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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.
When you think the local music scene is getting predictable you only have to change your pattern a little
bit to discover how much more is going on.
I have been discussing changes on weeknight jams and even some club closings (DJ Riders unfortunately)
and things like that have caused me to go to new places just to keep track of events. For instance recently I checked
out Jessies Roadhouse both on a Wednesday and this past weekend a Saturday night. Joe Vicino attracts a good cast of
players and many I have mentioned and posted for months and even years without having heard all of them in that
time.
This past Saturday night I caught Deb Novak and Joe Perricone and Jim Treutlein...among others. Ms.
Novak is a versatile bass player who offers nice vocals. Treutlein is a seamless guitar guy with a good repetoire and Perricone
on keys was solid. That cast with Joe Vicino, Rich Lanahan (Fourteen Feet) and also Sydney Hendricks made for an entertaining
night of eclectic music and Jessies Roadhouse was packed. It was busy night and a full menu of music.
Last week, prior to my weekend wanderings I had the pleasure of attending a tribute and memorial event for
the late Val Thomas who played bass with Little Busters Soul Brothers. The event had a great cast of players
including Saxy Ric, Al Levy, Donnie Celenza, Sterling Bailey, Dave Patrick and many others. It was yet another world
of musicians who make music here on Long Island and elsewhere and it further motivates me to attend new places in my quest
for original music and musicians. The talent is rich and the players are many and it always astounds me how many "pockets"
of musicians there are.
In the coming months I intend to try and grow my website via advertising and other ideas in order to reach
more potential music-goers. I want to generate more live music demand and one way I can do that is by growing the
visability of my site, talking about live music and "covering" it for people who don't realize what is available. I perceive
a lack of coverage by larger media and I think that is something that, while may not be depressing the live music scene, it
is not doing what it could to help in a tough economy. I will try to pick up that perceived slack by becoming a little "louder"
per se.
One way I can grow faster is by trying to generate some advertising money and I will be picking up
my effort to sell some space on my home page here in addition to taking on an e-commerce funstion. I would like to sell CD's
for local artists if they are interested and I will also offer T-Shirts and other items. The money I generate here I can put
into advertising. I would also like to host shows eventually and promote the local blues artists that are trying to make a
living or are trying to stay alive as they do what they are driven to do... make music.
If you have a business or interest that you would like to promote to an over 30, music-going audience please
ask me about a spot on my website with a link. I have been gaining traffic steadily and it is a consistent and good size audience.
Thank you all who send me information and keep me posted and thanks also those who just visit my site and
visit live music. That is the intended result. Music inspires and entertains and brings people together. It motivates
me every day.
In the past week I have been hearing about a lot of good events that I was unable to attend. I'm glad
it is going on with and without me.
I got out on Wednesday night and I heard it was quiet all around last week. I stopped in at Jessie's Roadhouse
and at least I got some good buffalo wings and some cool blues guitar. Joe Vicino and friends had some inspired moments
including a noteworthy Muddy Waters remake with a twist. I like it when the places are packed but I like it just as much
when I get a good seat and there's some good guitar to hear.
I'm not in it for the money but I understand that someone has to be or there won't be many places for shows.
The relationship between commerce and music creates stories that I really don't want to cover. Who is paying
who how much and who is not paying who... and how much does someone make and how much does a place pay...blah,blah,blah.
I'm here for music and to generate interest and that's what I intend to discuss. I have a few thoughts about
music and industry and government too but I will address that in a specific piece someday soon. For now I will do
all I can do to keep the conversation going about the performers and the performances and the venues.
I was able to get to a show on Saturday and I went where friends were converging as it had been
a while since I planned a night on that basis.
Nancy Bahnsen put together a tight band including Anthony Steele on guitar, Rob Jack, bass, Adam Tese
(killin it) on sax, Don Moffit on drums and Joey D on keys. Ms.Bahnsen and her talented bandmates all had shining moments
and they put on a helluva show. It was fun to see Nancy B stepping out, literally and figuratively and some fun solos
by Tese on sax and Steele on axe.
Another sweet moment was a guest performance by Diane McArdle. She agreed to a request for "Drift
Away" and melted a few hearts including mine.
The Bad Moon Saloon in Merrick hosted another fun show and a good time was had by all.
As for the quiet Wednesday night I am sure it is a seasonal depression and as a matter of fact
it has not been a bad winter for music. It has been miserable weather too. But pitchers and catchers have reported
to spring training camps in Florida so spring is not far away and soon people will come out of their homes and they will feel
warm air and sun on their faces and maybe even take in some live entertainment. Imagine.
Thanks for checking in and stay tuned for more musical excitement next week.
Sometimes I get asked to use my little network to serve certain purposes. In this case I was asked
to help find a fill-in act for a show on Friday night. I was happy to help and I was happy to attend Chrissie O'Dell
at Mirelle's.
Ms. O'Dell scrambled quite a bit to make that happen and ended up with a solid cast and put on a memorable
show. I want you to understand, a) how hard it is to do all that on short notice from so far away, b) how
good that show was and c) how underappreciated it was given how good.
Just for the record I am working on making this site more potent as far as reaching local audience. In lieu
of actual money for advertising I utilize word of mouth and other networks to pass the word but soon I will be be promoting
a little and soon I will be able to reach a lot more people in order to get word out... however short the notice, when something
noteworthy (like that) is going on.
Ms O'Dell had with her, Bill Marino on guitar, Charlie Interrante on bass and Don Moffit on drums.
Chrissie took control of the show from the first hit and I guess that's what one would have called
a command performance. She drove home every song with deliberation and ferocity, the band right on her heels and in some spots
offering their own shining moments. Marino was equal to the moment with some gorgeous riffs and Interrante was really
tuned in and drove a cool beat. I also enjoyed Don M's moments on skins.
O'Dell delivered her starkly gritty blues stylings to each and every member of the audience directly. She
weaved in and out of the table area leaving the mic on stage at one point and making it a very personal and unforgettable
show.
Her vocal style expresses a courageous and open heart in a distinctive yet categorically
bluesy dialect.
After restarting her career in the last year or so Ms. O'Dell is gaining fast momentum and her star shines
brighter and brighter.
I felt I was shown the experiences of the the songs for the purposes they were written. It was a cool performance.
There were so many other shows that promised great experiences also but, raising a teen, I had too much
other goings-on and didn't get out again until Sunday. I tried checking out King Cobras at Big Daddy's in Massapequa but given
the amount of cars outside and the size of the room I turned around and headed to the Brickhouse.
The Jim Kolman jam was happenin and there were all kinds of players from Joeseph Felicetta to Craig Hopping
on vocals to Tru Doty, Charlie Labs and Freddie P and even funky Tim on keys. Kolman had a new new toy, the
stylin Steve Interrante was great on sax, Tim Smith layed down some saucy Van Morrison...and on and on. It was a festive Sunday
night affair and a good way to end a great weekend of live music on Long Island.
Thanks for checking in blues fans and keep on keeping me posted.
It's been a long time between posts and that's not been for lack of activity.
Life just gets too damn busy. As a self-employed type I have to keep the ball rolling and in these times it's been a
heavy ball to push.
Last weekend I had some time so I ran out to Bobbique's to catch some Kerry Kearney. I know they published
a new cd and I wanted to hear some of that.
Kerry Kearney Band has their own brand of blues and it was good to hear again. The four-piece with
Kerry K on slide and 6-string, Frank Celenza on bass, Eileen Murphy on drums and Tony Campo on keys have an always surprising
synergy that makes for a full sound. They play a rich instrumental harmony and the result is a seamless
flow of a rolling folksy blues. It's a wonderful sound and some of the new stuff I heard was great. I posted one of the tunes
from the new CD, Balancing Meridians on the playlist. Check it out and check out a show of Kerry Kearney's blues soon!
Saturday I caught a set of SmokinMess with Bill Marino, Rich Thiel, Chrissy O'Dell and Bruce
Dixon at Mill Creek Tavern in Bayville.
It's a nice little room with ambience and a nice crowd. The foursome had some balls and some tasty blues
and they got the place up and into it. I would have stayed for more but I had obligations down on the south shore so
I went splitsville and headed to Brightwaters Inn for the Blue Matter jam. It was well attended with all kinds of players
including some funk guys; Funky Tim on keys and Clem Allen on bass, some horn with Pete Tursi, some guitar with Jim Kolman
and I heard that I missed a few others. It's always a fun jam (first Saturday of the month) and Wally hosts a fun night.
Maggies has excellent location. It is right off the Southern State Pkwy. on Straight Path, W Babylon.
It is pretty average as far as ambience goes to be kind but for blues it has it going on. There is an actual stage sort of
tucked into the wall. There is room to dance assuming the pool table has been moved otherwise you may be in
for a fight. The room has the feel of an old saloon with tables and chairs well broken in and a long bar usually well
attended.
Friday night I arrived after the start of Jim Moran Band with Roxy Perry. Jim had Frank Anstiss on drums
and Bob Fusco and Tim Smith on bass. Ms. Perry is a guest singer from upstate where she has carved out a long and decorated blues
career.
It was an inauspicious setting for a night of good guitar blues and smooth vocals but thats what I got.
Combine a good voice with that much experience and the result is something like a velvety twenty-five year old scotch.
She was smooth, nuanced and no nonense. With Jim Moran's guitar it was a night of well done grown-up music.
There were also some fine guests in the house. We were treated to some guitar stylings by Russell Hitman
Alexander and some true grit vocals by Sweet Suzi Smith. All that blues at little ole' Maggies in W Babylon. Jim Moran also
hosts a Saturday 4pm jam there every week and it's a cool late afternoon experience.
Saturday was a night of entertainment in every corner of the island. There were excellent shows in a dozen locations.
Luckily I had made a prior commitment to attend Chrissie O'Dell at Bad Moon Saloon in Merrick. Sometimes it is difficult
to choose.
Chrissie O'Dell is another blues vocalist extraordinaire. We are lucky to have so many artists here both
as native artists and frequent visitors.
Bad Moon Saloon was buzzing when I arrived. The place was full and I grabbed a seat and got comfortable.
Instead of trying to catch numerous shows I decided to take one in from beginning to end...a rare feat for me.
Chrissie O'Dell started strong. She sang strong. The whole show was a display of guts and a
determined expression. She brought it with all she had and with a smile and there was nothing left at the end but a tired
looking blues singer with a raspy voice... and a smile of course.
Chrissie O'Dell brings blues from the book of blues. She is true to the music and loyal to the original
artists and she brings that truthfullness to her own stuff. The band was Bill Marino on guitar, Jim Leach on bass and
Ralphie Santiago on skins. Marino added a lot with understated grace and style and the rhythm section was solid. They
put together an excellent show and an appreciative crowd stayed until close to three in the am.
There were guest performers in that show as well and it made for an interesting night with a mix of
styles.
Suzi Smith, in the same blues mode as me for the weekend, made another cameo and wow'd the audience with
her own ample force, Nancy Bahnsen got up for some nice bluesy blues stuff and Jim Kolman tickled a few tunes with some
nice guitar playing.
I was spoiled with two excellent blues shows and I heard there were more elsewhere this weekend.
Thanks for stopping by people and thanks for keeping me posted. Stay tuned for the calendar for the coming week.
I'll make changes to this site on a regular basis, sharing news, views, experiences, photos...whatever occurs to me.
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Winter Jazz Fest. Begins Feb 11
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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