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!