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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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get out and dig some blues.
    For numerous reasons it has been a quiet time for blues at the local venues.
   A few key Wednesday night jams have shut down and I hear from numerous local blues artists lately that it has been challenging getting gigs. The climate of DWI enforcement and a tough economy has caused the patronage to dwindle at many local venues. It seems the big band and dance shows are faring better. The weekend-for-singles market is a stronger market. The artists in smaller venues at the same times are the ones feeling the pinch mostly because those customers are out more for entertainment and less for socialization. They are more prone to deciding against going out than the people who are single and go out for social life as opposed to entertainment.
   The more "bohemian" artists who appeal to the older and more entrenched public are playing to a smaller audience and they now have to fight to be heard.
   Having gotten to know many of the local blues and jazz musicians I also know that some suffer real emotional downs and the usual levels of anxiety associated with the life of an artist are heightened by the additional pressures of a dwindling market.
   Club owners primarily want to know how many people an act will draw. If the answer is unclear the club owners are unwilling to shell out much guaranteed money. The turnouts are frequently small and although this is typically a cyclical phenomenon the current outlook requires devout optimism to which I subscribe.
   There are numerous genuinely moving blues artists in our midst. I drive often and sometimes far to hear them. I can almost always find something on the calendar to soothe my longings. I know the talent (supply) side of the curve is strong. The demand side is the issue and I am reaching out to a modest group here but it is earnest. When you go to a club and enjoy the music thank the owner. They need to know that it is a long term investment and a worthwhile one. They need to hear the players and let their patrons hear them and get feedback and learn that regular music eventually brings customers.
   When I am out and feel like hearing something and I don't have my calendar with me or if a show cancels I will go to a place that I know has music and better if it is a place that has good music. They may not make money every night but they will build a following of patrons and musicians. They will even get the occasional music party or event. They will also be patronizing the arts. There will be articles and PR and good will.... not to mention my and other blues fans undying appreciation for sustaining a valuable artform.
   Blues music quenches emotional needs. It befriends the friendless. It echoes the voices of longing. It humors the tired and spent. It comes from the battered soul but expresses soulful beauty. It is desire being humbly fullfilled.
   Just some thoughts as my heart aches a little for the plight of the blues artist.
   As for my weekend I only took in music on Friday night and it was a late one. After a bewildering blind date experience I ran out to Bohemia to catch some of Bobby Rondinelli and friends at The Stadium Pub (formerly Pub 454). I knew that would be going on a little later than most.
   I arrived in time for three or four tunes. The cast was fun with Bobby R on skins of course, Jim Kolman on axe, Tim Smith on bass, Tru Doty on keys and an excellent  rock vocalist Tommy Adrian. The place was bouncing pretty good even at 1am. That's a must see show for rock fans whenever you see it posted.
   The Stadium Pub is actually a really good room with plenty of space, an accessible bar and good sightlines all around. The staff was good spirited and, um, pretty damn hot!
   This is a short week coming and then a holiday. Stay tuned for the calendar on Monday as there's going to be plenty of good stuff for the long holiday weekend.
   Enjoy your Thanksgiving and enjoy some music and be thankful that we have art among us.
bill
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More than killing time.
   I am stuck home waiting for a UPS delivery and of course it is past the window of time noted on the delivery slip. I think these delivery people enjoy making customers wait as some form of disciplinary punishment. It just feels like resentment for the customer of some kind, like for all the rushing around they do we must just sit and wait for however long it takes. I had the same experience last Saturday when I waited four hours for a sears repairman who never showed. FOUR HOURS on a Saturday!! They keep calling as if I am going to reschedule. I will pay double to someone else (as if thats even possible) before I pay them to make me wait again for four hours.
  So this at least is giving me time to post something of my weekend. I usually find time on Sundays but this Sunday was busy as I ran out to Rocky Point for the LIBS fundraiser... more on that later.
   I was a busy blues boy this weekend beginning with Friday night when I began at Mirelle's in Westbury. Klyph Black and Rumor Has It was playing and I heard they are quite a cast and quite a show. The well traveled rockers were in fact a good time. The cast included Mr. Black on axe and lead vox, a pair of Finkelsteins on drums and percussion, Arno Hecht on sax, Al Buonanno on bass and more...
   They were rockin pretty good and it was fun. Hecht on sax was very cool as was Black of course. That's a lot of show and those guys individualy get top dollar with some big acts, Mirelle's does a nice job bring in quality players for a reasonable ticket.
   After a set there I headed down to Craigs Signal 8 Saloon in Copaigue for their 8th Anniv.with Sweet Suzi and some of her Blues Experience. I had not seen SS&BE in some time and it was nice to catch Suzi with Johnny Anderson in the friendly and cozy confines of Signal 8.
   I am here trying to help people appreciate seeing/hearing real talented people in their own neighborhood venues. This was it and Suzi is in good form these days as is Johnny A on bad axe. That's a pretty amazing show for a little place in Copaigue.
   Saturday, after being stood up by Sears, I did some bouncing around as I was rendevouzing with numerous party's. I finally settled in at Terry G's in Farmingdale for a set of Sixteen Tons. They play a mix of roots blues, Johnny Cash and country type stuff and it's a unique little blues niche they occupy. It was something different with the same basic four instruments, axe, bass, keys drums... with some whimsical vocals. It's a toned down but entertaining variety.  
   After that I wound down at the ole' Brightwaters Inn where Wally was hosting a rock ensemble, Sound Advice. SA is an affable group of guys offering rock with some attitude and clever vocals. They were a fun way to end a busy few nights. The BWI w/ Wally is also a good place to just hang as Wally digitally records almost every show and plays it back becoming perhaps the only place on Long Island that regularly plays local music... and it sounds great! After wrapping up their equipment a band can sit for a drink and listen to the show they just performed...assuming they want to of course.
   Sunday I found some time to attend the fundraiser for Frank Latorre and the King Bees out at Fatty Beltbuckles in Rocky Point.
   I missed the first hour which is a bumer. Franny Mae did a few numbers with Blues Box which sounded like a great combination. I hope I get to hear that again soon.
   The place was festive on the first non-rainy day all week. I sat and ate some excellent ribs and collard greens as David John Paisley and Co. worked a set of some rockin blues. There were many friendly and familiar faces including Tommy Keys who mentioned that he is coming out with a new CD soon produced in part by Mario Staiano... and with a good cast of players. I'm looking forward to that.
   I caught the beginning of Frank Latorre and King Bee's set.  Frank on harp and JP Blues on axe sounded great. I really wanted to stay and take it all in but on a Sunday I was lucky to even get that much.
   There will be more fundraisers for these guys soon as the events are to raise money for travel to Memphis for the IBC. Get out there and support these guys. They will be grateful I'm sure.
   Thanks for checking in and thanks for the feedback. It helps to know what blues and music fans think and I enjoy hearing it all...good and bad.
bill
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A busy week of music.
   For a new look on a Wednesday night I headed east to McGuires out by Islip airport last Wed., Nov 4.  Motu and friends host a jam on most Wednesday nights. The crowd there (as well as everywhere else that night) was light due to the Yankees World Series game but there was a good line-up of performers beginning with Motu for an acoustic set. Dr. Rich lays down some rich pickin stuff in the key of blues. He ended the night with a set that included the Jesters with whom Motu gigs around here... and elsewhere.
   The second act was a sultry Laura Kelley with Joe Bivona for an acoustic duet as Ms. Laura carved out some blues noir numbers with very tasteful accompaniment by Joe B. It was a fun set with some tasty song choices. 
   I stayed for one more number and caught SugarBlues for another flavorful take on some guitar blues. I was then off to a quick stop home and later on some more Wednesday night wanderings.
   I got a call from a friend as I was on my way out to Bad Moon but a friend wanted to check out Wonderous Stories at KJ Farrells in Bellmore. I had not been there in a while so I veered off Sunrise Hwy a little earlier and caught the end of Kenny Forgione and Co. That's a regular Wednesday thing now but it ends at 10:30 (in this case it was 11). There was a decent crowd for that one... I wish I had caught more. By that time I had a few belts so instead of heading further west I stopped in at Candlelight Cabaret in Amity for my nightcap. The Wednesday night jam was going strong with a really good cast but there also many patrons stayed home rooting for the damn Yankees. I'm not sure what the big deal was. They've won 27 World Series...isn't it boring by now? hehe..
   Friday night I took out a second mortgage and attended a show of Jonny Lang at Capital One Theater in Westbury. I don't get to do that often but Mr. Lang is a favorite vocalist of mine and I had never seen him live.
   The venue was beautiful. I purchased the VIP package (what the hell, I don't do this often) and we parked close and sauntered in to a little cafe where we sat and ate a quick bite. There was a nice crowd but plenty of seating.
   The theater in the round was cut to a half-round. It was an intimate setting and we had awesome seats, 8th row center.
   The oepning act of Moreland & Arbuckle was a country/blues act of young guys with guitar, a 4-string something and drums. The flavor was country/rock/blues and it was really enjoyable... a good warm-up act.
   Enter Jonny Lang. He had a cast including second guitar, bass, drums, keys and back-up singer extraordinaire. They were a mix of Nashville and  Minnesota players. Mr. Lang is from Fargo, N Dakota .
   I hear performers every few days, of all kinds and all levels. I find something to enjoy in almost every one of them. Some are so talented that it is seamless and inspiring entertainment and I feel the emotion and every nuance. Lang was one of those. His vocals were  strong, wide ranging. He used falssetto as well as a strong range and went from soulful to rockin. He performed Lie to Me with a long acoustic intro for an interesting take as well as Missing Your Love and an array of tunes from Lie to mMe and later cd's. Langs voice is masterfully tuned and expresses passionate range and emotion. His guitar, his back-up and band were all so beautifully arranged and it was a fast, moving and expert show... leaving me wanting more.
   The night was young so of course we headed to Bad Moon which was close enough and where The Blue Roots were mid show. The cast which included Mark Mancini on keys and Carlos De Jesus on guitar and vox with Paul Bassi on bass and Ralph Santiago on skins offer a sedate and moody blues take. It's a little toned down and expertly expressed. It was a nice mood after the slightly higher energy of JL. The Blue Roots were joined for a few cameo's by Nancy Bahnsen who belted out a few numbers and Sly Geralds for some funkiness. It was another good show at BAd Moon and a great night of music. A memorable one.
   Saturday I got another night out although it was a little later start. I began at The Viking in Islip for Breakaway who were followed by the Johnny Dunn Band.
    Breakaway didn't disappoint with a solid set of some big boy rockin blues. Howie Haber and Lou Corolla w/ Dustin Hickey on bass and Al Canon on drums worked it hard and delivered da goods dutifully. They even had a little help from a rejuvenated Franny Mae on vocals.
   Johnny Dunn followed with a new three piece and rocked a few numbers well. I wanted to stay for more as I have been a fan of Mr. Dunn since I heard his great original stuff with Dare Ya Band  but I had a personal invitation to the Blue Matter show and jam at Brightwaters Inn and the night was not young.
   I arrived quite late but I caught the end of some Brother Dave blues guitar. I am very sorry to have missed Pete Tursi on horn (w/ Grace Tursi on sax) and Mark Fowler, both of Stanton Anderson Band. I missed a lot but I did catch some Sweet Suzi and Arty Panico and Ray Wade and Kelly Tyrell on bass and more Ralph Santiago and Clem Allen on bass and Bill Post and lots more.
   It was a head spinning weekend but I am glad to see there's so much going on.
   Thanks you all, for sending me your gig info and pease continue to do so and thanks for checking in. I will be back on Monday with a new schedule for the coming week.
bill
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Filled up on Halloween weekend.
   Where to begin...
   I had a busy busy week beginning with Wednesday night at Candle Light Cabaret in Amityville.  CC is fairly new to the blues and live music scene but they are bringing the good stuff. The place is located on Broadway (Rte. 110) in Amityville north of Merrick Rd. It is a good size room with tables and with a good size bar in a separate space. There is a stage and plenty of space to sit and enjoy the show with waitresses busily serving drinks and food.
   Wednesday night there is a jam hosted by Roy Leftenant; drummer with O'Zone (a funk band). The jam gets R&B, soul and blues artists and it has been a fun jam lately. This past Wed., Oct 28, featured the multi-talented Rodney Goff on sax and vocals and Lamar Stewart on keys and vocals...along with a good cast of jammers including Arty Panico, Charlie Labs and numerous other talented people. It has been a good cast in recent weeks with many different faces.
   As for the weekend I was lucky enough to get to numerous shows albeit with late starts both nights.
   Friday I ended a dinner with friends late but was close enough to Mirelle's to catch the end of Stanton Anderson Band and a Halloween party. The place was full and the band was as usual high energy. They feature dynamite vocals and brass with Mark Fowler (lead vox and harp) and Pete Tursi and Co. in the brass trio and a solid rhythm section. The group was tight and the whole place was festive. SAB is a great fit for the room. 
   Mirelle's has been working hard at providing quality entertainment for the over-30 sophistcatos and other music enthusiasts on Long Island. The cast is always quality and the room is a nice place to eat and enjoy.
   I recently shopped tickets at Capital One Theater in Westbury and was quoted prices between $75 and $140 per ticket. The $10 that Mirelle's asks seems paltry in comparison.
   After the festivities ended there I ran down to Giacomo Jacks for some SmokinGun blues. I anticipated getting a call from my vunderteen for a ride so I needed to be closer to hometown Bay Shore.
   SmokinGun Band are a stylistic favorite of mine (along with a few other similarly casted local bands) with excellent guitar and rhythm  (Bill Marino, Rich Thiel, Ralph Santiago) combined with excellent vocals (Jeannie B). Lately they have been joined by Chrissie O'Dell on occasion. This night she joined in for their second half and it was an excellent set featuring classic blues with guitar and excellent duet vocals.
   I wish I had caught more of the first show but it ended up being a full night or quality music.
   Saturday offered yet a second opportunity for music which was appreciated with all the good options for shows this weekend.
   I decided to catch Debbie Knapper and Co. at Candle Light Cabaret in Amity.
   I got there a little after 10 and I caught two sets of soulful R&B with Ms. Knapper on skillful guitar and vocals and featuring the joyfully flambuoyant (especially on Halloween) Perrita Hitson on vocals. Perrita delivers with a larger-than-life grandeur and a strong, clear sound with an infectious whimsy. She's a fun one! The cast of the ryhthm and blues was excellent as well and I had a hard time even looking away for a minute with all the dynamite players on stage. 
   As if I had not had enough for a weekend I still had time for a set of Andy Aledort at the Viking in Islip. AA always plays late shows at the Viking so I arrived after 1 (hey, we turned the clocks back that night so it was actually early). The show was rockin and with a cast including Mike Dimeo on keys and others I got a set of a different flavor of blues; rock with blues roots. Aledort plays it as well as anyone and I was satiated with the likes of Allman Bros. and Hendrix and Aledort.
   I enjoyed more live music than a guy from the suburbs should have. It's out there though. I do my best to make people aware of it and I suggest you go to a show soon. It's inspiring and entertaining and a lot better than tv.
   Thanks for checking in and keep me posted on any events you want to ad to the calendar.
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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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

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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Guitar...
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Jimi Hendrix
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It's blues to me.

Miles
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Pamela Betti

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Jim Moran

Shenole Latimer
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Sweet Suzi

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Danny Kean

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Smoking Gun Band

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