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Welcome to my blog!
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 Long Island patrons 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 folks 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.
Not to get too meditative but it was a quiet enough weekend to be , okay, mellow. I hate to
use that word. It's so...70's. Anyway, I was not able to get to see Kerry Kearney and I almost got to the city to see
Ms Betti but I only made it as far as Queens...
Saturday night I actually danced at the Pan American Hotel in Queens. (Dukes). Astoria,
I think. That is the most multi-ethnic nightclub I have ever seen and it was a wild beat. I happened to be with some women
who dance and they were busy the whole night. There was a live latin group and the place was huge and it jumped. Quite a scene.
I missed my blues but when you travel with two women it is hard to make a case for blues when we were so close to that dance
mecca and it is not bad to burn some calories on occasion when drinking...I have found.
I made my last weeks journey's on Tuesday as I mentioned in an earlier post and I was pleasently
surprised by the jam at Rail House in Lindenhurst. However(!), I found out, that night, that my friend Dawn (who bartended
on Wednesday nights at Lefty's) was cut loose by the brain trust (loosely chosen words) at Lefty's. I will no longer have
my good and sexy friend at my regular Wednesday night place. I have to say that that opens the door to do some roaming. I
take my loyalties seriously and it isn't easy to find such comfort. I hope these people know this. So, anyone out there needing
a good soul for a Wednesday night gig look up Dawn.
I hope you like the sounds I have added here on Billfoolery.
I am trying to add more to the other pages and more here but I am having some technical difficulties with files. Can anyone
out there help!!??
As for entertainment...lot's going on: Tonight, for all you Stevie Ray Vaughn
fans there's Direct Drive (a SRV cover band) at Lefty's.
Good show and if you tell them Billfoolery sent you you get 2 for 1 tix at the door. Make me look
good...bring a crowd. Those "cover" bands get $7 and more at the door these days.
Also,Big Daddy is at Tailgaiters in
Patchogue. Thats a show and a half. Joe Vicino and the Smokedaddy's
is at a place called Jessie's in Merrick and, check this out,
Sweet Suzi is at Giacomo's in Amityville.
I looked for Kerry Kearney and Pamela Betti and they are both doing private parties
this weekend...Damn, how do I get invited to those events...
Well, we the "uninvited" will have our own fun...Let me know what else you find out there and thanks for
stopping by...
Well, what a treat I had last night. I thought I was going to be grounded by circumstances last
night (Saturday). I was flattened by the prospect of not getting out since I did not get to see any blues on Friday.
I got a reprieve at midnight and even with some decent options locally (south shore) I headed up to Chesterfields
for some Pamela Betti and her Bluebloods('Bloodhounds" is more like it, they play
some rough stuff and it's all good). I had not seen her with her "boys" in a while. Frankly I was expecting a lot.
I needed some serious blues to meet me all the way down where I was feeling...hence the trek to the top of Huntington (second
floor no less).
I caught the entire second set and it took me all the way home at at least one point in every
song. Jim Moran on lead is better than ever...at least since I have known him. He takes just about
any song to deep bluesy places...last night it was Pamela doing Janis Joplin (with a full set of balls) and Morans strings
were a fitting balance for the VOICE of Betti. Maybe it was the late hour, maybe she is in good "shape" from the recent blues
fest, maybe she always sings that good nowdays...don't know. I do know she leaned back a few times, found the notes,
and brought them out in aural beauty...I could have cried a few times...no kidding. I know I'm relatively new to the blues
scene but I have been hearing a lot in recent years. I know what moves me and she did.
Don't tell anyone but I think I'm in a blue's crush. That is a woman who can express some real emotion with
some rich sounds. I might also ad that she has Tim Smith playing bass. I used to see Tim singing lead vocals
with Misspent Youth and he was a fairly soulful, fairly skilled Irish dude. He did a good job on bass with the bloodhounds
and I like the concoction of Betti, Moran, Smith and Mr. Hat on drums. He is a perfect fit.
These guys are on top of their game. I'll try to keep you posted on their whereabouts and whats up for the coming week. Thanks
again for stopping by.
It was my virgin voyage to the Riverhead Blues Festival to be perfectly honest. My
interest in local blues is only a year or so old. Last year I could not make it and felt cheated all year. This year I made
it today, Sunday, and it was as much fun as I had hoped.
I had caught many of the acts at the Little Buster tribute a month or so ago but at that show I missed
Kerry Kearney. Today I caught his whole show and it was truly fun and the music was moving. The guy can make some penetrating
music. KK seems to feel it from all the way down deep inside to all the way up to the sky and he knows how to hit every
nerve along the way.
The place was festive, the weather could not have been nicer, the crowd was a perfect blend of people
of all ages which would have made anyone feel welcome and in good company. The music was rich. I think I have found an
my milieu...a place to feel comfortable, at home, in touch with my "feelings"...if thats not too metaphysical fer ya....
To get back to some solid ground let me tell you about Miss Riverhead. While bending some bluesy chords
onstage Kerry Kearney keenly eyed an enthusiastic young "CBGB type" groupie girl in the crowd. He only began asking her to
come up and dance onstage and she was there bobbing her pink/purple hair and gyrating to his blues/rock jam. The crowd
was taking it in the humorous vein in which it was intended and all were having fun. At one point KK christened the
young head banger(Marie) "Miss Riverhead" and it was a fitting title. I found myself laughing.
I made sure to get some titles so I can refer to the great tunes I was hearing. I tapped the
shoulder of just the right person in front of me and Eve, from station 90.1 (a real fan) gave me the 411. Eve is a DJ
AT 90.1 on alternate Wed mornings 7 to 9(starting again in August). Her radio show is called White Room. I will
check her out. Eve was a sweetheart and knowledgeable of her blues musicians.
Kerry Kearneys tunes that I have to get on CD are World Train and Memphis High.
He completely rocked and gave a show I'll remember for a long time.
I will keep you posted on where I see him playing.
I also caught Little Cliff and the Cliffhangers before the KK show. Little Cliff and the gang are
all real pros and every instrument was enjoyable. I heard "Chump Change" and "Spank that Monkey"(referring to
a "job at a zoo" apparently). The man has some top notch vocals. I really enjoyed these guys too.
The show was really well done from the space provided, to the music, to the availability of creature
comforts to the low cost of admission ($5). I look forward to the 9th annual event next year.
I'll make changes to this site on a regular basis, sharing news, views, experiences, photos...whatever occurs to me.
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Winter Jazz Fest. Begins Feb 11
Live Music Calendar (Posted Mondays,
edited all week. By Billfoolery.com ) Use of this calendar in full or in part without specific
permission or acknowledgement is prohibited. ______________________________________________________
Tuesday, Feb 7
*Jazz
w/ Ian Petillo, Yayoi Ikawa (piano) and Friends @ Walk St Tavern, 1218 Jerichp Tpke, N Hyde Park 8:30 Jam (Rob Jack & Co) @ Ziggy's, Massap. 8
Fat Tuesday,
Jazz w/ Al Cardillo @ Iavaronne Cafe, N Hyde Park 7 - 10
Long
Beach Jazz Jam @ LB Community Center, Magnolia & Pine. 7
In the Round @ Stephen
Talkhouse, Amagansett 8
jam w/
JD Leonard. @ The Roadhouse (formerly Stadium Pub)Vets Hwy, Bohemia 8
*Jam
w/ Geo Cintron, Rob DeMartino @ Katies, Smithtown 9
Jam w/ John Capadonna (Almost
Queen), Paul Gilmore and more @ Ollies Point, Amity 9
Jim Moran & Danny
Kean on GothamRadio.com every night at 10pm. New show every week. ___________________________________________
Wednesday, Feb 8
Cafe Ali Radio on Radio 90.1, Wusb w/ Ahmad Ali
7 - 9 am
Skip Bement @ Porters on the Lane, Bellport 6:30
LI
Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein. Encore Presentation of Sunday night show. LIBlues.com 7 - 9
Don
Olsen @ Post Office Cafe, Babylon 7
New Open Mic @ Fadeleys,
Patch 8
Jazzaphonic w/ Frank Bellucci @ The Homestead, Oyster Bay
8
January Jazz Jam w/ Al Cardillo, Sue Giordano and Lou Messana @ Metropolitan Bistro
(formerly Tupelo Honey) Sea Cliff 8 - 10:30
Jim Moran jams every Wed. @ Neirs Tavern, Woodside 8
Live
Art Fusion w/ Fusion Collective and 10 Artists @ 841 East Lounge, Hunt 8
Rattlesnake
Dawn @ Bobbiques, Patch 8:30
Harris Bros (Dee, Tom, Niles) @ KJ Farrells,
Bellmore 8:30
New Open Mic w/ Host Shaun Lally @ Hometowne Tavern, 2800 Pond
Rd., Ronkonkoma 9
Jazz Jam w/ Andy Ahr & Friends @ Horace & Sylvia's,
Babylon 9 to 12:30
Jam
w/Don Celenza, Dave Patrick Jam @ Mickey Mo's Cafe & Lounge, 428 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook 9 - 12
Johnny B Jam @ E Quoge Pub . Montauk Hwy., E Quoge 9
Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport 9:30
Open Mic w/ Tom Meyers @ Velvet Lounge, E Setauket 9
JazzJam w/ Vincenzo & Co. @ The Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patchogue 9
Jazz jam @ The Breakers,, Bayville w/ Matt
Manning. 8:30
jammin @ 50 Yardline. W Babylon 8:30
Jam
w/ Joe Vicino & Friends @ Sunset Grill, Seaford 9
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Thursday, Feb 9
Bay Burger Jazz Jam. Sag Harbor 7-9
Pep & The Soul Explosion (2 for 1 Dinner specials) @ Riverhouse Grill, Freeport 7
Stevie Cochran @ Big Daddy's, Massap 7
Folk 2 Funk Festival Opens w/ Funk Fashion Show and Ladies Nt @ Long Bch Library 7:30
Cathy Kreger @ Hudson's Mill, Massap 7:30
**New Jam w/ Debbie Knapper
and Knappertime Band @ The High Note, Amityville 8
Jam w/ Tru
Live Productions @ Hub Billiards (20 pool tables, couches, food menu) 4600 Austin Bl, Island Park 8
Tom Rooney's Open Jam @ Ric Jamisons,
342 Rte. 25a, Mt. Sinai 8-11
John Haseth, Shinya Myamoto and friends Jammin
@ Bobbique's, Patch
Jazz/blues Jam w/ Al Cardillo, Perrita Kitson,
Frank Bellucci, Bill Heller and more @ Wickers. 203 Old Country Rd., Hicksville 8:30-11:30
Gail Storm @ Lola's Kitchen, Long Bch 9
New Open Mic w/ Shaun Lally @ D19, 519 Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma 9
Jam w/ Jim Moran jam @ Pete Place, Church St, Bohemia
9
Electric Open Mic w/ Ralph Palladino @ Minnesota's Bar &
Grill, Long Bch. 9
Jam w/Curt Arnel, Glen Goldman, Paul K and Tim Smith @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 9
Open Mic (rock) @ Zebra Club, Copiague
Jam
w/ Tommy Mudcat, Ian Petillo, Mark Mancini, Paul Bassi @ The Breakers, Bayville 9
*Mike Nugent Jam @ Cantebury Ale, Oyster Bay ("every other week") 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
DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10
New Open Mic w/ Caleb White
@ Whoville, Bethpage. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month 10pm
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Friday, Feb 10
WUSB Radio 90.1 FM w/ Mark Klein 8 - 10 am
Bobby Sexton @ Sayville
Inn 6
Rock Bottom & Friends @ Blue Parrot, Massap 6:30
MLC Band @ Lily Flanagans, Islip 6:30
Rhythm & Strings @ Declan Quinns, Bay Shore 6:30
Catfish John @
RS Jones, Merrick 7
Fivestone @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore 7
Russ Seeger @ Perfecto Mundo, Commack 7:30
Gail Storm @ Port
Wash Library 7:30
Beginnings (Big Band) Valentins "Songs From the Heart"
@ Dix Hills PAC 7:30 $
Troubadour East, Singer/Songwriter Series w/ Cathy Kreger,
Katie Pearlman, Rorie Kelly and India Eaton @ Beanberry Cafe, Miller Place 7:30
Folk 2 Funk Festival w/ Gathering Time @ Long Bch Library 7:30
Poco
(acoustic) @ Boulton Center, Bay Shore 8 $55
Southside
Johnny & Asbury Jukes @ The Paramount, Hunt 8 $
Rick & Ted @ Jimmy
Hay's, Island Park 8
Dead Ahead @ Big Daddy's, Massap 8:30
Ian Petillo and Legacy Jazz Band @ Glen Cove Mansion, 200 Dosoris Ln. 8 - 12
Joe
Rock & The All Stars @ Ciao Baby, Massap
Li'l Cliff & The Cliffhangers
@ Shandon Court, E Islip 9
Mike Nugent w/ Al Santorielo @ Cantebury Ales, Oyster Bay
9
Stevie Cochran and Al Levy @ Corner Galley, Massap 9
Rock Candy @ Mill Creek Tavern, Bayville 9
Mary Lamont
Band's Rockin Twang Show w/ special guests @ Buckley's, Valley Stream 9
Dr. K'S Motown Revue @ Dix Hills PAC 7:30
$ Valentines Party w/ Sultana and her Band w/ Special guest
Ajax Bernard @ Amer. Legion Hall #390, Hempstead 8 $
Abraxas (Santana
Trib) @ Four Doors Down, Mattituck 8
Citizen Cope @ The Paramount, Hunt
8 $
Gail Storm @ Hotel Indigo, Riverhead 8
Carrie McQuade Trio
@ Babylon Fish & Clam, 458 Fire Isl Ave. 8
Nina Etc. @ Dockside Cafe, 301
Bergen Ave., W Babylon 8
Mike Nugent w/ Deena Corvino @ Locust Valley Inn
8
That 70's Band Valentines Party and Dinner @ Woodbury CC 8 $ Jonathan Edwards @ The Boulton Center, Bay Shore
8 $35
Megalomania (Black Sabbath Trib) @ Sinclairs Pub, W Babylon 8
Ed
Kaercher @ Jack Halyards, Oyster Bay 8
The Other Shoe (Folk 2 Funk Fest) @ Long
Bch Library 8
My Favorite Mistake @ Kelli's Canyon Rest., Selden 8:30
Net Prophets @ Farrells, W Islip 8:30
Meadowgrass ( Bluegrass Orchestra) @4 W Vilage Green, Hicksville 9
The Electrix @ JD Gates, Glen Cove 10 BiLLfOoLeRy.CoM ______________________________________________________________
Sunday Feb 12 See JazzFest Schedule Above. Click on the logo.
Jazz Brunch @ Big
Daddy's, Massap 12
Gail Storm @ Resorts Casino, Jamaica 12
Charlie Danes @ Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport
(brunch) 1 - 3
Music Sets the Table, Benefit for the Homeless w/ Joseph
& Friends, Kerry Kearney, Chris Cauley Collective, Joe Rock & The All Stars, Noah's Ark and more @ Congr.
Church of Patch., 95 E Main. 2pm Sugg donation $10 and non perishable food accepted.
Folk 2 Funk Fest @ Long Bch Library 2
Benefit for Children of Hope w/ Playback,
Current Affair and more @ Mulcahy's, Wantagh 3 $35
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