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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.

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I caught Gail Storm @ Sparky's Saturday night.

I knew most of the band from other places and collaborations. Ms. Storm I never met but have been aware of her gigging all over Long Island for a long time now. Shenole Latimer I know from the days of Juice and he is a busy jazzy sax guy. Dave Patrick of course hosts the Reflections jam in Rockville Center on Wednesday nights and is another busy player. Only the drummer, Bernice "Boom Boom" Brooks I did not know.

They were awesome!

I arrived for the last two of three sets and by the end it was pure blues. Ms. Storm blew me away with her piano chops and her blues vocals. I had no idea I was going to hear such a blues set and such an amazing one. Latimer was so fitting with blues numbers I see there's something blue in the man. He was another whole level of good since I've seen him last. Patrick and Brooks made it juicy as hell with some jazzy funky rhythm (and solos) and the four together made a dazzling night of blues at Sparky's.

Once again some quality stuff at the new BBQ joint in Farmingdale. Again, great place, super people and great music!

I suggest you go witness a gig of Gail Storm Band soon and hear another juicy jazzy flavor of blues...to go with your juicy jazzy ribs.

Thanks for checking in and anyone who was at the festivals this weekend is welcome to send some eyewitness accounts of the festivities. I was not able to attend and hence, needing some blues... and I got them.

bill

As jams go the one at Brightwaters Inn is new and pretty damn good. This week filling in for Ray Wade of Blue Matter was Josh Allen. He did a helluva job. It was another great night of music.

The list of guests has been stellar also with frequent faces like Sweet Suzi and Johnny Anderson who tore it up last night and have been for weeks now at the Bay Shore watering hole. There were other pieces like Joe Behar with some trumpet, Wally with some harp, some nice keys by Charlie Labs and Bill Post on drums...along with Arty Panico and Ralph Santiago of Blue Matter. (and, oops, I forgot to mention Johnny Cola another kickin guitar guest who lights up any jam). It has gotten a great mix every week. Check that one out sometime soon.

Another jam in the area is at Lefty's and I stopped in there last night for a belt. The cast included Papa G (bass) and Tim Dorsey on keys with Tommy Pizza on drums and hosting. It offers another flavor, in this case funk and some jazz. There's something for everyone.

I also heard there was some fun at Bobbique's with Sam Taylor and grandson L*A*W who plays as well.

Mr. Sam Taylor has not been a well man but is still playing, is worth seeing and in August will be coming out with an autobiography. There will be a book signing at Bobbiques on Aug. 11. I'll post more about it in the coming weeks.

I also heard that C&B Blues Revue, the young Pat Russo and Dave Swanson, are coming out with a cd soon. They recorded at Sabella Studios and early news is real good (see Good Times Mag. current issue. Studio notes). I look forward to hearing that one. The boys will be disappearing soon as they go off to college. How dare they!!

Thanks for checking in. I hope to see you all soon.

bill

Saturday at the Festival...where to begin?

First of all the line-up for Sunday was just as interesting to me. I have come to know many of the local acts and I enjoy seeing them perform on a big stage. I would have loved two days but I was lucky to get one day and it was a long one.

I arrived around 2:30 on Saturday. There was a hot sun beating down. I was happy to be there after all it took to make it happen and I just took in the scene.

There were moms, dads and kids. There were teenagers, bikers, hotties and some older folks. The vendors were all taking refuge from the sun under their tents. There was a pretty good crowd for so early on a screaming hot day in Riverhead.

Sly Geralds was cranking out some funky-bass rock and blues and I just stood there taking in everything. Geralds had a good groove going. I felt a good day coming.

I ran into a good friend Ralph Santiago, who was playing drums later with JD Allen at the festival. Ralph is one of the nicest guys out there. He even offered me a seat which he had right there in the middle of it all. I took him up on it.

In the past few years I had only limited time to attend the festivals. As a father of a youngster the time to be at a daytime event on a summer weekend was rare. As my child aged a little I am finally able to dedicate a whole day and I was unprepared. I would have brought a chair had I been more familiar with the protocol. I would have brought a small cooler and maybe a chaise lounge. Nah, maybe not a chaise. Anyway I was grateful for the chair. Thanks Ralph!

So I had a good seat for the next act, T-Bone and Franny Mae. They had their show faces on. T-Bone did some butt kickin with his 6-string! Franny Mae had all her charm glowing and the band offered some cool sax for the festival set.

I soon ran into my posse', as it were, and Ms.tall dark and cool, Audrey C had set up a bit further back, table and all. I moved my location and I took in the Mojo's, then the Hackensack Men and the rest from a farther vantage point. That offered a more comfortable setting but a different perspective.

Pamela Betti Band followed and they are made for a stage and audience that big. Pam Betti belts it out and she is at her best when she can do it without a roof. It just gets in the way. The sky is the limit with Pammy and it's fun seeing her making it happen lately!

I wish I was closer for that one. I would have liked to see her busting some little pink veins in her very blond head while trying to make lightening happen on a clear, hot summer day. If anyone will make that happen it will be Pammy. She came close.

The shows that followed were mostly good and for different reasons.

Kane Daily followed and he put together a nice set of guitar blues. Daily is a busy local player; skilled, with a tight band and a gritty attitude. He added some good enegry for as much as I heard.

Little Toby Walker followed and the award winning blue-grass and blues player had the crowd digging his folky sounds and formidable guitar skills. Walker is a seasoned entertainer with his own distinctive sound. It was a highlight for me on Saturday and I moved up close for much of his set (after regretting not getting in close for Pam B) so I could take in his performance with as much nuance as I could gather. I post events for Mr. Walker and the others every week and I don't get to see them all very often. It is a rich experience for that knowledge as well as my own entertainment.

Back at my camp set-up I caught MISbHAVIN with Pat Hunter and, apparently, that was the last time they perform as MISbHAVIN with Pat Hunter. As many bands do, they have had quite a bit of turbulance and it spelled the end for the talented group. Danny Kean will carry on with a new singer and some of the same players. It is unclear to me if Donnie Celenza will be part of it.

Saturday Mr.Bill Marino sat in on guitar for Celenza and handled well the tough job of filling in for Donnie C. Marino is a soft spoken, modest but capable as hell player and it was really fun to see him in that spot. I missed Celenza though...just for Celenza-sake. Both would have been cool.

Speaking of soft-spoken and talented the next band up was Frank Latorre and the King Bees. All the sudden it has become a collaboration with FL with sax's and all kinds of players. Latorre is a multi-talented player who impresses with a mouth harp, guitar and vocals and he makes some gritty blues. Vocally he has a rare blues talent but all his instruments are good. That's another one I should have gotten up close for but I could not keep running all the way up and all the way back. There was a good crowd by then and I was pissing people off aleady.

In between all those acts I managed to run into Club 91 to catch Jacks O Diamonds with JD Allen on guitar and Ralph Santiago on drums. The boys were playing to a nice crowd of the younger types and the crowd was digging it. It was a nice scene inside the smallish and dark blues room. Josh (JD) has been a busy young man playing all over Long Island and his stage presence showed some juice. It was also nice getting out of the searing sun and into a cool blues room.

Finally came Bernard Allison and truth-be-told I was a long way from the high I had achieved, musically and atmospherically speaking of course, earlier in the day. It was after 11, the place was now dark, the crowd was big, many friends had split and I was hanging on for some rich blues guitar moments.

I worked my way up to the front again. By now my face had become familiar enough to the people up there that I sort of belonged. Besides there was a puddle of something really gross right where I had stood earlier and the place was now readily accessible. I stood on the perimeter of the suspect, glowing red puddle and had my place, however toxic it may have been.

Mr. Allison appeared. He had a mirthful face with a look of experience. I liked the look of his band too. They were a motley looking crew. I was really anticipating hearing him play.

They were a deep, blues guitar experience. Bernard Allison had fluid hands that spoke for him and it was nice to see and hear such a pure connection and expression. I was moved for a few songs, (Hendrix for one) just by the sounds and the natural expression ...and then I conked out.

All the input of the day and all the stuff I tried to take in and remember and feel and enjoy... and forget. It all filled me up and I could take in no more. (Maybe the puiddle was toxic). After the second song I turned and left.

I will probably remember Allison best for his face. But I'll remember his hands and how easily he used them with his guitar, to make the song. I have seen Warren Haynes up real close and Derek Trucks and Papa Chubby and lots of good players at BB Kings like Coco Montoya and Albert Cummings and I have seen Donnie Celenza and Andy Aledort and other really good ones around here. More.

I can say though, that Allison has the most fluid hands I can remember. It was a treat and I wish I had more in me Saturday night to take in more but I got an impression in the first few songs and thank God I had a little space left in me.

It was a day of all kinds of experiences and thanks to all who make the festival happen. It is a worthwhile effort to support the arts, music, Blues and to bring people together on Long Island.

Thanks for stopping by.

bill

"Get ya blues here!".

It's that time of year and it's a freaking summer day if there ever was one. So pack some cool drinks, wear a hat and not much else (okay, maybe some sunblock) and head east on 495.

I'm looking forward to a few episodes of some blues of the outdoor variety. There's two days of some good stuff. I would love to see it all but that ain't happenin unfortunately. There are also some good shows further westward so no excuses this weekend. Got that?

BTW...I failed to mention what an awesome Wednesday night I had at Brightwaters Inn this week. That little jam has been hotsky totsky and this past week featured more Pete Tursi (trumpet) and his lovely daughter Grace with some complementary sax, some JD Allen on guitar, some new harp with Dick, the traveling blues harp, Mr. Motif on guitar and vocals, Johnny Anderson on axe and even Chrispy Chicken who just blows me away with that sax. Oh yeah...Sweet Suzi got bluesy, jazzy and everything else. She had herself a fun night too. Damn, people this is great stuff and it's free.

This is the weekend to support your local blues artists and some dynamite non local ones. It's all good.

See you in Riverhead. K?

bill

I feel pretty lucky that I was able to get to the Great So Bay Music Festival in Patchogue this weekend.

With two big music events upon us and me being a blues fan I had to make sure I made plans for Riverhead this coming weekend primarily. The festival last weekend was a bonus but an important one. There were some great acts and I was lucky enough to catch a few.

I got there Sunday around 3:30 or so. Accessing the event was not bad. I found parking easier than expected and the line for a ticket ($16) was swift.

I hurried in to catch as much of Roxy Perry as I could. I heard her on the way in and it was blues. I wanted in.

I got there, worked my way to the front and, to my surprise, her guitar player was Jim Moran. They were rockin. Drummer Linda Geiger was cool and keyboards by Benny Harrison were also good. Roxy had her mojo goin (encore song) and her blues chops were sharp.

The crowd was entertaining. The weather was perfect. There was brilliant sunshine. It was a good moment.

People were digging the blues with foot tapping and smiles on their faces and finally there were dancers. The movement to the dancefloor was led by a 38 year old (my best guess, but I'm good) vision in a white cotton sun-dress and not much else. She was a pleasure to behold with a beautiful smile, long dark hair and perfectly pedicured pink toed bare feet. She was a perfect homage' to the twirlers of the 60's and the perfect complement to an outdoor show. In fact I wish I got her name. I'd hire her for my festival if I was throwing one.

On the adjoining stage, after Roxy Perry was The Good Rats.

I had to find some beverage and other comforts but I got back for a few dynamite songs. The ole Long Island rockers still got it. Lead vocals (Peppi Marchello) were actual vocals. The songs were known entirely by the loyal fans and the energy was big. The crowd filled the two-stage area and it was a good show. I was impressed by the lead vocals and song writing. These guys have a unique sound, distinctive and quality solo's and stage presence. I shudder to think how they sound in a small venue... with such a big sound. That was a perfect venue for them.

Finally, I was able to stay for most of Popa Chubby; the next act up in the two-stage area.

Mr. big also had a good band with bass player, AJ Papas and other youthful cast behind him. He came out rockin with some Hendrix, a few originals and another Hendrix. Popa Chubby has huge energy and really lights up some blues tunes. I was mesmerized by his Hendrix renditions (Hey Joe and Little Wing). The often played songs had a rare intensity that I hear with few players. It was real blues guitar and I was having some more special festival moments.

When you take in as much live stuff as I do you come to appreciate the motivated performances. Some payers give them all the time, true. Some I don't get to hear in an everyday setting and some haven't caught that magic in a bottle yet that comes with big stage and big event opportunities.

I look forward to hearing more big moments this coming weekend as many of our favorite Long Island artists and some dynamite non-Long Island artists come to the big stage and let it all hang out.

Hope to see ya'll out there. And thanks for being here.

bill

Searching, searching always searching for an inspired voice or, what the hell, a decent guitar lick.

I go to a lot of shows and even when it's bad it is better than TV and it is a chance to meet someone new. That's a little kink I have. I'm kind a people-junkie. That's another reason why performers are so intriguing. It is a chance to experience another dimension of people...and a rather intimate one.

First of all Wednesday night was something different. I'm not really talking about the music. That was not all that different and not bad. Actually it was Papa G w/ Tim Dorsey(keys) and Tommy Pizza (drums and host) @ Lefty's.

Wednesday's are on at Lefty's again but it is a new cast. When it's good it's good. This time the cast was about some funk and some jazz. Jim Kolman showed up and it turned into a little rock/blues for a set. These things happen at jams and it was a good couple of sets.

Now it got more interesting. After two sets I peeled myself away from the bar where there was a new beauty bartending and I said my good-byes enroute to Brightwaters Inn. There are two new jams in the neighborhood and I'm trying to spend time at both.

I hurried out to my ride and lo and behold I had a flat tire. Damn...

I went right at it and started de-lugging the nuts and cranking the...crank. I got the thing up and I got the wheel with the sad tire off and then found out I had a flat spare. Wonderful!!! All that bending and cranking also sent the Stoli right to my head and I was starting to lose my fun feelings.

I slapped the sad old wheel back on, snugged the nuts and started walking to Brightwaters. I was in Lindenhurst but I am of the thinking that it is best to just just keep moving forward and do the thinking on the way. In the meantime I'm making progress.

Whatever...after about 15 minutes I called a buddy and got a lift. I missed the jam at BI and I later heard it was a good one. Nacho Mama showed up as well as Pete Tursi (trumpet player w/ Stanton Anderson) who had been there the week before. Note to myself...when the tires look as smooth as my receding hairline it is time to get new ones.

Friday night I was determined to hear some music to shake off my disappointment from Wed. night.

I headed to Sparky's for a new band, Red Flannel Hash (great name). I got there for part of a set and it was some Grateful Dead being performed by some guys that probably went to a few of the original shows. They were the right demographic. While I like the players and respect the genre, I just don't happen to be a big fan of GD. The next set was similar era but some more likable stuff. RFH has some good pieces with a good vocalist. There are so many bands out there doing good work it is hard to know them all.

Sparky's is a likable place. I had wanted to get there Sat. for SmokinGun but we had a family thing going on and it was too late when we got back to the Long Island enviorns.

Later Fri night, after Sparky's, I thought I would stop in and say Happy B-Day to Sweet Suzi at Giacomo's. I like Suzi and I like Giacomo's...I am always happy to walk in there and see Patty too. The happy-go-lucky barmaid at Giacomo's is one of those rare individuals that wears a hat well and knows how to handle flirting. She's a professional. I always leave there liking her and feeling a bit tickled by the confrontation.

I caught the last set of Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience which was fun. It was a mellower SSBE and Johnny Anderson's guitar is also soothing music to my ear. It was a nice soulful cap to a Saturday night...and it was a late hanging crowd. I love that!!!

Thanks all you bands and players and venue owners. I got my fill this weekend and it's only Sunday...I'm heading to the Festival. Still more to come...Thanks for stopping by.

bill

So with the unstructured nature of summer living I get to do some different things on occasion. Monday night I found myself available for some musical wandering. That's a rare treat.

I first headed to The Last Call in Farmingdale for the Hitman Blues jam with Russell Alexander. As I pulled up to the corner of Main St. and Conklin in Farmingdale I noticed a lone pool player lining up a shot right where Rusell should have been standing in the front window. Hmmm. It has been a few months since I've been there but no one mentiond the end of the Monday night thing at Last Call.

I immediately called my good friend Audrey. You know her...the tall dark lady with the perpetual coolness who shows up here, there and everywhere and knows people wherever she goes. I figured Audrey might know the situation and sure enough, Ms. Cool told me that Mr. Alexander is currently touring Europe. Well, well. I wish I knew... and good for him!!

So where to go?? Audrey mentioned the fairly new jam at KT Farrells in Bellmore hosted by Kenny Forgione (Wonderous Stories). I was considering the cool jazz jam at Jessie's but a chance to see something new always gets preference.

We headed there and arrived a little after 11. There was a sparce post-holiday weekend crowd. The sounds were good though. We caught some acoustic 70's and 80's rock; stuff by Stevie Nicks and Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Kenny F serenaded us with some right-on Moody Blues and even a medly I think of some Beatles and other BritRock tunes. Forgione is one of those multi-talented guys with a vast repetoire and a deep pool of music to pull from. There were some other jammers doing some "jamming" but the highlights were definitely Forgione and I heard there has been a good turnout. It is not a blues scene. It isn't a jazz thing. It's pretty much a rock thing, acoustic and some electric but it was largely the "over 30" stuff that I like and that Wonderous Stories does an amazing job on in their shows. That jam was something a little different and I'm glad we caught it.

So summer marches on. There are festivals coming and local shows and happy hour shows and beach hut shows...so many chances to find some magical music moments. Go find some... and thanks for checking in.

bill

It has been a foggy groggy four days and not for the obvious reasons.

I have family in town. I have work to do. I have holiday plans and expectations for my teenage child. I wish to attend a number of shows. My family wishes to attend other events with conflicting schedules and locations. So much to balance and juggle and so little means...

Life can confront us with such a big bitter pill sometimes and I just don't feel like taking it. Luckily the weekend turned out fairly well if not memorable.

The short of it is, I got to one show this weekend. It was a good one.

C&B Blues Revue were at Giacomo Jacks on Friday night. The boys, Pat Russo and Dave Swanson (w/ Ed the Hat on drums) were in really good form. In fact they just finished recording a cd (coming out soon) and they played numerous originals from it at their Friday night gig. There were a few covers, SRV and Zepplin and the dynamic duo/trio were fierce in their renditions. It was an impressive display, as is usually the case with C&B. The soon-to-be-in-college young men will be out and about this summer and then off to college so check them out when you can and keep your eyes open for the CD coming soon I imagine.

The rest of the weekend was some family stuff and the worlds smallest BBQ at my humble home but it was relaxing...which I needed. I have been stressing this horific economy and trying to entertain my teenager with limited funds. On top of all that family are visiting from Florida.

Luckily dad likes baseball so we attended a Ducks game at Citibank Field. That turned out to be a really nice night. I recommend it with family or friends for some good baseball and a no hassle night. The park is in C Islip just north of Southern State. (Sunrise Hwy, Exit 46, Carleton Ave. North. It's easy). We had a quality night with dad and it didn't cost much at all.

There's actually lots to do here on the island of Long.

I'll be back with more soon as I may take in a movie tonight and I'll definitely be checking out an off-night jam this week...just not sure what night yet.

Thanks for stopping by.

bill

Happy 4th, citizens!!!

The summer is in full swing and the weather is, well, Long Island in full swing; erratic. Let's hope for the best. There are some outdoor events this weekend which are always fun and I could use some sun. Geesh. I'm an indoor dude with the color to prove it and even at night it looks healthy to show some outdoor effects. The "indoor nightlifer" can be a cool look of course but it is tough on the health to maintain and I need some healthy livin...somtime soon. Tennis anyone?

Some of you may notice the Sparky's logo on the old homepage. I am finally getting going with some local business plugs. Sparky's is a fine new spot. You have to check it out for some authentic ribs especially since they are supporting the blues FULL FORCE. They have almost every Saturday booked for months. Key word, "almost". There may be an opportunity in there for one or two Saturday's. Book fast. Call Paul.... and try some Texas ribs!

This past week featured another battle of the Wednesday night jams in the south bay pocket (western suffolk). Lefty's had a good one I hear. That is a mercurial bunch but often has really good players. It is a good idea to make a two jam night of it.

Brightwaters Inn had another good one with some special guests. A Stanton Anderson trumpet-man (Pete Tursi, I believe. I missed the song, damnit!)stopped in wth his sax playing daughter, Grace. They were the buzz as I walked in. Grace stuck around and jammed a bit.

The night was guest-hosted by JD Allen (Jacks O Diamonds)which was a fun twist and there were plenty of guests, good jammers and a great crowd. All the sudden there's music in the neighborhood. I'm lovin it!

So get out there and take in some music for the holiday weekend. It's cheaper than flying, easier than driving and you'll be supporting the local economy. Now that's the American way!

Thanks for stopping by.

bill

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

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Tuesday, August 31

Tommy Keys @ Bay Shore Bandshell 12:30

Nina Etcetera @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley 5

That 70's Band @ Cupsogue Bch Hut, W Hampton 5:30

Don & Wiley @ Strawberrys, Hunt. 6

Good Intentions @ The Fishery, E Rockaway 7

Jam @ Katies in Smithtown, 9

Jim Moran Jams @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 9:30

Ian Petillo & Johnny X-Ray Jam @ Murphy's Bar, 234 Old Country Rd., Mineola 8

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

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

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

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Wednesday, Sept 1

Yo Daddy @ Venetian Shores Bch Hut, Lindenhurst 5:30

Wonderous Stories @ Hudson & McCoys, Freeport 7

That 70's Band @ Lombardi's on the Bay, Patch 7:30

Don & Wiley @ Kismet Inn, Fire Island 7:30

Pamela Betti Band @ Blacksmith Tavern, Smithtown 8

Digital Blues Gateway (Blues online) @ Gateway978.com 8

Jim Moran has a weekly Jam w/ Andy Bigans @ Neirs Tavern, Woodhaven, Queens 7:30

New Open Mic Night @ Spices Restaurant, This week; 19 South Band. 1084 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 8pm

Blues w/ rotating cast of great bands @ Bobbique's, Patch. 8

Jules Radino Jam at Painters in Bayport 9

Jam at Jessie's Roadhouse with Joe Vicino and Co.. Merrick Rd., Merrick. 9

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

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

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

Jam @ Jakes, E Meadow 9ish

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Thursday, Sept 2

Shotgun Live @ Off Key Tiki Bar, 31 Baker Pl., Patch 5

That 70's Band @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley 6

Sly Geralds Band @ EB Elliots, Freeport 6

Pep & The Soul Explosion @ JC Cove, Freeport 6

Christine Sweeney @ RS Jones, Merrick 7

Sweet Suzi w/ John Puglisi @ Northport Wine Tasting Room, Northport 7

Wonderous Stories @ Port Jefferson Harbor 7:30

Mike Nugent Jam @ Cantebury Ale, Oyster Bay 9

Jam at the New ETQuiggs. Merrick Rd., Bellmore w/ Brother Dave. 9

John Judd Jam @ Juggs & Strokers, Merrick 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

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

DJ & Karaoke @ Blue Parrot, Massap. 10

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Friday, September 3

Amy & John @ Sreamboat Landing, Glen Cove 6

Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn 6

KC & The Lovedrops @ Fadeley's, Patch 6-8ish

That 70's Band @ Dublin Deck, Patch 6:30

Frank Latorre & The King Bees @ Art & Soul Gallery, 495-a Montauk Hwy,Eastport 7

Donny & Danny (Celenza & Kean)@ Sonoma Grill, Holbrook 7

Ace @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity 8

Mystic @ The Fishery, E Rockaway 8

John Pizzarelli @ Westhampton Bch., Perf Arts Center 8:30 $

Chic n Martini @ Stone Turtle, Island Park 8:30

King Cobras @ Eleanor Rigby's, Mineola 8:30

Whinin Cheese @ Farrells, W Islip 8:30

Buttered Soul @ Bobbique's, Patch 9

Amethyst Roxx @ Lulu's Vill Pub, Port Jeff 9 $

Roxy Perry Labor Day Party & Jam @ Maggies, W Babylon 9:30

Chauncy Nedd & The Neddmen @ Brickhouse Brewery 10

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Saturday, Sept 4

Tommy Keys Band Performing at Breast Cancer Benefit w/ BBQ and Grill Cook-Off @ Tanger Outlets, Deer Park 11am

Behind Closed Doors @ Huntington LightHouse Music Fest, Hunt. 2

Ken the Rocket Korb w/ Bruce McDonald @ Palmer Vineyards 2-6

Jim Moran Jam @ Maggies, W Babylon 4

The Urge @ Toomeys Tavern, Amity 4

Down & Dirty @ Heritage Park, Mt. Sinai 5

Bobby Sexton @ Sayville Inn (Middle Rd.) 6-10

Lisa Itts @ Mediterranean Seafood Cafe, Long Bch 7

Tommy Keys @ Tweeds, Riverhead 7

Sweaty Betty Band @ The Oar, Patch 7

Vagabond Garden @ Bellport Bandshell, Bellport Marina 7

Blues Box @ Tiki Bar, Sunset Harbor, Patch 7

Rockslide @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon 7:30

Shawn Colvin @ Westhampton Bch Perf Arts Center 8:30 $

Steve Cochran Birthday Party w/ JP Blues, Drivin Rain & more @ Giacomo Jacks, Amity 9

20 Highview @ Bobbique's, Patch 9

Blue Matter Band and Jam @ Brightwaters Inn 9:30ish

Pamela Betti Band @ Nicky's of Centerport 9:30

Sound Advice @ The Breakers, Bayville 9:30

That 70's Band @ Port Jazz, Port Jeff 10:30

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Sunday September 5

Gail Storm @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon 11am

That 70's Band @ The Casino, Davis Park, Fire Island 2-6

Good Intentions @ The Fishery, E Rockaway 3

Reckoning @ Bradstock, (Maritime Museum), Sayville 2

Bradstock Festival also includes The Electrix, Professor Rubadub, Hydroyum, Ed Travers and more (10am to 10pm. Bring a blanket and chairs)

Down & Dirty @ Off Key Tiki Bar, Patch 5

Buttered Soul @ Smith Point Bch Hut, Shirley 5

Danny Kean & Friends @ Dockside Cafe, W Babylon 6-9

King Cobras @ Twangstock Fest., Hicksville 8

**Blondie @ Westhampton Bch Perf Arts Center 8:30 $

Graveyard Blues, WRCN 103.9 Radio or wrcn.com 8

Check this out! Ed the Hat jams at Madison's in Northport 8

Jim Kolman hosts Sunday night Jam @ Brickhouse Brewery, Patch 8

also...see Sunday jams below...

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Monday Labor Day

Down & Dirty @ The Casino, Davis Park, Fire Island 3

Blue Matter Band @ Venetian Shores Bch Hut, Lindenhurst 5:30

Robert Lepley Jazz Jam @ Fox Hollow Inn, 7725 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury 8-11

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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 @ Hudson & McCoys, Freeport (for summer) 7 - 10:30

Vincenzo & Co. JazzJam, 12 Yrs and going strong @ Dunton Inn, So. Country Rd., Patch. 9

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

Michael Mann @ Chesterfields, Hunt 9

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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