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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.
So while out, about, and taking in some jam last night I took in some news and other items of musical
interest.
First of all I heard a few recent gigs at Blue Parrot have been quiet and I personally would like to promote
the Blue Parrot. The bands that played there are not usually playing to empty rooms. I know there have been past issues in
the realm of band compensation at the place and I take only the side of the ethical whomever that may be. I just know
it is hard for venues to survive and just as hard for artists to do the same. There has to be an understanding of the true
economy involved in order for a middle ground to be found. I hope all principals involved work it out
to keep the place jamming with happy patrons and players. It is a good room and a good location and I will promote all gigs
there of musicians I know.
I am bumming that the show at IMAC this weekend with Joe Bonamassa and Dirty Love is sold out and
has been for weeks. I have been trying every angle I can think of to score a ticket but no luck. If anyone has a ticket they
may not use or may want to sell please let me know. Thanks.
I enjoyed the hell out of the Lefty's jam last night. Josh Allen stepped in, Poppa G and Henning Strumm
also played. Josh informed me that he and Phil Gardner (of Rythm Kings) will be playing at Bobbique tonight
(7pm). They have an acoustic jam there on Thursday nights. That sounds good. Josh (JD) Allen is a nice player and
a good guy.
Every night there is something good to see so please check in often to see and go patronize some local stuff.
Thanks for checking in.
It was screaming hot out there today as I tried to squeeze in some work on my deck late in the afternoon.
I must be getting old. I felt like I was gonna melt and I get in a really nasty mood these days when I come face
to face with my 40-something limitations. What is it with this physical aging stuff? My whole damn system gets cranky
and it ain't pretty...my poor daughter.
Anyway, it is Tuesday and in a growing number of places it is Bluesday. Tennessee Jacks,
for instance, has Bennett Harris tonight (6pm).
I also got word that tonight (7 to 9)Sweet Suzi is on WUSB Radio
90.1 hosting The Blues Show. The number there is (631) 632 6901. Tune in and have some fun with Suzi.
She's good on the radio and she plays the good stuff.
I have some catching up to do for the weekend schedule. I'll get that to you tonight. There's
lots going on as usual and some big shows this weekend
Suddenly it's summer and my overtaxed brain is being flooded with notions of summer things.
Friends called me from the beach yesterday, the Mets have lost to the Braves 3 times, the Yanks are talking
about firing and trading some non-performers, I'm sick of cutting the grass already, we got eaten by bugs last night and there
are shows at Jones Beach I want to see that are sold out. Yep, summer is here and it's not even June yet. I can't keep
up.
I think that's why I liked living on the west coast. There are just two seasons out there. Summer and everything
else and there's not definitive margin between them. It was never an issue of changing wardrobes or seasonal yardwork or installing
the air conditioners or putting the boat in the water.
Maybe that's why New Yorkers and easteners in general are more stressed out. There is so much more to do
in the way upkeep. Anyone who wants to join me for a mass migration west let me know. If I can get my 100 closest family and
friends interested it's happening.
As for the here and now I'll be looking around for more stuff in the way of live music for tonight. There
are the good Sunday jams and I imagine they will be rocking tonight and there is a blues and New Orleans music thing going
on at Big Daddy's in Massapequa (6:00). If I find more I'll post it so check back if you're looking for some entertainment
tonight.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy thie summer weekend.
Sorry, I have to vent about last night. I chose to see Kane Daily at Bobbique and there were other
shows I could have gone to and wanted to see. I have not seen Mr. Daily in a long time and my last attempt was ruined by a
brawl at 454. So I invited some friends and got there at a decent hour. 11:00. For me that's a decent hour anyway.
So I go to the bar and as I am waiting for the barmaid to notice me I hear the band say good night.
11:00! Is it me or is that a little shocking on a Friday night? There were people there, maybe 20 to 30. With that the
barmaid shows up. On que. Now what do I do? No music and I finally get noticed by the barmaid. I was so pissed off I wanted
to say "bye bye" but I had friends there (Outside chatting) and they had come a distance for a night of music too.
Well, I did order a drink because I knew some other people there and it was too late to drive to the 2nd show on my list
and I didn't want to walk out on my friends.
I later heard that the owner had prompted the early close due to lack of an audience. That was bogus though.
There were at least 20 people and if there are two people there shouldn't the let the show go on?
I liked the place before and I don't give up easy on people or places so I'll be back but I am just here
as a journalist writing about my experiences and that one was disturbing.
Thank God I ran into Franny Mae and a friend.We hung out and chatted about things and I vented to her too
but at least I got some socializing in and it is always fun to chat with Franny.
I'm not sure now what is in store for the remainder of the weekend. It has been a few nights in a row and
I may need a presidential pardon to get out another night.
Thanks for listening to my little bitching post. I am sure my next one will be more useful. Have fun out
there.
As schooldays dwindle and late morning opportunities occur in my workweek some chances to
explore weeknights arise. Ah, summer days and nights. This week was the first of many, I hope, when I get to visit the many
jams on nights not called Wednseday.
Wednseday at Lefty's was, well, a Wednesday at Lefty's. The Blue Matter boys (who can be seen tonight at
Blue Parrot w/ Charlie Labs on keys) jammed themselves silly. They make a nice night of some bluesy guitar stuff so check-m-out.
The Blue Parrot is an old fave of mine...a good place for some blues.
Last night I got to witness the much heralded Thursday night jam at ET Quiggs. It was cool! John
Judd and Durand Daniels on guitars (Nick Pinto on bass and Ralphie Santiago on drums) get sort of a pyschodelic rythm
thing going and play off each other with some artsy riffs. The other pieces there were all good too. If you're a
fan of the era inhabited (and defined) from Hendrix to Zeppelin, to name a few, these guys are a rare and valuable
commodity. I spend a lot of time looking for the "roads taken" by my favorite artists of that genre. There aren't many who
do much more than cover that stuff. These guys play with it. They jam with it and take you on some nice rides through
some magical city streets. I want more.
Now I have to figure out how to work at least an occasional Thursday night into my schedule. It took lawyers
and hard negotiations for me to work in a regular Wednseday night every week. This is going to have to be masterful relationship
negotiations and I am by no means confident of the outcome.
I'll be thinking about it as I cruise the venues of Long Island this weekend taking in as much of the
great stuff as I can put myself in front of. I hope to see you all out there somewhere and have a festive Memorial Day weekend.
I heard that Pub 454 is no more. Bummer. I liked the place. I liked the gigs they had. I liked that is was
close to me. I liked the lady at the bar. "Karen" I think. She was nice. Tough business I see. What are you gonna do?
Last week I went there to see Kane Daily and the place erupted into some rough stuff. That was unfortunate
and I see now that the problems were greater than that. I hope the good people involved with the place find something new
so they can continue what they started without the drama or whatever the problems were.
Today I was on the phone booking a trip to LA for this summer. As I was on hold (forever) I went
online and noticed that there is another Festival this summer and it is July 14th weekend. The American Music Festival
and it has a cast that I do not want to pass up. When the operator finally came back on the phone I told her
that while I was on hold all that time I came up with some new plans. I had to be home for that weekend. I
also thanked her for her amazing yet fortunate lack of urgency with regard to my travel arrangements.
There are going to be some demanding times in the month of July. I had better start hitting the gym
and getting in shape for some blues marathon come July. I saw the link on the LI Blues Society page. Check it out.
Thanks for stopping by and please continue to let me know of any gigs you have coming up in the realm
of Bluesy-RnR, Blues, Jazzy blues, bluesy jazz and other bluesy stuff. (Nassau and Suffolk basically).
I have grown accustomed to hanging in on Sunday nights. I love Sundays with my little family. I love
tending to the yard and veggie garden, the smell of the grass, the big dinner, calling the folks in other parts
of the country and sharing the family news. It is the best that "daytime" has to offer...not that there is not other
good stuff in the weekly matter.
Last night, however(!), I am now regretting. My friend and fearless reporter, Ms. Audrey Flash Stashin Cashin
(do not attempt to translate that literally) was fortunate enough to be out (what a surprise) and she has informed me of the
details of an amazing night in Patchogue. Yes, Patchogue has amazing nights for those not aware of the density of blues venues
in that general patch of Lawngiland.
I posted late word Saturday of the show at Bobbique. (It was a benefit hosted by I'm-not-sure-who but
Breakaway, Howie, was involved and it was a dandy of an event). The cast included Breakaway, PP and Hooch, Dare Ya Band, Tommy
Keys, The Smokedaddy's and... (ladies and gentlemen(!)...)Hubert Sumlin. I posted it and tried not to think about what
I was missing.
Well, Ms. Flashy Cash filled me in and I'm hurtin. She sat and listened to this right there at Bobbique,
Patchogue, NY.
To rub salt in the gaping wound she also told me she hung out with a few of these people because
across the street is the Sunday night jam at Brickhouse Brewery with Josey Wales. So she, my very virtual and good
friend Franny Mae hung out for an amazing night of listening and playing and it happened on a Sunday night in Patchogue.
I'm glad to know and to be able to report that there are those among us that are able to take in all this
rich culture. Often.
Bless them and bless all the really good artists that are out there playing often and everywhere and I hope
it never stops because I see some openings coming up this summer and I better catch some more of this stuff with Sumlin.
Thanks Cash. Hows it goin Franny? Thanks for stopping by blues fans.
From a Friday night in a "blue" room to a Saturday night with a bluzman it was a good weekend of music.
The Blue Parrot hosted Sweet Suzi & The Blues Experience Friday night and I have a soft spot for
that place...for a few reasons. I guess the main reason is because it is a crawl from where I grew up making the "demographics" sort
of comfortable for me. I have also met a few of my favorite local artists there. It offers a cozy enough atmosphere
that one gets to meet the band.
In such an "intimate" setting I got a different feel from SS&BE Friday night. In the last set, which
is the only full set I caught, Suzi, and John Anderson displayed some warm moments to a thinned out crowd. She, and they,
can really bring it when the room allows but this time I enjoyed the "bluer" mood. Her boom boom voice has a nice mellow range
as well and Johnny's guitar sounded good with some soft touch and subtlety. He never plays with a heavy hand but
I heard him better Friday night in a quieter room. He/They had some nice moments.
Saturday night I was lucky enough to catch The Sam Taylor Band at Lefty's. That is a another
favorite room of mine. A good size place with a fair amount of good vantage points and always good company.
It was a nice night with Mr.Taylor and company. The man has it goin on. He and Gary Sellers make
some glorious guitar music from funk to rock n roll blues to flat out blues. I couldn't get off my seat until they stopped
and I was sad when they did. There were some new faces with The Taylor band too. Ed, the Hat, was on drums and there was a
"Dylan-looking" piano player who was real good. No one sitting near me knew the mans name, sorry about that. They were
tight though. It was a good show but real pro's.
I enjoy the variety of blues around here and I feel lucky to not only be able to hear it but to be
able to share that enjoyment with a few people.
I had one of those nights when I got what I was lookin for and I got it good. No, not that. I got
to The Brickhouse for their Wednesday night thing and I caught Kerry Kearney and Co. What
a treat! Those guys filled the room and my soul with bountiful blues and rock n roll. (no rhyme intended)
I was not able to sit close as I had company and there was not a place for two up front so I garnered
a few seats toward the back. I don't like that because I like to see people performing. Given my limited hearing capability
I use my eyes to help gather it all in sometimes. Last night I was not able to do that so I was unnecessarily concerned
about enjoying the show. I heard just fine and I can still hear the guitar and there are few better around here especially
with Celenza, Murphy and Co. for accompaniment.
So far the Wed. night at The Brickhouse has been pretty freaking good. Last week I caught MISbHAVIN
for a set. I wonder if that happened there on a Wed. because of the occasional praying I do. It is just do-able for me with
my usual night out. It is timed well and allows me to move on at not-too-late an hour to a jam. Thank you God, and thank
you KK for last night.
As for a jam, I got to Lefty's and there was quite a lot going on. Not five minutes after
I arrived in comes Poppa G and a band of merry players; TimDorsey, Billy Klinghart,
Henning Strumm. Those guys got up and got pretty damn funky. I was having another moment. What a fine night I was
having.
Unfortunately my toils caught up with me. I felt myself fading so I departed. Upon arrival
at my humble abode I reclined in my drivers seat. I was listening to my new CD, The Benefit Concert (with
Warren Haynes) and I didn't want my night of music to end. I ended up walking in to the house over an hour later and I had
to explain my lateness to my lovely. I told her I was just listening to music. I got the mm-hmm. I slept well.
It was a good night. I want more.
So it's Wednesday and I'm heading out on my search for inspiration tonight. There are some good options
every week, in fact every night there is something. Tonight, if I'm lucky, I'll get out early enough to catch some of Kerry
Kearney at the Brickhouse and then on to a jam somewhere.
Lately things have felt like toil. Work has been steady but slow and the payday remains like a carrot,
still ahead of me. Such is the life of a freelancer.
Family is full of pain, sad to say. Is that common because it surprises me every time? Funny how understanding
and forgiveness come last from the ones who are supposed to love you the most. Is that a way-of-life or is it me? I
ask these questions, not expecting answers. It's more like observations and items that befuddle me.
On my night(s) out I like to take in some streams of music and go into some streams of thought. Music does
that for me. That's why sometimes I sit alone and listen, in fact, I need some of that. There are so many things
I wonder about and there is so little time in my day to actually think.
On a musical note, there are again, lots of good shows this weekend. I would love to see them all but I'll
be lucky to catch two. Thats my new goal; two shows a weekend and any more is gravy. During the week it is all gravy.
Maybe I'll come up with some helpful answers to my questions tonight. Believe me, I'll share it
with you if I do.
Via some investigative help from "Cash" I heard there was quite a show on Saturday with
Sam Taylor, Dirty Love, Frank Latorre's King Bees and some other friends at Vail Leavitt.
That was the show billed as The Mother of Mothers Day Shows and I'm sorry I missed it. Due to personal and
family obligations I was occupied elsewhere and, musically speaking, ended up with nuttin that night. Yes, I had a nice
time with family and that counts but... I heard it was a good one.
Joining Sam Taylor and the others was Richie Canatta and Maria Staino for a few tunes. Also stepping
in were Gary Sellers, Ken "The Rocket" Korb, and Johnny Cola (joining The King Bees). Nice line-up and I heard Frank Latorre
put on a helluva show. Thats a lot of entertainment, Richie Cannata, Sam Taylor, Dirty Love (with Pam Betti), Latorre, Gary
Sellers... I drive to seven places, seven nights to see all that. Damn.
I just finished taking in Jacks o Diamonds CD, Find Something New. What is amazing is that Josh Allen
and his boys wrote all that stuff. I was happy to give it a listen and I wrote a little piece in the way of a Review (from
my very impressionistic standpoint) and posted it on Page 2 here. If you want to hear some RnR Blues in the realm of SRV and
George Thorougood by a talented young couple of guys check it out nd keep an eye out for these guys. They are busy and will
be playing someplace near you soon.
I also heard Kerry Kearney is playing at Brickhouse Wed. night (8pm). That place is getting some good
stuff on Wednesday nights...and other nights. They are a fulltime venue of some of the best music around.
Thanks for stopping by and come back soon for the weekend schedule. I have been trying to post earlier
so I can spend the end of the week looking for other stuff, planning my weekend and checking the accuracy of the information
I find out there. See you soon.
I guess it will be a fairly traditional Mother's Day here. Tradition, for us, is something
altogether different however.
I have my child, my wife has hers and it is sort of a mixed bag of celebrations. I even take some
Mothers Day glory, thank you very much. In fact let this be a place to celebrate a Mothers Day for men...talk about catering
to a niche market. I may never reach anyone with the subjects I tackle. For anyone raising a child and taking the day-to-day
responsibility, bless you and may you find patience and grace every day.
Friday night was a blur of an effort. "Cash", Rob Lepano (of Lefty's) and I decided
to try for a trifecta and it didn't work. We caught some Pam Betti/Dirty Love at Cherrywood and they rocked (Yes, I am a loyal
stalker) and we then tried to catch Suzi Smith at Giacomo Jacks. We were going to stop at Sunset Grille, in between, to
see Wondrous Stories but it got a little late. Well, we blew it. Suzi was wrapping up and we were stranded in Amityville with
nowhere to go. I don't think I have ever made it to three shows in one night and I am learning that it is just not worth it.
Obvious that I am a "lost cause dreamer". That explains a lot, no?
So last night was a tough one too. A family party kept me out late so I took a shot at The Brightwaters
Inn (so local it is dangerous) for Bluestone. It was too late. Know what? I need a theme song titled "Too Late". I'm
working on it right now.
At The Brightwaters inn (a decent little venue) I ran into Josh Allen (Jacks o Diamonds). Is that
guy the hardest working dude on Long Island or what? I run into Josh everywhere and I enjoy hearing him play by the way. I
am just about finished taking in his CD and I'll write up a litte diddie about it here in a day or so.
Thanks for hangin and enjoy the beautiful day with a mother figure if you are so lucky.
I mean that literally and figuratively. I sit here taking in the wiffs of spring air through
my window slightly ajar. Funny thing about the air around me. It seems to carry particles of things from my past.
I sometimes breathe deep and take in some sweet air and my thought goes somewhere very specific.
Is it something familiar I smelled from the time I am remembering or is there some of life carried in my/our atmosphere?
Today I am reminded of when I was kind of hurting at one point years ago. Losing someone close can
do that. It was also spring as a matter of fact.
As I was driving along Sepulveda Blvd. in Hermosa Beach, California I heard a song on the radio
and it penetrated deep. The song was Moses by Patty Griffin. Know it? It is just the song to do that. I made a note of the
name and bought the tape (CD's were just making their move). The music was cathartic. A new movement of music in my life
was under way.
The thing that made that possible was me being vulnerable. Maybe for me that was rare. Maybe most people
are that way and it just took me that long to get there. Not sure. I do know that if more people let music (or any art form)
in they will find company for any thing they feel. I suspect that is why teenagers feel such an affinity for rock n roll.
It's about feeling like we are part of something and we are. We all share something. Music is one of the
"languages" that speaks to us all because it is not just about the words. It is also about the emotion expressed in the music.
For me, most of the time, words are perfunctory...sometimes poignant, mostly invisible. That may have something to do with
the fact that I have bad hearing.
I enjoy the effort of a person sharing themself and his/her feelings, putting it out there. If
it comes out like the voice of an angel, or a magic carpet ride on electric strings all the better.
Please forgive another "deep" discussion of musical exploration. I just choose to express some
things even when there is no particular event to do that through. (see? I need to get out more). The weekend is here
though. I will go out and get some of that good stuff and I suggest you all do too.
A rare thing is a Wednesday night show and by none other than MISbHAVIN. I took the
opportunity (Wed. night being My night to explore) and caught a set of a slightly modified version of the dynamic quartet.
Donnie Celenza was not present. Danny Keane was a bit under the weather apparently but Pam
Hunter seemed to have her edgy self goin pretty well.
With all the "distractions" from their norm they sounded good to me. I'll always miss not hearing
Donnie C though...as capable as the axeman was last night.
Some originals, Everyday and Ask Your Man are great songs and with my "impressionist"
ear they sounded great. Pat and Danny also pulled out an impromptu It's a Man's World that was also pretty well
done. I only caught one set but it reminded me what a dynamite thing they have going on. It was a treat for a weeknight or
any night.
The show at Brickhouse Brewery ended early enough for me to get to Lefty's
for the big Wednesday night jam with Blue Matter. There was a good turnout there too...both musically and
of listeners and friends.
Josey Wales was crankin when I got there and the mysterious Jeff (with
no last name) was also making some nice guitar sounds. I understand he also does the Thursday night jam with John
Judd. Check that out.
Oh well...theres a great spring line-up this weekend so get out and enjoy and let me know if I missed anything.
I have played this Al Green song a few times here and for me it never gets old. He inspires me
with his feeling. I really think his motivation to preach, being a Reverend, comes from the same place... and not all Reverends
have that in them.
My interest in blues came at an emotional time in my life, no coincidence. I heard something in a song that
moved me and I followed that lead to find more consolation. It felt comforting to find people sharing those feelings
and it still does. Hence, my interest in all the good artists here on Long Island...and elsewhere.
My particular focus has been on lead singers and guitar players. I do enjoy what I hear from the other players
like some sax players, bass players, harp players, piano players. Maybe I try to listen to whomever's voice is
"speaking" and the "lead" players happen to be singers and guitar players for the most part. Every now and then someone
lets loose with a solo from somewhere else on the stage though, that sounds pretty personal. I can listen to that stuff
from whomever says it.
The challenge, as I see it, seems to be keeping the creativity at hand and fueled and many
do. I look forward to discovering more of that and "fanning those flames" and warming my hands on the fire.
Inspiration is necessary. I need it to keep "going" and growing" myself. Things can get routine here
in the burbs. The roles I need to be in can rob me of myself and make me forget what I need to be doing.
Just some thoughts about why this stuff matters to me and maybe some of you.
By the way, I read a good piece by Kerry Kearney on a LiBlues Society
page, Newsletter I believe. It is an amusing anecdote about a gig out east. There are pieces by blues artists that I enjoy
reading like another one, posted earlier on that site, by Pam Betti about Dirty Love's experiences
while in Memphis at the Blues competition in February. Check em out.
Thanks for stopping by and let me know what I missed in my calender for the coming days.
I often ask for input here especially for shows I cannot get to. I welcome eyewitness information from either
patrons or players from any live event around here. If I don't know the source very well I will figure out how to present
it. If I do I can edit it accordingly. So feel free to let me know what I missed.
Having said that, I can now post something from my friend, fellow music fan and "intrepid reporter", Audrey
C. Many musicians and patrons of the local musical arts know Audrey. She has a way of getting to know people. That's a skill
and it seems to work best with sincerity which she has.
So last night Audrey got herself out to The Brickhouse for Josie Wales'
jam and she was having so much fun she text'd me, like fifty times. I figured since I had all that information I had my Monday
post. Thanks "Cash". And t he lady knows her blues.
So Jim K (Josie W) had a cast of tens apparently. I'd get a text with a new name every
10 minutes. "Freddy on Keys", "Mike on Bongos", "Jay Sharkey on vox", "Clutch on bass", "JD (Josh) is up", "Marlon on guitar".
It was fun but hey Jim, can we get some last names? I know many of these guys but not all and I enjoy giving shout-outs when
I can.
They played an awesome playlist last night too. For that, as well, I was envious of "Cash". She takes
in a lot of music! The jam included; "How Does It Feel., Stormy Monday, Little Wing, Purple Haze, Pride & Joy"....among
others. There was also a group, The New Daytona's, and they played more of that 'surf rock" and it went down well. I'm
hearing more "surf" themes lately and it can be a good influence I guess.
So, I like having an able set of ears (among other formidable parts) out there and I appreciate that there
is so much to see/hear. I will continue to try to get to as many shows as I can but I will have my challenges and there lies
the fodder for conversation.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks, Audrey, for your keen insight and intrepid nature.
But Pam Betti may wonder, considering I caught parts of her and Dirty Love's two shows this weekend.
Knowing there were so many shows to see I tried to plan it so I could catch some stuff I had not seen.
Friday night friends and I planned to go to PB and Dirty Love because,well, we enjoy them and their
locale was "user friendly". Saturday was going to be a hit and run affair with a few other shows.
Well, I had it planned pretty good but things changed last minute, a show cancelled. I had to
re-group.
I started at Cherrywood and enjoyed the hell out of The John Judd Band.
With Judd (guitar) was Durand Daniels (guitar and vocals), Nick DePinto
(bass) and Ralphie Santiago (on drums of course). They covered some good stuff including Led Zeppelin and
the guitar work was good. Better than good!
They are versed in jamming and creative in their interpretation. Judd takes his licks in a lot of interesting directions
and with Durand there to supply some zesty flavor, both vocally and with guitar, they all make for some good listening. For
a "listener of guitar" I was real happy sittin and listenin last night. I recommend that act. Check them out whenever
you get the chance.
From there I wanted to check out T-Bone and Franny Mae but theirs was the the show
that cancelled (booking issues, basically). I then considered heading out to Ronkonk to see MISbHavin who
I am really looking forward to seeing for a whole show sometime soon but, frankly, I had to reconsider based on the distance
from Wantagh and the fact that I had a few already. In fact I was feeling a little out of juice by then.
So, at the risk of being labelled a stalker I figured I would stop at Lefty's (it's on the way home) and
see some friends and, sure why not, catch the end of PB & Dirty Love. Well when I got there Ms. Betti
was belting one out. She's pretty amazing. The night before she was concerned about her voice making it through the weekend
but there she was, second night, and she had it goin on.
I didn't last long there as it was a tiring weekend for me.(I'm no Pam Betti) and I got into some complicated
"discussions" as I was hanging out and that hastened my departure as well.
Well, I got a few shows in this weekend, they were all good. I will now be targeting the stuff I missed
and hopefully I'll get a glimpse of some of that next weekend. Maybe the weekend after. One never knows.
Pub 454 that is. It's in Bohemia on Rte. 454, west of the Islip airport and last night
Pamela Betti & Dirty Love were there making some nice music.
The usual cast of Dirty Love; Bill Marino, Rich Theil, Mike Scalzo and now Frank
Latorre, with Pam have gotten tight and entertaining. Last night was a good showcase for them and it was highlighted
by a harp duet moment that seemed almost too good to be spontaneous. Was it? I should have checked.
Ken "The Rocket" Korb happened to be there and he stepped in and blew a beauty with Latorre,
both on harp. It was special. The two seemed in perfect sync and everyone in the place took it in and enjoyed.
I also ran into Mark Klein of the Long Island Blues Warehouse and he was gracious enough to allow me to
use the clip you are hearing of C&B Blues Revue. Mark had the young guys on his show a few months back. I hope you enjoy
that as much as I do.
By the way, Long Island Blues Warehouse is only accessible on the iternet right now. The
station was sold but come February Mark and the show will be back on the airwaves and I will get that information to you when
it comes. Check out liblues.com for more info and to access the show online.
Like I have been saying there is lots to see this weekend and I hope you all enjoy. Even during the day,
today...a few shows. Bike Fest at Splish Splash with Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience
is going on, MISbHAVIN has ane arly show (2pm) and Smiling Dogs has a 5pm show.Then you
can move on the the night shows. Take your vitamins and drink some coffee and have a good time!!!
Some friends and I have been talking about where to go this weekend with so many options. I wish I
could take a Saturday night show and move it to Friday for instance. That way I could catch at least my two "most intriguing"
choices and maybe more. The way it is I may have to pass up one of those but I still may get to more than two.
I checked my childs temperature every day this week to make sure we are okay this weekend. She is wondering
about my motive, though. I guess thats understandable. I DO care that she doesn't miss another soccer game though. That
is every bit as important as my blues habit. The kid is starting to smell the coffee though. God bless her...in fact she keeps
asking me for some.
Last night at Lefty's was some good jamming. Poppa G stepped up again and he gets some
funk going as well as some hip hop vocals. He and Blue Matter always get a little roll going. The low
gravity guitar of Arty Panico got going later on...after he bitched about his hands being
tired or something. I guess they woke up. Arty can roll and he did. Ray Wade's vocals are moving forward
to some bluesy places which is fun to hear and Ms. Kindara played with some vocals and shes fun when she hangs in there and
pulls it out of herself.
As usual there was a mix of some experienced and juicy stuff and some relative rookies, cutting their
teeth.
A new face and an experienced pair of hands was a guitar player named Jeff and he lit up a few bars. I didn't
get a last name but he's a Nassau guy, tall...I'll get a name next time.
In the meantime come on down to Lefty's or any of the good jams. It's great music and no cover.
Keep an eye out for some updates on some of the shows. The Biker Fest sounds like fun and I'm adding some
details.
So I hear I missed another geat jam last night at JD Gates with Ralph Santiago and co. My "sources"
tell me it was a good showing with Anthony Steele, John Judd, Nick Pinto andothers joining
Ralphie Santiago and co. up there. Damn. These weeknight shows are freaking good. It's not enough that I
have to miss shows on the weekend. Now I'm getting all jones'd up on weeknights and it is making me think about hiring
a live-in to handle my life so I can go and experience all this good stuff. I'd better start playing lotto more seriously
if I'm going to pull that off. Wish me luck.
Tonight (being Wed. night) I will be making my rounds out there and I would love to check out some
other jams as well as Lefty's. I enjoy that one almost every week and probably tonight too
but maybe a pit stop somewhere first..hmmm.
Thanks for the corrections of some of the show info.(Bluesbrat. She is both helpful and a nice friend).
I welcome anyone else letting me know of shows...even last minute. Get in touch bill@Billfoolery.com.
A rare Monday night I spent out last night and since I was probably going to "toss a few"(a birthday
was being celebrated) my bud and I decided to stay local and check out Bartini for Dave Drew's
jam.
It was nice to see a "happening" down there. Dave gets a cast of quite a few who do some 1, 2, 3 and 4 piece
things and most weren't bad. The place is actually a pretty good space for the player I would imagine and it is a very friendly
atmosphere. My friend commented that it looks like a good place to experiment with a solo act. I concur but there were also
some good pieces for some collaboration.
Being Tuesday I should also remind anyone here about the jam at Tennessee Jacks in
Islip tonight. I think Tommy Keys is there this week. Better confirm but there's usually someone good. There
are some good jams too. I hear Ralphie Santiago gets a good jam going in Glen Head @ JD Gates.
Have fun out there and let me know if I missed any gigs for the coming weekend or if I mistook any
of the information.
I'll make changes to this site on a regular basis, sharing news, views, experiences, photos...whatever occurs to me.
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Live Music Calendar (Posted Mondays,
edited all week. By Billfoolery.com ) Use of this calendar in full or in part without specific
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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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