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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 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!!!!
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Bill

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A new Tuesday night spot.
   Tuesday night marked the beginning of another Open jam night. This one at Mustang Sally's in W. Islip.
   The Blue Matter gang with Ralphie Santiago, Arty Panico and Ray Wade had their old bass player Kelly back in the fold and there was a real nice crowd for the debut.
   I walked in around 10:30 and there was a delay in the start. It seems dart players have priority at Mustang Sally's and the whole music crowd was waiting awkardly for some sign that the dart games were over and the music could begin.
   Finally, around 11:30, Sweet Suzi introduced Blue Matter at Mustang Sally's for the first time and hopefully it will be a long run. These guys are built to jam. They play a solid variety or rock/blues and they get a pretty good following of aspiring artists. It is a mix of players strong in guitars and vocals with some good bass and keyboard players stepping in on occasion.
   The place is great for music. It has a large room, wide open with tables and a long bar. There is no stage and the light isn't great but the location is pretty good and there is plenty of parking.
   The guests on opening night were good. Sweet Suzi grooved on a few tunes and Johnny Anderson did the same. Derek Hensley did a few nice numbers on drums and Josh Allen kicked some ass with a new looking, cherry red strat. It was a regular south shore all-star night.
   The place is so close to my Bay Shore abode I may have to rotate my weekly nights on occasion. I just hope the jam gets a steady flow and a patient host. Check it out for a nice night of music and good company.
   The week is young and there are good jams and open-mic's all over the place. Get out there sometime soon. It is good for you, the players and the economy. Hey, you'll be doing your community a service.
   Thanks for checking in.
bill
6:25 pm | link

How was your weekend ,Franny?
   Well a weekend just passed and I don't have much to report.
   Part of it is that I only got out on Saturday night but it was late and I had a bad chest cold. It was the kind of congestion that makes me feel like coughing with every breath. I tried a few local spots and a few quick belts of vodka. (hey the Russians swear by it), but nothing much happened. I caught a few sets of Bad Habit and Bluestone but I was not comfortable and nothing was motivating me. I needed something powerful, something potent. I got home swiftly and checked my calendar again. Maybe I missed something.
   No, I was geographically and physically oppressed that night. It just doesn't always work out.
   Even Sunday when there were a few good shows with talented artists I was blocked by circumstance. It was the unavoidable kind. The Ms. was celebrating a big one. We had a nice dinner with family at Dick & Dora's in Massapequa. I used to go to that place when I was a kid and it is still there and it was not bad. Great for a good size group.
   Speaking of which I have one of those noteworthy birthdays coming. I am referring the ones with a round number. Gulp. I think I'll be celebrating somewhere far away where I can get really indulgent and not have to make any calls the next day wondering what happened. So it will be Vegas, maybe New Orleans. I think the jazz fest is near my b-day.
   I have the coming week to look forward to. There is a new jam starting on Tuesday night at Mustang Sally's in W Islip. That's close and I enjoy Blue Matter. Maybe I can sneak out on a Tuesday night for their opening.
   There are still Wednesday night jams I need to re-discover, like Reflections and then there is next weekend.
   I'll post the new schedule soon and I'll be hopeful of getting out more next week and not having respiratory and other issues.
   Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by.
bill
1:13 am | link

Damn fine jam.
    So I headed up to Katies in Smithtown for my Wednesday night out. I'm like a pinball banging around now since my usual Wed. night groove has been uprooted and last night I dug it.
   So I get there and it was jumping. So I checked my bearings and it was definitely Wednesday night. I saw Jim Moran and his merry band. I saw Pam Betti and she was all  hoppin and happenin. I saw Hitman and he had some players. I saw lots of familiar faces...all having fun. 
   It is a great room for music too. Big open space, a stage, a bar in the back, no massive columns blocking views. Good light on the band and less light on the people. Perfect. I even found a quiet road home which might help some night. Thanks Jim.
   The music was some fresh episodes in cover rock and blues. Hitman has a vast repetoire. You'll hear stuff from him that you don't hear from the cover bands at the corner bar. Jim Moran had his usual hammer and axe working well and I was thrilled to hear Pam Betti wailing on some Led Zepplin....not to mention Joplin and Aretha.  
   I think that may have been a replay of a dream I had once... PB doing some hard rocking. And it was made more surreal by her hair in pigtails. There's a farm-girl looking Pam Betti getting all edgy and metal on some LZ. If I was a visual artist I would try to make an impression of that somehow. I might add a light blue checkered Dorothy dress for effect.
   It was a waker-upper of a Wed. night. A good time.
   I may not make it up there every week but I'll definitely be fitting it in to my new routine. Check that one out some Wed. night.
   I spent some time last night talking about the stuff coming up this weekend. There are some good shows... as usual. Notably there is a big fundraiser for Cancer research at Bobbique's on Sunday with a dynamite cast. Check that out too.
   Thanks for checking in and thanks to all the artists that keep me posted on their gigs. I appreciate it.
bill
  
6:28 pm | link

A busy and entertaining weekend!
    I had a busy weekend with two nights out. If I had the opportunity and the physical stamina I would try and make it three days, what with the good stuff on the calendar today. That ain't happenin though. My body is clearly opting out of that one today...among other obstacles.
   It was fun though!
   Friday night I went to Reflections (Rockville Center) to catch Perrita and The Way of The Groove. That is a nice cast of players with Perrita Kitson, a sweet and soulful singer. Chrispy Chicken on sax, Paul Levant is the regular guitar. Friday night had John Anderson and even some Donnie Celenza sitting in. Dave Burns on drums, Dave Pellegrino on bass and Dan Policar on keys. There were some other cameo's including vocals by James "Ajax" Baynard.
   It was a fun night. The sounds were soul and blues and R&B. The place has a nice atmosphere albeit some difficult drinking/viewing angles. With the room  full of music and musicians and the band sitting close to the patrons it had the feel of a friendly, family affair. 
   Perrita and company exude a good vibe. There is a genuine warmth and joy coming out of the Groove as well as all the funky, velvety soul. They have a lot going on. It was a show with multiple interesting elements; cool sax by Chrispy Chicken, the guitars Friday were amazing. Lots to listen to and make you feel good. Add them to your "must see" list. You won't find much better than that!
   Saturday night was couples night for me and the Ms. and some friends and we were generously invited to Lefty's by manager Rob Lepano and by the band eXonda...so we took them up on it and I introduced some new friends to some of the local fare. More good vocals and soul.  
   eXonda has a mellow style and delivery. Her voice is contained and her cool attitude carries well. Additional vocals are provided by Sugaree who, as her name suggests, offers a sweetness and a higher pitched complement. Rashid Amir also offered some rap vocals. The band was Henning Stumm on drums, Papa G on bass and Jeevan on keys. The result is original with a number of influences like R&B, 80's rock, soul, hip hop. The set list included some originals (co-writte by eXonda, Sugaree and Ayanda) like Give Me Something and At the Party. Another well done number last night was a cover of Glorybox, Give Me a Reason.
   They have lot's to offer and so many sounds. There's another act you'll have to catch. It's nice to have so many styles, so many sounds and so many good people to deliver it.
   Thanks for checking in and thanks to the artists and venues for the info. and the hospitality! 
bill
  
12:40 pm | link

Weekend fare.
   There is a full schedule of shows this weekend. I hope anyone with the chance to go out does so.
   There is blues of course (with Hitman Blues and Pamela Betti for instance). There is soul, there is country, there is rock, there's folk, jazz. I think it is all covered in just this weekend.
   One thing I have been wanting to do and, hopefull, I will be offering soon is some band and musician biographies. I'll keep it on one of my other pages. I'd like to offer one new one a month and hopefully I can offer some questions and answers when I can set it up...with the band or artist.
   Stay tuned for that and I would also like to get some blues programming on the radio and/or podcasting outlet.
   It is all in an effort to bring the local entertainment scene to the people here on Long Island who could be taking better advantage of it. There is so much to see and hear.
   Once again thanks for stopping by and check in soon for some new stuff.
bill
9:31 pm | link

Feel some love today.
    Anyone that has lost a partner knows Valentines Day is bittersweet.
    As I was choosing a song to play today memories surfaced of my late wife as well as thoughts of the love I feel in the present. It is the truth that part of what has fueled my love of blues was both the loss I felt and the music I found afterwards over a decade ago.
   The first sounds I heard after sleepwalking through the months that followed was the music of Patty Griffin, Living With Ghosts. Hers was an angelic voice talking to me about my very pain. I learned afterwards that the CD was written about her loss, after a relationship ended. Her pain was practically tangible and I played the CD over and over until I could finally realize that people deal and move on with loss and pain. Having heard the experience in song and having even just one person to talk to me about it was cathartic. I followed other voices from there and there are many that talk to me. It is a good place to find company and comfort. Still.
   In an effort to share some "living" love I chose my favorite Al Green song. I hope you enjoy it. I hope it helps you find some warm feelings in your heart today to dwell on if you weren't lucky enough to wake up next to it.
   Enjoy your Valentines Day!
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Poised for something new.
   It is Wednesday night. I should be out hunting for a jam. I am newly orphaned from my Wed. night routine which most weeks included attending the Blue Matter jam.
   There was something comfortable about that jam. There was a comfortable lack of fighting egos there. The door was always open to players of most levels. More "levels" of skill were welcome there than most places and that was balanced by a good skill level of regular guests and players.
   I am sure the BM boys will show up somewhere else soon. I'm going somewhere in a little while and I will be doing some investigating. I'm looking for a new Wed. night locale for both myself and in the event that Blue Matter find a new place too far from me I will make my case for something local.
   I  had a late start. If I had been able to go out earlier I would have run up to see Jim Moran and Pam Betti at Katies or Donnie C at Reflections. I look forward to doing some roaming when I get back to my usual start time.
   At least I have a good weekend to look forward to. There are some really good shows this weekend. Friday and Saturday night are tough choices. Even Sunday has more than one quality show.
   It is good news that there is so much to see. I hope to find a new Wed. night home and in the meantime I welcome the opportunity to check out some new scenes.
   Try a few new scenes yourselves. There is so much to see and hear.
   Thanks again for stopping by.
bill
  
11:08 pm | link

Some Grammy moments...for me
   The Grammy awards is a spectacle that I enjoy. The artists, being aural specialists are sometimes clumsy in person both visually and in spoken word. That vulnerability is what is so attractive about the awards show.
   Seeing live performaces of great recording artists is also sobering... and inspiring.
   Take the opening. Alicia Keys with all her youthful beauty and power was an underdog in her duet with a "holographic" Frank Sinatra and as a blues moment I'll take it. The blues are so under-represented it was nice to see Mr. Blue Eyes and Ms.delicious-diva-of the moment, Alicia Keys. It wasn't in perfect harmony but it was a nice touch to see them together. Her voice is a pretty thing and so is she. Sinatra's profound confidence was always intimidating. That was a good thing.
   I saw two sides of Kanye West. His performance of "Mama" was an homage to his mother recently passed and he showed humanity in both his performance and his expression. That was cool. By the time he received his Grammy for Best Rap Album he had recovered his steely confidence and left a little chill.
   Vince Gill (Best Country album) referenced that soon after when he accepted his award from Ringo Starr. He asked West if HE ever got an award from a Beatle. Good moment...for both. They laughed. Leave it to the country guy to lay down some gravity with a grin.
   A much anticipated moment was the preformance of Amy Winehouse via satellite  from London.
   Ms. Winehouse won a few Grammy's, much deserved. Her album, Back to Black is unique, enjoyable. She came out of nowhere and made a favorable impression on practically the world...in spite of being as unstable as uranium. She is almost as potent.
   Her performance was so interesting. It was staged in a bluesy room. It looked like a place the size of Mirelle's. It was the kind of room I like and never see around here;  a stage and low tables and chairs for the patrons. She had some male dancers in black suits really working a Blues Brothers kind of groove and a 3 or 4 piece band with some brass I believe. She performed "You Know I'm No Good" and Rehab". Of course her voice was not as tight as a studio recording and she was so idiosyncratic. She was both hard to watch and impossible to not watch. She looked as vulnerable emotionally as she did physically, moreso.   
   I believe it is from such an unstructured place that some interesting art comes. Her vocals, her expression and even her appearance is stimulating or at least curious. That is why new statements are rare. It is hard for "open-ness" to exist. It is hard for people to live so ungrounded from convention. Societies pressure them/us to comform, obey and yet still create. If a person's ideas and methods are counter-culture their expressions will provide thought provoking images. It doesn't have to be deliberate or constructive, per se' ...for me to enjoy that. It just has to be genuine and driven by an expressive ideal.
    That is why I find award shows interesting. I get to see the frailties that they have the courage to live with and hence, give us some things that allow us to see outside our boxes. These Grammy's provided some good moments. Do you agree?
    I'll have the new weekly schedule up real soon.
   Thanks for checking in.
bill
  
1:20 am | link

Blues and news.
   First of all I want to mention that my favorite local jam has been whacked! It seems Lefty's wasn't finding the Wednesday night jam lucrative enough so they pulled the plug on it.
   The boys in Blue Matter were told it was a music program issue and the $$'s weren't adding up. I guess we've heard that before. Oh well, the boys will find another home and I hope it is close. I also hope it is somewhere where the owners know that a jam is not packed every week and it generates a long term following of music people. I hear they have a place or two in mind as some bar owners have approached them over the years about moving the event.  Good luck boys. I'll show up pretty often as long as it is Wednesday night and it's in the same general local.  I have made my whole life work for Wednesday nights. Changing that would be like changing my job.
   As for the weekend fare, I caught Sweet Suzi and The Blues Experience Friday night at Giacomo Jacks. That was a blast! Suzi had her mojo going, Johnny Anderson kept the ride going with his usual flair and Mr. Foschino and the rest of the Blues Experience had their Friday night attitudes as well. The place, the music and the people make for a great weekend night. I recommend it for all the stressed out people in suburbia who sit home and open their bills and sweat it out every day. Wait, you all do that too don't you?
   Anyway, there's more out there and this IS Saturday night. So get up, take a shower (please), find somewhere safe to lock the kids up and get the hell out for some music...and make that blues if you really want to know whats good for you.
   Thanks for stopping by and thanks SS&BE and Giacomo's for a much needed good time.
bill
2:02 pm | link

Saved by the Giants.
   Unfortunately I have only little to report from the weekend. It was one of those weekends...musically speaking.
   For the sake of entertainment I might as well report on a bad movie from Friday night. Untraceable; starring Diane Lane. Playing a FBI agent investigating internet crime Ms.Lane's character comes across a murderer who webcasts the gruesome events. We get to see the slow, torturous murders and they get progressively closer to (her) home. Finally the big ending comes and it was sudden, anticlimatic and formulatic. There was a collective groan when the credits appeared. A real Friday night fizzle.
   That was one weekend night and there were shows that night that were very inviting. I was hopeful of a good movie and then at least a good show on Saturday night. It can't be all blues and live music as long as there are other people to consider.
   I was optimistic about Saturday night. It was a good Saturday for a number of reason and I had time to relax, shower and even iron a favorite shirt. The anticipation of a Saturday night never gets old even when I'm taking in a show alone. I feed on the energy of not only the music but the spirit of enjoyment being had by patrons and players.
   So I decided to try Speedo's Billy Rose at Eleanor Rigby's in Mineola. I had read a good review of the band and wanted to catch their show. I had never heard of Eleanor Rigby's. A bit of a drive wasn't a problem. It was a mild night and I had some new tunes on my iPod to keep me company.
   As usual I walked in at the end of the first set. I have a knack for that. I caught a song and it was a cover so I wasn't too bummed that I missed it. The lady had a decent set of pipes. There was a good harp and the 16 strings (do the math) sounded good so far. I was hopeful.
   Waiting in an unfamiliar place is not always easy. If I know the place I know where to sit it out or I know someone to chat with. If there's a big crowd I sometimes remember how to ignite a non threatening conversation with a potential source of helpful information. If all else fails I look for some geography at the bar.
   In this case the bar opened up and I did manage to pick a brain or two. Finally SBR lit up my night. They opened up with some blues. Yes! They sounded good. I was warming up and the dubious setting, even for a blues event, was showing signs of taking on some mood. With that my phone rang and it was my daughter. She was supposed to be home dreaming of, well, whatever the hell it is teens dream of these days. It was not good news. A fever had occurred. It was a hot one too. I made my dirty vodka disappear like magic and like magic, my weekend was now all about the Super Bowl.
   Thank God my daughter is feeling better and it was one helluva Super Bowl. I have almost gotten over not getting even a full set of music this weekend. If every missed weekend turns out like that I'll not complain too much.
   So a new week has begun. There will be some blues for me in the coming days. That I know.
   Come back tomorrow for the new schedule and please let me know of your blues events and correct me on my calendar this week if I miss anything or if anything changes.
   Thanks for checking in.
bill
10:25 pm | link

Music media.
    Not having any idea that the coming issue of LI Pulse was an entirely Music issue I was pleasently surprised tonight when I picked one up at Barnes & Noble.
   I am enjoying the many articles about local music and musicians. I am a regular journalizer of local music and there are names of songwriters and some performers in the magazine that are new to me. I love it when that happens. It seems the local music scene is a vast world. That is encouraging because I hope I never stop discovering it all.
   Pick up a copy. It is really enjoyable reading
   As for the piece I researched and contributed about the Open-Mic events and Open-jams I tried to cover the events thoroughly.  Please keep me posted on new and changing events. (Bill@Billfoolery.com)
   Speaking of Open jams I was able to get to Lefty's late last night. I was informed upon arrival that I missed a great set with Papa G and the Blue Matter boys. I stuck around and was lucky enough to catch a set after all.
   Sometimes the open nights get small crowds and sometimes an all-star team and crowds of people show up. In any case there is good music and I am glad for all of it. There is little pay for the hosts and none for the visitors so these people are doing it for all the right reasons and it is almost always worth hearing. The juke box is turned on only after the live stuff ends no matter who the live players are.
   As for the coming weekend there is a slightly light schedule and I am guessing it has something to do with the Superbowl on Sunday and also that the winners of the LI Blues Society events are either on the way to Memphis or taking it in right now. Come to think of it there are plenty of other blues artists going there to enjoy the International Blues Competition. There you go. Memphis has a big chunk of our blues talent pool.
   Another new and noteworthy item is a new link to the Long Island Podcast Network (Cool Links Pages). I am intrigued by the potentials of podcasting technology and I am glad to be starting to offer some of it here. I may also be offering some web-based, local music radio here soon as well. Stay tuned.
   With any spare time you may have during the daylight hours pick up a copy of LI Pulse and enjoy. After dark take in a show of some local live music. Inspiration is a rich dessert.
    Thanks for stopping by and have a Super weekend. Go Giants!
bill
 
  
  
  
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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.
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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

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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

Grand Blvd @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity  9

Breakaway @ Lola's Kitchen, Long Bch (Folk 2 Funk Fest)  9

King Cobras @ Nicks Tuscan Grill, Long Bch  9

Disco Unlimited @ Puglia's City Cafe, Garden City  9  $

The Hamptons @ Changing Times Pub, Farm  9

Don Olsen @ Three Village Inn, Stonybrook  9

Hombre Jones and The Welldiggers @ Bobbique's, Patch  9

Pep & Soul Explosion @ Madisons Steak House, Hauppauge 9 

DB & Co. @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity  9

Phil Minissale & Friends @ UUF, Grounds & Sounds Cafe, Setauket  9

That Rock Band @ Knockouts, Bohemia  9

Uppercut @ Butterfields, Hauppauge  9:30  $

Sweet Suzi & John Puglisi @ Oldfields, Greenlawn  9:30

Rattlesnake Dawn @ Matty T's, Deer Park  9:30

Down & Dirty @ Manhattan Bar & Lounge, RVC  9:30

Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Trib) @ Sunset Grill, Seaford  9:30  $10

The Blue Roots @ Velvet Lounge, Setauket  10

Jellyband @ Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport  10

DoubleMint Acoustic @ The Fishery, E Rockaway  10

Wonderous Stories @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  10

Soul Patch @ Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, Hunt  10

No Regrets Band @ The Roadhouse, Bohemia  10

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Saturday,  Feb 11

JazzFest Begins! Click the Logo above for Schedule.

Jam w/ Jim Moran & Friends @ Maggies, W Babylon  4

Bobby Sexton (jass guitar) @ Sayville Inn  6

Tommy Keys @ Tweeds, Riverhead  7

Wildfire Duo @ RS Jones, Merrick  7

Christine Sweeney (Folk 2 Funk Fest) @ Long Bch Library  7:30

Don & Wiley @ The View, Oakdale  7:30

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

Rick & Ted @ Walk St. Tavern, New Hyde Park  9

Joe Rock & The All Stars @ Nutty Irishman, Farm  9

Something Fresh @ Painters, Brookhaven  9

Big Daddy's Sizzlin Jam @ Kapplers Inn, Patch  9

Electric Mayhem @ Blue Parrot, Massap  9

Livewire @ Ollies Point, Amity  9

Stone Jones @ Ziggy's, Massap  9

Completely Unchained @ Napper Tandy's, Smithtown  9  $

Cool Hand Lu @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity  9

Sweet Suzi & Sugafixx Annual Valentines Day Bash @ Bobbique's, Patch  9

Ian Petillo w/ Lisa Gary, Tim Regusis and more @ Finn MacCools, Port Wash.  9

Rondinelli & Friends @ Bruno's, Ronkonkoma   9

Rattlesnake Dawn @ Caracara Mex. Grill, Farmingdale  9:30

F&G Blues Band (Folk 2 Funk Fest) @ Lola's Kitchen, Long Bch  9:30

Andy Aledort & The Groove Kings @ A Pint of the Plain, 378 Forest Ave., Locust Valley  10

Liverpool Shuffle @ Sunset Grill, Seaford  9:30  $10

Uppercut @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  10  $

Tarbox Ramblers @ Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport  10

The Electrix @ JD Gates, Glen Cove  10

 
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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

Cady Finlayson Duet @ Molly Spillanes, Mamaroneck  5

King Cobras @ Big Daddy's, Massap  6

That 70's Band Valentines Dance @ JC's, Pine Hills CC, Manorville  6

Jim & Junes Sushi Sing-a-Long @ Aji, Main St., Smithtown  6

**Kirk Bailey & The next Level Band (R&B, Jazz) @ Retro Lounge, 10 Brooklyn Ave., Freeport  7:30 - 11:30

Jam w/ Joe Vicino, Dave Nesdall, Robb Jack and more @ JD Gates, Glen Cove  8

Jam w/ Debbie Knapper and Knappertime @ Cafe Oasis, Baldwin  8

Graveyard Blues  WRCN  103.9 Radio or wrcn.com.

**Mark Klein's Long Island Blues Warehouse weekly blues program  @ LiBlues.com   8-10

**Jim Kolman Jam @ Brickhouse Brewery, Patch  8

also...see Sunday jams below...
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Monday  Feb 13.

Robert Leplay Jazz Jam @ Fox Hollow Inn, 7725 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury 

Mark Buttice & The Swing Easy Band  (and Ian Petillo and Friends) @ Louie's Oyster Bar, Port Wash.  6 - 10

Jam w/ Kenny Forgione and Friends @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  8:30

**New Jam. Jazz and more  w/ Dave Burns, Dave Pellegrino and Scott Foley @ Mickey Mo's, Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook  9

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Jam Menu
(best with toast)
...and regular weeknight shows.

Sunday
Night jams
...who wants some blues?

Jim Kolman jams @ Brickhouse Brewery...Always a happenin thing. 8

Open Mic and Karaoke Sinclairs in W Babylon  9

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

Kenny Forgione Jam @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  8

Bartini in Babylon..Open Mike w/ Dave Drew  8

Starting Jan 30. Open Mic w/ Shaun Lally @ Fusion 84, 298 W Main, Sayville  8

Jazz Jam @ Mickey Mo's, Lynbrook w/ Dave Burns and Dave Pellegrino  9
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Tuesday jam anyone?

Al Cardillo duet @ Iavarrone Cafe, New Hyde Park  7

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GottaJam Wednesday

Vincenzo & Co. JazzJam, 12 Yrs and going strong @ Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patch. 9

Joe Vicino and Friends Blues Jam @ Sunset Grill. Seaford  9

Open Mic @ Upper Deck, Papa Jo's Rest. Port Jeff. Acoust. 7

Open Mic @ Velvet Lounge, E Setauket w/ Tom Meyer  9

Shaun Lally Open Mic @ Hometowne Tavern, 2800 Pond Rd., Ronk  9

See more jams above.
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Thursday Jams

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

KnapperTime Jam @ The High Note, Amityville  8

Shaun Lally Open Mic @ D19, 519 Hawkins Ave., Ronk  9

Jam @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick  w/ Curt Arnel and Friends  9

Caleb White @ Whoville, Bethpage . 2nd and 4th Thursdays.   10

See more events on weekly calendar above
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Sat. Jam

Jim Moran hosting @ Maggie's in W Babylon. Str. Path., 4pm
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Jimi Hendrix
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