Hey Gang – Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 11/5/2009, issue #105 (at least!).

This issue has gigs for both November and December, so send them to me soon.  I hope it does, because that means that live music is doing well.  Please get out and support your favorite bands, and maybe check out something new!

Pictures from the Halloween party at Franky & Johnny’s are up at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer.  Just click on “View my Pics” and page down to go to the album.  Enjoy!

Pictures from the Grumpy’s Jam last Thursday night are up at www.myspace.com/jamodrummer.  Click on “View my Pics”, and go to the Grumpy’s album or any other album, for that matter!  Paul Berger and I had a great time jamming with Roman and Suavek.  One of Paul’s original tunes, “All Funked Up” is on my Reberbnation page, too!

Please take a moment to go to http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer and sign in as a fan.  Thanks!  I can use all the fans I can get these days……

SEND ME YOUR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER GIG SCHEDULES!  Please type out the details in an email– place, time, address, website, etc.  Going to each individual website to find it all takes too much time, folks – and I want to support all of you.

My personal schedule is at the end of this email…

GIGS!!!

FRIDAY, 11/6

KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik are appearing at Gaetano's Italian Restaurant,6 PM - 9 PM.  This is GREAT jazz, my friends! 247 Moorestown Dr.,Bath, PA.  610-837-8322 www.katoduo.com

SATURDAY, 11/7

KATO featuring Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik are appearing at LOUIE'S RESTAURANT, 8 pm - 11 pm.  Again – you’ve GOT to hear this group.  2071 31st St. SW, Allentown, PA. 610-791-1226. www.katoduo.com

CELLAR DWELLERS (www.cellardwellersband.com) are at the Green Knoll Grille, 645 Rt 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-7090.  www.greenknollgrille.net

PLAINFIELD SLIM & THE GROUNDHAWGS and the QUIMBY MOUNTAIN BAND are both at KC’s Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, starting at 10.  www.myspace.com/plainfieldslim

FRIDAY, 11/13

PLAN B with Lori V is rippin’ up the Sam Adams Brew Pub starting at9:00 PM.

7736 Adrienne Drive, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania 18104. Bring your dancing shoes! Best Happy hour in the Valley! Great place to dance the night away!  610-391-1000. Book a Room! http://lehighvalley.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/pub/the-taproom-fogelsville/197364/content.  www.myspace.com/theplanbbandpa

MAMA'S STEW (www.webstarts.com/momasstew) is at the Four Seasons Wine & Liquors,

1021 Saint Georges Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067.  732) 726-2696

The BLUE SUGAR BAND is back at Uncle Scott's Steakhouse playing from 9-12!

Uncle Scott's is a friendly, neighborhood bar/restaurant located on county route 519, and a perfect spot for getting together with friends for a night out! For directions and more: Www.bluesugarband.com  click on the link to Uncle Scott's in our schedule.....

NANCY COLETTI (www.myspace.com/nancycoletti) and Guitarist Alex Bryant are at The Grand Colonial (www.grandcolonialnj.com)(formerly the Coach and Paddock) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.  86 Highway 173 Perryville, NJ  08827 (between exit 11 and 12 of Rt. 78) (908)735-7889. *In the Perryville Room * Casual attire

*Bar seating available.  Nancy’s new CD, “Black Coffee” is available at  www.cdbaby.com. For CD copies $13 (postage included); contact: mamasinger@comcast.net  or order at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/nancycoletti

SATURDAY, 11/14

TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, right on the water.  This is really a great place to for dinner and a show.  TSTQ is a seven-piece band, with two drummers, keys, sax, guitar, bas, and three or four-part harmonies.  Rock, Blues, Zydeco, and rude noises- all in one band! The crowd here dances all night long…

SATURDAY, 11/21

The BILL KUTZMAN power trio will rock the Midtown Tavern starting at 9.  The BKB is Bill Kutzman on guitar and vocals, Scott “Bone” Ward on bass & vocals, and Jim “JAMO” Flynn on drums & vocals.  Great food here, too, gang!

CELLAR DWELLERS (www.cellardwellersband.com) are at Tim Kerwin's Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road (Rt 28), Middlesex, NJ 08846,732-968-3805 www.timkerwinstavern.com.   Showtime 9:30 PM

SUNDAY, 11/22

GAR FRANCIS is at SHOWTIME (www.myspace.com/showtime46). The Showtime Boutique is at 472 Route 46 Belvidere, NJ 07823. They do a special event on the last Sunday of every month, and this month features Gar Francis. The music starts at 2:00pm. Tickets $20.00 include live music & refreshments in the most unique venue anywhere.  A MOVIE HAS BEEN MADE ABOUT SHOWTIME!!! Here is the trailer for the movie which will be available 12/15/09:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHn7LLytFKg  Take a look!

A Benefit for a Musical Friend – MAMA’S STEW, the CELLAR DWELLERS, and many others will be at The Presbyterian Church at 1307 Springfield Avenue New Providence, NJ 07974 908.665.0050,  http://pcnp.org.  Starting at 1:30PM, This event is a charity event to raise money to offset medical bills incurred as a result of complications from an open heart operation for one of our less fortunate musician friends.  This event will feature some of the areas finest bands as well as raffles for a vintage guitar and front row seating for upcoming Bergen Pac events.  Other donated items will be up for auction as they become available.  Our band performances will be augmented by a host of special guests culminating in an all star jam which is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  Something for young and old alike The Presbyterian Church at New Providence will be

the place on November 22nd.

WEDNESDAY, 11/25

TOO STUPID TO QUIT is back at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong for an encore performance in November.  This is really a great place to for dinner and a show.  TSTQ is a seven-piece band, with two drummers, keys, sax, guitar, bas, and three or four-part harmonies.  Rock, Blues, Zydeco, and rude noises- all in one band! www.myspace.com/toostupidtoquit

PLAN B with Lori V is at FOSSILS Last Stand Pub & Grill-Thanksgiving Eve, starting at 8:30 PM! 429 Race Street, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania 18055

Cost: Free THANKSGIVING Eve! Wednesday evening! Do not miss this show! Great local Pub in Catty-Drinks are great-Wait staff crazy and fun, come see PLAN B and bring your friends  610 443-0812 http://www.fossilslaststand.com/.  www.myspace.com/theplanbbandpa

SATURDAY, 11/28

JAMO is rockin’ Franky & Johnny’s up on Rt. 46 in Buttsville, NJ.  Many of you have started to come to this place, and you’ve all had a great time!  It’s a GREAT place to play, and eat, and drink, and and and…..  Come say hi and sit in!! Right at the light at the top of Rt. 31, and it’s on your right. www.reverbnation.cm/jamodrummer   or www.myspace.com/jamoband

FRIDAY, 12/4

CAN’T STOP NOW is back at Franky & Johnny’s on Rt. 46 in Buttsville, NJ.  Right at the light at the top of Rt. 31, and it’s on your right.  Lori V, Paul Berger, Charlz Ruggerio, and Jim “JAMO” Flynn.  We made it happen big time in October, so let’s do it again!  www.myspace.com/lorivcantstopnow

SATURDAY, 12/5

The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is doin’ the country thing at the Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ starting at 9.  This is a very popular gig – the crowd is one of the best anywhere.  Come check out the band and hear your favorite country & rock tunes.

CELLAR DWELLERS (www.cellardwellersband.com) are at Pheasant's Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, N.J. 08844, 908-281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com Showtime 9:00 PM

FRIDAY, 12/11

MAMA'S STEW (www.webstarts.com/momasstew) is at the Four Seasons Wine & Liquors,

1021 Saint Georges Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067.  732) 726-2696

SATURDAY, 12/12

TOO STUPID TO QUIT is up at Pavinci’s on River Styx Road in Lake Hopatcong, right on the water.  This is really a great place to for dinner and a show.  TSTQ is a seven-piece band, with two drummers, keys, sax, guitar, bas, and three or four-part harmonies.  Rock, Blues, Zydeco, and rude noises- all in one band! www.myspace.com/toostupidtoquit

CARL MARCANTONIO is doing a "Holiday Blues Bash!" at the Long Valley Pub and Brewery 9:00pm – 2am.  "Bring the Red & Green, We'll provide the Blues!"

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=164260474513&mid=1566e8eG2986aeb2G30ce0

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SATURDAY, 12/19

JAMO is doing their first gig at KC’s Korner!!  100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ.  Come out and support the band.  The club has been remodeled, and the food is spectacular too – try the ribs.  We’d like to make a good impression here folks, so make the date!!  www.reverbnation.cm/jamodrummer   or www.myspace.com/jamoband

CELLAR DWELLERS (www.cellardwellersband.com) are at the Top O' Th Hill Tavern, 1182 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ, 908-658-4256 Showtime 9:00 PM

NEW YEAR’S EVE, THURSDAY, 12/31

The CARL VAN CAMP BAND is puttin’ on a country & rock show at the Almond Tree Manor in Alpha, NJ. Doors open at 7, and the full plate is scheduled.  A FULL dinner, breakfast, all kinds of extras in between, and a great band.  Tickets are only $30 each, so it’s also a great deal.  Come celebrate the New Year with us!

JAMS!!!!!

NJ Jam Every Wednesday Night: LENNY’S NIGHT OUT at KC’s Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, from 8 – 12.  21 and older only!  This Wednesday and every Wednesday don't miss Lenny's Night Out  At LNO we feature all styles of music. Rock, Country, Reggae, Indie, Jam Band, Acoustic Original, and of course Blues. LNO starts around 8:30 and we go till we're done. 99.9 percent of the time we get everyone up, sometimes more than once. We supply everything you'll need. Full back line, Drums, Keys and Sound w/operator.

JAM IN NJ: There’s a new open mic going on at the Green Knoll Grille, 645 Rt 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-7090. 9 – 12. www.greenknollgrille.net.  Small amps and a PA are provided. No drums, but bring yer own!

JAM IN ALLENTOWN, PA: Kevin Lang of "Hired Gun" will be hosting the "Half Moon Jam" at Mezzaluna Tuesdays from 8pm to 11pm. Of course we'll have drums and amps, with the house PA being made available to you thanks to Rick Michaels of radio fame and Mezzaluna's own talented sound tech.

JAM IN PERKASIE, PA:  Thursday nights: open mic from 8-12 at Hawkeye's Country Tavern 1100 Route 113 (Souderton Rd), Perkasie, PA 18944 (215) 258-1300.  Hosted by Thom Palmer and James Supra.  www.hawkeyescountrytavern.com

NJ JAM: Every Wednesday Night a bit farther Southeast in NJ: Hosted by Little Dave & the Chess Kings from 8:30 to midnight at the LaRiviera located at 113 Main St. Matawan.  This is a return to the original location, and The Chess Kings Homecoming Blues Jam Party is on!! Backline provided.  For info: Dave at stixanddrums@hotmail.com.

Another NJ Jam, Every Friday Night: Mike Wojik hosts a jam at the Frenchtown, NJ American Legion.  Show starts at 8:30 and goes till ???  There is a PA and drumset. (If your band prefers to use their own kit bring it, there's plenty of room!)  All are welcome.  Bring your acoustic, electric, poetry, rock/metal/punk, whatever.  It's a large room with cheap drinks and a nice regular crowd. ....it's a great way to kick off your weekend!  (Thanks to Don Chateau for this info!)

PA Jam Every Wednesday Night: TODD WOLFE and friends host a great jam at Pearly Baker’s on the circle in downtown Easton, PA from 9-12+.  Actually, Todd is on tour in Europe this month, so the jam is being hosted byu guest bands.  It has been voted "Best Open Jam in The Lehigh Valley" , so bring yer sticks, gitters, & come on out!

PA Jam Every Thursday Night: Our friend ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road, Mechanicsville, PA.  610-769-4600http://grumpysbbq.net/ More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php www.grumpysbbq.net.  Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles.  The club is on the left.  Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there.  Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.

NOTES!!!

I’d like to thank all of you who came out to Franky & Johnny’s on Halloween night – it was tons of fun.  Special thanks to Garry Hodgson for recording the whole thing.

Can’t Stop Now still needs your votes:  Please go http://www.cantstopnow.com/, click on the “Vote” image, then on the “Enter and Vote” image.  That’s all it takes to help the band out!!!

Hey – Bands take note: if you need a live recording of your band, or if you need a sound system for venues big or small, give JIM FERRANTE a call.  You can even rent a backline for special events. (Drums, PAs, amps, etc.)  Jimmy is the owner of Stirling Audio Services, (and a great guitar player too).  He has a 32+++ track Mac/Cubase 5 recording setup, and he can get it done for you.  Demos, CD’s, whatever.  He also has a warehouse full of audio systems ready for you to use anywhere – he’ll rent you a backline, or he’ll set up lights, sound, have a guy there to mix on the fly, and record it too!!!  OR,anything in between.   Contact him at 732-417-1001, or jimmy@stirlingaudioservices.com,   www.stirlingaudioservices.com.  Trust me on this one – he’ll get it done for you whether you’re in a small bar or a huge arena.  I use him all the time!!! (Come to Pavinci’s to see/hear what I mean.)  (Obviously he can make ANYONE sound good!!!)

*CHIP MERGOTT*

(www.notebook records.com)

 Chip and his wife Annie Bauerlein have put out a succession of great CDs.  You can get them all at www.notebook records.com.  Here’s a list of the titles:  Annie Bauerlein: "Mugsy is Fine," "Cartwheels in the Yard,"

Chip Mergott: "In a Quiet Moment," "Hymns for Acoustic Guitar," "This Little Light- Hymns for the Ukulele," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Classical Gas," (single song), "DaVinci Code Blues," (single song),"Sounds of the Delaware River," (Nature/ambient/location recording- no music). Everything listed here is available on iTunes except "O Holy Night.“   You should hear these, and you REALLY need to hear Chip do his live stuff.  Contact me and/or Chip.

Nasty Ned has some very cool videos up at www.pluginhomerecording.com.  Give that a look - more coming, too.  Don’t forget the three-volume set of CDs called “American Roots LIVE Presents the Studio Masters”.  What a great gift – all three volumes!  The CD’s are available at http://americanshowplacemusic.com/  and on iTunes.

Richard X. Heyman (The Doughboys) has a high-res video of his tune "Cornerstone" up on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dorJeW74GOk&feature=channel_page .

Here is a link to Gar Francis’s new ROCKET video with the original MP3file as the audio and color footage of WWII USA Troops landing in Normandy on June 6 1944 and liberating Paris.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BAHzOwEcyM

*ROMAN*

 (www.romanmusic.net)

Roman is involved with even more things than I am!!! You have to go to his website to see it all:  http://romanmusic.net/schedule.php

Kind of Blue: Jazz, blues, fusion, rock:  myspace.com/kindofbluemusic

Roman and The Heard: Hangin' in NYC : myspace.com/romanandtheheard

Mad Dog and Blues Night Out: Blues, and nothing but blues!   myspace.com/maddogbno

Every Thursday: Grumpy's BBQ Jam, Mechanicsville, PA. 9-12ish

My 2009 Schedule as of today:

November:

Sat, 11/21: Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ with the Bill Kutzman Band**

Wed, 11/25: Pavinci’s w/Too Stupid To Quit**

Sat, 11/28: at Franky & Johnny’s with JAMO from 9-1**

December:

Sat, 12/5: Midtown Tavern in Alpha, NJ with the Carl Van Camp Band**       

Sat, 12/12: Pavinci’s w/Too Stupid To Quit**

Sat, 12/19: KC’s Corner with JAMO 9-1**

Thu, 12/31: Almond Tree Manor with the Carl Van Camp Band**

January:

Sat, 1/9: Pavinci’s w/Too Stupid To Quit**

Thanks for listening, folks.

JAMO

http://www.reverbnation.com/jamodrummer

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer

Hey Gang – Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 5/8/2009.  Sorry I’m late.  Life gets in the way of fun sometimes.  Well, the Bob Lanza  Blues Band gig at KC’s Corner was a blast.  I’ve put up videos of the songs from sets 1 & 2 on YouTube – the URLS are all listed at the end of this email if you want to see them.  The sound is nothing like the real thing, since it was recorded thru a normal camcorder.  I have enhanced MP3’s if you want one. 

I hope that you’re all looking forward to this summer as much as I am.

Send me your summer gigs, people!!!

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GIGS

Hey Gang – Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 4/16/2009.  Tough week.  Again, my condolences, Ned.  As someone near and dear to me once said, “We’re all passengers.”

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Thanks to all who came to the Jambush at the Landslide last night!  We did well – it’s an honor to play with you. Did you notice how great we sounded?  (Wasn’t me – it was them.)

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Due to circumstances beyond my control, I will not be at the Jambush at the Pattenburg tonight.  Stuff happens.  Coming up: a Jambush at Lenny’s Night Out in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />..South Plainfield..!

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Send me your gigs, everyone.  If I don’t know about it I can’t tell anyone, now can I?  AND, pass this on to anyone who might like to know where live music is going on.  If you got this through someone else and you want to get on the email list, just hit reply and tell me so.  If you want to get OFF of the list, do the same thing!

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GIGS....

*BARLEY ....HOBBS....*....

            I’m looking forward to this gig!

*BILL KUTZMAN BAND*....

SAT, 5/23: At the Midtown Tavern, 431 Rt. 519, Alpha, NJ 908-387-0478.  9pm start.  GREAT food and a great crowd.  It’s a small room, and it packs, so come early.  This is a good place to bring your better half for dinner.  (with Bill Kutzman, Scott “Bone” Ward, & Jamo)....

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*BOB LANZA BLUES BAND*

(http://www.myspace.com/boblanzabluesband)

Sat, 5/2: KC’s Corner, ....100 Oak Tree Road.., ..South Plainfield.., ..NJ.....  9-1.  This is a swingin’ blues band gang.  You really want to hear this one – I can’t wait to do it!!

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*CAN’T STOP NOW*

(www.cantstopnow.com) 

LoriV on vocals, Paul Berger on guitar, Marc Young on keys, Chaz Ruggerio on bass, & Jamo!

 Sun, 4/26: Closing the show at the Shadfest, (http://www.lambertville.org/), in ....Lambertville.., ..NJ.... at 4:00.  Come check it out for free!!!!!

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*CARL VAN ....CAMP.. ..BAND....*

 Sat, 4/25, & 6/27: Country Music At the Midtown Tavern, 431 Rt. 519, Alpha, NJ 908-387-0478.  9pm start.  GREAT food and a great crowd.  It’s a small room, and it packs, so come early…(with Bill Kutzman, Scott “Bone” Ward, & Jamo)

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*CELLAR DWELLERS*

(www.cellardwellersband.com)

Sat, 4/25: Pheasant’s Landing, ....311 Amwell Road.., ..Hillsborough.., ..N.J... ..08844.....  908-281-1288  www.pheasantslanding.com

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*CHIP MERGOTT*

(www.notebook records.com)

 Chip and his wife Annie Bauerlein have put out a succession of great CDs.  You can get them all at www.notebook records.com.  Here’s a list of the titles:  Annie Bauerlein: "Mugsy is Fine," "Cartwheels in the Yard,"

Chip Mergott: "In a Quiet Moment," "Hymns for Acoustic Guitar," "This Little Light- Hymns for the Ukulele," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Classical Gas," (single song), "DaVinci Code Blues," (single song),"Sounds of the Delaware River," (Nature/ambient/location recording- no music). Everything listed here is available on iTunes except "O Holy Night.“   You should hear these, and you REALLY need to hear Chip do his live stuff.  Contact me and/or Chip.

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*FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS*

(http://www.filthyrich.cc/)

 Thu 4/23: The Ship Wreck Grill, 720 Ashley

www.shipwreckgrill.com.

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Fri, 4/24: 9pm at The Blue Moon, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy, NJ & Fri. Apr. 10 9:15pm at Lockwood Tavern, 72 Route 206 South, Byram, NJ.

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*JAMO*

(www.myspace.com/jamodrummer)....

SUN, 5/24: Franky  & Johnny’s, Rt. 46, ....Buttzville..,  ..NJ.....  Outside on the ..Island.. from 3 to 7pm – the first outside party of the year!!  Food, drinks, seats under the trees – fun for the whole family.  (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=192103399).  JAMO is Paul Berger and Jimmy Ferrante on guitar, Scott “Bone” Ward on Bass, and JAMO.  The usual suspects are invited to come and play!!

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*JASON RICCI and NEW BLOOD*....

(http://muuf.org/habitat)....

Sun, 4/19:  The band will perform a benefit concert for the ....Morristown.... Unitarian Fellowship's youth group at 5 PM. The concert is to help raise funds for the group's annual Habitat For Humanity project.  This cutting edge band plays a mix of blues, jazz, and funk, exciting and delighting audiences with their superb musicianship, intense

jamming, and tight interplay. Jason Ricci, on harmonica and vocals, is becoming legendary among musicians and fans alike, playing with an intensity and virtuousity that leaves audiences shaking their heads in disbelief. Think Coltrane on harp. You've never heard anything like this.  Please see http://muuf.org/habitat if you need information or convincing – there’s a video there for you!

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Sunday, April 19, 5 PM

....Morristown.... Unitarian Fellowship

....21 Normandy Heights Road....

....Morristown.., ..NJ.. ..07960....

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*JOHN KORBA*

Every Tuesday:  The ....Bernards.. ..Inn....: acclaimed keyboardist and guitarist John Korba in the Library Bar. John will perform selections from his extensive repertoire every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. During his celebrated career John has performed with other musical greats including Chuck Berry, Hall and Oates, Todd Rundgren, Carly Simon and Phoebe Snow. He’s currently touring as keyboardist with John Waite's band and is a member of both Amfibian and the Hudson River Rats. When he’s not performing on stage John can be found on Broadway where he’s currently the Associate Conductor of the show Rent. He held the same position in two other Broadway productions, “Civil War” and the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and has been a member of the band for several others. ....27 MINE BROOK ROAD.., ..BERNARDSVILLE.., ..NJ.. ..07924..... (908) 766-0002.  http://www.bernardsinn.com/mos/Frontpage/Itemid,1/

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*....MISSISSIPPI.... PIG FARMERS*....

(http://www.mississippipigfarmers.com/) 

Fri. 4/24: 10pm at Bernie's ..Hillside.., ....125 Hillside Rd..., ..Chester.., ..NJ.....

This is a great band, gang, great players!

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*SLEEPING DOGS*

(www.myspace.com/thesleepingdogsband)

Sat, 4/18: The Station Pub & Grub ....Bernardsville.., ..New Jersey.....

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Sat, 4/25:  Barton’s Pub, ....Stirling.., ..New Jersey...., 9:30Pm

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Sat, 5/ 2: PUB 517 Andover/Hacketstown, ....New Jersey.... , 10pm

Sat, 5/16: Hennessey’s Pub ....Morristown.., ..New Jersey..... 9:30P

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*TOO STUPID TO QUIT*

*THE WILSON BROTHERS*

(www.wilsonbrothersband.com)

Fri, 4/24: The Wilson Brothers Band will be playing at the Italian American Club (or as the say in Iowa Eye-Talian) in ..South Plainfield.. on Friday, April 24 starting at around 9:00pm.  They’ve been working to learn a lot of new songs by the Dead, Steely Dan, Jerry Garcia, Bruce Hornsby, Neil Young, and more. Once the covers are in the bag, they have some original material in the queue....

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JAMS!!!!!                                                                                                               ....

 NJ Jam Every Wednesday Night: LENNY’S NIGHT OUT at KC’s Korner, ....100 Oak Tree Road.., ..South Plainfield.., ..NJ...., from 8 – 12.  Open Jam Wednesday's from 8 till midnight ...... Every Wednesday..... Full sound system, drums, amps & mics supplied.  This is picking up as things get better for live music -  if you’re anywhere NEAR this area, you really should go and say hi to Lenny for me.

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Every Thursday night: Open Mic Jam at the Pattenburg House, from 9-12.  $3 draft beers!  Hosted by Avenue A records, Joe & Brian.

Yet another NJ Jam, Every Friday Night: Mike Wojik hosts a jam at the Frenchtown, NJ American Legion.  Show starts at 8:30 and goes till ???  There is a PA and drumset. (If your band prefers to use their own kit bring it, there's plenty of room!)  All are welcome.  Bring your acoustic, electric, poetry, rock/metal/punk, whatever.  It's a large room with cheap drinks and a nice regular crowd. ....it's a great way to kick off your weekend!  (Thanks to Don Chateau for this info!)

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Also Every Wednesday Night: Dave Werkheiser is back at the Landslide Saloon in ....Asbury.. ..NJ...., right on Rt. 173!  Open Mic from 8:30-ish to about 12 or so..Come do it!

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PA Jam Every Tuesday Night:  At : “The Leather Corner Post” Orefield PA, (610) 395-1782 w/ Glenn Wasserman & Friends. 8:30 – 11:30pm.  Glenn is an excellent host & player, so check this one out!

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PA Jam Every Wednesday Night: TODD WOLFE and friends host a great jam at Pearly Baker’s on the circle in downtown Easton, PA from 9-12+.  Actually, Todd is on tour in ..Europe.. this month, so the jam is being hosted byu guest bands.  It has been voted "Best Open Jam in The Lehigh Valley" , so bring yer sticks, gitters, & come on out!

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PA Jam Every Thursday Night: Our friend ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – ....3000 Mauch Chunk Road..,  ..Mechanicsville.., ..PA.....  (Again, check JB)  610-769-4600http://grumpysbbq.net/    More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php www.grumpysbbq.net.  Take Rt. 22W to the ....Allentown.... ....15th Street.... exit and go North 3 miles.  The club is on the left.  Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there.  Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him.

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Thanks for listening, folks.....

JAMO....

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer....

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Hey Gang – Welcome to JAMO’S JAMS & GIGS for 2/13/2009.  FYI - This is a free email newsletter that I put together to keep you informed about live music performances in the area.  My intention is to promote live music – everyone’s live music.  Not all of these gigs are mine!!!!  (Some people get that wrong.)  Please feel free to pass this thing on to anyone who might like to know where things are happening.  Your email address is not revealed to anyone else, so feel free to send it to me for inclusion on the list.  If you play, send me your schedule (include your websites, venue, time, location, etc.  please) and I’ll include it here.  This week, gigs are up front, and jams are at the end.  ........

If you’re looking for the videos from last week’s Pearly’s jam, I haven’t had time to get them online yet – hang in there, they’re coming!!!!....

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*BOB LANZA BLUES BAND*

(www.myspace.com/boblanzabluesband )

Fri, 3/13/09: at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park, Buttzville, NJ. 

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*CAN’T STOP NOW*

(www.myspace.com/lorivcantstopnow )

Fri, 2/20: At the Ol’ West BBQ on Rt. 31N in Annandale, NJ.  9pm start

Sat, 2/28: At the Pattenburg House, Pattenburg, NJ.  9pm start

(All with Lori V, Paul Berger, Chaz Ruggerio, Marc Young, Jamo

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*CARL VAN CAMP

Fri, 2/27: At the Midtown Tavern, 431 Rt. 519, Alpha, NJ 908-387-0478.  9pm start.  GREAT food and a great crowd.  It’s a small room, and it packs, so come early…(with Bill Kutzman, Paul Berger, Jamo 
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CHICAGO CARL SNYDER & FRANK DIBUSSOLO & JIM FLYNN

Fri, 2/13: Chicago Carl Snyder (http://www.lostworldmusic.com)  & Frank DiBussolo (http://www.frankdibussolo.com/), & Jim “JAMO” Flynn; private party till 6pm. Great jazz!

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*CHIP MERGOTT*

(www.notebook records.com)

Chip and his wife Annie Bauerlein have put out a succession of great CDs.  You can get them all at www.notebook records.com.  Here’s a list of the titles:  Annie Bauerlein: "Mugsy is Fine," "Cartwheels in the Yard,"

Chip Mergott: "In a Quiet Moment," "Hymns for Acoustic Guitar," "This Little Light- Hymns for the Ukulele," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Classical Gas," (single song), "DaVinci Code Blues," (single song),"Sounds of the Delaware River," (Nature/ambient/location recording- no music). Everything listed here is available on iTunes except "O Holy Night

You should hear these, and you REALLY need to hear Chip do his live stuff.  Contact me and/or Chip

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*CROSSFIRE*

(www.myspace.com/crossfirerocknbluesSat, 2/21: The Brunswick Grove, 327 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. 9:30PM to 1:30AM, No Cover 
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*THE DOUGHBOYS*

(www.thedoughboysnj.com)  OR  (www.myspace.com/thedoughboysnj)

Fri, 2/13: The Doughboys return to what used to be the Hullabaloo Club and is now Rhythms of the Night, www.rhythms-of-the-night.com, 729 South Main Street, Manville, NJ (908) 707-8757, Get directions.  9:30 - Plainfield Slim.  10:30 - The Doughboys.  Admission: $5

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*JAMO*

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer, Or search YouTube for Jim Jamo Flynn

Sat, 2/21: With JAMO at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park, Buttzville, NJ.  This place ROCKS, and this will be one of their first Saturday night gigs!!!!   Just ask around – all invited again, gang!!! (with Bob “BT” Thomas, Scott “Bone” Ward, Paul Berger, Jimmy Ferrante, Jamo)

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*THE JERSEY SOULS*
Sat, 2/28: The Jersey Souls will be playing at Pizza & Pasta in Piscataway - starting time 9ish!!  The great Gary Stebor on guitar!!!
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*JUPITERHEAD*

 

Fri, 3/13: At the Wildflower Café, (www.myspace.com/wildflowercafe ), 316 S. New St., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18105. 610.758.8303.  10pm start
Fri, April 3: at The Sterling Hotel, 343 W Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101. (610) 433-3480. ( www.myspace.com/sterlinghotel )  9pm start

 

Jupiterhead is Leo Kline, Rob Parker, Darius Mooring, & Josh Colon

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*SNAKEMAN RUNYAN*

 

( http://www.myspace.com/snakemansblues  

Sat, 2/28: With the HOT SAUCE BAND at KC’s Corner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, 9pm
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*TODD WOLFE*

(www.toddwolfe.com)
Fri, Feb 13th : 9:30PM-12:30AM Bank Street Cafe 639 Bank Street New London, CT (860) 444-1444Sat, Feb 28^th: 9:00PM-12:00AM Lackawaxen House 188 Scenic Dr, Lackawaxen. PA (570) 685-7061 benefit 
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*TOO STUPID TO QUIT*

Sat, 3/14: Pavinci’s, River Styx Road on Lake Hopatcong, starting at 10.Right on the water of Lake Hopatcong – remember the old Lighthouse?  This is it!  Two drummers, accordion, sax, guitar, keys, Zydeco, Rock, Blues, and Tons-O-Fun.  This band and this place really party – stop by and check out the A+ menu and the band!

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*THE WILSON BROTHERS*

(www.wilsonbrothersband.com)

Sat, 2/21: The Wilson Brothers Band (Flip, Dooley, Jackie, and Justin) with special guest, John Pittas on keyboards (and maybe an appearance from Arne Wendt) will be playing at Tim Kerwin's Tavern in Middlesex, NJ.

JAMS!!!!!                                                                                                                                                                                                                        NJ Jam Every Wednesday Night: LENNY’S NIGHT OUT at KC’s Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, from 8 – 12.  Open Jam Wednesday's from 8 till midnight ...... Every Wednesday..... Full sound system, drums, amps & mics supplied.  This is picking up as things get better for live music -  if you’re anywhere NEAR this area, you really should go and say hi to Lenny for me.

Yet another NJ Jam Every Friday Night: Mike Wojik hosts a jam at the Frenchtown, NJ American Legion.  Show starts at 8:30 and goes till ???  There is a PA and drumset. (If your band prefers to use their own kit bring it, there's plenty of room!)  All are welcome.  Bring your acoustic, electric, poetry, rock/metal/punk, whatever.  It's a large room with cheap drinks and a nice regular crowd. ....it's a great way to kick off your weekend!  (Thanks to Don Chateau for this info!)

PA Jam Every Wednesday Night: TODD WOLFE and friends host a great jam at Pearly Baker’s on the circle in downtown Easton, PA from 9-12+.  It has been voted "Best Open Jam in The Lehigh Valley" by The Lehigh Valley Music Awards!  So, bring yer sticks, picks n gitters and come on out!  Plenty of parking, beer specials, late night fare menu and ... the jam!

PA Jam Every Thursday Night: Our friend ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road,  Mechanicsville, PA.  (Again, check JB)  610-769-4600.  http://grumpysbbq.net/    More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php www.grumpysbbq.net.  Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles.  The club is on the left.  Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there.  Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him!
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Hey - I’m  giving drum lessons at my place.. All levels, all ages.   I have two sets of drums, and we play together– give me a shout. I’d love to work with a lot of you who have asked me about it at jams.

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.  Live your life in a manner so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. – Native American Proverb

Thanks for listening, folks

JAMO  

 

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer

Hey Gang – Welcome to JAMO’s Jams & Gigs for 1/29/2009.  Thanks to all who jammed the Midtown Tavern on Friday night!!  You people are the absolute best – you da man.  Watch for more Bill Kutzman Band gigs here soon.  Also, I’m grateful to Todd Wolfe and Rob Fraser for the opportunity to guest drum at the Pearly’s jam this Wednesday.  Now if I could only find a club that pays more than $10 and beer!

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*JAMO* (MY gigs!)....

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer....

Or search YouTube for Jim Jamo Flynn....

 ....

Hey - I’m  giving drum lessons at my place.. All levels, all ages.   I have two sets of drums, and we play together– give me a shout. I’d love to work with a lot of you who have asked me about it at jams!....

 ....

I also have a good 5-piece set of drums for sale – give me a call for details – it’s deal time!....

 ....

Fri, 1/30/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park.  Slammin’ Blues!!  Just go North on Rt. 31 to the end, make a right, and it’s two doors down on the right.  I’m really happy to be with this band.....

 ....

Sat, 1/31/09: At Pavinci’s, River Styx Road on Lake Hopatcong with TOO STUPID TO QUIT, starting at 10!!  Right on the water of Lake Hopatcong – remember the old Lighthouse?  This is it!  Two drummers, accordion, sax, guitar, keys, Zydeco, Rock, Blues, and Tons-O-Fun.  This band and this place really party – stop by and check out the A+ menu and the band!....

 ....

Wed, 2/4/09: At Pearly Bakers’ with Todd Wolfe as host drummer for the Jam from 9 to 12.  On the circle in Easton, PA. http://www.pearlybakers.net/index.php/events.  ....

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Fri, 2/6/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Orphan Annie’s, 1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ, 908-647-0138.  http://oannies.tripod.com/.  Take 78 East to exit 36, at the end of the ramp there is a traffic light, make a left (count that as one traffic light) go down about a mile to your 5th traffic light.(big white church on your right) Make a right on to Valley Rd. We are on Valley Rd. two miles down on the right hand side (just past your first traffic light). Across the street from a Delta gas station.....

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Fri, 2/13: With Chicago Carl Snyder (http://www.lostworldmusic.com)  & Frank DiBussolo (http://www.frankdibussolo.com/); private party till 6pm.  (I mention it because it’s a JAZZ gig - finally!!!!)....

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Fri, 2/20: With CAN’T STOP NOW at the Ol’ West BBQ on Rt. 31N in Annandale, NJ.  9pm start!....

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Sat, 2/12: With JAMO at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park, Buttzville, NJ.  This place ROCKS, and this will be one of their first Saturday night gigs!!!!   Just ask around – all invited again, gang!!!....

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Fri, 2/27: At the Midtown Tavern with Carl Van Camp and the Pine Ridge Boys!  431 Rt. 519, Alpha, NJ 908-387-0478.  9pm start.  GREAT food and a great crowd.  It’s a small room, and it packs, so come early…....

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Sat, 2/28: With CAN’T STOP NOW at the Pattenburg House, Pattenburg, NJ.  9pm start! ....

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*SANDY JOREN*....

(myspace.com/amazinbass )....

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Fri, 1/30/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park.  Slammin’ Blues!!  Just go North on Rt. 31 to the end, make a right, and it’s two doors down on the right.....

 ....

NANCY COLETTI*....

(www.myspace.com/nancycoletti)....

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Sat, 1/31: With the Movers at the Red Oak Grille off of Allen Rd. in Basking Ridge, NJ, 9-1.....

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*CHIP MERGOTT*

(www.notebook records.com)

 ....

Chip and his wife Annie Bauerlein have put out a succession of great CDs.  You can get them all at www.notebook records.com.  Here’s a list of the titles:  Annie Bauerlein: "Mugsy is Fine," "Cartwheels in the Yard,"....

Chip Mergott: "In a Quiet Moment," "Hymns for Acoustic Guitar," "This Little Light- Hymns for the Ukulele," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Classical Gas," (single song), "DaVinci Code Blues," (single song),"Sounds of the Delaware River," (Nature/ambient/location recording- no music). Everything listed here is available on iTunes except "O Holy Night."....

 ....

You should hear these, and you REALLY need to hear Chip do his live stuff.  Contact me and/or Chip.....

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*LORI V*

www.cantstopnow.com     or       www.theplanbbandpa.com

 ....

HEY – Please go to the Can’t Stop Now website, click on the “Vote” image, then on the “Enter and Vote” image.  That’s all it takes to help the band out!!!

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Fri, 2/20: with CAN’T STOP NOW at Ole West BBQ on Rt. 31N in Clinton, NJ, 9-1!....

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*BRIAN BECKLIN*

(www.myspace.com/brianbecklinguitar)

Sat, 1/31: The fabulous BRIAN BECKLIN on guitar with Nite Flight at The Five Points Inn on Locke Heights Road in Bangor, PA, 9-1!!!  (610) 588-1773‎....

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*TODD WOLFE*....

(http://www.toddwolfe.com/)....

 ....

Fri, Jan 30^th: 10:00PM-1:00AM Porter's Pub 700 Northampton Easton, Pa (610) 250-6561 Groovy little spot here in town!....

Sat, Jan 31^st: 4:00PM-8:00PM Masthope Mountain Community -The Summit Restaurant Grille Room 196 Karl Hope Blvd (Masthope Mountain Community) Lackawaxen, PA (570) 685-4790 Up on the mountain!....

Fri, Feb 6^th: 9:30PM-12:30AM Braveheart Highland Pub 430 Main St. Hellertown, Pa (610) 838-6555 kilts optional!....

Fri, Feb 13th : 9:30PM-12:30AM Bank Street Cafe 639 Bank Street New London, CT (860) 444-1444.....

Sat, Feb 28^th: 9:00PM-12:00AM Lackawaxen House 188 Scenic Dr ....

*DYER WEED*....

(www.dyerweed.com)....

The unusually lucid Dyer Weed will be continuing the Yellow Snow Tour and avoiding prosecution here:....

Sat, 1/31 - Porter's Pub - 700 Northampton St - Easton, PA - 9:30PM!....

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 *MISSISSIPPI PIG FARMERS*

(http://www.mississippipigfarmers.com/)

 ....

Sat. 2/7:  at Bernie's Hillside, 125 Hillside Rd., Chester, NJ. 10pm start.

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*SNAKEMAN RUNYAN*

( http://www.myspace.com/snakemansblues  )....

Fri, 1/30/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park.  Slammin’ Blues!!  Just go North on Rt. 31 to the end, make a right, and it’s two doors down on the right.....

 ....

Sat, 1/31: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at KC’s Corner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, 9pm.....

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Sat, 2/28: With the HOT SAUCE BAND at KC’s Corner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, 9pm.....

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*FLASHLIGHT ANNIE*....

http://www.flashlightannie.com....

 ....

Sat, 2/7: The Pattenburg House, 512 County Road 614, Pattenburg, New Jersey. Cost: Free!....

 ....

Flashlight Annie plays classic rock with classic originals. Chris Hedges on ....

guitar, Tommy Lunger Jr., vocals and harp, Wiley Moody, vocals and harp, Ken Duncan on bass and Paul Valentino on drums. Rock and roll, all night long!....

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*CROSSFIRE*....

(www.myspace.com/crossfirerocknblues)....

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Sat, 2/7: The Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879....

9:00pm to 1:00am, No Cover....

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*KATO*....

(www.katoduo.com)....

Fri & Sat, 1/30 & 1/31: KATO:  The best Jazz with Pat Flaherty and Craig Kastelnik, - appearing at the TOP DINER LOUNGE, 1019 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA.  10 PM. Music for listening, dancing, enjoying! Meet friends and enjoy the Diner too!....

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.  Live your life in a manner so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. – Native American Proverb.....

 ....

Thanks for listening, folks.....

 ....

JAMO 

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer

Hey Gang – Welcome to JAMO’s Jams & Gigs for 1/9/2009!  Chin up, crew.  Remember – things are more like they are now than they ever were.  Or something like that……  Anyway, I’m very honored to be able to work with and know so many of you - *****************************************************

*JAMO* (MY gigs!)....

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer....

Or search YouTube for Jim Jamo Flynn

 ....

Hey - I’m  giving drum lessons at my place.. All levels, all ages.   I have two sets of drums, and we play together– give me a shout. I’d love to work with a lot of you who have asked me about it at jams!....

I also have a good 5-piece set of drums for sale – give me a call for details – it’s deal time!....

Fri, 1/9/08: at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park for the grand 2009 reopening!  They closed from 12/28 through 1/8, so we’re gonna rip it up!  Bob Thomas on Keys, Paul Berger on Guitar, Scott “Bone” Ward on Bass, and yours truly on tubs.  Special guest Jimmy Ferrante will be there on guitar and vocals all night to help make things sizzle!  I’m looking forward to it – we’ll be recording, there will be many guest appearances, and all of you who came out for the Halloween blast are more than welcome to come out again!!  What a good night, because of you.  Let’s make some joyful noise – we’ll be featuring some great players from the area – come see who!!!  Rt. 46, Buttzville, NJ; 908-453-2236.....

Sat, 1/24: At the Midtown Tavern with the Billy Kutzman Band!  431 Rt. 519, Alpha, NJ 908-387-0478.  9pm start.  Billy K on guitar & vocals, Scott “Bone” Ward on Bass & vocals, & JAMO’s on tubs & vocals! It’s a small room, and it packs, so come early…....

Fri, 1/30/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park.  Slammin’ Blues!!  Just go North on Rt. 31 to the end, make a right, and it’s two doors down on the right.  I’m really happy to be with this band.....

Sat, 1/31/09: At Pavinci’s, River Styx Road on Lake Hopatcong with TOO STUPID TO QUIT, starting at 10!!  Right on the water of Lake Hopatcong – remember the old Lighthouse?  This is it!  Two drummers, accordion, sax, guitar, keys, Zydeco, Rock, Blues, and Tons-O-Fun.  This band and this place really party – stop by and check out the A+ menu and the band!....

Wed, 2/4/09: At Pearly Bakers’ with Todd Wolfe as host drummer for the Jam from 9 to 12.  On the circle in Easton, PA. http://www.pearlybakers.net/index.php/events.  ....

Fri, 2/6/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Orphan Annie’s, 1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ, 908-647-0138.  http://oannies.tripod.com/.  Take 78 East to exit 36, at the end of the ramp there is a traffic light, make a left (count that as one traffic light) go down about a mile to your 5th traffic light.(big white church on your right) Make a right on to Valley Rd. We are on Valley Rd. two miles down on the right hand side (just past your first traffic light). Across the street from a Delta gas station.....

Fri, 2/20: With CAN’T STOP NOW at the Ol’ West BBQ on Rt. 31N in Annandale, NJ.  9pm start!....

Sat, 2/28: With CAN’T STOP NOW at the Pattenburg House, Pattenburg, NJ.  9pm start! ....

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JAMS!!!!!          Check with the venues to see if these jams have been rescheduled.  Since the holidays are an Wednesdays, they might be on hold for two weeks……                                                                                 NJ Jam Every Wednesday Night: LENNY’S NIGHT OUT at KC’s Korner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, from 8 – 12.  Open Jam Wednesday's from 8 till midnight ...... Every Wednesday..... Full sound system, drums, amps & mics supplied.  This is picking up as things get better for live music -  if you’re anywhere NEAR this area, you really should go and say hi to Lenny for me.     ....

‘Nother NJ Jam Every Wednesday Night: American Roots Live with Nasty Ned under the big top, featuring singer/songwriters, whole bands and super jammers @ Rhythms of the Night, 729 South Main St. Manville, NJ 08835. Phone 908.707.8757. NO COVER, visit ww.myspace.com/americanroots     Mics, house-sound, drums and backline provided. Keyboarders, bring your gear.  We seriously groove!  And yes, we are the only live music showcase and super jam with a record label.....

‘Nother  NJ Jam every Wednesday night: Dave Werkhiser runs a cool open-mic jam, karaoke, and sing along at the Landslide Saloon in West Portal (exit 11 on 78) from 9 till whenever.  I’ve been going as a rehearsal for some future things, and it’s always a blast.  Check this one out – Dave has a great sound system!   

Every Thursday night: Dave Werkhiser does a solo thing at the Pig Pen in Allentown, PA….....

Yet another NJ Jam Every Friday Night: Mike Wojik hosts a jam at the Frenchtown, NJ American Legion.  Show starts at 8:30 and goes till ???  There is a PA and drumset. (If your band prefers to use their own kit bring it, there's plenty of room!)  All are welcome.  Bring your acoustic, electric, poetry, rock/metal/punk, whatever.  It's a large room with cheap drinks and a nice regular crowd. ....it's a great way to kick off your weekend!  (Thanks to Don Chateau for this info!)....

PA Jam Every Wednesday Night: TODD WOLFE and friends host a great jam at Pearly Baker’s on the circle in downtown Easton, PA from 9-12+.  It has been voted "Best Open Jam in The Lehigh Valley" by The Lehigh Valley Music Awards!  So, bring yer sticks, picks n gitters and come on out!  Plenty of parking, beer specials, late night fare menu and ... the jam!....

PA Jam Every Thursday Night: Our friend ROMAN hosts an open mic jam at Grumpy’s BBQ from 9 to 12ish – 3000 Mauch Chunk Road,  Mechanicsville, PA.  (Again, check JB)  610-769-4600....http://grumpysbbq.net/  

More info at http://www.romanmusic.net/news.php....

www.grumpysbbq.net.  Take Rt. 22W to the Allentown 15th Street exit and go North 3 miles.  The club is on the left.  Rock, jazz, blues, it’ll all be there.  Say Hi to Roman for me. I miss playing with him!.... 
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*SANDY JOREN*

(myspace.com/amazinbass )

Sat, 1/17: with String Fever at Old Richmondtown in Staten Island.  Playing two shows (7:30pm and 9pm) to open the winter Tavern Concert series in the old restored tavern.  No electricity, candles on the wall, beer, wine and hot apple cider with a wood-fired stove for heat.  Truly amazing.........

 http://www.myspace.com/stringfever....

Fri, 1/30/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park.  Slammin’ Blues!!  Just go North on Rt. 31 to the end, make a right, and it’s two doors down on the right.....

Fri, 2/6/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Orphan Annie’s, 1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ, 908-647-0138.  1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ, 908-647-0138.  http://oannies.tripod.com/. 

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*CHIP MERGOTT*

(www.notebook records.com)

Well, Chip has a new Christmas CD coming out!!!  ....

Hear & buy them at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/chipmergott2, and his new one is for keyboard: http://cdbaby.com/cd/chipmergott7. ....

You should hear these, and you REALLY need to hear Chip do his live stuff.  Contact me and/or Chip.....

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*LORI V*

www.cantstopnow.com     or       www.theplanbbandpa.com

HEY – Please go to the Can’t Stop Now website, click on the “Vote” image, then on the “Enter and Vote” image.  That’s all it takes to help the band out!!!

Fri, 1/16: with CAN’T STOP NOW at Ole West BBQ on Rt. 31N in Clinton, NJ, 9-1! Lori Vybihal on vocals, Chaz Ruggerio on bass & vocals, Paul Berger on guitar & vocals, & Jim “JAMO” Flynn on drums & vocals.

Fri, 2/20: with CAN’T STOP NOW at Ole West BBQ on Rt. 31N in Clinton, NJ, 9-1!

Sat, 2/28: With CAN’T STOP NOW at the Pattenburg House, Pattenburg, NJ.  9pm start!

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BILL KUTZMAN

Sat, 1/24: At the Midtown Tavern with the Billy Kutzman Band!  431 Rt. 519, Alpha, NJ 908-387-0478.  9pm start.  Billy K on guitar & vocals, Scott “Bone” Ward on Bass & vocals, & JAMO’s on tubs & vocals!....

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*MISSISSIPPI PIG FARMERS*

(http://www.mississippipigfarmers.com/) 

Sat, 1/17:  at the Pattenburg House, Pattenburg, NJ 

Sat. 2/7:  at Bernie's Hillside, 125 Hillside Rd., Chester, NJ. 10pm start.

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*SNAKEMAN RUNYAN*

( http://www.myspace.com/snakemansblues  )....

Fri, 1/30/09: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at Franky & Johnny’s Island Park.  Slammin’ Blues!!  Just go North on Rt. 31 to the end, make a right, and it’s two doors down on the right.....

Sat, 1/31: With the BOB LANZA BLUES BAND at KC’s Corner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, 9pm.....

Sat, 2/21: With the HOT SAUCE BAND at KC’s Corner, 100 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield, NJ, 9pm.....

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CELLAR DWELLERS*                                  http://www.cellardwellersband.com/                                                                              

Sat, 2/7: Pheasant’s Landing, Hillsboro, NJ. 

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*FILTHY RICH AND THE POOR BOYS*

(www.filthyrich.cc)

Fri, 1/16, & 1/30: Harpoon Willy's 2655 River Road, Manasquan, NJ. (732) 223-8880.  Start Time: 9 P.M
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*DON HOWLAND*
(myspace.com/donaldhowland )

Sat, 1/17: With DFX at the Tidal Wave, Riverstyx Road, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07843. Cost: free

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*ROMAN*
(www.romanmusic.net)

ROMAN has two "nice" restaurant gigs in January with Kind Of Blue.....

These early jobs focus on a quiet first set or two, and are open to guests that Roman might know towards the end of the sets.  (GO!!!! JAM!!!! ENJOY!!!)

Fri, 1/16: at Season's Grill, Kutztown, PA 7-10 pm

Fri, 1/23: at Union Station Grill, Phillipsburg NJ, (over the free bridge from Easton) 8-11pm

Also, with holidays over, ROMAN’s jam every Thursday is back in full effect at Grumpy's, in Mechanicsville, PA 9-12 

Reminder: ROMAN has a NEW website address of www.romanmusic.net which provides info and links to
Kiind Of Blue

Roman & The Heard

Mad Dog & Blues Night Out

The FUX

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*FLASHLIGHT ANNIE*

(http://www.flashlightannie.com)

Fri, 1/9/2009  - Ol West BBQ, 1316 Hwy 31 North, Annandale, New Jersey 08801.    http://www.olwestbbq31.com/index.html.  Outrageously good food, endless drinks and Flashlight Annie. Life is good

Sat, 1/10/09: Riverside Barr and Grill, Rt 611 "On the Delaware" Easton, PA - Great venue, always a good time! It’s got a bar and a grill. . .  what else do you need? Oh yeah, Flashlight Annie!

Flashlight Annie plays classic rock with classic originals. Chris Hedges on guitar, Tommy Lunger Jr., vocals and harp, Wiley Moody, vocals and harp, Ken Duncan on bass and Paul Valentino on drums. Rock and roll, all night long!
Sat, 2/7: The Pattenburg House, 512 County Road 614, Pattenburg, New Jersey. Cost: Free!....

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*CROSSFIRE*

(www.myspace.com/crossfirerocknblues)

Sat, 2/7: The Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879 9:00pm to 1:00am, No Cover

Sat, 2/21: The Brunswick Grove, 327 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. 9:30PM to 1:30AM, No Cover

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When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.  Live your life in a manner so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. – Native American Proverb

Thanks for listening, folks

JAMO 

www.myspace.com/jamodrummer