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    This weblog is an online journal. If there is a "mission" it is to generate interest in the local music scene. I attempt to do that by attending events and  talking about my experiences in occasional posts.. I do not intend to offer criticism .. I am not a musician. I do highlight those artists that put on a bigger and/or better show and the artists that "move me" more but even those less polished are offering something to the local hard working people and I'd like to see more patrons out there enjoying the good local talent.
   You will find a log of my few weekly experiences. My "angle" may be different in some ways, hopefully. I sometimes see things differently.  I hope my perceptions offer some insight on occasion and  some humor.
    I expect that this conversation will reveal a life that appreciates blues.  I see "blues" as musical-artistic expressions of human conditions.
   I also like to provide links to other things on the web that I find interesting. I will be commenting on the places I go to hear music and the people I meet. I will be commenting on the things I see and hear on Long Island and elsewhere. As much as I hate politics I may find it hard to resist commenting on that too. 
   This is a personal, creative endeavor so if there are some mistakes, well, sorry... it's free entertainment. I consider myself something of an impressionist as it pertains to style.  I am  human and sometimes speak /write before I think.  I can get into trouble  with these extroverted tendencies but thats why this is...what it is... a journal.  I hope you find some useful information or something entertaining on occasion....thanks for being here!!!!
Keep scrolling down for more posts and the Calendar. There is a menu of other pages as well.
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    There's a lot goin on around in the personal life here and it has shamefully taken me away from my blog thoughts. These moments of chit chat about the fun stuff are usually  renewed by my friends and acquaintences telling me about good shows or by me enjoying a good show or place and wanting to share it with my friends. I have not had as much of that. I have been interrupted by the damn realities that reach up and grab me and sometimes do not let go without some violent shaking or something equally or more dramatic happening to un-funk me.  There have been multiple bad funk moments including workquakes and marriageshakes. It has been unfortunate. That happens.
   To be honest I did have a good Wednesday night this week. I should say here again that Wednesday is my night to go exploring on this island for live music. I know it is not a great night to be exploring but I have found places and people.
    One place, that I have mentioned often, is Schraders in Lindenhurst. It is now called Lefties. Last Wednesday night there was not only a nice crowd but there were a few good singers. It is an open jam for the most part. There are often singers and guitar players in multiples. This time there was a female singer with a guitar for company and they did some clever and not boring original stuff. If they come back and do that again I will have a name for you. If not it is still worth checking out. The guitar blues thing is skillful. I enjoy the rock/blues numbers...and there are many by the regulars, Arthur, Ray and some other stringpickers.
    I would like to mention some Nassau news. I don't go to Nassau often during the week but I went and heard some really(really) nice music in Baldwin one recent Sunday night. There is a place caled Oasis Cafe on the north side of the tracks(Baldwin train Ste.) and it is a great group of musicians. Singers, guitar players, horn, drums...all that good stuff. They welcome new players too but I would think one needs to have some considerable chops to say yeah to that offer.
    I heard about a place in Rockville Center on Wednesday nights called Reflections that also really jams. I may be checking that one out this week. Anyone in?
    Do let me know. OK??? Thanks.
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Live Music Calendar (Posted Mondays, edited all week.  By Billfoolery.com )  

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Tuesday, August 31

Tommy Keys @ Bay Shore Bandshell  12:30

Nina Etcetera @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley  5

That 70's Band @ Cupsogue Bch Hut, W Hampton  5:30

Don & Wiley @ Strawberrys, Hunt.  6

Good Intentions @ The Fishery, E Rockaway  7

Jam @ Katies in Smithtown, 9

Jim Moran Jams @ Blue Parrot, Massap.  9:30

Ian Petillo & Johnny X-Ray Jam @ Murphy's Bar, 234 Old Country Rd., Mineola  8

Open Mic @ The Thirsty Scholar, Holbrook, Sign-up at 8

Long Beach Jazz Jam @ LB Community Center, Magnolia & Pine. 7

Deb Novak & Jim Treutline jam @ Jessies Roadhouse, Merrick  9

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Wednesday, Sept 1
 
Yo Daddy @ Venetian Shores Bch Hut, Lindenhurst   5:30
 
Wonderous Stories @ Hudson & McCoys, Freeport  7
 
That 70's Band @ Lombardi's on the Bay, Patch  7:30
 
Don & Wiley @ Kismet Inn, Fire Island  7:30
 
Pamela Betti Band @ Blacksmith Tavern, Smithtown  8
 
Digital Blues Gateway (Blues online) @ Gateway978.com  8
 
Jim Moran has a weekly Jam w/ Andy Bigans @ Neirs Tavern, Woodhaven, Queens  7:30
 
New Open Mic Night @ Spices Restaurant,  This week; 19 South Band.  1084 Grand Ave., Baldwin.    8pm
 
Blues w/ rotating cast of great bands @ Bobbique's, Patch.  8
 
Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport  9
 
Jam at Jessie's Roadhouse with Joe Vicino and Co.. Merrick Rd., Merrick.  9
 
Donnie C and Dave Patrick Jam @ Harvey's, Cedarhurst 9:30
 
Long Island Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein is now on the web and Wed. night is the encore presentation of the Sunday night show. LiBlues.com  7-9pm 
 
Skip Bemet @ Porters on the Lane, Bellport 6:30
 
JazzJam w/ Vincenzo & Co. @ The Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patchogue 9pm
 
Jazz jam @ The Breakers,, Bayville w/ Legacy Jazz Band. 8:30
 
Jam @ Jakes, E Meadow  9ish
 
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Thursday, Sept 2
 
Shotgun Live @ Off Key Tiki Bar, 31 Baker Pl., Patch  5
 
That 70's Band @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley  6
 
Sly Geralds Band @ EB Elliots, Freeport  6
 
Pep & The Soul Explosion @ JC Cove, Freeport  6
 
Christine Sweeney @ RS Jones, Merrick  7
 
Sweet Suzi w/ John Puglisi @ Northport Wine Tasting Room, Northport  7
 
Wonderous Stories @ Port Jefferson Harbor  7:30
 
Mike Nugent Jam @ Cantebury Ale, Oyster Bay  9
 
Jam at the New ETQuiggs. Merrick Rd., Bellmore w/ Brother Dave.  9
 
John Judd Jam  @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 9
 
Frank Walker Open Mic @ the Irish Cottage, Massap 
 
Jam @ The Bellport Restaurant, 169 So. Country Rd., Bellport. hosted by owner/chef, Taylor Alonso. Rock, blues, jazz,country. 9:30
 
Ed the Hat jam @ Bobbique's, Patch. 8
 
DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10
 
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Friday, September 3
 
Amy & John @ Sreamboat Landing, Glen Cove  6
 
Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn  6
 
KC & The Lovedrops @ Fadeley's, Patch   6-8ish
 
That 70's Band @ Dublin Deck, Patch  6:30
 
Frank Latorre & The King Bees @ Art & Soul Gallery, 495-a Montauk Hwy,Eastport 7
 
Donny & Danny (Celenza & Kean)@ Sonoma Grill, Holbrook  7
 
Ace @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity  8
 
Mystic @ The Fishery, E Rockaway  8
 
John Pizzarelli @ Westhampton Bch., Perf Arts Center 8:30  $
 
Chic n Martini @ Stone Turtle, Island Park  8:30
 
King Cobras @ Eleanor Rigby's, Mineola  8:30
 
Whinin Cheese @ Farrells, W Islip  8:30
 
Buttered Soul @ Bobbique's, Patch  9
 
Amethyst Roxx @ Lulu's Vill Pub, Port Jeff  9  $
 
Roxy Perry Labor Day Party & Jam @ Maggies, W Babylon  9:30
 
Chauncy Nedd & The Neddmen @ Brickhouse Brewery  10
 
 
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Saturday, Sept 4
 
Tommy Keys Band Performing at Breast Cancer Benefit w/ BBQ and Grill Cook-Off @ Tanger Outlets, Deer Park  11am
 
Behind Closed Doors @ Huntington LightHouse Music Fest, Hunt.  2
 
Ken the Rocket Korb w/ Bruce McDonald @ Palmer Vineyards   2-6
 
Jim Moran Jam @ Maggies, W Babylon  4
 
The Urge @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity  4
 
Down & Dirty @ Heritage Park, Mt. Sinai  5
 
Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn (Middle Rd.) 6-10
 
Lisa Itts @ Mediterranean Seafood Cafe, Long Bch  7
 
Tommy Keys @ Tweeds, Riverhead  7
 
Sweaty Betty Band @ The Oar, Patch  7
 
Vagabond Garden @ Bellport Bandshell, Bellport Marina  7
 
Blues Box @ Tiki Bar, Sunset Harbor, Patch  7
 
Rockslide @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon  7:30
 
Shawn Colvin @ Westhampton Bch Perf Arts Center  8:30  $
 
Steve Cochran Birthday Party w/ JP Blues, Drivin Rain & more @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity  9
 
 
20 Highview @ Bobbique's, Patch  9
 
Blue Matter Band and Jam @ Brightwaters Inn   9:30ish
 
Pamela Betti Band @ Nicky's of Centerport  9:30
 
Sound Advice @ The Breakers, Bayville  9:30
 
That 70's Band @ Port Jazz, Port Jeff  10:30
 
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Sunday September  5
 
Gail Storm @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon  11am
 
That 70's Band @ The Casino, Davis Park, Fire Island  2-6
 
Good Intentions @ The Fishery, E Rockaway  3
 
Reckoning @ Bradstock, (Maritime Museum), Sayville  2
Bradstock Festival also includes The Electrix, Professor Rubadub, Hydroyum, Ed Travers and more (10am to 10pm. Bring a blanket and chairs)
 
Down & Dirty @ Off Key Tiki Bar, Patch  5
 
Buttered Soul @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley  5
 
Danny Kean & Friends @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon  6-9
 
King Cobras @ Twangstock Fest., Hicksville  8
 
**Blondie @ Westhampton Bch Perf Arts Center  8:30  $
 
Graveyard Blues, WRCN  103.9 Radio or wrcn.com   8
 
Check this out!  Ed the Hat jams at Madison's in Northport  8
 
Jim Kolman hosts Sunday night Jam @ Brickhouse Brewery, Patch  8
 
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Monday   Labor Day
 
Down & Dirty @ The Casino, Davis Park, Fire Island  3
 
Blue Matter Band @ Venetian Shores Bch Hut, Lindenhurst  5:30
 
Robert Lepley Jazz Jam @ Fox Hollow Inn, 7725 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury  8-11
 
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...and regular weeknight shows.
 
 
Sunday Night jams...who wants some blues?
 
Jim Kolman jams @ Brickhouse Brewery...Always a happenin thing. 8
 
The Oasis in Baldwin is an awesome jam too...every Sunday night.
 
Open Mic and Karaoke Sinclairs in W Babylon  9
 
First Three Sundays ea. Month @ Velvet Lounge, Setauket.  9pm  w/ Bobby Sexton and others
 
Blue Parrot, Massapequa has an Open Mic. 1 till done.
 
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Monday doesn't suck for Blues
 
Jazz jam at the Fox Hollow Inn (7715 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury) w/ Bob Leply, Frank Bellucci and Al Cardillo 8-11
 
Jam w/ Knapper Time Band  featuring Devyn Kane @ Proper Cafe, 217-01 Linden Bl., Cambria Hts. 718-341-2233
 
Jam @ Dare Studios. 261F Suburban Ave., Deer Park. 8
 
Bartini in Babylon..Open Mike w/ Dave Drew
 
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Tuesday jam anyone?
 
Ian Petillo jazz jam @ Murphy's in Mineola 8
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GottaJam Wednesday
 
Wonderous Stories @ Hudson & McCoys, Freeport (for summer) 7 - 10:30
 
Vincenzo & Co. JazzJam, 12 Yrs and going strong @ Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patch. 9
 
Donnie Celenza, Dave Patrick and Co. are at Harvey's in Cedarhurst starting July 1 
 
Open Mic @ Upper Deck, Papa Jo's Rest. Port Jeff. Acoust. 7
 
McArthur Park in RVC., 1 Maple Ave. 8:30 sign up. 9:30 start. Ladies night.
 
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Thursday Jams
 
Ed the Hat Jam @ Bobbique, 7pm
 
Brother Dave hosting the jam @ ET Quiggs, Bellmore 9
 
John Judd (is back !! ) and Ralph Santiago Jam @ Juggs & Strokers in Merrick!
 
Michael Mann @ Chesterfields, Hunt  9
 
Acoustic Open Mic (Dave Drew) @ Lefty's, Lindenhurst.
 
Frank Walker Open Mic @ Irish Cottage, Park. Blvd., Massp.
 
The Mudcats host a jam @ The Breakers Rest., 12 Bayville Ave, Bayville. 8 to 12
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Jim Moran hosting @ Maggie's in W Babylon. Str. Path., 4pm
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