 Delaware Road (on the river!), Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS:
NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA,
18055. 610-838-2190.
NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**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.
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. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St., Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com.
**THURSDAYS:
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 And again on
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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
----------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-------------------------------
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
MARCH:
Sat, 3/24: Private Party with the Bill Kutzman Band**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25: Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/3: Benefit for Homes for our Soldiers with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/3: Weisenberg Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/9: Pheasant’s Landing with Who’s Your Daddy**
Sat, 6/16: Kempton Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/30: Wind Gap Carnival, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Sat, 7/7: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
www.tracyleeband.com
UPCOMING SHOWS
Bennert Memorial Hall Richlandtown, PA Sat Mar 24 12 05:00 PM
Hotel Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Fri May 25 12 08:00 PM
Weisenberg Fair Kutztown, PA Sun Jun 03 12 10:00 AM
Spring has sprung – just ask my allergies. Send me your March & April gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email. Avoid the Wednesday jam in Metuchen.
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
Two news items: I did some recording at Midnight Studios in Phillipsburg, NJ this week. Talk about easy! Andrew makes things very easy for the players - they were voted the best studio in the Lehigh Valley Music awards, and I know why. I’m looking forward to doing more there. 224 Stockton Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. He has very reasonable rates, so check him out! Studio: 908-454-2929. Cell: 908-455-1566. www.midnightstudiosnj.com.
AND, I caught the “TGIF Show” on WDVR radio this week.. (at 89.7 and 91.9 FM, Friday mornings from 9am to 12 noon). Great show, hosted by Roger Gary from Witches Bru. Check it out!!! Great stuff to listen to if you’re at work or not!! I like the flip-side quiz, myself….
-------------------------------------GIGS!!!---------------------------------
**Fri, 3/23
Fox and Hound Tavern at the Lebanon Hotel: Music in the Tavern with RYCHE CHLANDA, 8:30-10:30pm!
DRUNK MONKEYS is at the Pattenburg House.
The AFTERPARTY BAND is at the Tap Room, Somerset Hills Hotel, 200
Liberty Corner Road, Warren, NJ
07059. (908)660-4506. 10 PM start.
The MIMI NOWAK PROJECT is at the Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 9pm start.
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 pm. www.sangriaallentown.com
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at the Hecktown Fire Co, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995
**Sat, 3/24
MIKE FRANK & FRIENDS are at the Pattenburg House.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at The Heights AA, 2345 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 691-9380
MAMA'S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café, 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 9:30 pm start.973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
**Sun, 3/25
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Citizen's Fire Co #2 from 2-6;
1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA
18049. (610) 965-9222
KATO is at the Saints 16th Annual Testimonial Roast/Toast, Best Western, Rt. 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. For more information call EACC at 610 253 8271 or email saints1@ptd.net
**Thu, 3/29
KATO is at Christopher's Restaurant at Knights Of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 610-432-6333, 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Open To The Public!
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
**Sat, 3/31
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND, w/ Special Guest Marc Young on Keys @ The Slate Quarry Hotel 3101 Daniels Road Nazareth PA, 9:30 to 12:30.
90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA
18104-9752. (610) 769-460
MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 from 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
DAVE READ will be performing solo with guest musicians at the Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ Call for reservations 908-689-5107
**Sun, 4/1
DAVE READ’S Student April Fools’ Day Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
**Fri, 4/6
ROB & MARTY are playing at Foulker's at the Blue Ridge, 6799 Madison Street, New Tripoli, PA 18066-3948. (610) 298-2777
**Sat, 4/7
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
ROB & MARTY are playing the Pacifico,
2960 Center Valley Pkwy # 706
Center Valley, PA 18034-9037. (610) 798-9666
**Wed 4/11
ROB BALLONOFF is solo at the Blue Monkey, 1094 Howertown Road Catasauqua, PA 18032-1615. (610) 266-1550
**Fri, 4/13
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
ROB & MARTY are playing at Louie's Italian Restaurant, 2071 31st st SW, Allentown, PA. 610-791-1226
**Fri, 4/20
ROB & MARTY are playing the Lynnville Hotel, 8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066. (610) 298-9991
**Fri, 4/27
Nite Flyte is playing at the Bar With No Name- Best Western at 7PM, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
Section 3: ----------------------------JAMS!!!---------------------------------
IN NJ:
**WEDNESDAYS: Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd
in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next, there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS:
There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327.
Stanhope House has a Jam on Thurs
Landslide Saloon has Karaoke with Cathy Jo Vine 9:00 -1:00. 1090 State Route
173, Asbury, NJ08802-1125. (908) 735-6919 www.landslidesaloon.com
**SUNDAYS:
NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert!
For you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ). Every first Sunday: Roxie & Duke’s has a jam from6 to 10pm.
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS: 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.
10-12 Delaware Road (on the river!), Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS:
NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA,
18055. 610-838-2190.
NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**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.
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. The Perk,
501 E Walnut St., Perkasie PA. www.attheperk.com.
**THURSDAYS:
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 And again on
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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
----------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-------------------------------
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
MARCH:
Sat, 3/24: Private Party with the Bill Kutzman Band**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25: Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/3: Benefit for Homes for our Soldiers with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/3: Weisenberg Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/9: Pheasant’s Landing with Who’s Your Daddy**
Sat, 6/16: Kempton Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/30: Wind Gap Carnival, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Sat, 7/7: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
www.tracyleeband.com
UPCOMING SHOWS
Bennert Memorial Hall Richlandtown, PA Sat Mar 24 12 05:00 PM
Hotel Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Fri May 25 12 08:00 PM
Weisenberg Fair Kutztown, PA Sun Jun 03 12 10:00 AM
Friday, March 16, 2012
Issue #231: JAMO's Jams & Gigs for 3/15/12
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/14/12, issue #231.
Send me your March gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email. Avoid the Wednesday jam in Metuchen.
Thanks to Jack M for this St. Patty’s day input:
Walking into the bar, Shamus said to O'Heir the bartender, 'Pour me a
stiff one - just had another fight with the little woman.'
'O, bejabbers,' said O'Heir, 'And how did this one end?'
'Hah, when it was over,' Shamus replied, 'she came to me on her hands
and knees.'
'Really?' cried O'Heir, 'now that's a switch! What did she say?'
She said, 'Come out from under the bed, Shamus, you little chicken.'
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
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!!!-----------------------------------
**Thu, 3/15
NANCY COLETTI is at the Bethlehem Hotel from 6:30 – 9:30pm, with Judy Palma at the piano and Paul Rostock on bass.
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Fogelsville Hotel from 9:30-12:30;
7921 Main Street Fogelsville, PA
18051
. (610) 395-3999
**Fri 3/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Trum Tavern, 1 East Broad Street, Trmbauersville, PA from 9pm.
The RODEO GYPSIES are at the Landmark Tavern, 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 732-721-6812
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House.
MAMA’S STEW is at The Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. 908-234-9066. 8:30PM start. www.gladstonetavern.com
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA
18066
. (610) 298-9991
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, PA 9:30-1:30
**Sat, 3/17
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. Saturdays smoke at the Landslide! NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
STR8 JAKKET is at the Pattenburg House.
MAMA’S STEW is at The Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. 8:30 start. 908-234-9066. www.gladstonetavern.com
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Www.Sangriaallentown.Com A Beautiful Place In Allentown. Valet Parking.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 10-1:30 at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, PA 9:30-1:30
The DOUGHBOYS are at the Record Collector; 7:30 start.
358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown,
NJ
, (609) 324-0880. Doors: 7:30 PM. Tickets: $ 12.00 Advance - Tickets are available now at The Record Collector. www.thedoughboysnj.com
SLACKJAW is at Miller’s Tavern in Annandale from 9-1.
**Sun, 3/18
The PENNSYLVANIA JAZZ COLLECTIVE ARTISTS @ The Historic
Hotel Bethlehem, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
437 Main St
., Bethlehem, Pa.
18018
. + LAST SET OPEN JAM SESSION call: 570.656.5631 for details
**Fri, 3/23
Fox and Hound Tavern at The Lebanon Hotel: Music in the Tavern with RYCHE CHLANDA, 8:30-10:30pm!
DRUNK MONKEYS is at the Pattenburg House.
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 pm. www.sangriaallentown.com
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at the Hecktown Fire Co, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995
**Sat, 3/24
MIKE FRANK & FRIENDS are at the Pattenburg House.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at The Heights AA, 2345 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 691-9380
MAMA'S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café, 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 9:30 pm start.973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
**Sun, 3/25
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Citizen's Fire Co #2 from 2-6;
1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA
18049
. (610) 965-9222
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
**Sat, 3/31
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND, w/ Special Guest Marc Young on Keys @ The Slate Quarry Hotel 3101 Daniels Road Nazareth PA, 9:30 to 12:30.
90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA
18104-9752
. (610) 769-460
MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 from 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
DAVE READ will be performing solo with guest musicians at the Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ Call for reservations 908-689-5107
**Sun, 4/1
DAVE READ’S Student April Fools’ Day Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
**Sat, 4/7
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
**Fri, 4/13
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
Section 3: --------------------JAMS!!!!!------------------------------
IN NJ:
**WEDNESDAYS: Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd
in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next, there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS: There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street,
Delaware
Water Gap PA 18327. There’s one at the Stanhope House, and 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
**SUNDAYS: NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert! And for you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ). Every first Sunday: Roxie & Duke’s has a jam from6 to 10pm.
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS: 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.
10-12 Delaware Road
, Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS: NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA,
18055
. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**WEDNESDAYS: My friend 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. 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.
**THURSDAYS: 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 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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA
18103
. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
-------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-------------------------------
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
Sat, 3/24: Private Party with the Bill Kutzman Band**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25: Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/9: Pheasant’s Landing with Who’s Your Daddy**
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/30: Wind Gap Carnival, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Sat, 7/7: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
www.tracyleeband.com
UPCOMING SHOWS
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 16 12 09:30 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 17 12 09:30 PM
Hotel Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Fri May 25 12 08:00 PM
Send me your March gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email. Avoid the Wednesday jam in Metuchen.
Thanks to Jack M for this St. Patty’s day input:
Walking into the bar, Shamus said to O'Heir the bartender, 'Pour me a
stiff one - just had another fight with the little woman.'
'O, bejabbers,' said O'Heir, 'And how did this one end?'
'Hah, when it was over,' Shamus replied, 'she came to me on her hands
and knees.'
'Really?' cried O'Heir, 'now that's a switch! What did she say?'
She said, 'Come out from under the bed, Shamus, you little chicken.'
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
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!!!-----------------------------------
**Thu, 3/15
NANCY COLETTI is at the Bethlehem Hotel from 6:30 – 9:30pm, with Judy Palma at the piano and Paul Rostock on bass.
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Fogelsville Hotel from 9:30-12:30;
7921 Main Street Fogelsville, PA
18051
. (610) 395-3999
**Fri 3/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Trum Tavern, 1 East Broad Street, Trmbauersville, PA from 9pm.
The RODEO GYPSIES are at the Landmark Tavern, 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 732-721-6812
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House.
MAMA’S STEW is at The Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. 908-234-9066. 8:30PM start. www.gladstonetavern.com
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA
18066
. (610) 298-9991
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, PA 9:30-1:30
**Sat, 3/17
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. Saturdays smoke at the Landslide! NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
STR8 JAKKET is at the Pattenburg House.
MAMA’S STEW is at The Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. 8:30 start. 908-234-9066. www.gladstonetavern.com
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Www.Sangriaallentown.Com A Beautiful Place In Allentown. Valet Parking.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 10-1:30 at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, PA 9:30-1:30
The DOUGHBOYS are at the Record Collector; 7:30 start.
358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown,
NJ
, (609) 324-0880. Doors: 7:30 PM. Tickets: $ 12.00 Advance - Tickets are available now at The Record Collector. www.thedoughboysnj.com
SLACKJAW is at Miller’s Tavern in Annandale from 9-1.
**Sun, 3/18
The PENNSYLVANIA JAZZ COLLECTIVE ARTISTS @ The Historic
Hotel Bethlehem, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
437 Main St
., Bethlehem, Pa.
18018
. + LAST SET OPEN JAM SESSION call: 570.656.5631 for details
**Fri, 3/23
Fox and Hound Tavern at The Lebanon Hotel: Music in the Tavern with RYCHE CHLANDA, 8:30-10:30pm!
DRUNK MONKEYS is at the Pattenburg House.
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 pm. www.sangriaallentown.com
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at the Hecktown Fire Co, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995
**Sat, 3/24
MIKE FRANK & FRIENDS are at the Pattenburg House.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at The Heights AA, 2345 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 691-9380
MAMA'S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café, 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 9:30 pm start.973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
**Sun, 3/25
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Citizen's Fire Co #2 from 2-6;
1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA
18049
. (610) 965-9222
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
**Sat, 3/31
The BILL KUTZMAN BAND, w/ Special Guest Marc Young on Keys @ The Slate Quarry Hotel 3101 Daniels Road Nazareth PA, 9:30 to 12:30.
90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA
18104-9752
. (610) 769-460
MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 from 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
DAVE READ will be performing solo with guest musicians at the Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Lounge 7:00-10:00pm 301 Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ Call for reservations 908-689-5107
**Sun, 4/1
DAVE READ’S Student April Fools’ Day Rock Band Performance at Playmaker’s Restaurant (3-5pm) 2557 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 908-387-8400
**Sat, 4/7
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
**Fri, 4/13
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
Section 3: --------------------JAMS!!!!!------------------------------
IN NJ:
**WEDNESDAYS: Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd
in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next, there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS: There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street,
Delaware
Water Gap PA 18327. There’s one at the Stanhope House, and 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
**SUNDAYS: NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert! And for you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ). Every first Sunday: Roxie & Duke’s has a jam from6 to 10pm.
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS: 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.
10-12 Delaware Road
, Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS: NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA,
18055
. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**WEDNESDAYS: My friend 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. 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.
**THURSDAYS: 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 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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA
18103
. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
-------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-------------------------------
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 6: My personal schedule for the next little while. There are more changes to come, I’m sure.
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
Sat, 3/24: Private Party with the Bill Kutzman Band**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25: Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/9: Pheasant’s Landing with Who’s Your Daddy**
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 6/30: Wind Gap Carnival, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JULY:
Sat, 7/7: Private Party with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
www.tracyleeband.com
UPCOMING SHOWS
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 16 12 09:30 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 17 12 09:30 PM
Hotel Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Fri May 25 12 08:00 PM
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Issue #230; JAMO's Jams & Gigs for 3/8/12
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 3/7/12, issue #230.
Send me your March gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email.
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
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!!!-------------------------------
TONITE!! SATURDAY 8-12pm at the RIEGELSVILLE TAVERN (not the Inn, the Tavern! - on 611 in Riegelsville)
*** ROCKY AND HIS FRIENDS *** doin' blues, rock, classic - enough to get your booty shakin'. Guest singer - Judi Densche in the flesh.
**Thu, 3/8
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at the Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730. 7:30 start. 732-292-9380. www.Shipwreckgrill.Com
**Fri, 3/9
RICH MEYER is at the Pattenburg House.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, N.J.
PAT AND CRAIG With Craig Thatcher Band: Eric Clapton Retrospective, Musikfest Cafe. Artsquest Center, Bethlehem, PA
ROMAN is alone at C&C Cafe, Perkasie, PA 6-9 pm BYOB!
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at Harpoon Willys,
2655 River Rd., Manasquan, NJ 08736. 9:30 start. 732-223-8880. www.harpoonwillys.com. www.filthyrich.cc
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
**Sat, 3/10
The BOB LANZA BLUES BAND is at KC’s Korner in South Plainfield, NJ. BIG NANCY and LENNY DEPIANO will be sittin’ in, too!!!
ROMAN is alone at Revivals, Perkasie, PA 8:30-11:30
HIGH STREET is at the Pattenburg House.
CROSSFIRE is at the Brunswick Grove,
327 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, NJ from 9:30 – 1.
**Thu, 3/15
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Fogelsville Hotel from 9:30-12:30; 7921 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051
(610) 395-3999
**Fri 3/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Trum Tavern, 1 East Broad Street, Trmbauersville, PA from 9pm.
The RODEO GYPSIES are at the Landmark Tavern, 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 732-721-6812
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House.
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066
(610) 298-9991
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, pA 9:30-1:30
**Sat, 3/17
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. Saturdays smoke at the Landslide! NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
STR8 JAKKET is at the Pattenburg House.
MAMA’S STEW is at The Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. 8:30 start. 908-234-9066
www.gladstonetavern.com
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Www.Sangriaallentown.Com A Beautiful Place In Allentown. Valet Parking.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the BlueMountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 10-1:30 at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, PA 9:30-1:30
**Fri, 3/23
DRUNK MONKEYS is at the Pattenburg House.
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 pm. www.sangriaallentown.com
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at the Hecktown Fire Co
230 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995
**Sat, 3/24
MIKE FRANK & FRIENDS are at the Pattenburg House.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the BlueMountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at The Heights AA, 2345 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 691-9380
MAMA'S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café, 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 9:30 pm start.973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
**Sun, 3/25
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Citizen's Fire Co #2 from 2-6;
1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
**Sat, 3/31 90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA 18104-9752. (610) 769-460 MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 fom 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
------------------------------Section 3: JAMS!!!--------------------------------
IN NJ:
**TUESDAYS:
Ship Inn (Milford, NJ), has a jam, or so I hear – let me know what it’s like if you go.
**WEDNESDAYS: Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next,there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern,97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS: There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327. One at the Stanhope House, and 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
**SUNDAYS:
NEW! Please join LENNY D, BOB LANZA, SANDY JOREN AND RANDY MARINELLI as they kick off "Blue Sunday" at Rolfs in Warren NJ, 8pm till midnight. This is an open jam dedicated to the blues. All are welcome to come in and sign up for a spot. Solos to full bands are welcome. NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert! And for you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ).
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS: 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.
10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS:
NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA, 18055. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**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. 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.
**THURSDAYS: 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
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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
----------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!------------------------------
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
RSVP is the latest project from saxophonist MATT VASHLISHAN. Joined by bassist EVAN GREGOR and drummer BILL GOODWIN, the group creates a fresh, modern acoustic trio recording. Visit Matt’s website for more details on his new CD! www.MattVashlishan.com
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 5: ------------------------NOTES!!!-------------------------------
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.
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
Sat, 3/25: Private Party with the Bill Kutzman Band**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25:Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA 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 16 12 09:30 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 17 12 09:30 PM
Hotel Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Fri May 25 12 08:00 PM
Send me your March gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email.
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word!****
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!!!-------------------------------
TONITE!! SATURDAY 8-12pm at the RIEGELSVILLE TAVERN (not the Inn, the Tavern! - on 611 in Riegelsville)
*** ROCKY AND HIS FRIENDS *** doin' blues, rock, classic - enough to get your booty shakin'. Guest singer - Judi Densche in the flesh.
**Thu, 3/8
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at the Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730. 7:30 start. 732-292-9380. www.Shipwreckgrill.Com
**Fri, 3/9
RICH MEYER is at the Pattenburg House.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, N.J.
PAT AND CRAIG With Craig Thatcher Band: Eric Clapton Retrospective, Musikfest Cafe. Artsquest Center, Bethlehem, PA
ROMAN is alone at C&C Cafe, Perkasie, PA 6-9 pm BYOB!
FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS are at Harpoon Willys,
2655 River Rd., Manasquan, NJ 08736. 9:30 start. 732-223-8880. www.harpoonwillys.com. www.filthyrich.cc
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
**Sat, 3/10
The BOB LANZA BLUES BAND is at KC’s Korner in South Plainfield, NJ. BIG NANCY and LENNY DEPIANO will be sittin’ in, too!!!
ROMAN is alone at Revivals, Perkasie, PA 8:30-11:30
HIGH STREET is at the Pattenburg House.
CROSSFIRE is at the Brunswick Grove,
327 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, NJ from 9:30 – 1.
**Thu, 3/15
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Fogelsville Hotel from 9:30-12:30; 7921 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051
(610) 395-3999
**Fri 3/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Trum Tavern, 1 East Broad Street, Trmbauersville, PA from 9pm.
The RODEO GYPSIES are at the Landmark Tavern, 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 732-721-6812
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House.
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066
(610) 298-9991
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, pA 9:30-1:30
**Sat, 3/17
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. Saturdays smoke at the Landslide! NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
STR8 JAKKET is at the Pattenburg House.
MAMA’S STEW is at The Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main Street, Gladstone, NJ. 8:30 start. 908-234-9066
www.gladstonetavern.com
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Www.Sangriaallentown.Com A Beautiful Place In Allentown. Valet Parking.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the BlueMountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 10-1:30 at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090
MAD DOG & BLUES NIGHT OUT is at The The Raven's Nest, Quakertown, PA 9:30-1:30
**Fri, 3/23
DRUNK MONKEYS is at the Pattenburg House.
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 pm. www.sangriaallentown.com
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at the Hecktown Fire Co
230 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020-9265. (610) 759-9995
**Sat, 3/24
MIKE FRANK & FRIENDS are at the Pattenburg House.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the BlueMountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive
, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 9-12 at The Heights AA, 2345 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017. (610) 691-9380
MAMA'S STEW is at the Rattlesnake Ranch Café, 559 East Main Street, Denville, NJ. 9:30 pm start.973-586-3800 www.rattlesnakeranchcafe.com
**Sun, 3/25
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Citizen's Fire Co #2 from 2-6;
1017 Pennsylvania Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049. (610) 965-9222
**Fri 3/30
BIG NANCY and SUPREME COURT will be appearing at Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen, NJ
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Rd., Spotswood, NJ from 9pm.
The QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND is at the Pattenburg House.
NITE FLYTE is playing at the Bar With No Name - Best Western from 7-10, Rts 22 and 512, Bethlehem, PA. 610-866-5800
MAMA'S STEW is at Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood/Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ 08839. 10pm start. 732-251-1709 www.ryanspubnj.com
**Sat, 3/31 90 PROOF is at the Pattenburg House for Tommy Lunger Sr’s birthday.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at Rolf's, 65 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ
NITE FLYTE is playing at Grumpy's BBQ from 9:30-12:30;
3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA 18104-9752. (610) 769-460 MAMA'S STEW is at the Red Oak Grille, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 fom 10pm. 908-781-9400 www.redoakgrille.com
------------------------------Section 3: JAMS!!!--------------------------------
IN NJ:
**TUESDAYS:
Ship Inn (Milford, NJ), has a jam, or so I hear – let me know what it’s like if you go.
**WEDNESDAYS: Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next,there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern,97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
**THURSDAYS: There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327. One at the Stanhope House, and 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
**SUNDAYS:
NEW! Please join LENNY D, BOB LANZA, SANDY JOREN AND RANDY MARINELLI as they kick off "Blue Sunday" at Rolfs in Warren NJ, 8pm till midnight. This is an open jam dedicated to the blues. All are welcome to come in and sign up for a spot. Solos to full bands are welcome. NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert! And for you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ).
**IN PA:
**MONDAYS: 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.
10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
**TUESDAYS:
NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA, 18055. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
**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. 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.
**THURSDAYS: 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
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 Todd Wolfe alernates hosting the jam with KEITH VAN ETTEN, along with DON PLOWMAN on drums and ROB FRASER on bass.
**SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
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2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
RSVP is the latest project from saxophonist MATT VASHLISHAN. Joined by bassist EVAN GREGOR and drummer BILL GOODWIN, the group creates a fresh, modern acoustic trio recording. Visit Matt’s website for more details on his new CD! www.MattVashlishan.com
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol
KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 5: ------------------------NOTES!!!-------------------------------
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.
MARCH:
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
Sat, 3/25: Private Party with the Bill Kutzman Band**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25:Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA 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 16 12 09:30 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 17 12 09:30 PM
Hotel Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Fri May 25 12 08:00 PM
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Issue #229: JAMO's Jams&Gigs for 3/1/12
Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 2/29/12, issue #229.
ATTN:!!!
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word! (see below)***
Send me your February & March gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email.
At risk of inflaming political fires, here’s my vid of the week: http://dotsub.com/view/26655849-5998-4895-ac4e-3a073a16f639
New CD from CHIP MERGOTT – see the Notes section below!
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, 3/2
KATO is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, Pa, 610-791-1226, 8 Pm-11 Pm, Great Food And Fun! www.louiesrestaurant.com
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
**Sat 3/3
I’m sittin in with WHO’S YOUR DADDY at the Green Knoll Grill from 9:30 – 1:30. Rt 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ.
WITCHES BRŪ is at Casey's Place, 1197 California Road, Quakertown, PA from 9pm.
FUZED is at the Lafayette Bar, Easton, 9:00 - 1:00, please join us. No Charge.
ELECTRIC GUMBO is at the Pattenburg House.
The AFTERPARTY BAND is at the Colorado Café,
154 Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung, NJ
07069. 10pm start. (908)322-7200. http://afterpartybandrocks.com/l/5lbeed/9109345;http://www.coloradocafe.com
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066
(610) 298-9991
**Sun, 3/4
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the One Ten Tavern from 2-5pm,
110 Delaware AvenuePalmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3333
**Fri, 3/9
RICH MEYER is at the Pattenburg House.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, N.J.
PAT AND CRAIG With Craig Thatcher Band: Eric Clapton Retrospective, Musikfest Cafe. Artsquest Center, Bethlehem, PA
**Sat, 3/10
HIGH STREET is at the Pattenburg House.
**Thu, 3/15
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Fogelsville Hotel from 9:30-12:30; 7921 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051 (610) 395-3999
**Fri 3/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Trum Tavern, 1 East Broad Street, Trmbauersville, PA from 9pm.
The RODEO GYPSIES are at the Landmark Tavern, 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 732-721-6812
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House.
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066(610) 298-9991
**Sat, 3/17
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. Saturdays smoke at the Landslide! NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
STR8 JAKKET is at the Pattenburg House.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Www.Sangriaallentown.Com A Beautiful Place In Allentown. Valet Parking.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 10-1:30 at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090
Section 3: ---------------------JAMS!!!!!---------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Ship Inn (Milford, NJ), has a jam, or so I hear – let me know what it’s like if you go.
WEDNESDAYS:
Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next,there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
THURSDAYS:
There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327. One at the Stanhope House, and 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
SUNDAYS:
NEW! Please join LENNY D, BOB LANZA, SANDY JOREN AND RANDY MARINELLI as they kick off "Blue Sunday" at Rolfs in Warren NJ, 8pm till midnight. This is an open jam dedicated to the blues. All are welcome to come in and sign up for a spot. Solos to full bands are welcome. NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert! And for you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ).
IN PA:
MONDAYS:
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.
10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
TUESDAYS:
NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA, 18055. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
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. 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.
THURSDAYS: 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 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.
SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
----------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-----------------------------
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word! ***
1/26:“Fill in” drummer wanted: All original music metal/hard rock/punk rock band looking for a "fill in" drummer to play some upcoming shows. Must be drug free and double bass. Please email for further details to Tina Gordon at tinag@hellokitty.com
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
RSVP is the latest project from saxophonist MATT VASHLISHAN. Joined by bassist EVAN GREGOR and drummer BILL GOODWIN, the group creates a fresh, modern acoustic trio recording. Visit Matt’s website for more details on his new CD! www.MattVashlishan.com
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 5: ---------------------NOTES!!!--------------------------------
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.
MARCH:
Sat, 3/3: Green Knoll Grill with Who’s Your Daddy?**
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25:Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Green Knoll Grill Bridgewater, NJ Sat Mar 03 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 16 12 09:30 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 17 12 09:30 PM
ATTN:!!!
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word! (see below)***
Send me your February & March gigs & call me when you need a drummer. Hey – if you see any mistakes as you read this, please let me know. Jams gone? Gig dates changed? Send me an email.
At risk of inflaming political fires, here’s my vid of the week: http://dotsub.com/view/26655849-5998-4895-ac4e-3a073a16f639
New CD from CHIP MERGOTT – see the Notes section below!
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, 3/2
KATO is at Louie's Restaurant, 2071 31st St. Sw, Allentown, Pa, 610-791-1226, 8 Pm-11 Pm, Great Food And Fun! www.louiesrestaurant.com
FUZED is at Pacifico from 7-10, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley PA.
**Sat 3/3
I’m sittin in with WHO’S YOUR DADDY at the Green Knoll Grill from 9:30 – 1:30. Rt 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ.
WITCHES BRŪ is at Casey's Place, 1197 California Road, Quakertown, PA from 9pm.
FUZED is at the Lafayette Bar, Easton, 9:00 - 1:00, please join us. No Charge.
ELECTRIC GUMBO is at the Pattenburg House.
The AFTERPARTY BAND is at the Colorado Café,
154 Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung, NJ
07069. 10pm start. (908)322-7200. http://afterpartybandrocks.com/l/5lbeed/9109345;http://www.coloradocafe.com
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066
(610) 298-9991
**Sun, 3/4
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the One Ten Tavern from 2-5pm,
110 Delaware AvenuePalmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3333
**Fri, 3/9
RICH MEYER is at the Pattenburg House.
The LEW GATEWOOD BAND is at the Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, N.J.
PAT AND CRAIG With Craig Thatcher Band: Eric Clapton Retrospective, Musikfest Cafe. Artsquest Center, Bethlehem, PA
**Sat, 3/10
HIGH STREET is at the Pattenburg House.
**Thu, 3/15
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Fogelsville Hotel from 9:30-12:30; 7921 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051 (610) 395-3999
**Fri 3/16
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
WITCHES BRŪ is at The Trum Tavern, 1 East Broad Street, Trmbauersville, PA from 9pm.
The RODEO GYPSIES are at the Landmark Tavern, 117 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ. 732-721-6812
FLASHLIGHT ANNIE is at the Pattenburg House.
The ROB & MARTY DUO are playing at the Lynnville Hotel from 9:30pm – 12:30am,
8148 Bausch Road, PA 18066(610) 298-9991
**Sat, 3/17
The TRACY LEE BAND is at the Landslide Saloon from 9:30 to 1:30. Saturdays smoke at the Landslide! NEW WEBSITE: www.tracyleeband.com.
STR8 JAKKET is at the Pattenburg House.
KATO is at Sangria, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. 7 Pm - 10 Pm. Www.Sangriaallentown.Com A Beautiful Place In Allentown. Valet Parking.
ROB BALLONOFF is playing solo at the Blue Mountain Winery from 1:30-4:30pm,
7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, (610) 298-3068
NITE FLYTE is playing from 10-1:30 at Mezza Luna, 1201 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. (610) 776-2090
Section 3: ---------------------JAMS!!!!!---------------------------
IN NJ:
TUESDAYS:
Ship Inn (Milford, NJ), has a jam, or so I hear – let me know what it’s like if you go.
WEDNESDAYS:
Lenny’s Night Out Open Jam is at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse located at
745 Bound Brook Rd in Dunellen NJ 08812. Sign up begins at 7:30pm. House band at 8:00pm, 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. Next,there is an open mic every Wednesday night at the Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ. (862) 224-4063, ask for "Mouse" the owner. Free pizza is served at the jam! The room is small with a great sound and very friendly folks who just come to listen!
THURSDAYS:
There’s a great jazz jam at the Deer Head Inn from 8 to 11ish, 5
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap PA 18327. One at the Stanhope House, and 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
SUNDAYS:
NEW! Please join LENNY D, BOB LANZA, SANDY JOREN AND RANDY MARINELLI as they kick off "Blue Sunday" at Rolfs in Warren NJ, 8pm till midnight. This is an open jam dedicated to the blues. All are welcome to come in and sign up for a spot. Solos to full bands are welcome. NEW DAVE READ will be hosting at open mike jam at The Landslide Saloon 4-7pm. 1090 State Route 173 Asbury, New Jersey. 908-735-6919. Buy dinner and get a free dessert! And for you early risers on the western side of NJ, there’s a jam at Sebastiano's from 2-7. (RT57, Belvedere, NJ).
IN PA:
MONDAYS:
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.
10-12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville, PA18077. . http://www.riegelsvilleinn.com
TUESDAYS:
NEW Jam at the Meadows from 5:30 – 8:30. $5 buffet & $1 beer!
1770 Meadows Road, Hellertown, PA, 18055. 610-838-2190. NEW Tuesdays at The Eagle Hotel in Quakertown, PA. ROMAN hosts the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays as a LOUD Rock, punk, original & alternative night with a full band. SUAVEK Z on bass, JOE COVELL on drums. Anything goes, pedal boards encouraged! And if you play too soft I turn you UP! The other 2nd & 4th Tuesdays are the same idea but ACOUSTIC hosted by Matt Rittenhouse (Fury Fight, Punkabillys). You may hear standard open mic stuff but more likely to hear more of originals and alternatives such as The Cure, Smiths, Police, etc. Starts around 9 pm, mainly youth oriented, except for the old geezers running it like the owner, Roman, Suavek, etc. They're the Camp Counselors!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eagle-Hotel
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. 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.
THURSDAYS: 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 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.
SUNDAYS: NEW Open Mic night from 8 to 12 at the Strange Brew Tavern,
1996 S. 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
. http://www.strangebrewtavern.com
----------------------------------NEW! Want Ads!!-----------------------------
***Our Own Marisa Chiara... bartender extraordinaire ..has just left her gig elsewhere, and is available for tending, entertaining and serving customers with a smile, a chuckle and a song... so, pass the word! ***
1/26:“Fill in” drummer wanted: All original music metal/hard rock/punk rock band looking for a "fill in" drummer to play some upcoming shows. Must be drug free and double bass. Please email for further details to Tina Gordon at tinag@hellokitty.com
1/30: Working Jersey shore cover band needs drummer and bass player to replace existing. Bookings through end of year. Contact Dale Paradise on Facebook.
2/1: Arlene J. Schar - Free-lance violinist looking for band or creative project - tasteful, quick ear, prefer rock/jazz/fusion instrumentals, originals welcome. Available for auditions after February 17th.
2/1: Alan Benjamin -Advent (original prog band with style similar to Gentle Giant and old Genesis) looking for bass player. See www.adventmusic.net
Here’s your playlist of new releases from musicians in the area:
My good friend CHIP MERGOTT has released his new CD, “Here Comes The Sun” on Notebook Records. It is his George Harrison acoustic tribute CD which he also does as a house concert. For a limited time my classical guitar version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is available here as free download. (www.notebookrecords.com) It’s available from Notebook, iTunes, and also at http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=ChipMergott11. He now has at least 11 CD’s on CD Baby. Folks, this guy is a consummate guitar & piano player, and his work is always impeccably recorded. You owe yourself this one, if not more than one.
RSVP is the latest project from saxophonist MATT VASHLISHAN. Joined by bassist EVAN GREGOR and drummer BILL GOODWIN, the group creates a fresh, modern acoustic trio recording. Visit Matt’s website for more details on his new CD! www.MattVashlishan.com
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.
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
"Born Dainty" is the debut single by American Idol KELLY CARUSO. The song was produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil at the House of Vibes. Kurt also mixed and mastered the session. Kelly is currently touring the east coast to rave reviews. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellycaruso
SECTION 5: ---------------------NOTES!!!--------------------------------
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.
MARCH:
Sat, 3/3: Green Knoll Grill with Who’s Your Daddy?**
Fri, 3/16: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 3/17: Landslide Saloon with the Tracy LeeBand**
MAY:
Fri, 5/25:Wedding at the Hotel Bethlehem, with the Tracy Lee Band**
JUNE:
Sat, 6/23: Schnecksville Fair, with the Tracy Lee Band**
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: Carbon County Fair with the Tracy Lee Band**
Sat, 8/11: Slatedale Fire Company Picnic with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thu, 8/16: Palmer Days, Easton, PA with the Tracy Lee Band**
Thanks for listening, folks!
JAMO
http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer
www.myspace.com/jamodrummer
UPCOMING SHOWS
Green Knoll Grill Bridgewater, NJ Sat Mar 03 12 08:00 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Fri Mar 16 12 09:30 PM
Landslide Saloon Asbury, NJ Sat Mar 17 12 09:30 PM
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