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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!!!!

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This has been a landmark week for this website for a number of reasons.

First of all this weekend has, by a good margin, the most events ever posted. It is not just the amount of shows that matters to me but the fact that they are all shows in my target genre's and "markets" (quality, over 30, non-disco) tells me that musicians are motivated and there are enough interested venues to attempt to sustain all the shows.

I have considered that perhaps I am just being made aware of more shows but I have enough information to surmise that there are more shows... as well as more information. In any case I am glad to see all the activity and I'm grateful to all those who keep me informed.

My other big news is the new E-Commerce "store" that I added. The store is still under construction but I can take credit cards now so if anyone wants to offer cd's, t-shirts or other music-related products let me know and we can work out a plan. I will be offering t-shirts and other products of my own. It will take a week or two to get some items up for sale.

I can take offers for advertising spots now as well. I will be offering banner ads and poster spots for events and CD's. I will be putting up the usual posters for local festivals but if you want to place a poster for a specific event I will offer a spot on the homepage at a very reasonable rate.

As for my recent entertainment I have had a few fun nights and afternoons recently. For last weeks St Patty's night I got out late and missed most of the holiday fare and by that time I missed most of the music too but I checked out Bliss(squared) in Blue Point in an attempt to hear Bobby Sexton with Cindy Lopez. I got there as they were packing up but the place was a nice cozy spot for a duo or trio and a nice looking restaurant.

I heard Ms. Lopez with Retro 69 at Bad Moon the following weekend and she's a nice vocalist for some tasty rock/blues and jazz. Retro 69 has a full bag of variety and a fun vibe. I ended last Saturday night at Jessies Roadhouse for Andy Aledort. What better way to punctuate a weekend than a set of AA and Mike DiMeo and Co. That's furious rock with blues... with all kinds of talent. If you haven't checked out Andy Aledort and the Groove Kings they are a must see show.

Bobby Sexton is a talented and busy jazz (and "other") guitar player and he can be found in Sayville every weekend and many other places. Stay tuned.

I also checked out the LIBS (LI Blues Soc) Muddy Waters theme event at Bad Moon last Sunday. Again I arrived mid-show but there were some rich performances by talented artists. I caught Motu for a few tunes and he brought a bluesy vibe and I caught Chrissie O'Dell and One Hot Mess who also got down (way down) with some "Muddy" blues and other stuff.

I was able to stay for one tune of Gary Sellers and Co. His guitar and his cast also brought some moody Muddy. I heard that I missed some great stuff with TG & The Hound Dogs early on and I will be looking them up for my playlist.

This week I wandered into Ollie's for some Wednesday night entertainment. I have been bouncing around from Bad Moon to Jessies to Ollies to who-knows-where next week. There's so much going on lately. This week Ollie's w/ Sly Geralds had a fun cast of players including Adam Tese who is joyful on sax and a great cast of vocalists and musicians.

Thursdays are also tremendous nights for music lately and I may start alternating my weeknight so I can catch all that is going on.

Thanks again to all those who send me your gigs and to those who give me feedback on the website. I do this for my own love of live performance but I'm glad that others are enjoying it and your feedback helps make it better.

Take in some live music this weekend and keep me posted.

bill

It's been a harrowing week of wanderings among Long Island's live music events.

Last weekend I was homebound on Friday night and I had high hopes of fullfilling my musical longings on Saturday. I was unaware of the looming Nor'easter and had I known I would have made more of an effort to escape on Friday. Saturday night was almost a bust as many shows cancelled and many were just too far to attmept in the wet windy conditions. Luckily I had Mr. Andy Aledort and the Groove Kings at The Viking in Islip to save my weekend from a total loss.

A weekend without any inspiring emotional sustenance could have been tragic. With the tumultuous waves of situational angst thrashing about in my hollows a lack of the countering influences of melodious elucidations could have caused unfathomable damage to my psyche not to mention my digestive system. I was saved, thankyouJesus, by Mr. Aledort and the Groove Kings with some psalms from the book of Hendrix among other musically biblical pieces.

Life has been trying with work and child and home and bar closings and healthcare debates and Met injuries and Yankee glorifications and musical rainouts and people suffering (real) and my minivan showing signs of mortality... and hormonal male singleness to top it all off. If not for blues or even just secular music it would be too much to handle. Real!

So this weekend do a sundance, do a child-sleepover-the-friends-house dance, do the tax-return-get-here-soon dance but do the let-me-get-out-for music dance so there will be no scary consequences and so you and I can get to George Bouchard or Chrissie O'Dell or Andy Aledort or SmokinGun or Pamela Betti or Trick Bag or Gail Storm or Yo Daddy or SOMEBODY!!

Can I get an Amen?!

Oh and write to your congresspeople and Nassau County officials who are HARASSING BARS and tell them to LAY OFF THE LIVE MUSIC SCENE!! I will be posting more about that soon.

Thanks,

bill

My Wednesday night wanderings have been a mix of things in recent weeks. I have enjoyed the new Bad Moon cast with Jim Kolman (hosting)sandwiched between two June Eysel- lead jams and both were different and both offered stuff I liked. Kolman of course offered some blues guitar moments with himself, John Judd and many others and Ms Eysel's jams are fun affairs with vocalists and dancing friends and good vibes all around. Stay tuned there for more good jams on Wednesday nights.

I also checked out the Sly Geralds thing at Ollie's Point in Amity this week and that was a good cast as well. The group of Sly and Diane Mc (Sweaty Betty) and BA Fagerland and Robin Knapp and Adam Tese and Dave Nesdall, Johnny Cola, Fred Piscop, many more.. made for a non-stop show and a good jam.

As for the weekend I see a lot on the schedule but for the sake of sharing some information I can tell you that I may check out Mamafunk and the Mudcats at Gibson St. Cafe in Bay Shore. That looks like a nice restaurant and Ms. Funk and Co make some fun funky, blues rock and other good stuff. I have not caught them in a while and will try to get to that.

Also on Friday I am aiming at the Wall Street Jumpers with John Judd, Ralph Santiago and others at Juggs & Strokers in Merrick. Mr. Judd is a guitar player extraordinaire and he will entertain you for sure with a rock blues mix of some stunning guitar and good band performance. The Friday calendar is full of stuff so check something out.

Saturday night I would like to get to Buttered Soul at Ollies Point in Amity where Mr. Hopping puts on a good show of blues/rock with some good vocals. It is an early start though so I will be lucky to make that.

Later on that night there is Brother Dave & The Brave at Giacomo Jacks also in Amityville. Thats a show I like to sit and get comfortable with as Brother Dave and friends display true blues with a mix of some rock and country stylings...just as flavors. Dave on guitar is one of the really excellent performers available here on the island if you like something a little different and genuine.

Speaking of diffeent and genuine there is also Papa G out in Patchogue (Once and For All) with one of his eclectic Trio's. This time he features one Cindy Lopez on vocals who Papa G tells me is a good listen. I believe him and I also enjoy his funky bass for a good show.

By no means is this supposed to be the list of best or only shows to see. I am just trying to inject some distinctive color on some of the acts. I will try to offer more of that.

Get out and catch some live music this weekend. It's a good calendar of events with a good mix os stuff.

Thanks for checking in.

bill

In my ongoing pursuit of inspiring music I have had numerous opportunities in the last week or two. I have tried to keep it bluesy and interesting and new and thats not always easy when I get one night on a weekend and one night during the week lately.... and I don't often get to choose those nights.

I also have to consider going to the same places too often even if the artists rotate. I want to spread whatever attention I can to as many places as I can and I want to maintain objectivity and an open mind. That ain't easy.

Somone always has an issue with some place or some band and I am often asked to side with someone. Being that I am not a musician I am apparently safe to talk to. I admit it is all fascinating. I am glad that I can keep somewhat up on local affairs so I can do something useful if necessary. I happen to like most people but I don't take on someone's enemies just because I am that person's friend. I will make my own enemies thank you very much.

I have always been averse to conflict so I make every effort to find a place of compromise and I always seek the motivation behind a seemingly careless move by someone. It all gets tiring however. I just want to listen to inspring music and I don't want to have to worry about too many peripheral issues.

There are many political issues in a music scene and it all matters because it affects people but like the issues of the world at large, we can only be involved in so many things. We have to trust the people who are making the decisions, maybe share an opinion here and there and cope with it all as best we can.

If you have a strong feeling about something that is changing or something that needs changing say something. There are numerous chatrooms on Yahoo and on Craigslist and you can send me an opinion. I will post it or discuss it here. I also added a comment function by the way...see below the calendar.

In the meantime take in a show this weekend. Check the calendar and get out for some inspiration. Thats what matters!

Thanks for stopping by.

bill

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

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Monday

Monday's schedule will now follow Sunday at the end of the calendar . ________________________________________________________

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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