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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 the local hard working people 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 people 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.

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Not talking the music blues here...The wife had a loss in the family and it is a sad thing to lose a family member.

We are here for a short time. Love everyone you can get your hands on...or find a way not to hate them...at the very least. They, and you, will all be somewhere very "else" and it begs us to experience all there is here...and now.

As it relates to me currently and generally my interest in music I wrote an essay on pain...(Essay page). It may be interesting for anyone visiting as a discussion piece. For me it was a way to handle difficult things.

Health and happiness to everyone.

bill

Some of you may know that I have been looking for some nice graphics to adorn my site. Well last night at the big shew I ran into a Mr. Steve Sandick, an acquaintance, who happens to be a photographer in the music industry. He was there shooting the event for the venue and we had a chat about my desire to have some nice pix here on Billfoolery.com. Steve is one helluva nice guy and offered to let me use some of his pix here for our enjoyment. There is a link to Tunesville.net on the Miscellaneous Links page. Check it out. There are galleries of amazing photographs as well as music news.

Thanks Steve. Hope to see you out and about again soon.

bill

First of all I have to mention the show I saw last night(Thursday night) at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Giovanni Van Essen did a performance with some amazing artists to promote her new CD coming out "soon". Gio is a soulful jazz/funk/original singer and her upcoming CD is almost entirely original stuff including a "hit-to be" Taxi which she and company performed magically last night. With Gio last night was Shenole Lattimer on sax, Glenn (poppa G)Palermo on bass, Nick Russo on guitar, Henning on drums and a nice keyboard player who's name escaped me. The group played two sets of some eclectic tunes, mostly original, like the cd. I'll keep ya'll posted in the upcoming release of Gio's cd. There is a link to her site here on Billfoolery.com

My search for good live stuff came up a winner today. Ya'll are in for a good June...not to mention the Blues Festival in Riverhead on the weekend of July 8 & 9.

I visited the Long Island Blues site (see visitors links page) and came up with some great stuff for the next few months. Starting tonight with a favorite guitar player Donnie Celenza who is at Chesterfields with Mike Neville. There is also a duo of blues artists at Full Martini in Islip tonight. T-Bone and Frannie Mae are listed for an old local favorite place. Full Martini is on Rte. 111 just north of Union Blvd and the RR trax. There is also a place in Amityville called Giacomo's that has a C&B Blues Review tonight. I wish I could be in many places at once to check all these things out.

As for tomorrow there is Kerry Kearney at Chesterfields. That is a favorite place and player and I really hope to be able to get there. I also saw that there is a blues group (Fourteen Feet) at Blue Parrot. Somone please let me know how that one is. I like the place and want to hear the band..

For any Little Buster fans there is tribute to the late blues man at the High Note in Westbury. 170 Post Ave. That is on June 21. There is an amazing roster of local blues players who are playing. This will be a good show in tribute to a real blues artist.

As usual I love to hear from you all about upcoming performances and reviews of those you have seen so please let me know what you find out. Thanks for coming.

bill

Hello Long Island music fans...and friends who just come to kill some time. Thank you all by the way. I know sometimes it is boring to come here snd see that there's no news and no new things to see or hear. (There is always the "suggested links" page for searching for gigs...so it will never be a total waste to come here...okay??)

I often get distracted during the week with well... work, life,kids, relationships, bills, sleep, lack there-of and sometimes just a mind full of crap.. Why is life so complicated and expensive and challenging? Can anyone answer that? Please feel free.

Back to the business of enjoyment. I spent my Wednesday night at Lefty's and the music was so very good. Arthur on guitar never disappoints and RayRay is singing Hendrix now...and not doing a bad job! No one sings Hendrix...at least not with someone who can play it as good as Arty does on guitar. Hey guys...can I get some last names? People...that is a good jam on Wednesday nights. I brought a pal who is visiting from the west and he was equally impressed with the quality of that jam.

Anyway, for tonight I found Reckoning at Da Funky Phish. I almost always mention that place even though I don't get there as often as I used to. Craig always gets good stuff. I'm still working on Saturday night shows but I was invited to go to Rare Olive...somewhere near Huntington...and I may go there with some new friends for a few drinks. I'll be looking for something else to go to though. I may try Chesterfields. They always (always) have good stuff on weekends.

I have to mention a gig coming up on Thursday, June 8.. My very good friend Giovanni Van Essen is performing at the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts with another friend on sax, Shenole Lattimer. Giovanni can be found on my site on local artists page. She is a beautiful jazz/funk singer and on her way up with a cd coming and some local shows. There is now a link to that theater so check that out.

Come on back for more news and thanks again for coming...I'll be trying to add more content soon of some different sorts. Feel free to send me info on entertainment and local arts.

bill

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Live Music Calendar (Posted Mondays, edited all week. By Billfoolery.com )

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Monday March 8, 2010

Monday Night at the Movies @ Bobbique's, Patchogue. This week, "M is for Mississippi" 7pm

Singer/ Songwriter Series @ Mirelle's w/ Jackie Jokeman Martling, Katie Pearlman, Shayna Sands, Joe Vicino 8pm... Free

Jazz w/ Bob Lepley, Frank Bellucci and Al Cardillo @ Fox Hollow Inn. 7725 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. 8-11 (a Regular thing)

New Jam w/ Don Sands, Dave Patrick and Randy London @ Piccolo Rest., 215 Wall St., Hunt 7-10

Jam @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore w/ Kenny Forgione of Wonderous Stories.

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Tuesday, March 9

Real Deal Comedy Jam @ Bad Moon Saloon, Merrick 8

Open Mic @ The Thirsty Scholar, Holbrook, Sign-up at 8

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

Ian Petillo jazz jam @ Murphy's Bar in Mineola. 8

Deb Novak & Jim Treutline jam @ Jessies Roadhouse, Merrick 9

Karaoke anyone? Blue Parrot. 8-12

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Wednesday, March 10

JazzBone w/ Scott Ross@ Franks Steakhouse. 54 Lincoln Ave, RVC All u can eat Ribs and house wine $24. 7-10

Sweet Suzi & John Puglisi @ Terry G's. Farmingdale 7:30

Wonderous Stories @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore 7:30

Jim Moran & Andy Bigan New Acoustic Jam @ Neirs Tavern, (historic room) 87-48 78th St., Woodhaven 7-11

Jam at Bad Moon Saloon in Merrick with a cool cast of characters. 9

Sly Geralds and Friends are now Jamming @ Ollies Point in Amityville (Corner Rte 110 and Montauk Hwy.) 9

Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport w/ Tru Doty and others 9

Jam @ Irish Times Pub in Holbrook w/ Charlie from Reckoning. 9

The "Legendary" Jam at Jessie's Roadhouse returns with Joe Vicino and Co.. Merrick Rd., Merrick. 9 ish. Christmas Party this wek...see above.

Donnie C and Dave Patrick Jam @ Harvey's, Cedarhurst 9:30

Long Island Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein is now on the web and Wed. night is the encore presentation of the Sunday night show. LiBlues.com 7-9pm

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

Jam @ The Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patchogue 9pm

The Motu Jam @ McGuires Comedy Club, Bohemia. 8

Jazz jam @ The Breakers,, Bayville w/ Legacy Jazz Band. 8:30

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Thursday, March 11

Lisa Itts @ Blond in Miller Pl. 10

Legacy Jazz Trio @ The Palace, Plainview 6

Joseph & Friends @ Harbor Crab, Patch 6:30

Shenole Latimer @ E Islip Library 7

Phil Varca @ Riverhouse Grill, Freeport 8

Jam at the New ETQuiggs w/ Brother Dave. 9

John Judd Jam @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 9

That 70's Band @ Four Food Studio, Melville 9

Knappertime Jam (w/ Debbie Knapper) Alternate Thursdays... Off week of 2/11) @ Candlelite Cabaret 9

Papa G Trio @ Mixed Notes Cafe, Elmont 9:30

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

Jazz @ JD's Place, Farmingdale. w/ Fusion Collective (Mike Ernst, Edgar Mills, more) 9

Ed the Hat jam @ Bobbique's, Patch. 8

DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10

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Friday, March 12

Jim Moran (jam)@ Halftime Pub in Patch 4-8

Frank Latorre & The King Bees w/ JP Pagano. (regular event, great blues,various styles) @ Eastport Luncheonette 7

SmokinGun Band @ Rib City Ale House, Port Jeff. 7:30

***Dr. John, The Lower 911 & Dave Mason @ Westbury 8

Six Degrees @ Farrells Bar, W Islip 8

White Room @ Bobbique's, Patch 8

Randy Jackson @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore 6

Wonderous Stories @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore 10

King Cobras @ The Irish Cottage, Massap 8:30

Gary Sellers Band @ The Grill Room, Hauppauge 8:30

Donny Celenza & Danny Kean @ Broadway Beanery, 23 Atlantic Bl. Lynbrook 9

Pamela Betti Band @ Big Daddy's, Massap 9

Fourteen Feet @ Jessie's Roadhouse, Merrick 9

Blond Ambition (Progressive rock) @ Mirelle's, Westbury 9 $10

Lone Sharks @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity 9

That 70's Band @ Dublin Down, Blue Point 9

Bobby Rondinelli w/ Jim Kolman, Tru Doty and Friends @ Painters in Bayport 9:30

Drew Crew @ Blue Parrot, Massap 9:30

Wild Cards w/ Phil Varca & Friends @ Bad Moon Saloon, Merrick 9:30

Mamafunk & The Mudcats @ Gibson St Cafe, Bay Shore 9:30

Jim Moran & Friends @ Pete's Place, Bohemia 9:30

Wall St Jumpers @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 10

Willie Steel Band @ Meehans in Huntington 10

Reckoning @ Once & For All, Patchogue

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Saturday, March 13

Tommy Keys @ Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard 2

Tommy Keys @ Tweeds, Rest. Riverhead 7

Buttered Soul @ Ollie's Point, Amity 7

Danny Kean & Friends (Donnie C) @ Sonoma Grill, Holbrook 7

Breakaway @ RS Jones, Merrick 7:30

Sweaty Betty Band @ Bobbique's, Patch 8

Christine Sweeney @ Red Dish, Commack 8

Big Daddy's St Patty's Acoustic Jam @ Kapplers, Patchogue 8:55

Bennett Harris @ Jessie's Roadhouse, Merrick 9

Dead Ahead @ Jack McCarthy's Pub, Centereach 9

BluStone @ Brightwaters Inn 9

Completely Unchained @ Blacksmith Tavern, Smithtown 9

Planned Accidents and Sludge Factory @ Village Pub, Massap 9:30

Trouble No More @ Bad Moon Saloon, Merrick 9:30

Brother Dave & The Brave @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity 9:30

That 70's Band St Patty's Day Party @ JC's, Pine Hills Country Club, Manorville $10

Lone Sharks @ Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport 9:30

SmokinGun Band @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 10

Pamela Betti Band @ Filthy Froggz, Ronk 10

Pete Moss & The Fertilizers @ Painters, Bayport 10

Abraxas @ Dirty Martini, Ronk 10

Soul Mover (classic rock) w/ George Cintron @ Village Pub, Massap 10

*Papa G Trio w/ Cindy Lopez and Bobby Sexton @ Once & For All in Patch 10

Andy Aledort @ The Viking, Islip 10:30

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Sunday March 14

St Patty's Day Parade w/ Kerry Kearney @ Gracies Rest, Miller Place 1 (parade 1-6)

Sunday Sessions @ Bobbique's, Patchogue 2pm $10

Atlantic Wind Symphony @ Patch Theater for the Perf. Arts 3

Jazz Sunday w/ Gail Storm @ Jessie's Roadhouse, Merrick 5

King Cobras @ Big Daddy's in Massap 6

Jazz Jam w/ Frank Bellucci @ Strawberry's, 279 Main St., Hunt 8:30

Papa G Trio (jazz) @ Mixed Notes Cafe, Elmont 9:30

New Jam @ Prohibition Tap Room. Vets Hwy., Holbrook w/ Dan Acosta & Harry Z 7

Jim & June's Sushi Sing-along. Takaras Japanese Rest., Islandia Shopping Ctr., Vets Hwy. 6:30 - 10

New Open-Mic @ Sinclairs (Great E Neck Rd., W Babylon) 9

Open Mic @ Jakes, E Meadow 9:30

Blues Warehouse w/ Mark Klein. 8-10pm (LIBlues.com)

Jam @ Velvet Lounge, Setauket w/ Bobby Sexton and more 9

Josey Wales Jam @ Brickhouse ..weekly jam 8:00 No Jam Super Bowl Sunday!

Open Mike w/ Johnny & The Jammers@ Blue Parrot, Massap. 1-done.

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also...see Sunday jams below...

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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

The Oasis in Baldwin is an awesome jam too...every Sunday night.

Open Mic and Karaoke Sinclairs in W Babylon 9

First Three Sundays ea. Month @ Velvet Lounge, Setauket. 9pm w/ Bobby Sexton and others

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

Jam w/ Knapper Time Band featuring Devyn Kane @ Proper Cafe, 217-01 Linden Bl., Cambria Hts. 718-341-2233

Jam @ Dare Studios. 261F Suburban Ave., Deer Park. 8

Bartini in Babylon..Open Mike w/ Dave Drew

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Tuesday jam anyone?

Ian Petillo jazz jam @ Murphy's in Mineola 8

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GottaJam Wednesday

Wonderous Stories @ KJ Farrells, Bellmore 7 - 10:30

Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patch. 9

Donnie Celenza, Dave Patrick and Co. are at Harvey's in Cedarhurst starting July 1

Jam w/ Motu & Friends at McGuires Comedy Club, Islip by the Airport. (Off until April 1)

Open Mic @ Upper Deck, Papa Jo's Rest. Port Jeff. Acoust. 7

McArthur Park in RVC., 1 Maple Ave. 8:30 sign up. 9:30 start. Ladies night.

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Thursday Jams

Ed the Hat Jam @ Bobbique, 7pm

Brother Dave hosting the jam @ ET Quiggs, Bellmore 9

John Judd (is back !! ) and Ralph Santiago Jam @ Juggs & Strokers in Merrick!

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

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Sat. Jam

Jim Moran hosting @ Maggie's in W Babylon. Str. Path., 4pm

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