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    This weblog is an online journal. If there is a "mission" it is to generate interest in the local music scene. I attempt to do that by attending events and  talking about my experiences in occasional posts.. I do not intend to offer criticism .. I am not a musician. I do highlight those artists that put on a bigger and/or better show and the artists that "move me" more but even those less polished are offering something to Long Island patrons and I'd like to see more patrons out there enjoying the good local talent.
   You will find a log of my few weekly experiences. My "angle" may be different in some ways, hopefully. I sometimes see things differently.  I hope my perceptions offer some insight on occasion and  some humor.
    I expect that this conversation will reveal a life that appreciates blues.  I see "blues" as musical-artistic expressions of human conditions.
   I also like to provide links to other things on the web that I find interesting. I will be commenting on the places I go to hear music and the folks I meet. I will be commenting on the things I see and hear on Long Island and elsewhere. As much as I hate politics I may find it hard to resist commenting on that too. 
   This is a personal, creative endeavor so if there are some mistakes, well, sorry... it's free entertainment. I consider myself something of an impressionist as it pertains to style.  I am  human and sometimes speak /write before I think.  I can get into trouble  with these extroverted tendencies but thats why this is...what it is... a journal.  I hope you find some useful information or something entertaining on occasion....thanks for being here!!!!
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Bill

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Summer blues.
   Summer is here and with it comes some good things like warm weather, outdoor music events, beaches and bathing suits, baseball and more time with my vunderchild. It also brings some less desireable things like muggy weather, bugs, a slower working climate and, well, more time with my vunderchild. Kidding. The point is that with kids home from school it is sometimes challenging for a single working parent to function. Like everything else, I get up each day and deal with it and I get to come home at the end of the day and hopefully relax. Time marches on and I enjoy as much of it as I can.
   Speaking of which I have taken in some new places and faces recenttly. Last Wednesday night, 6/23, I headed to Painters (Brookhaven) for the Jules Radino Jam.  It was not as far as I had feared and there was a good cast of jammers including Mr. Radino on skins, Jeff Denny tearing it up on guitar (with some good Hendrix), Sly Geralds showed up for some bass, Diane McArdle and BA Fagerland for some vocals and Bobby Rondinelli for a cameo on drums. (Two Blue Oyster Cult drum veterans at one jam!) It was a good mix of music and not a bad jam. Try that one out this summer.
   As for the weekend I was able to attend the Barrier Beach Blues Festival in Long Beach on Saturday. I also wanted to attend Friday with Michael Powers and Sweet Suzi but I was lucky to get one night with my schedule and other issues lately.
   The 2nd Annual Barrier Beach Festival took place at the Long Beach Library (with later shows at nearby restaurants) on Park Ave. It was a good size room with a stage and ample seating.
   The first act I caught was Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess. Ms. O'Dell with Poppa John (drums) and Gil Cruz (bass)(half of her band was not able to make the trip to LI this time) were joined very graciously by the one and only Kerry Kearney. The set was rich with O'Dell , OHM and Kearney mixing it up for a tasty blue stew. The set included some signature covers and a few from the soon-to-be-released CD, "If I Had a Dime". Stay tuned for that release coming soon.
   Next was Bill & Chaney Sims (father/daughter duo) doing a soulful couple of delta songs with Chaney Sims offering some moving vocal performances and Bill Sims on guitar and keys, delightfully gifted on both. They were a genuinely soulful act and theirs was a sound I will not soon forget. 
   Kerry Kearney Band closed the show with a set of cool stuff from a few of their cd's including Balancing Meridians, their new release. It was an excellent set with guest apearances by Steve Adelson on Chapman Stick, Ken Korb on harp and a tasty number (Evil) with Nancy Bahnsen on vocals. KK's deft slide guitar playing was mixed well with the cast of Eileen Murphy, Frank Celenza, Ken Korb and others.
   I took in three acts (I regret missing Motu who opened), enjoyed the hell out of it and split as hastily as I arrived. Getting to Long Beach for an early show is not easy.
   Luckily I got to enjoy a little music on Sunday as well. My fine fun friend and I headed to The Brickhouse Brewery for Gravefest 2010. Jerry Schaefer hosted a great line-up of blues in honor of his Sunday radio/internet show, Graveyard Blues (WRCN). We caught Gary Sellers with Mario Staiano, Sly Geralds, Ken Korb and others for a good set and then Joe Vicino and friends for a bluesy set. It was a beautiful day with a nice crowd. For the weekend I got to hear a lot of good stuff.
   As tough as things may get work-wise and life-wise, as much as I sometimes bitch to myself about things I am grateful for the little escapes I get right here on Lawngiland. I don't ever spend too much and I still am able to tend to my child and work so it works out somehow. Next time you feel the heavy gravity of suburban existence and the sacrifices of routine and familial priorities try a Wednesday night out for a blues jam or a Tuesday night jazz jam or dinner at a rib joint with some blues... and I bet you'll agree that the work-week went faster and you had something more to talk about at work the next day and you enjoyed someone's performance.
   Just a thought...
   Thanks for stopping by.
bill
  
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Festival time is upon us.
    It is summer on Long Island and the music scene is heating up with full music schedules and festivals galore.
   My recent weekend included some good visits with The Blue Roots at Bobbique's on Saturday and a quick stop at Ed the Hat's Sunday night jam at Madison's in Northport.
   I actually made a few stops on Friday night but I(we) kept missing shows; one cancelling and then a succession of missed shows (we got to a few too late)on the way home. It's fun seeing friends and places along the way though so it was not a lost night completely. We stopped in at Antonette's in Bellmore. It's a restaurant and nice size room in Bellmore. Mystic was playing but it was late and we didn't stay for long. We were looking for blues and it was a decidedly dance and cover event.
   Blue Roots (Saturday night at Bobbique's) are a tight blues act with Carlos DeJesus on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Bassi on bass, Scott Miccichi on harp and Ed the Hat was on drums with Mark Mancini on keys. I caught a set and loved it but I had to move on to other obligations. Cest la vive.
  Sunday I was meeting company in Northport so we stopped at Ed the Hats jam at Madison's for a listen. Ed was playing with Jim Moran and Jim Sabella was a guest guitar. Also on hand was Dave Nesdall (guitar), a fine drummer (name unknown) and Nick on harp as well as another axe player. It was late but there was a nice little group enjoying the show.
   The coming weekend has some excellent festivals and events. The Barrier Beach Blues Festival in Long Beach has a great cast including Michael Powers (a regular at Terra Blues, NYC), Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, Sweet Suzi, Kerry Kearney and more.
   Check the poster for information.
   On Sunday is Jerry Schaefers Gravefest 2010. That's another excellent cast and a fun event at Brickhouse Brewery.
   Thanks to those who keep me posted. I want to have an inclusive calendar and I am grateful for all the help I can get.
   Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.
bill
  
  
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Thursday, June 17.
   I cannot stress enough the hatred I feel for those who create viruses in computers. It seems to be as bad a use of human qualities and life in general that a person could find. It harms people in so many ways. The damage being both monetary and emotional and there is no way to get retribution. It is a cowardly act.
   I am a man of very little means. I use my computer for so many things from work to socializing to writing and blogging. When I get a virus I am stopped cold and I don't have the resources to buy an Apple or to keep paying someone to fix my freaking machine.
   I have been gearing my schedule to post at least one night a week here and it has been happening on Tuesday nights lately.... sometimes Sunday. This week I was troubleshooting one night and completely down the other night. Luckily, Monday I was able to search and post the calendar but I had to do it in between the pop-ups. Not many things piss me off like that and if I could think of a way to track down the hackers I would... and I would find a way to fu*# -up their life for sure.
   As for live music I have had some good experiences lately. Last week (Wednesday night the 9th) I was lucky enough to get out for an early show at Bliss2 where Bobby Sexton and Cindy Lopez were doing their jazzy duet thing for a nice little audience. It is a small but cozy room and the music fit perfectly. Sexton's playing was intricate and jazzy. He took an eclectic array of tunes from standards to blues and wrapped them nicely with vivid interpretation and flair. Cindy Lopez added a pretty tone and carried her parts well. The two were joined by guest harmonica player Ken "The Rocket" Korb. The bluesy harpist added some nice flavor and for a few minutes it was a great little mix. It was a fun show of interesting takes in a comfortable setting.
   For the weekend I stopped in at Northport Wine Tasting Room for some wine and some King Cobras. It was my first time at that room. I am not much of a wine drinker but it was a nice room with a nice crowd. There is a glass enclosed wine storage room in the middle of the place and that is where the band played. They were in a fishbowl of sorts and at first that was off-putting. After a while I got used to it a little more and I enjoyed the King Cobras with their tight and distinctive sound. Check out the Northport Wine Tasting Room for a boutiquee wine and  musical experience.
   Sunday I had a little time to stop in at Jessie's Roadhouse for Sweet Suzi's Benefit event for Camp Adventure. The cast of the event was interesting but I could not stay for all of it. I caught Howie Haber (of Breakaway) and John Puglisi doing an acoustic duo. Howie H is a seasoned performer and always entertaining and John P added some whimsy. The two performed a memorable take on a Dylan song (Blind Willie McTell) and I wish I had caught more of that duo. You will rarely hear overdone covers with those guys whoever they play with.
   After that duo act I was fortunate to catch Schroeders Ghost with Pam Dixon. Yikes! The lady can perform! As I mentioned recently after hearing them at JD's Place Schroeders Ghost is a nice blues/rock act with excellent performers. That was a fun little visit but I misssed some other good stuff; Sweet Suzi w/ The Amityvillians, Joe Vicino, King Cobras and more. I enjoy the weekend afternoon events with various artists. I just wish I had more time to enjoy them.
   This Wednesday I ("we" actually. My new fine friend and I again) popped in on Pamela Betti Band at Blacksmith Tavern in Smithtown for biker night. Formerly Buchmanns Radio Grill on Terry Rd it is a nice room and there was a good crowd of appreciative Wednesday night patrons.
  It's been less frequent for me attending PBB shows as I have tried to keep up with new places and acts and they often play afar from me but after hearing Pammy last night I was struck again by the ferocity of her voice both on a new original and on some Joplin tunes. When she feels it she brings it! The band was in good sync and we caught a nice set with Frank Centrone on keys lighting up a few tunes and John Haseth who went off an a few cool guitar riffs.
   It looks to be a good weekend coming up with some interesting stuff. Tommy Keys is at a new vineyard and those are nice events on a summer day. Tommy has a new cd that is doing well on the charts and he puts on a good show. The Blue Roots are making an appearance, always fun and Felix Cabrera is at the Wine Tasting Room... among other options.
   Enjoy something live this weekend people and thanks for stopping by.
bill
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Good news, summer Blues!
    One of the numerous reasons I find solace in music is single parenting. I had some difficult moments when my child was young like the times she was sick and the times she was hurt in emotional ways and the changes that happen requiring careful parenting and behaviors but it now seems like, well childplay compared to issues arising in the teenage years.  Emotions run high and it is painful to have such stark conflict with someone I love so much but it happens and I am feeling it lately.
   With that and other issues thrown in I have a heightened need for my blues escapes these days. Unfortunately I don't get to take vacations to tropical places or resorts anymore and that bothers me more for her than for me. I have learned to cope by working in a few nights a week of live music and fun company.
   If I don't find blues at least I find live music and some fun and creative adult types.
   This past weekend I was lucky enough to find some blues and  the company of many fine artists and friends.
   I began with a Friday night at Stadium Pub in Bohemia. Yellow Box was playing and sharing the bill was Sweet Suzi, Papa G, Johnny Anderson as the Cheshire Cats.
   It was an eclectic night. Yellow box with Charlie Labs is a rock based endeavor with British influences and well done with Mr. Labs on keys and vocals. Who knew Charlie had rock chops but he does and they were cool.
   Cheshire Cats with Suzi, Papa G and Johnny Anderson changed it up with some blues and funk stuff. It was an interesting mix but all good and there were some collaborations and guests and plenty of sounds to keep it fresh.
   Saturday night I got out real late but I figured I'd have time for a set at Giacomo Jacks (Brother Dave) and a set at Brightwaters Inn (Blue Matter Jam) as that one ends late and it's my home town.
    Brother Dave had to put something together last minute due to some scheduling trickery by the previously scheduled band. He put together a great cast with Mario Staiano on drums and Gary Sellers on axe (and his own bad self on lead axe) and Ed Canova was on bass.
   The Brave delivered the blues. I was in a very happy place for a set or so at Giacomo's. Dave and the Brave's guitars and vocals were a rich experience in a roady kind of blues. It was not a fanciful or dramatic groove. Just a good and prolonged one with two good guitars and a cool beat. Dave plays off  traditional blues and I had been looking for some of that for a while.
   After some quick good-bye's we (a fine new friend and I) made haste to Brightwaters Inn hoping to catch a set of what has been a good jam in recent months. First Saturday night of the month the Blue Matter gang (Arty Panico, Ray Wade, Ralph Santiago and Kelly Tyrell) host a fun jam and this time the cast was even more amazing. Pete Tursi (who I missed) and Grace Tursi,  Jim Moran, JD Leonard, Jim Kolman, JD Allen, Clem Allen, Funky Tim, Papa G, Sweet Suzi, Nancy Bahnsen, Tim Smith... many more were on hand.
   It was a great time and the little I caught was a treat.
   After bitching for a few weeks about not enough blues I got some this past weekend.
   Thanks ya'll and keep it all coming.
   Summer is here and the schedule is full and there's something playing at a place near you.
bill
  
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June of 2010
    The summer weather is heating up and so is the music schedule although the amount of blues shows is not picking up as much as all the other stuff.
   Last week I happened upon a good new Wednesday night flavor. Reggae has sprung up at Z Club in Lindenhurst. The nice size room has been in business for some time but this is the first time one of the genre's I cover has happened there.
  Mr Henning Stumm, jazz percussionist, brought to my attention this reggae collaboration of experienced artists (of which he was/is a part) from places west and elsewhere. High Noon are talented and mellow characters and lead vocalist Khalilah has a real pretty sound. We were lulled into a nice Wednesday night hang last week and I may check them out again. Z Club is on the south side of Sunrise Hwy on Broom St... just east of Wellwood. Check it out!
   As for the Memorial Day weekend I had small portions of some good stuff.
Saturday night I was invited to check out Schroeders Ghost, a self-described blues/rock band. They were at JD's Place in Farmingdale on Rte 109.
   Schroeders Ghost consists of Tom Stiegler (drums), Pam Dixon (killer vocals), Frank Bisceglia (bass),Joe Sanfillipo on guitar and vox and Kieth Taylor on keys and vox.
   The set list was classic rock/blues with Worried Down with Blues, Damn Your Eyes, Dr. Feelgood , some Beatles among many others... all well done. Ms. Dixon is a riveting vocalist with obvious experience and solid chops. She takes charge and the band is solid with some stylin guitar and a solid pocket.
   JD's was packed. The event was a live recording and it was a fun event. It was a solid act with entertaining pieces and there were also some tasty guests, Sterling sax and Jeff Regan (vocals). Amazing how many good players and bands there are around here and this is another one.
   Sunday was the Good-bye party at the Bad Moon Saloon. It was an all day affair and due to family obligations I was only able to take part in a few hours of the full day event. 
   A long cast of talented artists showed their appreciation for Dave Strauss, owner and Elena, bartender who gave it hell for a few years with a steady line-up of blues. They tried to do it the right way with low or no cover, good food and friendly vibe. It's obviously a tough formula to find and with the added onus of the town fines and other BS it was too much. Our loss.
   The day was full of good music. I was there for Buttered Soul with Craig Hopping and Co. who rocked with smooth vocals and good instruments. They delivered a dynamite set and I felt like hanging out for a lot more.
   I also caught some of Yellow Box with Charlie Labs. That was some rock of a different color with creative choices and Mr. Labs showed off some multiple talents on keys and vocals.
   There were many more to come and I hated to leave. Chrissie O'Dell was on the bill, John Judd and many more showed up. I heard they closed the place much later with Ms. O'Dell, JD Leonard, Steve Interrante, Bobby Rondinelli and more. I was uber-pissed off that I could not hang out for that one and its a freaking bummer that another blues joint is history.
   I have to add that the calendar, while full and busy and laden with good talent is getting lighter in blues and thats disturbing to me. I enjoy talented performance in any genre but what motivates me to sit and listen a few nights a week is the lure of blues; the depth of the emotion, the soul in the guitar and vocals, the steady and dependable beat. It's a formula that works for me and I will be roaming around a bit farther to find it on my Wednesday nights and weekends. I know there's some good stuff out there now but I seek more and new and different voices so I'll keep plugging.
   In the meantime  keep checking out your favotrite sounds and keep me posted and thank you all for making it happen and thanks Dave Strauss for investing your hard earned bucks, sweat and tears into the blues! I and many others are grateful! 
   Get out and support blues and live music this summer!
bill
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Tuesday, Feb 7

*Jazz w/ Ian Petillo, Yayoi Ikawa (piano) and Friends @ Walk St Tavern, 1218 Jerichp Tpke, N Hyde Park  8:30

Jam (Rob Jack & Co) @ Ziggy's, Massap.  8

Fat Tuesday,  Jazz  w/ Al Cardillo @ Iavaronne Cafe, N Hyde Park  7 - 10

Long Beach Jazz Jam @ LB Community Center, Magnolia & Pine. 7

In the Round @ Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett  8

jam  w/ JD Leonard. @ The Roadhouse (formerly Stadium Pub)Vets Hwy,  Bohemia  8

*Jam w/ Geo Cintron, Rob DeMartino @ Katies, Smithtown  9

Jam w/ John Capadonna (Almost Queen), Paul Gilmore and more @ Ollies Point, Amity  9

Jim Moran & Danny Kean on GothamRadio.com  every night at 10pm. New show every week.
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Wednesday, Feb 8

Cafe Ali Radio on Radio 90.1, Wusb w/ Ahmad Ali  7 - 9 am

Skip Bement @ Porters on the Lane, Bellport  6:30

LI Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein. Encore Presentation of Sunday night show. LIBlues.com  7 - 9

Don Olsen @ Post Office Cafe, Babylon  7

New Open Mic @ Fadeleys, Patch  8

Jazzaphonic w/ Frank Bellucci @ The Homestead, Oyster Bay  8

January Jazz Jam w/ Al Cardillo, Sue Giordano and Lou Messana @ Metropolitan Bistro (formerly Tupelo Honey) Sea Cliff  8 - 10:30

Jim Moran jams every Wed. @ Neirs Tavern, Woodside  8

Live Art Fusion w/ Fusion Collective and 10 Artists @ 841 East Lounge, Hunt  8

Rattlesnake Dawn @ Bobbiques, Patch  8:30

Harris Bros (Dee, Tom, Niles) @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  8:30

New Open Mic w/ Host Shaun Lally @ Hometowne Tavern, 2800 Pond Rd., Ronkonkoma  9

Jazz Jam w/ Andy Ahr & Friends @ Horace & Sylvia's, Babylon    9 to 12:30

Jam w/Don Celenza, Dave Patrick Jam @ Mickey Mo's Cafe & Lounge, 428 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook  9 - 12

Johnny B Jam @ E Quoge Pub . Montauk Hwy., E Quoge   9

Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport  9:30

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

JazzJam w/ Vincenzo & Co. @ The Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patchogue 9

Jazz jam @ The Breakers,, Bayville w/ Matt Manning. 8:30

jammin @ 50 Yardline. W Babylon  8:30

Jam w/ Joe Vicino & Friends @ Sunset Grill, Seaford  9

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Thursday,   Feb  9

Bay Burger Jazz Jam. Sag Harbor  7-9

Pep & The Soul Explosion (2 for 1 Dinner specials) @ Riverhouse Grill, Freeport  7

Stevie Cochran @ Big Daddy's, Massap  7

Folk 2 Funk Festival Opens w/ Funk Fashion Show and Ladies Nt @ Long Bch Library  7:30

Cathy Kreger @ Hudson's Mill, Massap  7:30

**New Jam w/ Debbie Knapper and Knappertime Band @ The High Note, Amityville    8

Jam w/ Tru  Live Productions @ Hub Billiards (20 pool tables, couches, food menu) 4600 Austin Bl, Island Park   8

 
Tom Rooney's Open Jam @ Ric Jamisons, 342 Rte. 25a, Mt. Sinai  8-11

John Haseth, Shinya Myamoto and friends Jammin @ Bobbique's, Patch

Jazz/blues Jam w/ Al Cardillo, Perrita Kitson, Frank Bellucci, Bill Heller and more @ Wickers.  203 Old Country Rd., Hicksville  8:30-11:30

Gail Storm @ Lola's Kitchen, Long Bch  9

New Open Mic w/ Shaun Lally @ D19, 519 Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma  9

Jam w/ Jim Moran jam @ Pete Place, Church St, Bohemia  9

Electric Open Mic w/ Ralph Palladino @ Minnesota's Bar & Grill, Long Bch.  9

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Open Mic (rock) @ Zebra Club, Copiague  

Jam w/ Tommy Mudcat, Ian Petillo, Mark Mancini, Paul Bassi @ The Breakers, Bayville  9

*Mike Nugent Jam @ Cantebury Ale, Oyster Bay ("every other week")  9

Frank Walker Open Mic @ the Irish Cottage, Massap 

Jam @ The Bellport Restaurant, 169 So. Country Rd., Bellport. hosted by owner/chef, Taylor Alonso. Rock, blues, jazz,country. 9:30

DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10

New Open Mic w/ Caleb White @ Whoville, Bethpage. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month   10pm

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Friday, Feb 10

WUSB Radio 90.1 FM  w/ Mark Klein  8 - 10 am

Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn  6

Rock Bottom & Friends @ Blue Parrot, Massap  6:30

MLC Band @ Lily Flanagans, Islip  6:30

Rhythm & Strings @ Declan Quinns, Bay Shore  6:30

Catfish John @ RS Jones, Merrick  7

Fivestone @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  7

Russ Seeger @ Perfecto Mundo, Commack  7:30

Gail Storm @ Port Wash Library  7:30

Beginnings (Big Band) Valentins "Songs From the Heart" @ Dix Hills PAC  7:30  $

Troubadour East, Singer/Songwriter Series w/ Cathy Kreger, Katie Pearlman, Rorie Kelly and India Eaton @ Beanberry Cafe, Miller Place  7:30

Folk 2 Funk Festival w/ Gathering Time @ Long Bch Library  7:30

Poco (acoustic) @ Boulton Center, Bay Shore  8  $55

Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes @ The Paramount, Hunt  8  $

Rick & Ted @ Jimmy Hay's, Island Park  8

Dead Ahead @ Big Daddy's, Massap 8:30

Ian Petillo and Legacy Jazz Band @ Glen Cove Mansion, 200 Dosoris Ln.  8 - 12

Joe Rock & The All Stars @ Ciao Baby, Massap

Li'l Cliff & The Cliffhangers @ Shandon Court, E Islip  9

Mike Nugent w/ Al Santorielo @ Cantebury Ales, Oyster Bay  9

Stevie Cochran and Al Levy @ Corner Galley, Massap  9

Rock Candy @ Mill Creek Tavern, Bayville  9

Mary Lamont Band's Rockin Twang Show w/ special guests @ Buckley's, Valley Stream  9

Grand Blvd @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity  9

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

King Cobras @ Nicks Tuscan Grill, Long Bch  9

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

The Hamptons @ Changing Times Pub, Farm  9

Don Olsen @ Three Village Inn, Stonybrook  9

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

Pep & Soul Explosion @ Madisons Steak House, Hauppauge 9 

DB & Co. @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity  9

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

That Rock Band @ Knockouts, Bohemia  9

Uppercut @ Butterfields, Hauppauge  9:30  $

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

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

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

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

The Blue Roots @ Velvet Lounge, Setauket  10

Jellyband @ Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport  10

DoubleMint Acoustic @ The Fishery, E Rockaway  10

Wonderous Stories @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore  10

Soul Patch @ Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, Hunt  10

No Regrets Band @ The Roadhouse, Bohemia  10

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Saturday,  Feb 11

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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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Warren Haynes

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Kerry Kearney
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Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers

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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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