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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.
I knew most of the band from other places and collaborations. Ms. Storm I never met but have been
aware of her gigging all over Long Island for a long time now. Shenole Latimer I know from the days of Juice and he is
a busy jazzy sax guy. Dave Patrick of course hosts the Reflections jam in Rockville Center on Wednesday nights and is
another busy player. Only the drummer, Bernice "Boom Boom" Brooks I did not know.
They were awesome!
I arrived for the last two of three sets and by the end it was pure blues. Ms. Storm blew me away with her
piano chops and her blues vocals. I had no idea I was going to hear such a blues set and such an amazing one. Latimer was
so fitting with blues numbers I see there's something blue in the man. He was another whole level of good since I've
seen him last. Patrick and Brooks made it juicy as hell with some jazzy funky rhythm (and solos) and the four together
made a dazzling night of blues at Sparky's.
Once again some quality stuff at the new BBQ joint in Farmingdale. Again, great place, super people and
great music!
I suggest you go witness a gig of Gail Storm Band soon and hear another juicy jazzy flavor
of blues...to go with your juicy jazzy ribs.
Thanks for checking in and anyone who was at the festivals this weekend is welcome to send some eyewitness
accounts of the festivities. I was not able to attend and hence, needing some blues... and I got them.
As jams go the one at Brightwaters Inn is new and pretty damn good. This week filling in for Ray Wade
of Blue Matter was Josh Allen. He did a helluva job. It was another great night of music.
The list of guests has been stellar also with frequent faces like Sweet Suzi and Johnny Anderson who tore
it up last night and have been for weeks now at the Bay Shore watering hole. There were other pieces like Joe Behar with some
trumpet, Wally with some harp, some nice keys by Charlie Labs and Bill Post on drums...along with Arty Panico and Ralph
Santiago of Blue Matter. (and, oops, I forgot to mention Johnny Cola another kickin guitar guest who lights up any jam). It
has gotten a great mix every week. Check that one out sometime soon.
Another jam in the area is at Lefty's and I stopped in there last night for a belt. The cast included Papa
G (bass) and Tim Dorsey on keys with Tommy Pizza on drums and hosting. It offers another flavor, in this case funk and
some jazz. There's something for everyone.
I also heard there was some fun at Bobbique's with Sam Taylor and grandson L*A*W who plays as well.
Mr. Sam Taylor has not been a well man but is still playing, is worth seeing and in August will be
coming out with an autobiography. There will be a book signing at Bobbiques on Aug. 11. I'll post more about it in the coming
weeks.
I also heard that C&B Blues Revue, the young Pat Russo and Dave Swanson, are coming out with a cd soon.
They recorded at Sabella Studios and early news is real good (see Good Times Mag. current issue. Studio notes). I look forward
to hearing that one. The boys will be disappearing soon as they go off to college. How dare they!!
Thanks for checking in. I hope to see you all soon.
First of all the line-up for Sunday was just as interesting to me. I have come to know many of the
local acts and I enjoy seeing them perform on a big stage. I would have loved two days but I was lucky to get one day
and it was a long one.
I arrived around 2:30 on Saturday. There was a hot sun beating down. I was happy to be there after
all it took to make it happen and I just took in the scene.
There were moms, dads and kids. There were teenagers, bikers, hotties and some older folks. The vendors
were all taking refuge from the sun under their tents. There was a pretty good crowd for so early on a screaming hot
day in Riverhead.
Sly Geralds was cranking out some funky-bass rock and blues and I just stood there taking in everything.
Geralds had a good groove going. I felt a good day coming.
I ran into a good friend Ralph Santiago, who was playing drums later with JD Allen at the festival. Ralph
is one of the nicest guys out there. He even offered me a seat which he had right there in the middle of it
all. I took him up on it.
In the past few years I had only limited time to attend the festivals. As a father of a youngster the time
to be at a daytime event on a summer weekend was rare. As my child aged a little I am finally able to dedicate a whole
day and I was unprepared. I would have brought a chair had I been more familiar with the protocol. I would have brought a
small cooler and maybe a chaise lounge. Nah, maybe not a chaise. Anyway I was grateful for the chair. Thanks Ralph!
So I had a good seat for the next act, T-Bone and Franny Mae. They had their show faces on. T-Bone did some
butt kickin with his 6-string! Franny Mae had all her charm glowing and the band offered some cool sax for the festival set.
I soon ran into my posse', as it were, and Ms.tall dark and cool, Audrey C had set up a bit further back,
table and all. I moved my location and I took in the Mojo's, then the Hackensack Men and the rest from a farther vantage point.
That offered a more comfortable setting but a different perspective.
Pamela Betti Band followed and they are made for a stage and audience that big. Pam Betti belts it out and
she is at her best when she can do it without a roof. It just gets in the way. The sky is the limit with Pammy and it's
fun seeing her making it happen lately!
I wish I was closer for that one. I would have liked to see her busting some little pink veins in her very
blond head while trying to make lightening happen on a clear, hot summer day. If anyone will make that happen it will be Pammy.
She came close.
The shows that followed were mostly good and for different reasons.
Kane Daily followed and he put together a nice set of guitar blues. Daily is a busy local player; skilled,
with a tight band and a gritty attitude. He added some good enegry for as much as I heard.
Little Toby Walker followed and the award winning blue-grass and blues player had the crowd digging
his folky sounds and formidable guitar skills. Walker is a seasoned entertainer with his own distinctive sound. It was a highlight
for me on Saturday and I moved up close for much of his set (after regretting not getting in close for Pam B) so I could take
in his performance with as much nuance as I could gather. I post events for Mr. Walker and the others every week and I don't
get to see them all very often. It is a rich experience for that knowledge as well as my own entertainment.
Back at my camp set-up I caught MISbHAVIN with Pat Hunter and, apparently, that was the last time they perform
as MISbHAVIN with Pat Hunter. As many bands do, they have had quite a bit of turbulance and it spelled the end for the talented
group. Danny Kean will carry on with a new singer and some of the same players. It is unclear to me if Donnie Celenza will
be part of it.
Saturday Mr.Bill Marino sat in on guitar for Celenza and handled well the tough job of filling in for
Donnie C. Marino is a soft spoken, modest but capable as hell player and it was really fun to see him in that spot. I missed
Celenza though...just for Celenza-sake. Both would have been cool.
Speaking of soft-spoken and talented the next band up was Frank Latorre and the King Bees. All the
sudden it has become a collaboration with FL with sax's and all kinds of players. Latorre is a multi-talented player who impresses
with a mouth harp, guitar and vocals and he makes some gritty blues. Vocally he has a rare blues talent but all his instruments
are good. That's another one I should have gotten up close for but I could not keep running all the way up and all the
way back. There was a good crowd by then and I was pissing people off aleady.
In between all those acts I managed to run into Club 91 to catch Jacks O Diamonds with JD Allen on
guitar and Ralph Santiago on drums. The boys were playing to a nice crowd of the younger types and the crowd was digging
it. It was a nice scene inside the smallish and dark blues room. Josh (JD) has been a busy young man playing all over
Long Island and his stage presence showed some juice. It was also nice getting out of the searing sun and into a cool blues
room.
Finally came Bernard Allison and truth-be-told I was a long way from the high I had achieved, musically
and atmospherically speaking of course, earlier in the day. It was after 11, the place was now dark, the crowd was big, many
friends had split and I was hanging on for some rich blues guitar moments.
I worked my way up to the front again. By now my face had become familiar enough to the people up there
that I sort of belonged. Besides there was a puddle of something really gross right where I had stood earlier and the place
was now readily accessible. I stood on the perimeter of the suspect, glowing red puddle and had my place, however toxic
it may have been.
Mr. Allison appeared. He had a mirthful face with a look of experience. I liked the look of his
band too. They were a motley looking crew. I was really anticipating hearing him play.
They were a deep, blues guitar experience. Bernard Allison had fluid hands that spoke for him and it
was nice to see and hear such a pure connection and expression. I was moved for a few songs, (Hendrix for one) just by the
sounds and the natural expression ...and then I conked out.
All the input of the day and all the stuff I tried to take in and remember and feel and enjoy... and forget.
It all filled me up and I could take in no more. (Maybe the puiddle was toxic). After the second song I turned and
left.
I will probably remember Allison best for his face. But I'll remember his hands and how easily
he used them with his guitar, to make the song. I have seen Warren Haynes up real close and Derek Trucks and Papa Chubby and
lots of good players at BB Kings like Coco Montoya and Albert Cummings and I have seen Donnie Celenza and Andy Aledort and
other really good ones around here. More.
I can say though, that Allison has the most fluid hands I can remember. It was a treat and I wish I had
more in me Saturday night to take in more but I got an impression in the first few songs and thank God I had a little space
left in me.
It was a day of all kinds of experiences and thanks to all who make the festival happen. It is a worthwhile
effort to support the arts, music, Blues and to bring people together on Long Island.
It's that time of year and it's a freaking summer day if there ever was one. So pack some cool drinks,
wear a hat and not much else (okay, maybe some sunblock) and head east on 495.
I'm looking forward to a few episodes of some blues of the outdoor variety. There's two days of some good
stuff. I would love to see it all but that ain't happenin unfortunately. There are also some good shows further westward so
no excuses this weekend. Got that?
BTW...I failed to mention what an awesome Wednesday night I had at Brightwaters Inn this week. That little
jam has been hotsky totsky and this past week featured more Pete Tursi (trumpet) and his lovely daughter Grace with
some complementary sax, some JD Allen on guitar, some new harp with Dick, the traveling blues harp, Mr. Motif on guitar and
vocals, Johnny Anderson on axe and even Chrispy Chicken who just blows me away with that sax. Oh yeah...Sweet Suzi got bluesy,
jazzy and everything else. She had herself a fun night too. Damn, people this is great stuff and it's free.
This is the weekend to support your local blues artists and some dynamite non local ones. It's all good.
So. Bay Festival notes...and the coming Blues Festival.
I feel pretty lucky that I was able to get to the Great So Bay Music Festival in Patchogue this weekend.
With two big music events upon us and me being a blues fan I had to make sure I made plans
for Riverhead this coming weekend primarily. The festival last weekend was a bonus but an important one. There were some great
acts and I was lucky enough to catch a few.
I got there Sunday around 3:30 or so. Accessing the event was not bad. I found parking easier than expected
and the line for a ticket ($16) was swift.
I hurried in to catch as much of Roxy Perry as I could. I heard her on the way in and it was blues. I wanted
in.
I got there, worked my way to the front and, to my surprise, her guitar player was Jim Moran. They
were rockin. Drummer Linda Geiger was cool and keyboards by Benny Harrison were also good. Roxy had her mojo goin (encore
song) and her blues chops were sharp.
The crowd was entertaining. The weather was perfect. There was brilliant sunshine. It was a good moment.
People were digging the blues with foot tapping and smiles on their faces and finally there were dancers.
The movement to the dancefloor was led by a 38 year old (my best guess, but I'm good) vision in a white cotton sun-dress
and not much else. She was a pleasure to behold with a beautiful smile, long dark hair and perfectly pedicured
pink toed bare feet. She was a perfect homage' to the twirlers of the 60's and the perfect complement to an outdoor show.
In fact I wish I got her name. I'd hire her for my festival if I was throwing one.
On the adjoining stage, after Roxy Perry was The Good Rats.
I had to find some beverage and other comforts but I got back for a few dynamite songs. The ole Long Island
rockers still got it. Lead vocals (Peppi Marchello) were actual vocals. The songs were known entirely by the loyal fans
and the energy was big. The crowd filled the two-stage area and it was a good show. I was impressed by the lead vocals and
song writing. These guys have a unique sound, distinctive and quality solo's and stage presence. I shudder to think how they
sound in a small venue... with such a big sound. That was a perfect venue for them.
Finally, I was able to stay for most of Popa Chubby; the next act up in the two-stage area.
Mr. big also had a good band with bass player, AJ Papas and other youthful cast behind him. He came
out rockin with some Hendrix, a few originals and another Hendrix. Popa Chubby has huge energy and really lights up some blues
tunes. I was mesmerized by his Hendrix renditions (Hey Joe and Little Wing). The often played songs had a rare intensity
that I hear with few players. It was real blues guitar and I was having some more special festival moments.
When you take in as much live stuff as I do you come to appreciate the motivated performances. Some payers
give them all the time, true. Some I don't get to hear in an everyday setting and some haven't caught that magic in a bottle
yet that comes with big stage and big event opportunities.
I look forward to hearing more big moments this coming weekend as many of our favorite Long Island artists
and some dynamite non-Long Island artists come to the big stage and let it all hang out.
Hope to see ya'll out there. And thanks for being here.
Searching, searching always searching for an inspired voice or, what the hell, a decent guitar lick.
I go to a lot of shows and even when it's bad it is better than TV and it is a chance to meet someone new.
That's a little kink I have. I'm kind a people-junkie. That's another reason why performers are so intriguing. It is a chance
to experience another dimension of people...and a rather intimate one.
First of all Wednesday night was something different. I'm not really talking about the music. That was not
all that different and not bad. Actually it was Papa G w/ Tim Dorsey(keys) and Tommy Pizza (drums and host) @ Lefty's.
Wednesday's are on at Lefty's again but it is a new cast. When it's good it's good. This time the cast was
about some funk and some jazz. Jim Kolman showed up and it turned into a little rock/blues for a set. These things happen
at jams and it was a good couple of sets.
Now it got more interesting. After two sets I peeled myself away from the bar where there was a new
beauty bartending and I said my good-byes enroute to Brightwaters Inn. There are two new jams in the neighborhood and I'm
trying to spend time at both.
I hurried out to my ride and lo and behold I had a flat tire. Damn...
I went right at it and started de-lugging the nuts and cranking the...crank. I got the thing up and I got the wheel with
the sad tire off and then found out I had a flat spare. Wonderful!!! All that bending and cranking also sent the Stoli right
to my head and I was starting to lose my fun feelings.
I slapped the sad old wheel back on, snugged the nuts and started walking to Brightwaters. I was in Lindenhurst
but I am of the thinking that it is best to just just keep moving forward and do the thinking on the way. In the meantime
I'm making progress.
Whatever...after about 15 minutes I called a buddy and got a lift. I missed the jam at BI and I later heard
it was a good one. Nacho Mama showed up as well as Pete Tursi (trumpet player w/ Stanton Anderson) who had been there the
week before. Note to myself...when the tires look as smooth as my receding hairline it is time to get new ones.
Friday night I was determined to hear some music to shake off my disappointment from Wed. night.
I headed to Sparky's for a new band, Red Flannel Hash (great name). I got there for part
of a set and it was some Grateful Dead being performed by some guys that probably went to a few of the original shows. They
were the right demographic. While I like the players and respect the genre, I just don't happen to be a big fan of GD. The
next set was similar era but some more likable stuff. RFH has some good pieces with a good vocalist. There are so many bands
out there doing good work it is hard to know them all.
Sparky's is a likable place. I had wanted to get there Sat. for SmokinGun but we had a family thing going
on and it was too late when we got back to the Long Island enviorns.
Later Fri night, after Sparky's, I thought I would stop in and say Happy B-Day to Sweet Suzi at Giacomo's.
I like Suzi and I like Giacomo's...I am always happy to walk in there and see Patty too. The happy-go-lucky barmaid at
Giacomo's is one of those rare individuals that wears a hat well and knows how to handle flirting. She's a professional. I
always leave there liking her and feeling a bit tickled by the confrontation.
I caught the last set of Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience which was fun. It was a mellower SSBE and Johnny
Anderson's guitar is also soothing music to my ear. It was a nice soulful cap to a Saturday night...and it was a late hanging
crowd. I love that!!!
Thanks all you bands and players and venue owners. I got my fill this weekend and it's only Sunday...I'm
heading to the Festival. Still more to come...Thanks for stopping by.
So with the unstructured nature of summer living I get to do some different things on occasion.
Monday night I found myself available for some musical wandering. That's a rare treat.
I first headed to The Last Call in Farmingdale for the Hitman Blues jam with Russell Alexander. As I pulled
up to the corner of Main St. and Conklin in Farmingdale I noticed a lone pool player lining up a shot right where Rusell
should have been standing in the front window. Hmmm. It has been a few months since I've been there but no one mentiond the
end of the Monday night thing at Last Call.
I immediately called my good friend Audrey. You know her...the tall dark lady with the perpetual coolness
who shows up here, there and everywhere and knows people wherever she goes. I figured Audrey might know the situation and
sure enough, Ms. Cool told me that Mr. Alexander is currently touring Europe. Well, well. I wish I knew... and good for him!!
So where to go?? Audrey mentioned the fairly new jam at KT Farrells in Bellmore hosted by Kenny Forgione
(Wonderous Stories). I was considering the cool jazz jam at Jessie's but a chance to see something new always gets preference.
We headed there and arrived a little after 11. There was a sparce post-holiday weekend crowd. The sounds
were good though. We caught some acoustic 70's and 80's rock; stuff by Stevie Nicks and Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Kenny
F serenaded us with some right-on Moody Blues and even a medly I think of some Beatles and other BritRock tunes. Forgione
is one of those multi-talented guys with a vast repetoire and a deep pool of music to pull from. There were some other jammers
doing some "jamming" but the highlights were definitely Forgione and I heard there has been a good turnout. It is not a blues
scene. It isn't a jazz thing. It's pretty much a rock thing, acoustic and some electric but it was largely the "over 30" stuff
that I like and that Wonderous Stories does an amazing job on in their shows. That jam was something a little different and
I'm glad we caught it.
So summer marches on. There are festivals coming and local shows and happy hour shows and beach hut shows...so
many chances to find some magical music moments. Go find some... and thanks for checking in.
It has been a foggy groggy four days and not for the obvious reasons.
I have family in town. I have work to do. I have holiday plans and expectations for my teenage child. I
wish to attend a number of shows. My family wishes to attend other events with conflicting schedules and locations. So much
to balance and juggle and so little means...
Life can confront us with such a big bitter pill sometimes and I just don't feel like taking it. Luckily
the weekend turned out fairly well if not memorable.
The short of it is, I got to one show this weekend. It was a good one.
C&B Blues Revue were at Giacomo Jacks on Friday night. The boys, Pat Russo and Dave Swanson (w/ Ed the
Hat on drums) were in really good form. In fact they just finished recording a cd (coming out soon) and they played numerous
originals from it at their Friday night gig. There were a few covers, SRV and Zepplin and the dynamic duo/trio were fierce
in their renditions. It was an impressive display, as is usually the case with C&B. The soon-to-be-in-college young men
will be out and about this summer and then off to college so check them out when you can and keep your eyes open for the CD
coming soon I imagine.
The rest of the weekend was some family stuff and the worlds smallest BBQ at my humble home but it was relaxing...which
I needed. I have been stressing this horific economy and trying to entertain my teenager with limited funds. On top of all
that family are visiting from Florida.
Luckily dad likes baseball so we attended a Ducks game at Citibank Field. That turned out to be a really
nice night. I recommend it with family or friends for some good baseball and a no hassle night. The park is in C Islip just
north of Southern State. (Sunrise Hwy, Exit 46, Carleton Ave. North. It's easy). We had a quality night with dad and it didn't
cost much at all.
There's actually lots to do here on the island of Long.
I'll be back with more soon as I may take in a movie tonight and I'll definitely be checking out an off-night
jam this week...just not sure what night yet.
The summer is in full swing and the weather is, well, Long Island in full swing; erratic. Let's hope for
the best. There are some outdoor events this weekend which are always fun and I could use some sun. Geesh. I'm an indoor
dude with the color to prove it and even at night it looks healthy to show some outdoor effects. The "indoor nightlifer" can
be a cool look of course but it is tough on the health to maintain and I need some healthy livin...somtime soon.
Tennis anyone?
Some of you may notice the Sparky's logo on the old homepage. I am finally getting going with some
local business plugs. Sparky's is a fine new spot. You have to check it out for some authentic ribs especially since
they are supporting the blues FULL FORCE. They have almost every Saturday booked for months. Key
word, "almost". There may be an opportunity in there for one or two Saturday's. Book fast. Call Paul.... and try some
Texas ribs!
This past week featured another battle of the Wednesday night jams in the south bay pocket (western suffolk).
Lefty's had a good one I hear. That is a mercurial bunch but often has really good players. It is a good idea to make a two
jam night of it.
Brightwaters Inn had another good one with some special guests. A Stanton Anderson trumpet-man (Pete Tursi,
I believe. I missed the song, damnit!)stopped in wth his sax playing daughter, Grace. They were the buzz as I walked in. Grace
stuck around and jammed a bit.
The night was guest-hosted by JD Allen (Jacks O Diamonds)which was a fun twist and there were plenty
of guests, good jammers and a great crowd. All the sudden there's music in the neighborhood. I'm lovin it!
So get out there and take in some music for the holiday weekend. It's cheaper than flying, easier than driving
and you'll be supporting the local economy. Now that's the American way!
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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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