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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.
An exceptional weekend of music began for me late on Friday night. Due to the often documented parental
circumstances beyond my control I am a late-night guy and thankfully that did not cause me to miss some good moments.
The Bad Moon Saloon on Merrick Ave. in Merrick was hosting Jim Moran Band w/ Chrissie O'Dell, the strikingly
gritty and true-blues vocalist. It was also Jim Moran's birthday celebration. Joining the two lead performers was Frank Anstiss
on drums and Tim Smith on bass.
The set was a combination of inspired guitar with cool and genuine vocals. And Anstiss was creating
a poignant blues setting with all the right beats and rhythms. The Bad Moon has been unfailingly offering top of the
line blues talent and this was another good show. Stay tuned this week for more cool blues.
Saturday night was an even later start but thankfully blues shows often go late into the night.
I arrived at ET Quiggs in Bellmore around midnight. There was a great crowd. The band was SmokinGun with
Bill Marino, Jeannie B, Rich Thiel and Ralph Santiago was on drums. Joining SG this night was Felix Cabrera on harp and vocals.
The music was awesome. It was blues/rock with killer rhythm, great lead axe and the harmonies with Jeannie B and Cabrera were
really tasty. There was an impressive array of guest players and the night ended up being one great combination of players
after another.
The guest list included John Judd, Scott Ross, Chrissy O'Dell, Brother Dave, Bill Post, Bruce
Dixon and more.
The patrons were also a collection of appreciative blues fans and it was one of those nights when the atmosphere
and the music were electric; even intoxicating. I said to myself and others a number of times that more people should be aware
of this great live music.
Both nights this weekend there were terrific shows and lot's of them and more Long Islanders need to be
told.
I, for one, am appreciative of the artists and the venues. It was a lot of fun and it was local and not
expensive and it was even inspiring.
It's been a busy busy week but if you want something done ask a busy person...my mother used to say.
I have been moving, working numerous projects, bidding more numerous projects (thankyou God), celebrating
my childs birthday(thanks again) and even enjoying various nights of blues and other live music. There are 24 hours in
a day and I've been using them creatively to put it mildly.
I vowed to attend another Wednesday night jam and last week I hit up the Donnie C/Dave Patrick jam at Harvey's
in Cedarhurst.
Harvey's is a nice room with good food, nice waitresses, a nice crowd and Donnie Celenza on guitar. Dave
Patrick on bass is a cool player and an excellent host. The cast of jammers was a good size group with vocalists
and drummers and horns. It's an eclectic bunch. It was a friendly vibe and just hearing DC for a few tunes was worth the trip
down Peninsula Blvd.
The room at Harvey's is nice because it is well suited to music listening. The bar is not the
place for taking in the music. That solves a lot of problems. At most other places getting a drink is hard and fighting
for a place at the bar, which is often one of the few places to sit, is a chore. Harvey's has lots of tables and chairs...
and waitresses. There is cool art on the walls and always interesting people in attendance; a generally sophisticated group
and always over 30. My kind of crowd.
The weekend was good as well. I never got out Friday as I had parental duties but Saturday was a fine
night of music.
I had company for a change as I was driving some friends around town. It's always fun (and rare) to
have company in the car. We went with the consensus and started at Jessie's for Gail Storm who was with Joe V on guitar. There
we enjoyed a set of blues and boogie with some of the best around. Since Mr. Joe Vicino and friends took over Jessie's Roadhouse
the place has been booking great stuff again. They offer a kitchen complete with quality food to go with a calendar complete
with quality blues. The location is convenient, situated right on Merrick Rd. just east of Meadowbrook Pkwy.
After a fun set at Jessie's we headed to ET Quiggs for The Wall St Jumpers. There were lots of shows in
the area but we made some calls to see what was still cookin. The Wall St. Jumpers is John Judd w/ Ralph Santiago, Johnny
Piccacarolla, and others as I am not sure who the regular cast is. We got there late and there were friends standing in. It
was a great guitar show as John Judd brings blues extraordinaire in the key of amazing. The cast of players was fun with Billy
Wagner doing some uncanny McCartney/Beatles and lots of other fun stuff.
As if it was prom night I then headed to The Viking in Islip for Andy Aledort. It's not an everyday occurrance
to have the Groove King in town so I stayed up late and took in another amazing guitar show.
I caught Gail Storm w/ Joe Vicino, John Judd and Andy Aledort in one night... and I had great company
for the ride. I had a little slice of heaven right here on Long Island.
So another Wednesday night approaches followed by a weekend with a great calendar of events. Pat Hunter
Project w/ Sweet Suzi and The BE together at Vail Leavitt...not to mention dozens of other fun shows. Check your
schedules now and plan a night at a live music event near you. Ya hear?!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great time recreating.
It's a Monday night and since I am not ready to sleep I will use my time to tell you about my very
slow weekend of music. Maybe this will help you sleep tonight or some other night. Truth be told, blues does help me sleep.
I have a few songlists that I can play in my iPod that will usually send me to a calm place that will allow me to put
the issues of the day behind me and go off to a quiet place in my head. There are some vast spaces in there that are
very quiet and I just have to be able to shut everything else up and listen to the music to get there. Some of my favorite
pieces recently are some cuts from an Albert King/Stevie Ray collaboration cd I just dug out of my archive and some Jonny
Lang tunes. I find his vocals soulful.
Anyway, the only night I had of live music for the weekend was Friday night when I gave a lift to my friend
Tim Dorsey who was sitting in on piano with Guitar Pete at Whoville in Bethpage. I intended to drop Tim off and head further
west but some other friends bailed and I got a call that changed my plans for early Saturday. New plan; I was going to take
in a few Guitar Pete tunes and make it an early one.
It turns out that Mr. Guitar Pete can play some blues. I was surprised by his first set which included some
JL Hooker and SRV numbers. They were well played and it turns out Mr. Pete is a contract player for a TV studio in NYC...or
something like that. I ended up leaving mid second set and never got the details of his resume. I was curious after some good
playing.
The place is a good size room and there was a so-so crowd, mostly locals but there were some fun gals dancing.
I tried the chicken wings and they were pretty damn good. The place has potential.
I got home and got up on time Saturday morning but Saturday night was a bust. I never got out due to circumstances
beyond my control.
At first I feel panic'd when I realize I am not going to get out for an anticipated weekend night. Then
I slowly burn until it gets too late and reality sets in at which point I regress to a dark place for some writing or intense
eating.
I can only hope for a great Wednesday night or an amazing following weekend which is a lot of pressure
and a long time to wait for emotional sustenance.
At least I heard a new player. At least I got everything done during the daylight. That's consolation I
think.
So enjoy your week and take in some music and don't overeat... and thanks for stopping by.
Time flies when you are overwhelmed. Work is good though, thank God. Moving is pretty much done except for
the emotional baggage that still needs unpacking... and school has begun. Thanks for that too, God! But if you've never spent
the first night after the first school day at Staples you have not had your patience truly tested. I was on the longest line
I have ever seen in a store. It was like a tapeworm of customers had taken over the store's interior consuming every aisle.
I got to hear every kid in Bay Shore and W Islip talk about their teachers and how much homework they will
now have. It was really really fun. I was thinking that this was the only time I ever considered being in a dentist chair
as a better alternative. This was a Wednesday night and at 9:30pm I was only in the printer cartridge aisle. Sorry to
pass that pain on to you. I figure there has to be a few of you out there who were in that store with me and you might relate.
As for my musical experiences, before I get to my Wednesday night I should share my weekend past with
you. It was Saturday night and I had my usual 11pm start. My options were dwindling with the hours so I ran out to Patchogue
where Brother Dave was playing at Bobbique's with Gary Sellers and Papa G and Michael (not "J") Fox. It has been some trying
times and I was looking for the bluest blues I could find.
There was a decent crowd for a blues show and Mr. Dave was just doing his thing in the key of blues. With
Gary Sellers it was a helluva guitar show and I was riveted. (those guys can both carry a vocal too) I was also rewarded with
an extra song or two which made the drive out there all the more worthwhile.
After a few more days of head-spinning activity I was ready for an entertaining Wednesday night. I was all-the-more
wound up after my tapeworm impersonation at Staples so I literally ran out the door at, oh, 11 or so and headed to Bad Moon.
There is usually a later thing happening there I figured and the cast is always interesting. This week Sly Geralds featured
Robin Knapp of Mamafunk & The Mudcats. The weekly jam with the affable Mr. Geralds features vocalists and many other talented
players each week.
Arriving as late as I do I rarely get to see much of the featured artist but I caught one sultry blues
piece by the barefoot blond in the little black dress. Robin's more cerebrally faceted demeanor makes for some headier
blues which is fun.
The supporting cast was typically good with Diane "Sweaty Betty" McArdle delivering some cool numbers,
Nancy Bahnsen with some melodic vocals and BA Fagerland (Behind Closed Doors) did a fine Stormy Monday on this
Wednesday night. There was a really good Janis Joplin "cover girl" and some other good vocal performances. There were
also some good guitar pieces with Joe Bivona and Dave Nesdall and others and Sly on bass is funky good. The last few times
I got to the Merrick establishment there were also some new faces. This time it was Adam Tese on sax. He is a juicy musical
ingredient and added some real pizzazz to a good jam.
It was a fine Wednesday night. I will be trying new and different jams in the coming weeks as I have not
been to a few of the other jams in along time.
Well it's late and I have to make some more magic happen (money appear) tomorrow so off I go to
my iPod and my pillow where I will try and consume something that will inspire great things.
Thanks for checking in and thanks for all the help you give me by sending me gig info for the calendar.
I hope to see you all out there soon.
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
permission or acknowledgement is prohibited. ______________________________________________________
Tuesday, Feb 7
*Jazz
w/ Ian Petillo, Yayoi Ikawa (piano) and Friends @ Walk St Tavern, 1218 Jerichp Tpke, N Hyde Park 8:30 Jam (Rob Jack & Co) @ Ziggy's, Massap. 8
Fat Tuesday,
Jazz w/ Al Cardillo @ Iavaronne Cafe, N Hyde Park 7 - 10
Long
Beach Jazz Jam @ LB Community Center, Magnolia & Pine. 7
In the Round @ Stephen
Talkhouse, Amagansett 8
jam w/
JD Leonard. @ The Roadhouse (formerly Stadium Pub)Vets Hwy, Bohemia 8
*Jam
w/ Geo Cintron, Rob DeMartino @ Katies, Smithtown 9
Jam w/ John Capadonna (Almost
Queen), Paul Gilmore and more @ Ollies Point, Amity 9
Jim Moran & Danny
Kean on GothamRadio.com every night at 10pm. New show every week. ___________________________________________
Wednesday, Feb 8
Cafe Ali Radio on Radio 90.1, Wusb w/ Ahmad Ali
7 - 9 am
Skip Bement @ Porters on the Lane, Bellport 6:30
LI
Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein. Encore Presentation of Sunday night show. LIBlues.com 7 - 9
Don
Olsen @ Post Office Cafe, Babylon 7
New Open Mic @ Fadeleys,
Patch 8
Jazzaphonic w/ Frank Bellucci @ The Homestead, Oyster Bay
8
January Jazz Jam w/ Al Cardillo, Sue Giordano and Lou Messana @ Metropolitan Bistro
(formerly Tupelo Honey) Sea Cliff 8 - 10:30
Jim Moran jams every Wed. @ Neirs Tavern, Woodside 8
Live
Art Fusion w/ Fusion Collective and 10 Artists @ 841 East Lounge, Hunt 8
Rattlesnake
Dawn @ Bobbiques, Patch 8:30
Harris Bros (Dee, Tom, Niles) @ KJ Farrells,
Bellmore 8:30
New Open Mic w/ Host Shaun Lally @ Hometowne Tavern, 2800 Pond
Rd., Ronkonkoma 9
Jazz Jam w/ Andy Ahr & Friends @ Horace & Sylvia's,
Babylon 9 to 12:30
Jam
w/Don Celenza, Dave Patrick Jam @ Mickey Mo's Cafe & Lounge, 428 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook 9 - 12
Johnny B Jam @ E Quoge Pub . Montauk Hwy., E Quoge 9
Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport 9:30
Open Mic w/ Tom Meyers @ Velvet Lounge, E Setauket 9
JazzJam w/ Vincenzo & Co. @ The Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patchogue 9
Jazz jam @ The Breakers,, Bayville w/ Matt
Manning. 8:30
jammin @ 50 Yardline. W Babylon 8:30
Jam
w/ Joe Vicino & Friends @ Sunset Grill, Seaford 9
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Thursday, Feb 9
Bay Burger Jazz Jam. Sag Harbor 7-9
Pep & The Soul Explosion (2 for 1 Dinner specials) @ Riverhouse Grill, Freeport 7
Stevie Cochran @ Big Daddy's, Massap 7
Folk 2 Funk Festival Opens w/ Funk Fashion Show and Ladies Nt @ Long Bch Library 7:30
Cathy Kreger @ Hudson's Mill, Massap 7:30
**New Jam w/ Debbie Knapper
and Knappertime Band @ The High Note, Amityville 8
Jam w/ Tru
Live Productions @ Hub Billiards (20 pool tables, couches, food menu) 4600 Austin Bl, Island Park 8
Tom Rooney's Open Jam @ Ric Jamisons,
342 Rte. 25a, Mt. Sinai 8-11
John Haseth, Shinya Myamoto and friends Jammin
@ Bobbique's, Patch
Jazz/blues Jam w/ Al Cardillo, Perrita Kitson,
Frank Bellucci, Bill Heller and more @ Wickers. 203 Old Country Rd., Hicksville 8:30-11:30
Gail Storm @ Lola's Kitchen, Long Bch 9
New Open Mic w/ Shaun Lally @ D19, 519 Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma 9
Jam w/ Jim Moran jam @ Pete Place, Church St, Bohemia
9
Electric Open Mic w/ Ralph Palladino @ Minnesota's Bar &
Grill, Long Bch. 9
Jam w/Curt Arnel, Glen Goldman, Paul K and Tim Smith @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 9
Open Mic (rock) @ Zebra Club, Copiague
Jam
w/ Tommy Mudcat, Ian Petillo, Mark Mancini, Paul Bassi @ The Breakers, Bayville 9
*Mike Nugent Jam @ Cantebury Ale, Oyster Bay ("every other week") 9
Frank Walker Open Mic @ the Irish Cottage, Massap
Jam @ The Bellport
Restaurant, 169 So. Country Rd., Bellport. hosted by owner/chef, Taylor Alonso. Rock, blues, jazz,country. 9:30
DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10
New Open Mic w/ Caleb White
@ Whoville, Bethpage. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month 10pm
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Friday, Feb 10
WUSB Radio 90.1 FM w/ Mark Klein 8 - 10 am
Bobby Sexton @ Sayville
Inn 6
Rock Bottom & Friends @ Blue Parrot, Massap 6:30
MLC Band @ Lily Flanagans, Islip 6:30
Rhythm & Strings @ Declan Quinns, Bay Shore 6:30
Catfish John @
RS Jones, Merrick 7
Fivestone @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore 7
Russ Seeger @ Perfecto Mundo, Commack 7:30
Gail Storm @ Port
Wash Library 7:30
Beginnings (Big Band) Valentins "Songs From the Heart"
@ Dix Hills PAC 7:30 $
Troubadour East, Singer/Songwriter Series w/ Cathy Kreger,
Katie Pearlman, Rorie Kelly and India Eaton @ Beanberry Cafe, Miller Place 7:30
Folk 2 Funk Festival w/ Gathering Time @ Long Bch Library 7:30
Poco
(acoustic) @ Boulton Center, Bay Shore 8 $55
Southside
Johnny & Asbury Jukes @ The Paramount, Hunt 8 $
Rick & Ted @ Jimmy
Hay's, Island Park 8
Dead Ahead @ Big Daddy's, Massap 8:30
Ian Petillo and Legacy Jazz Band @ Glen Cove Mansion, 200 Dosoris Ln. 8 - 12
Joe
Rock & The All Stars @ Ciao Baby, Massap
Li'l Cliff & The Cliffhangers
@ Shandon Court, E Islip 9
Mike Nugent w/ Al Santorielo @ Cantebury Ales, Oyster Bay
9
Stevie Cochran and Al Levy @ Corner Galley, Massap 9
Rock Candy @ Mill Creek Tavern, Bayville 9
Mary Lamont
Band's Rockin Twang Show w/ special guests @ Buckley's, Valley Stream 9
Dr. K'S Motown Revue @ Dix Hills PAC 7:30
$ Valentines Party w/ Sultana and her Band w/ Special guest
Ajax Bernard @ Amer. Legion Hall #390, Hempstead 8 $
Abraxas (Santana
Trib) @ Four Doors Down, Mattituck 8
Citizen Cope @ The Paramount, Hunt
8 $
Gail Storm @ Hotel Indigo, Riverhead 8
Carrie McQuade Trio
@ Babylon Fish & Clam, 458 Fire Isl Ave. 8
Nina Etc. @ Dockside Cafe, 301
Bergen Ave., W Babylon 8
Mike Nugent w/ Deena Corvino @ Locust Valley Inn
8
That 70's Band Valentines Party and Dinner @ Woodbury CC 8 $ Jonathan Edwards @ The Boulton Center, Bay Shore
8 $35
Megalomania (Black Sabbath Trib) @ Sinclairs Pub, W Babylon 8
Ed
Kaercher @ Jack Halyards, Oyster Bay 8
The Other Shoe (Folk 2 Funk Fest) @ Long
Bch Library 8
My Favorite Mistake @ Kelli's Canyon Rest., Selden 8:30
Net Prophets @ Farrells, W Islip 8:30
Meadowgrass ( Bluegrass Orchestra) @4 W Vilage Green, Hicksville 9
The Electrix @ JD Gates, Glen Cove 10 BiLLfOoLeRy.CoM ______________________________________________________________
Sunday Feb 12 See JazzFest Schedule Above. Click on the logo.
Jazz Brunch @ Big
Daddy's, Massap 12
Gail Storm @ Resorts Casino, Jamaica 12
Charlie Danes @ Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport
(brunch) 1 - 3
Music Sets the Table, Benefit for the Homeless w/ Joseph
& Friends, Kerry Kearney, Chris Cauley Collective, Joe Rock & The All Stars, Noah's Ark and more @ Congr.
Church of Patch., 95 E Main. 2pm Sugg donation $10 and non perishable food accepted.
Folk 2 Funk Fest @ Long Bch Library 2
Benefit for Children of Hope w/ Playback,
Current Affair and more @ Mulcahy's, Wantagh 3 $35
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