I'm Back!

Hello my fellow rock 'n' rollers! Sorry for the long time between posts. I had some power chord issues as well as some things happening in life that just get in the way of blogging.

OK, since I last left all of you, I've had the pleasure of performing in several venues with some good friends and band mates. This past Thursday, I accompanied KIM YARSON as well as JO WYMER on percussion at a "Songwriters In The Round" event at the Bordentown Public Library. A very nice turn out of original music enthusiasts filled the seats as KIM, JO, and newcomer to the scene DOMENIC CARINO took turns playing their well written material and giving us some insight into why each song is "what it is." YARSON puts these Songwriter events together at libraries throughout the state of NJ and always has fantastic talent performing along with her at them. To find out more info. on these events; go to http://www.kimyarson.com/ .

Last evening I performed with DALE LAKATA as a member of her band EDEN at Brewster's Bar and Bowling Alley in Bradley Beach NJ. DALE has a unique style and sound that some find quite interesting.

Today, I'll be performing with JO WYMER and ADAM GOLDENTHALL as we assist the legendary AL-VIS at his ROAD CONSTRUCTION CD Release Party. This event takes place at 3pm Sprengel's Sports Bar located at 2447 Rte. 33 @ Wayside Ave. in Neptune NJ.

If you missed last Sunday's ROCK ON RADIO with JOE VADALA; you missed a good one. JOE brought veteran rocker PK LAVENGOOD (John Eddie Band) as well as a great new talent by the name of DAN SUFALKO. SUFALKO has a new CD out entitled "Good Bye Blue Sky" which features the guitar work of LAVENGOOD as well as some backing vocals by local favorite (as well as one of my own) KELLY CARVIN. This five song effort can be found on iTunes, CD Baby and various other outlets. http://www.dansufalko.com/

Tonight 8/22 at 10pm est. on ROCK ON RADIO....Flemington NJ pop rocker JEAN MALLIA is my guest. This teenage singer/songwriter has a new CD and tons of enthusiasm!

Turn on...Tune in....and....ROCK ON!

Happenings!

Let's see, since I last left you; there have been many local shows that have found their way into my facebook in-box!

Here is a sampling of some of them:

Tonight 8/13 at 9pm...The NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE and special guests will be at the STONE PONY located at 914 Ocean Ave. in Asbury Park NJ. Tickets are $20. in advance and the doors open at 8pm.

Also tonight at 8pm...ROCK ON RADIO alumni ASTRONAUT JONES and recent guest 15 KEYS will be playing at the PIC-A-LIL-LY bar/restaurant on Rte. 206 South in Shamong NJ. These three players are always good for some great music and comedic one liners as well.

Beginning tonight, a two day event kicks off in and around Trenton NJ. The JERSEY FRESH GRAFFITI JAM. This event features music and art... More on this unique event can be found at www.diffyproductions.com/news/50

Later on this evening, beginning at 9:30pm...Philly area band STEMS and SEEDS will be making their first ever appearance at the RED ZONE SPORTS BAR located at 259 US Rte. 130 in Burlington NJ. I've never seen these guys, but I here that they're a great time!

Tomorrow 8/14 I will be playing along side of KIM YARSON at the COOKIE COTTAGE from 8-10pm located at 3697 Nottingham Way in Hamilton Square NJ. Bring a bottle of wine or your favorite cordial with the family and enjoy some desserts and great original music!

JO WYMER & FRIENDS will be playing from 7-9pm at MY LITTLE FAT GREEK RESTAURANT located at 3430 Rte. 9 South in Freehold NJ. Check out JO in this intimate setting.

LAURA CHEADLE will be playing across the river in Manayunk Pa. at 5pm across from Kildare's Pub in CANAL VIEW PARK located at 4100 Main St. as part of the "Second Saturday In Manayunk Festival." CHEADLE is packed full of energy, sultry vocals, and an infectious stage presence that always make her shows worth the trip!

Sunday 8/15 at 10pm est on http://www.wifiam1460.com/ , my guest on ROCK ON RADIO is JOE VADALA. This former member of JOEY & THE WORKS and LABAMBA & THE HUBCAPS also hosts a popular Tuesday night open mic. at Havana's in New Hope Pa. and has a great show coming up on 8/21 featuring original artists at the Burlington Amphitheater.

Also on Sunday...beginning at 12 noon....SUMMERSTOCK at KATMANDU Trenton is being held. This annual event featuring many bands who are donating their time, raises monies to benefit OFFICER DOWN NJ (www.officerdownnj.org). OFFICER DOWN NJ aides law enforcement officers and their families in cases where the officer has been injured or killed in the line of duty. Please go to the above web site for more details.

Turn on...Tune in....and as always....ROCK ON!

Happenings for this week.

Tonight 8/8 at 10pm est. on ROCK ON RADIO I will be featuring thirteen year old sensation LEAH LeGRACE! This alternative pop rocker has a wealth of experience and a new self-titled EP under her belt. A recent featured performer at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ; she has proven that she can rock houses both large and small! www.myspace.com/leahlegrace

The fantastic PATTY BLEE will be performing at the OYSTER CREEK INN located at 41 N. Oyster Creek Rd. in Leeds Point NJ on Tuesday 8/9 at 7pm est. This incredibly talented singer/songwriter is a MUST SEE performer.

Also on 8/9 at 7pm est....my good friend KIM YARSON will be doing her Songwriters In The Round concert series with special guest ARLON BENNET at the West Milford Public Library located at 1490 Union Valley Rd. in West Milford NJ. http://www.kimyarson.com/

KIM YARSON and PATTY BLEE will also be performing on the same stage 8/10 at 7pm est at the LIBRARY III located at 6605 Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Twp. NJ.

MELISSA CHILL will be performing as the opening act for JEFFREY GAINES this Wednesday 8/11 at THE DOWNTOWN located at 10 West front st. in Red Bank NJ. MELISSA CHILL never disappoints....and oh yea, that GAINES guy isn't bad either. http://www.melissachill.com/

Friday 8/13, Hamilton Twp. native and great singer/songwriter KEITH MONACCHIO will be performing at GROOVEGROUND located at 647 Haddon Ave. in Collingswood NJ. Showtime is 8:30pm est.

Saturday 8/14 from 8-10pm est. KIM YARSON and I will be playing at the COOKIE COTTAGE located at 3697 Nottingham Way in Hamilton Square NJ. KIM and I will be performing songs from her highly successful first CD "Satisfied" as well as a sneak peek at her upcoming second CD "Thankful." Kim also tells me that there may be some special guest appearances by some of her musical friends.

Hopefully you'll all be able to attend some, if not all of these events. Remember this though....as always.....ROCK ON!