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The CROOKED EYE BREWERY is at Jamey's House of Music, offering fresh, ice cold ales on tap!
Try all twelve thirst quenching brews. No cover charge at the bar!
Hard ciders and PA wines round out the offerings for your drinking pleasure.
HAPPY HOUR! Every Thursday 6 - 7pm at the Jazz Jam sponsored by the Lansdowne Business Professional Association, and every Sunday noon to 1 pm at the Blues Brunch.
Per recent CDC guidance, masks are recommended for vulnerable patrons and optional for others. Guests are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID, although we do not check for proof of vaccination. Jamey's has implemented high quality air filtration and sanitation measures to help keep you safe and worry free.
Our full HD stereo pay-per-view option is the perfect alternate way to experience the whole show as it happens if you are unable to attend in person.
The kitchen is open for dinner from 6 to 9:30 for ticket holders, and separate reservations are not needed. Online ticket sales close at 5pm day of show, but are available for walk-ups at the door. Tickets are not required for bar seating.
Friday, May 20, 2022
DAVID COPPA AND SCRAPPLE
The Coppa brothers return once again with 100% hard eedged entertainment for your listening pleasure
Influenced by many artists and genres from Philadelphia’s diverse music scene and the Texas blues legends, David Coppa’s music could be considered a mix of electric blues and blues rock....He has played alongside Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Ronnie Earl, Marcia Ball, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Sonny Rhodes, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson, Bo Diddly and Lonnie Shields to name a few. This singer, songwriter and gutty guitarist has learned to take chances, and serve up a mix of musical flavors from Albert Collins to Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix.
Scrapple has been seasoned with a rhythm section that has featured Pat Coppa on Bass and a plethora of proven percussionists on the pot and pans including Ray Williams, Adrian Harpham, David Esposto, Paul Ramagano and Phil Cialini. Justin Coppa is currently holding the sticks and Pat McCann is now on keys. Coppa's own songs range from the fast paced, rockin’ “Boogie All Night” from his first CD,“Storm” to their anthem like, instrumental, “ Slow” from “make a change” and more traditional shuffles like “Mine All Mine”.
David Coppa and Scrapple have played Blues festivals from coast to coast and continue to play festivals and more intimate venues featuring his original music. His latest CD, is a live one with the late, Bluesman, James “Thunderbird” Ford. The CD, “Live N’ Long” captured their musical partnership over the years with some old classics and some of Ford’s compilations with Darryl Ray from Chubby Checker’s band and Tommy Conwell and The Little Kings on Sax.
One of our favorites, Laura brings her family band back to Jamey's! Smart, funny, talented and beautiful is a dangerous combo. Laura Cheadle's got it in spades and entertains like a well dressed tornado.
If you’re longing for some real music that you can feel in your heart, lyrics that speak to your soul, and a live performance with the power to blow the roof off the sky, you can stop right here....If you’re tired of all the staged choreography, blinding light shows, capes, costumes, lip-synching and auto-tunes that seems to have taken over live performances, you have found a place to rest, refresh, and renew. Welcome to the world of Laura Cheadle.
Along with her Family Band, she has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in Go Magazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.
As Traveler Guitar’s newest Brand Ambassador, her solo career is starting to explode, performing a set at NAMM2020, filming specialized performance and educational video segments for Next Level Guitar’s site, and having recently been honored with the Musician of the Decade award for her body of work and trend-setting style. One of her original compositions was recently included in a popular TV show, and she participated in a Philadelphia Film project with a seamlessly acted feature role in the short film “Ether.”
Never one to measure herself according to the trends of the times or the female singer “flavor of the month,” Laura has carved out her own lane since she began performing as a child, and she has done it the old-fashioned way, on pure talent. Gifted with a voice powerful enough to shake rafters, and tender enough to navigate the entire range of the emotional scale, Laura Cheadle is a singer commanding more than just a listen or a look. Her albums, like her concerts, are an experience. Inseparable from the truth of the songs she writes, the raw emotion that tears out of her reaches deep into your heart with the kind of performance her audiences remember long after the last notes have been played.
Rupert Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full time songwriter since the late 1990s, when he signed a publishing contract with Eaton Music Limited....In London he worked with some of the best performers in the city. Moving in 2001 to Paris, Wates formed his own quartet and began playing live regularly. In fall 2006 he came to the US. He is now based in New York City and Colorado. Since coming to the US, he has won more than 40 songwriting and performing awards (www.rupertwatesmusic.com/awards).
His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released nine solo CDs. They have received outstanding reviews in the international online press and tracks from them have been played on radio all over the world. In addition, Wates' songs have been covered by other artists in the UK, Canada and the US. Two full length tribute CDs to his material have been recorded: 'Crazy Puzzle' (2015) by Nashville-based performer Roxie Rogers, and 'Wide Open Heart' (July 2017) by Los Angeles vocalist Susan Kohler. Both these CDs were initiated and funded entirely by the artists themselves, and comprise exclusively songs taken from Rupert Wates' back catalog. Over 20 recordings featuring Wates's songs by other artists were made in 2016, and more are scheduled for 2017 (full list at www.rupertwatesmusic.com/covers).
In 2010 Wates released Joe’s Café, an album of 15 original songs based on true stories, each interpreted by a different vocalist, retelling the stories of ordinary American people. Through them we trace the story of America itself: through two world wars, the Dust Bowl depression, Vietnam and the struggle for Civil Rights, all the way to the present day. Recorded live in the studio in a single weekend, the album's warm sound evokes the welcoming atmosphere of an all-night café, where friends gather to share their stories. Featured virtuoso musicians on the recording include Darol Anger on violin and Michael Manring on bass.
Joe’s Café has been presented very successfully at Festivals throughout North America, and in other venues in New York City and in the southeastern United States. The show won Best Music Revue in the 2010 San Francisco Fringe Festival. More information about Joe's Cafe is at www.bitemusiclimited.com.
In 2014, Wates joined forces with Toronto-based virtuoso pianist Bartosz Hadala to form a piano/guitar duo called The Nightwatchers (www.thenightwatchers.com). The duo tour Canada and Europe regularly. In March 2015 they recorded and released a debut CD entitled The Nightwatchers, featuring some of the standout songs of Wates' extensive catalog.
Rupert Wates averages 120 live shows every year, in front of audiences totaling more than 3,500, in acoustic venues in every state in America, in Canada and in Europe. He performs sometimes alone, sometimes with his trio or his quartet. He prefers smaller listening rooms where the audience is up close and the emphasis is on the music. He was voted an Artist Of The Year in both 2013 and 2016 by the international house concert network Concerts In Your Home (www.concertsinyourhome.com), and for five years running he has been the most booked performer on their database of several hundred artists. In 2018, Wates was a Finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Song Contest, and an Emerging Artist at Falconridge Folk Festival.
Despite Wates' British background, and underpinning the universality of his music's appeal, Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him "a prime figure in American music'' (www.acousticmusic.com) and goes on: "This is one gifted sonofabitch... If you're not hip to this guy yet you're missing out."
Audiences everywhere respond to Wates' brand of melodic art/folk—haunting songs that ring true.
“One of the fastest rising stars in the American blues scene, Gabe is a fan favorite at Jamey's and always brings an enthusiastic crowd to their feet with his timeless style and captivating stage show."
The Gabe Stillman Band is a three-piece machine that runs at full tilt for every performance....While their sound is unmistakably rooted in the blues, the band draws from the deep well of all American roots music.
Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and being further honored as the recipient of the esteemed Gibson Guitar Award, Gabe and his band have been focused on expanding their footprint on a national and international level.
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Gabe formed the band in 2015, shortly after graduating from Boston’s Berklee College of Music.
Gabe’s first self-produced release “The Grind” received wide acclaim. Gabe’s 2nd release, “Flying’ High” features him backed by legendary band, The Nighthawks. Gabe’s most current project, his first full-length release with 15 tracks and 13 originals, is on the Boston-based, Vizztone Record Label. This robust project was guided by famed musician and producer Anson Funderburgh.
“Just Say the Word” has connected with radio, industry reviews, and the enthusiastic buying power of Stillman’s growing fanbase. “Just Say the Word” continues to chart on the Roots Music Radio chart, recently reaching #5. Singles from the release continue to chart as well. Fan support is evident with “Just Say the Word” debuting at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Release reviews are strong as evident and consistent with this recent review from Jim Hynes and Music Scene: [Just Say The Word], is a brilliant, auspicious debut from one who has the complete package. Gabe Stillman’s future is bright. Jim Hynes, Music Scene Magazine.
“Lisa Brigantino is what you’d call a complete musician—a superb multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and not least, rocker. Brigantino brings to her songwriting that real sense of melody that so many putative writers lack.” – Jon Sobel, Blog Critics
TERRE ROCHE
Terre Roche is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, teacher, author, innkeeper and founding member of the trio "The Roches"
Lisa and Lori Brigantino grew up 60 miles north of New York City in Katonah, NY where they started making music together as children.....The sisters are known for their tight sibling harmonies and musicianship - often juggling a number of different instruments including guitar, banjo, accordion, ukulele, percussion and more.
Lisa and Lori regularly perform Lisa’s original songs at a variety of clubs, coffeehouses, house concerts and have been selected to appear at notable conferences and music festivals including The New Jersey Folk Festival (Singer/Songwriter Showcase Winner), The Ladybug Music Festival, Folk Alliance, The Florida Music Festival, Maplewoodstock, The Rockland-Bergen Music Festival, Cape May Singer/Songwriter, The Pleasantville Music Festival, The Black Potatoe Festival, The Wellfleet Porchfest.
Lisa Brigantino is an award-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. The Daily Country says of her latest album I’ll Waltz Before I Go, “Throughout the thirteen tracks, Lisa seamlessly blends genres from Folk to Americana, Country, Rock, and Old-Time, even incorporating some Gypsy-Jazz for good measure.” Additionally, Lisa composes for film, television, theater and more and provides music supervision, licensing and rights clearance services via her company Hidden Pond Productions, Inc.
Lisa is also a former original member of Lez Zeppelin, the world’s first all-girl Led Lisa is a former original member of Lez Zeppelin, the world’s first all girl, all Led Zeppelin tribute band and toured internationally with the band for a number of years playing bass, bass pedals, keys, mandolin and doing backup vocals. Lisa left the band in 2009 to focus on her own original music.
Lori Brigantino is a singer and multi-instrumentalist. She can be heard singing harmonies and playing various instruments on I’ll Waltz Before I Go and her vocals can be heard on Wonder Wheel as well as Lisa's first album, A Brooklyn Night. In addition, Lori is a trained actor with Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway, TV & award winning film credits. She and Lisa also have an original wacky musical-comedy act called The Vickie & Nickie Show that they have performed in many NYC clubs and as well as regionally. For more information, please visit https://vickieandnickie.com/.
Terre Roche is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, teacher, author, innkeeper and founding member of the trio "The Roches". She has performed in many clubs and concert halls throughout the US and Europe and appeared on numerous TV shows over the course of her 45 year career. She's a member of the band "Afro-Jersey" and co-creator with jazz pianist Garry Dial of "Us an'Them", a collection of national anthems from 16 nations. Her composition "Star of Wonder" has become a favorite repertoire piece in choirs around the world. At the other end of the spectrum Terre shrieked her way to modest cult status as the voice on Robert Fripp's album "Exposure". She sang the role of Squeaky Fromme in John Moran's avant-garde opera "The Manson Family". Terre is the author of "Blabbermouth", a memoir about her surprising journey coming of age as a female musician in the 1970's. She's worked with Paul Simon, Philip Glass, Linda Ronstadt, Meredith Monk, Don Was, The Muscle Shoals Swampers, Robert Fripp, Tracey Ullman, Kathy Mattea and Garry Dial among others.
Terre teaches music at her studio in New York City as well as online and in various workshop settings. Music education is good for the soul when it's done right and she's honored to be able to share what she's learned about music with others.
With a voice that summons the guttural howls of John Fogerty, and guitar work that ranges from the front porch to outer space, Ross Osteen joins the powerful blues/rock scene of the deep south
The songwriter was born in western North Carolina placed in the midst of an eclectic music scene ranging from bluegrass to rock, and beyond. Eventually all of his influences aligned to form his bluesy sound, and he hit the road. Ross has played blues shows with notables such as Jimmy Thackery, and Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He also shared the stage with legend Buddy Guy. There’s no doubt his style of musical soul searching will allure listeners....Let’s not forget the driving pulse of the band, Patrick Gaynor. Growing up in New York, he was constantly pulled in by the hypnotic southern sound of the Allman Brothers. A sound which lures listeners in on songs like “Fools Gold” off of their album titled “Glenhead Station”. Patrick eventually moved south to find a band that could satisfy his blues cravings.
The Ross Osteen Band is fully anchored by the distinct force of Andy Bishop on bass. Andy is a multi-instrumentalist and owner/operator of Giraffe Studio for many years. He is the perfect complement to this power trio, and his contribution really heightens the music.
Since the Ross Osteen Band started in 2014, they have played a number of shows from Georgia to New York to Chicago, with a very memorable appearance with Buddy Guy on one of their songs titled “Hold Back”. All the while, growing a local fan base in western North Carolina. They released their self titled album in 2015, followed by their second release “Glenhead Station” in 2016. The band just released their latest single “Mannish Boy” from the upcoming album “Williwaw”. Ross Osteen Band continues to hone their sound into an energetic blend of blues, roots, and southern rock.
Bruce Katz is a legendary keyboardist (Hammond B3 and Piano) who has released 11 albums as a leader and has appeared on over 75 other CDs with the likes of John Hammond, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl, Little Milton, Butch Trucks, Duke Robillard, David "Fathead" Newman, and many, many others....He has also had a strong musical connection with the Allman Brothers Band, and was a member of Gregg Allman's band for six years (2007-2013), Jamoe's Jasssz Band (2010-2015), Butch Trucks' Freight Train Band and Les Brers (2015-2017). Bruce also occasionally toured with the Allman Brothers as well.
Bruce is a six time (2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019, 2020) Nominee for the Blues Music Award (W.C. Handy Award) for "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year", selected by the Blues Foundation of Memphis, TN. He won the BMA for Acoustic Blues Album of the Year in 2019 for his collaboration with Joe Louis Walker and Giles Robson for Journeys to the Heart of the Blues and is nominated again in 2020 for the same award for his acoustic piano album Solo Ride. He was also nominated for "Outstanding Musician (Keyboards)" by Living Blues Magazine in 2015 and 2019.
He is a unique player and composer who combines Blues and American Roots music with elements of jazz, and improvisational rock music that creates a signature sound that is all is own.
Bruce was an Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music for fourteen years (1996-2010), teaching Harmony, Hammond organ labs, Blues History and Private Piano Instruction.
Bruce began playing piano at age 5 and has a lengthy background in classical piano. After hearing a Bessie Smith record when he was 10 years old, he started teaching himself blues and early jazz on the piano. He then heard boogie-woogie and swing music and continued his musical journey into more aspects of jazz and American roots music. Bruce attended Berklee College of Music in the mid-1970s, studying Composition and Performance.
For the next fifteen years, he performed with many of the leading musicians in New England, and played “on the road” for long stretches of time. In the early 1980s, Bruce played with Big Mama Thornton on her East Coast tours and this experience revived his desire to play Blues Music as a primary focus.
After a particularly long stint of touring in the late '80s with Barrence Whitfield and the Savages, he decided to come off the road and enrolled at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where he earned a Master's degree in Jazz Performance and studied with Geri Allen, Paul Bley, Cecil McBee, and George Russell. It was during this time that he conceived of and started writing music that became the Bruce Katz Band.
In 1992, he met Ronnie Earl, who soon invited him to join his band, The Broadcasters. During his nearly five-year stint with Earl, Katz toured the world and performed on six albums, writing and co- writing many of the tunes, such as "The Colour of Love," "Ice Cream Man," and "Hippology." The album “Grateful Heart” (Bullseye) won the Downbeat Critics Poll for Best Blues Album of 1996.
In 1992 as well, Katz debuted his first solo album, "Crescent Crawl", on the AudioQuest label. He released "Transformation" the following year. Just before the release of "Mississippi Moan" in 1997, his third solo album, Katz left the Broadcasters to concentrate on a solo career. At that point, the Bruce Katz Band began touring the U.S. and Europe, and has been his ongoing focus, in addition to his many other projects.
In these years, Bruce played with Duke Robillard (2001-02), John Hammond (2005 – present), Gregg Allman (2007-13), Delbert McClinton (2011-2014) and many other high profile roots, blues, and rock performers, while continuing to tour and record with his own band.
His albums have consistently appeared high on the national and international radio play charts and have garnered critical and popular acclaim.
Bruce has also been the subject of feature stories and reviews in most of the leading blues and jazz publications throughout the world.
In addition to performing, Katz teaches piano, Hammond organ and theory privately at his studio in West Shokan, NY. Bruce teaches long-distance online "Skype" lessons as well. He also conducts Master Classes in Blues/Jazz Piano Style and History, Hammond B3 and Blues History, which he has done at various schools, universities and music festivals worldwide.
Formerly from Boston, Bruce has been based in Woodstock, NY since 2005.
Jackson Taylor is a young, but experienced blues-rock musician based out of the Philadelphia suburbs of New Jersey....The Jackson Taylor Band specializes in rocking blues tunes written by the greats; BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa; and classic rock such as Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many others. With original renditions of these well known tunes; jazz and rock nuances gives them their own unique sound, and makes every song that they play like their own.
The band has been discovered by the great Walter Trout, who not only has taken them under his wing - but is now taking them on his tours as show openers.
Don't miss this rare East Coast opportunity to experience the soulful music of Teresa James in collaboration with her dynamic label mate, Bobby Gentilo
Blue Heart Records presents an evening with Teresa James and Bobby Gentilo. ...Houston, Texas native, GRAMMY-nominated contemporary blues artist Teresa James delivers soul-drenched vocals and piano, moving easily from Texas-style grease and blues into Memphis soul or New Orleans-flavored grooves and all points in between with fun and abandonment.
James will be joined by international producer, recording artist and performer, Bobby Gentilo. A native of Washington D.C., Gentilo was infected by Go-Go -- a blend of funk, soul and blues music unique to the region. Later, after his first of countless trips to Clarksdale, MS, the raw, deep groove of Delta and Hill Country blues inhabited his soul, where it lives and flourishes to this day.
Don't miss this rare East Coast opportunity to experience the soulful music of Teresa James in collaboration with her dynamic label mate, Bobby Gentilo.
By any yardstick, Teresa got an uncommonly early start on her lifelong profession. “There was always music playing in my house. My dad was a huge music fan. He had all kinds of musical interests, so I was exposed to a lot of different kinds of music.” “I studied classical music until I was about a sophomore in high school. When I was like eight or so, my dad taught me how to play guitar. Those were the seeds which would eventually lead to a musical career including recordings with Walter Trout, Eric Burdon, Spencer Davis, Tommy Castro, Stephen Bruton, Randy Newman, LeeRoy Parnell, Neil Diamond, and more; plus live performances with countless others, including Marcia Ball, Levon Helm, Lloyd Jones, Delbert McClinton, and Eric Burdon and the Animals. She has been a featured act on Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruises for more than twenty years.
Teresa ultimately left Houston at the encouragement of Terry Wilson and his buddy Tony Braunagel, who had relocated to L.A. Terry proved the perfect musical cohort for Teresa. “His songs are brilliant. I think he’s a really great songwriter. And we’ve collaborated on quite a few, but I think what I bring to his songs in the interpretation is just a good match. He knows the kinds of things that I’m going to be able to put myself into to expand them,” she says. “Over the years, we have definitely developed a partnership that works.” Her band, The Rhythm Tramps, consists of world class players that have toured or recorded with artists including Eric Burdon and the Animals, Bonnie Raitt, Delbert McClinton, Jimmy Reed, Lightin’ Hopkins, Jimmy Vaughan, Johnny Nash, Smokey Robinson, Tom Jones, Tower Of Power, and more.
Take a walk through the world famous Cat Head Records in Clarksdale, MS and you will find more than a dozen albums with Bobby Gentilo’s name credited on the jacket.
Gentilo is an award-winning international record producer and musician who has worked and performed with some of Mississippi’s most acclaimed blues artists over the last 15 years. He is also a member of The Cornlickers, the backing band for the late Big Jack Johnson. More recently, The Cornlickers has been knighted official house band for the world famous juke joint, Red’s Lounge, located in the heart of Clarksdale. Its here where Gentilo performed with and learned from Delta icons like Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Terry “Harmonica” Bean, T-Model Ford, “Cadillac” John Nolden, Robert Bilbo Walker, R.L. Boyce, and countless others.
Born and raised in Washington DC, Gentilo was infected by Go-Go – a blend of funk, soul, and blues music unique to the region. “There were few boundaries. The color of your skin didn’t dictate what music you could or couldn’t play,” he explains, “All that matters is – can you groove?” Go-Go and Mississippi Blues both inspire couples to dance close and sweaty. It’s party music. The unique combination of these two genres became the foundation to Gentilo’s style.
Over the past ten years, Gentilo has also collaborated and performed with Colombian (S.A.) rock and blues artist Carlos Elliot, a kindred spirit similarly drawn to Clarksdale, MS and its music. Since 2013, the two have released 5 albums with multiple songs reaching #1 in Colombia, including "Neighbor Neighbor", created entirely remotely during the pandemic with musicians from around the world. Neighbor Neighbor is a reminder of the common ties that bind us, regardless of race, ethnicity or nationality.
Within his own musical journey—and while developing the best in others as a producer—he rejects the fear of failure. While still supporting artists in various supporting musical roles, Gentilo is finally stepping into the spotlight with the release of his eponymous debut album, GENTILO.
Held annually on June 21, Make Music Day is part of the international Fête de la Musique, taking place in over 1,000 cities across 120 countries....The daylong, musical free-for-all celebrates music in all its forms, encouraging people to band together and play in free public concerts. Over 90 U.S. cities and the entire states of Connecticut, Hawaii, Vermont and Wisconsin are participating in this year’s celebration. Make Music Day is presented by the NAMM Foundation and coordinated by the non-profit Make Music Alliance.
Paper Cathedral is a Rock/Blues/Americana band that is more than the sum of it's parts. Jim, Ron and Jon have been playing and performing in bands for decades and now, as a unit, bring all of that music history and experience to one, single totality. With their upbeat and groove-oriented vibe, they will have you dancing and toe-tapping to the flow. Come out and party with the rest of the Paper Heads!
Lonnie Griffiths is a guitarist singer songwriter recording artist from Montrose, PA. He has been
traveling the country for the last few years from New England to North Carolina to Colorado to
NYC and back to his home state of Pennsylvania to perform his music. His live solo shows
have a chill laid back vibe with a full hollow body guitar sound and smooth vocals, and he
improvises on his guitar throughout the show over live looped rhythm guitar. Lonnie’s
performances are filled with his original music and his unique covers of songs by his influences
like Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, The Wood
Brothers and many more. Lonnie’s original music tell’s a story of dreams and demons, love and
loss and life on a bed of guitar based rhythmic organic jam rock.
https://www.MakeMusicDay.org
Friday, June 24, 2022
DANA COOPER
Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, an insightful storyteller, and a rousing musician whose performances engage and inspire audiences around the world.
Cooper’s lifelong passion and devotion to music began at age 2 in Kansas City....His father, George, was a huge influence. One of Dana's earliest memories is of his father taking him to the Calico Cat, popping a coin in the jukebox and listening to Dana sing along with Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb.
At age 20 a move to LA resulted in a record deal with Elektra Records where he recorded his first album with members of “The Section” Russ Kunkel and Leleand Sklar, as well as other luminary players Jim Horn, Al Perkins, Jim Gordon, Joe Osborne, and Lee Holdridge. This album still wins accolades today and was recently reissued on the Warner/Japan label.
After several years in California and a year recording in Seattle, Cooper moved to Texas where he wrote and performed with Shake Russell. They released several independent albums and one album for Southcoast/MCA.
Dana formed his own experimental bands, DC3, and Nuclear Family and released his first solo project Complicated Stuff. In 1988 he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue his songwriting career collaborating with other songwriters: Tom Kimmel, Sally Barris, Don Henry, Pat Alger, Hal Ketchum, Kim Carnes, Josh Leo, Pierce Pettis, Kim Richey, Allen Shamblin.
His years as a Troubadour is measured by his impressive 28 Albums and Collection of Accolades:
• In the Spirit of Folk Award from Folk Alliance International (2015)
• Heritage Musician Award from The Pilgrim Center for the Arts in Kansas City, MO (2014)
• Veteran Recurring Performer at Kerrville Folk Festival
• Best Male Songwriter Award Indie Acoustic Project, for Made of Mud (2005).
• Best Record Award The Tennesseean, for Harry Truman Built a Road (2002)
• Nashville Music Award Nomination Best Pop Album for Miracle Mile (1997)
Cooper’s songs have been recorded by a variety of artists such as bluegrass singer Claire Lynch, Irish vocalist Maura O’Connell, Nashville songbird Jonell Mosser, as well as songwriters Pierce Pettis and Susan Werner. His incredible catalogue and musical sensibilities have led to endorsements from AirPlay Direct and Elixir Strings.
With his upcoming CD I Can Face the Truth Cooper faces hard truths head on with humor and heartfelt expression. Joining forces with Co-Producer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Coleman the two enlisted some of the best songwriters, singers, and musicians from the US and Ireland. Collaborators in the studio include Tom Kimmel, Kim Richey, Jonell Mosser, Maura O’Connell, Brother Paul Brown, David Starr, Rebecca Folsom, and Gillian Tuite. Expect I Can Face the Truth to be Released Early 2022 with an expansive CD Release Tour to follow.
Derek Matteson and Tim Perks play the blues with authenticity and showmanship....Derek "Slim" Matteson, has grown up soaked in the blues. He has studied and played with the best in Philadelphia, and is acknowledged by serious reviewers to possess that rare star quality that shines onstage and stops people cold.
Slim teamed up with British blues veteran, Tim "the Perkolator" Perks to form the core of band, and together, they have toured the country and built a solid following of fans.
One could say Ben Brandt was born with a guitar in his hands and this would not be far from the truth....“Ben cannot remember a time when the guitar was not a part of his life. As a baby he was fascinated by the instrument and by the time he was three he was picking out riffs on his father’s guitars. In 1999, at the age of 10, Ben started his own band, the Ben “Jamin” Brandt Project and his talents were discovered by a local radio station in NJ, WDHA. They promoted his music and booked him at festivals where he shared the stage with the likes of Savoy Brown and Billy Hector.
In 2010 Ben moved to Harrisburg, PA and started the Ben Brandt Trio in which he was both vocalist and lead guitarist. They played throughout the PA/MD/DC/VA region where they quickly gained a wide fan base in the Blues/Rock scene. Over the years Ben and his band have had the opportunity to open for a number of well known acts such as Jimmy Thackery, Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Hoey, Coco Montoya, The Record Company, etc. He has also been called to the stage to sit in with notable guitarists such as Davy Knowles, Artur Menezes and Albert Castiglia. Ben also is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Blues Society (BSPA) and frequently performs at their weekly jam sessions.
In 2019 Ben teamed up with singer/songwriter Kevin Koa and formed the Soul Miners Union, a roots and blues based project that featured original songs with great grooves and catchy lyrics. Their debut album was recorded and produced by legendary guitarist/producer Josh Smith at his Flat V studio in Los Angeles. The album was released in September 2020. Blues Rock Review wrote, “Brandt brings a gritty, seasoned approach to the songs he captains.” At times Ben provides “crisp licks and understated solos” whereas other songs allow Ben “the space to stretch out and cut into some aggressive playing” with “riff driven rhythm and ominous lyrics.” The album contained “deft playing, seamless transitions and memorable choruses” and was a “fresh take on a few different blues areas.”
Ben’s influences over the years have included a very eclectic mix of Blues, Prog and Rock from Chris Cain, Gary Moore and Eric Johnson to Andy Timmons, Robin Trower, Steve Vai and Alex Lifeson. These different genres and playing styles provide Ben with a broad palette to pull from to hone his craft. Dynamics and phrasing are key components in Ben’s playing where every note has meaning and purpose, and his impeccable tone is sought after by guitarists both young and old.
Ben’s skills are well known in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding tri state area where he continues to perform on a regular basis. Ben is not one to be put in a box and always strives to learn new things, pushing himself and the musicians he plays with. At 32 years of age and over 20 years of playing live Ben has acquired a lot of experience yet he has truly only begun to show the world what he is capable of.
Emily Adams is a California girl with roots around the world....Born into the delightful chaos of a large military family, Emily’s seven brothers and sisters often spent evenings listening to their dad’s eclectic collection of music including classics like Bob Dylan and Buddy Holly.
After watching Buddy Holly perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, Emily picked up her first Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, later teaching herself to play harmonica and acoustic guitar at just twelve years old. A natural performer drawn to New York City, Emily left the house at seventeen to pursue a career in music and entertainment.
Cobbling together an income in the city proved difficult, after years of working side gigs while writing and performing, Emily found her entertainment career on pause. It wasn’t until after tragedy struck and she used music to heal that she found herself yearning to write and perform once again – including “Betrayal,” and “Running from Mine.”
Jack has been performing since the 1970’s when he co-founded the Northeast Union Band with Pete Davis and Sepp Huber....Since then, he has played his music solo and in bands up and down the East Coast. A former finalist at the Telluride Songwriter’s Contest, Jack has spent the last several years honing his playing and writing skills. The result is a new full-length CD, Almost Never There.
In producing the CD, Jack called on old high school friends, Pete Davis and Scott Herzog, and a few new ones too. Jack attributes his current productivity to the writing and reading he did while acquiring his MFA in creative writing from Rosemont College in 2014. “I finally began to see the potential in songs for a kind of flash fiction. It was a bit of an epiphany,” Stanton says.
He cites his more obvious influences: The Beatles and James Taylor, along with less likely ones, like Gary Burton, Steely Dan, and Zero 7. “I listen to the most sophisticated music I can in hopes of a kind of melodic osmosis. The effect is subtle, but I think it helps.”
Jack is excited to be releasing new material. “I’m the definitive late bloomer. It took me the better part of a lifetime to mature into my craft, but it was worth it.” In Almost Never There, Jack often revisits episodes from his youth. “I think I’m able to articulate things now that I couldn’t at that age, so it’s a gift to be able to go back and mine some of those experiences for songs.”
Jack is already working on a follow-up record, which should be a bare bones treatment of his new songs. “I expect the next one to be a Sunday-morning-coffee kind of record – quiet and spacious.”
“Wonderfully swinging blues…Sterling [Magee] can be proud of his nephew [Rod Patterson] and the blues world can be happy that Satan & Adam’s legacy continues...”
Riding high on the success of Come Together (2020), their acclaimed debut release, Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors are a passion project from the start—a soulful, funky, Deep South trio bound by a family connection to the late Sterling “Mr. Satan” Magee (1936-2020), the greatest one-man blues band who ever lived....Have you heard of Satan & Adam (2018), the Netflix documentary? It tracks the unlikely, decades-long partnership between Magee, a Mississippi-born busker and street-prophet, and Adam Gussow, a younger white harmonica ace. Joining forces on the streets of Harlem in the 1980s, riding out the racial turmoil of that era, Magee and Gussow ended up becoming a national touring act and Living Blues cover story. The duo dissolved after Magee’s 1998 breakdown, then reunited in a late-life comeback story that had viewers in tears.
Magee’s nephew Rod Patterson, aka “Sir Rod,” was one of those viewers. A singer, dancer, and motivational speaker based in Atlanta, he contacted Gussow with a proposition: Why don’t we team up and keep my uncle’s and your music—the Satan & Adam songbook—alive? Magee, it turned out, had lived with Patterson’s family down in Florida before Gussow hooked up with him in Harlem; the two younger men had both been mentored into the blues by the same elder.
The result of that conversation was an explosion of creativity and brotherhood that can’t be denied—plus a dynamic new touring act, perfect for your club, festival, college, or private party.
Featuring Patterson up front, Gussow on amplified harmonica and drums, and Alan Gross on electric guitar, Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors offer a powerful mix of down-home blues, old-school soul, and uptown funk. Come Together highlights Satan & Adam originals, including “I Want You,” “Sanctified Blues,” and “Seventh Avenue,” along with perennial favorites “What’d I Say,” “I Feel Good,” and “Little Red Rooster.” The catchy title track, “Come Together,” is a Gussow-Patterson collaboration that speaks prophetically to the COVID-19 crisis and the virus of racism.
Come Together also features a remake of “Freedom For My People,” the powerful anthem that was excerpted on U2’s multi-platinum Rattle & Hum (1988). A composition of Magee’s that preaches hope and yearns for justice, it’s a showcase for Sir Rod’s soulful vocals.
“Blues, Fun, Dancing, and More”: Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors at your service.
Rod Patterson, an award-winning dancer specializing in the fancy footwork of James Brown and Michael Jackson, brings his one-of-a-kind talents to the blues stage. Based in Oxford, Mississippi for the past twenty years, Adam Gussow, whom WXPN blues DJ Jonny Meister has called “one of the world’s finest blues harmonica players,” is acknowledged by his peers as a contemporary master; his one-man-band version of “Crossroads Blues” has drawn raves (and more than 4 million views) on YouTube. Anchoring the rhythm section, guitarist Alan Gross is known for his tasty playing and homemade cigar-box guitars.
Internationally and nationally acclaimed Toby Walker has been hailed as a roots music fingerstyle guitar wizard who has toured the US, England, Wales, France, Scotland, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Cyprus, Canada, and Holland....Walker has been featured in the New York Times, the London Sunday Times, the London BBC, Sirius-XM radio and was the 1st place recipient of the International Blues Challenge Award - Solo division - given out by the Blues Foundation in Memphis TN.
Walker blends the styles of blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, rock and old time jazz into his own unique style. Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and the Jefferson Airplane says "Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I'm blown away" and has employed Walker to teach at his famous Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp for several years. In 2010 Walker won the NY Music Award for 'Best Instrumental CD,' sharing the honors with Mariah Carey, Rufus Wainwright and Judy Collins among many others.
Walker has recently released several instructional guitar DVD's for the world famous company Homespun Tapes which have been getting rave reviews. His latest CD release - 'Mileage' - has been hailed as a shining success in the genre of traditional blues recordings.
Carnegie Hall acknowledged his rare talents and hired him to augment and teach in their "American Roots" program aimed at honor level middle school students.
Toby’s passion for blues, rags, folk, and other traditional American music drove him to leave an apartment crammed full of recordings, books and instruments for the Mississippi Delta, Virginia and the Carolinas where he tracked down some of the more obscure - but immensely talented - music makers of an earlier era. He learned directly from Eugene Powell, James "Son" Thomas,Etta Baker, and R.L Burnside, among others.
Nigerian-American independent artist, Janeliasoul developed her love of music while growing up in Nigeria....Learning traditional Yoruba folk songs led to her discovering other musical genres, such as, Soul and Jazz. Fast-forward to now and the Baltimore, Maryland resident's 7-piece band "Janeliasoul" is fusing those influences, along with Afrobeat into one infectious sound.
Lyrically, she draws off of love, life and positive self-affirmations, something she practices in her own life, on a daily basis. After her video for "Love-Hate" reached more than 1 million viewers on YouTube, Janeliasoul released her debut EP, "Self-affirmation Project." She followed up with a couple of singles and her latest release is a collaboration project titled “Bedroom Magician” featuring Femi Sanya. As the new single continues to gain momentum, the sky's the limit for this Nigerian Goddess.
THE FUTURE OF THE BLUES
featuring SKYLER SAUFLEY and JACKSON ALLEN
The blues is ever changing but always nurtured from a deep taproot of talent. Tonight we bring you some of the fiercest young players proudly carrying the tradition forward.
This young blues supergroup is the brainchild of "Harmonica Slim", Derek Matteson....Pulling together the top young players from Philadelphia's vibrant blues scene and far beyond, he has a group reminiscent of the "Super Sessions" players from the 60's. Each of these artists has been raised on the milk of mother blues from their early years, and have earned serious accolades on the national blues scene in recent times. Catching them together for a blockbuster concert will be an over the top experience for any blues lover. This show features two rising stars from far afield.
Getting compared to Eric Clapton is a big deal for any blues guitarist, and 23-year-old Skylar Saufley frequently draws the comparison from those who are captivated by his playing. Born in Virginia, Skylar moved to Columbus in the 3rd grade, when his father was stationed at Fort Benning. He’s been here ever since and considers himself a Columbus Georgia native, but when people hear him play, they often ask, “where did he come from?”
Some also ask, “and who is this tall, lanky white kids playing BB King?”
Over the past few years, Skylar has built a stellar reputation and earned the respect of every musician he meets. He started playing the blues when he was 13, which gives him ten years of experience. Skylar is also the most joyful blues artist I have ever met, and when I asked him how he could feel lyrics like “The Thrill Is Gone” given his age, he said, “I don’t think about anything when I’m playing. I just go somewhere else.”
His reputation in the music community is as a humble and gracious player. He’s also know to be hungry to perform as often as possible. When he was too young to play bars, he set up in coffee shops and restaurants, and even managed to find a few open mics where the organizers would turn a blind eye to the age laws, just so they could hear “the kid” play.
“I once had to wear a hat, coat and sunglasses just to play [one venue],” Skylar said, laughing. “They made me stay in disguise on the stage during the breaks.”
After watching Skylar command the room with the line “She had the nerve” at least 12 times in a polished performance, I felt as if all of us present were thinking the same thing: he’s a star. I get the feeling that Skylar knows this, too, and it’s refreshing to be in the presence of someone so stolid about their gift who also remains loyal to the music and his band with a guileless smile. Skylar and his band, the 99th Degree, have been together now for two years.
The shy student disappears. In his place steps Jackson Allen, harmonica-playing bluesman, jamming without inhibition. The German Studies major has entertained blues fans in the United States and abroad. We caught up with him to talk about music.
How long have you played the harmonica?
Jackson Allen and Band Play the Hard Rock Cafe
Jackson Allen plays a gig at the Hard Rock Cafe, in Memphis, Tennessee.
I started when I was about 14; I am almost entirely self-taught. I was originally a drummer, but drums are much more stressful, and I didn’t enjoy that as much. Harmonica is ubiquitous in blues and roots music, so it was an easy choice.
Why the blues?
My interest in blues came before the harmonica. I’ve been entranced by the soul of the music—and how it speaks to me—for about 12 years now. The music has so much soul and feeling, but it’s also oriented toward having a good time.
Jackson Allen '20 playing in Germany.
Where has the harmonica taken you?
Geographically, it’s taken me to cities in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, Finland and the Netherlands. It has also put me in contact with extremely talented and well-known musicians here and in Europe.
You are an introvert at heart, but you’d never know that when you perform. What happens?
I feel alive on stage, it’s like a switch goes on when I perform—there’s no nervousness, fear or insecurity. I get a really special energy when I’m playing.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
BILL TOMS AND HARD RAIN
"Known for his guitar slinging, Bill Toms wants his new album to carry a lyrical message: “hope, compassion and the idea that actions speak louder than words.” "Keep Movin’ On" contains nine songs written by Toms and a final song, “American Dreamer,” written by blues musician Bubs McKeg and featuring Will Kimbrough on guitar. Though much of the album was recorded remotely, it sounds like the full Hard Rain band, including a three-piece horn section, charging forward together in the studio."
“Bill Toms is a poet, a soul-shouter and guitar slinger with one foot in the gutter and an eye on the heavens above. And man, does he front a great rock n' soul band!” - Will Kimbrough/...
While it’s hard to put a finger on any one sound that defines “American music,” the compositions of Bill Toms are as close a template as any. The Pittsburgh native, along with his band Hard Rain, delivers a sound that takes the greatest of America’s most beloved genres and melds them into a poetic representation of the best the country has to offer. Bill Toms captures the American conscious with thoughtfulness, honesty, and a groove that keeps the tail feathers moving.
Rock-and-soul master Bill Toms returns with a beautiful message of healing and hope in the face of despair. "Man's Soul Is on Trial" oozes a soothing grace as Toms gently pleads for unity over division. It's a message for the times and a sublime step forward for the artist. Can't wait to hear the rest of his coming album.
-- Nick Cristiano, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Writing about the single (Oct 23, 2020 Release) “Man’s Soul Is On Trial”
Toms launched his musical career in 1987 as lead guitarist of Pittsburgh’s legendary band Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers, During that period, he opened for and played with such legendary names as The Band, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. While playing guitar, co-writing, and adding backup vocals for the Houserockers, Toms and the band recorded six studio albums and one live concert album. In 1995, The Houserockers released American Babylon, which was recorded and produced by Springsteen himself.
As a solo artist, Toms has opened for the likes of Buddy Guy, Levon Helm, Marshall Crenshaw, , Steve Forbert, and Dan Baird. He’s plotting a string of regional east coast dates to support “Keep Movin’ On”, as well as a full European tour in 2022.
“Frazier possesses an attractive tenor voice as a sense of music history and that all comes through on his new single, “Lost In Love,” a slice of soul balladry that has the vibe of 90s Kenny Lattimore or Tony Rich.”
- Soul Tracks.com
Gifted and versatile are two words that best describe singer, songwriter, musician, producer, composer actor & director alvin frazier....Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, alvin has been singing since the age of two and pecking at the keys since the age of three.
A self-taught musician, alvin would teach himself to play 5 instruments; piano, guitar, bass, drums & percussion. Growing up with 2 musician parents it was inevitable that young alvin would also pursue a path in music and the arts. Over the years he would do just that, forming music groups throughout his formative years ranging in styles from R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel to Jazz. Indeed a triple-threat, alvin has built a reputation for being a dynamic performer and entertainer who leaves his audiences spellbound. Fusing the sounds of R&B, Soul & Jazz with a message of faith, love & hope, alvin has been able to captivate music fans across the globe with his unique delivery and ultra-smooth, yet soulful presentation. His sultry and pure tenor voice is often compared to crooners such as Eric Benet', Maxwell, JOE and Michael Jackson. He offers yet another facet of his amazing performance and musical ability when he plays guitar with comparisons to jazz greats such as George Benson, Norman Brown and Earl Klugh.
Now an accomplished vocalist, musician and performer, alvin has shared the stage with the likes of George Clinton w/ Parliament - Funkadelic, The Ohio Players, SWITCH, Chante’ Moore, Eric Roberson, Conya Doss, Brandon Williams, Taral Hicks, Kenny Lattimore, Avery Sunshine, Najee, Angie Stone and Frank McComb. As a recording artist, alvin has released and produced 3 albums as a vocalist, “Love & Faith: Vol. 1” (2006), “A Wonderful Love: Love & Faith Vol. 2'' (2013) and "RIVER" (2021). His album "A Wonderful Love: Love & Faith Vol. 2" entered the UK Soul Chart at #27 and within a few weeks peaked at #2. The first 2 projects were recognized as one of the Best R&B / Soul albums of 2007 & 2013 in Japan respectively. His latest single, "Lost in Love" has taken off like a skyrocket giving those who love classic R&B a reminder that it's alive and well with this beautiful, heartfelt ballad. Considering that he is a product of that classic era of soul music it comes as no surprised that in July 2021 he was recruited to become a member of the legendary Grammy Award Winning Motown group the Dazz Band. For the past 5 years alvin has also been a musician for MetroHealth Hospital Systems as a part of their Arts in Medicine program.
Aside from performing as a vocalist and musician, alvin is also an established actor. He appeared in the highly-anticipated Miles Davis biopic "Miles Ahead" directed by & starring Don Cheadle, "With this Ring" on the Lifetime channel with Jill Scott, Regina Hall, Eve & Gabrielle Union, the controversial true-crime film documentary "A Murder in the Park" and in 2017 toured with the stage play "SOULmate?" playing opposite singer / actress Taral Hicks from the films "A Bronx Tale" & "Belly". In 2016, he took on another creative venture in the launching of a clothing brand The alvin frazier Collection. His most recent film appearance was in "Judas & The Black Messiah" starring Daniel Kaluuya & LaKeith Stanfield. To say that alvin frazier is one of “The Hardest Working Men in Show business” would be an understatement. He is the definition of a “true” entertainer / artist.
IBased in the Central Jersey/Greater Philly area, Dave Orban and the Mojo Gypsies are a high-energy quartet that play a unique blend of danceable, up-tempo blues and old-school R and B, with a touch of soul and a little New Orleans funk....Active since 1998, founder Dave Orban is an inductee into the International Blues Hall of Fame, and has performed with or supported such national acts as James Harman, Debbie Davies, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Lucky Petersen, Nathan James, Steve Guyger, Murali Coryell, and Selwyn Birchwood.
Led by Orban on guitar and vocals, the Gypsies feature Mike Scott on tenor sax along with Mike DeMonte on drums and vocals, and a roster of bassists and keyboard players, depending on the requirements of the gig. Influences ranging from Willie Dixon to Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones and even Norah Jones can be heard in Orban’s original tunes. His songs are self-contained stories in their own right, and cover a variety of topics that can be both humorous as well as more serious.
So if you’re ready for some high-energy, sax-driven blues and R and B sounds, check us out!
“Blimey, this is impressive.” – Powerplay Magazine
“This album is outstanding and When Rivers Meet must be very pleased with the way it has turned out. It is one of the best Blues Rock albums of the year...” – Fireworks Magazine
"It’s not often I give an album a nine out of ten but this is something quite startling. With eyeball-slicing slide guitar, Hammond interludes and Grace Bond’s fallen angel vocals, the energy absolutely blazes.” – Vive Le Rock
Since bursting on to the UK Blues scene in 2020 with debut EPs, Grace and Aaron have been going from strength to strength....The British husband and wife duo have an ever-growing online fan base and have been played regularly on BBC Radio 2.
Their unique harmonic vocal-led approach to song writing, dirty electric guitar, slide resonator mandolin and fiddle create a unique distinctive and contemporary blues rock sound that echoes 1970s classic rock with hints of the 1930s blues that inspire them.
On November 20th, 2020, the duo released their long-awaited debut album We Fly Free to critical acclaim from the UK radio and rock music magazine media as well as reaching #1 in the Blues Album Charts on iTunes.
Chris Kimsey, the Rolling Stones record producer praised the album saying that “The performances are exemplary, the sound is magnificent, the songs are gorgeous. I love the drama. I love everything.”
In 2021 When Rivers Meet were the first band to win 4 UK Blues Awards in the same year, and were also Voted Best New Band 2021 by Planet Rock listeners.
On November 19th, WRM released their sophomore album Saving Grace and the single Never Coming Home. The album met with outstanding reviews, and the single was added to Planet Rock’s main playlist.
Classic Rock Magazine had this to say about Saving Grace: “Grace and Aaron Bond return with an absolutely smoking follow-up, a spot-on cornucopia of dirty riffs and impassioned blues-rock power, with a keen ear for authentic instrumentation and atmosphere.”
The album received rave reviews in Powerplay, Blues Matters, Blues in Britain, Fireworks, Classic Rock, Viva Le Rock, R’N’R, HRH and MNPR Magazine. After the first week of the release, Saving Grace charted #2 UK Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, #5 UK Official Album Downloads Chart, and #6 UK Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50.
In Spring 2022, WRM embark on a 23-date headline tour of the UK to be followed by Europe and US tours later in the year.
• featuring the Philly Blues Kings with Maci Miller
No Cover Charge! 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Blues lovers and players have made Jamey's their home away from home, and know that this is the best place to come for some really good and inexpensive eats, ales on tap from Crooked Eye Brewery, fresh ground coffee and espresso, great music, and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is out of this world. Jamey's provides a full... professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument or personal microphone to jump up on stage and jam.
The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the smoking hot Philly Blues Kings lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling. Stop the presses! The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH is kicking off a CROOKED EYE HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm during the Philly Blues Kings set, featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines!!! The open mic still runs from 1 to 3pm, and admission is 100% free! Our tasty and immensely popular brunch menu is available the whole time to make your tummy as happy as your ears with freshly prepared eats. It sure doesn't get better than this!
Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Many guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.
Check out the mouth watering brunch menu on our menu page. We have instituted a $5 food or drink minimum per person to help keep the lights on.
No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!
Blues Jam Guidelines
This is a BLUES jam, not a generic open mic. Your set should focus on blues music only. Please do not attempt other genres or you may be cut off.
You must sign your name and instrument on the clipboard list first if you want to play.
Guests will play between 2 to 4 songs depending upon the backlog of guests. Please have your set list and keys ready. Keep the tunes simple so everyone can play without learning your material.
Tune up before you get up to play.
Singers should bring their own mic. If you use our mic, you will be handed a sanitary cover to place on the mic before use, and self-remove to the trash after you are finished.
Keep each song under 5 minutes.
The jam is for beginners as well as experts, but players should be at least moderately proficient on their instrument of choice.
Control dynamics. If you can't hear the vocalist or the lead instrument, then consider yourself too loud. Watch your volume and turn it down, if asked.
Players should vacate the stage area as quickly as possible, so the next group can get up.
You can sign up again at the bottom of the list after your set. Everyone gets a chance to play once.
• Guest Singer Night - May 19 - Featuring PAULA JOHNS
Paula is an accomplished cabaret singer and jazz vocalist who hails from Philadelphia. She is often compared to Ella, and some of the great contemporaries of that era, but Paula brings her own distinctive panache to each song she sings...expecially the songs from The Great American Songbooks of Porter, Rogers & Hart, Jobim, Bacharach and others.
$10 Cover Charge at the Door- Only on Guest Singer Nights 6:00 pm Kitchen/Bar (Happy Hour) - 7:00 pm Guest Singer Performance - Jam 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Jamey's is proud to be the newest home base for the Philadelphia region's world class jazz community. We welcome players and lovers of all things jazz to come and hang your hat and enjoy an evening of outstanding live music, at no cover charge, in our cool and classy listening room and restaurant. We feature a full professional... backline including a dual manual Hammond organ with leslie, Nord keyboard, Bucks County drums and an assortment of top quality amplifiers... not to mention the best sound system of any small club on the east coast. Stop the presses! The already superb THURSDAY JAZZ JAM is kicking off a CROOKED EYE HAPPY HOUR from 6 to 7pm, featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines!!! The Trio and open mic still runs from 8 to 10pm, and admission is 100% free! Our tasty and immensely popular dinner menu is available the whole time to make your tummy as happy as your ears with freshly prepared eats. It sure doesn't get better than this!
The Dave Reiter Trio lays down the backing for some out of this world jazz to happen, and you never know who might show up to join in. Reiter is a long time jazz pro, and is equally at home on the 7 string guitar, Nord keyboard or our top of the line Hammond organ setup. Bill Marconi is on drums, his name is known to jazz aficionados around the world. Holding down the bottom on most nights, is first-call Philly bassist, George Livanos.
We have started a very popular GUEST SINGER SERIES featuring many of the best singers in the region performing a set from 7 to 8 pm with the backing of the Dave Reiter Trio and occasional guest musicians. The upcoming calendar is starring:
May 19 - Paula Johns
May 26 – Ella Gahnt
June 2 - Denise Montana
June 9 – Phyllis Chapell
June 16 – Kelly Meashey
June 23 – Lorraine Barrett
June 30 – Geraldine Oliver
July 7 - Lisa Chavous
July 14 - Wendy Simon Sinkler
Ptotocol for guest singers night vocalists: please select one hour's worth of songs to sing, limited to well known standards, and forward your selections and keys to greg@jameyshouseofmusic.com. Please provide charts for any originals or obscure songs, but try to avoid anything that the band might not know already. You may bring your own accompanists if necessary. Audio or video recording of your performance is not allowed unless you have signed agreements with the musicians. The band is not available for any rehearsals or prior meetings, and will dress casually for the performance. Plan to arrive at 6:30 and be ready to take the stage at 7pm.
Doors open at 6pm for dinner, no reservations needed, and the music generally starts at 8pm. There is abundant local free parking, and we are a few steps from the Lansdowne train from Philly. We feature fresh cold ales on tap from the Crooked Eye Brewery, Fresh brewed Green Street Coffee, espressos and our excellent dinner menu earns rave reviews... all at modest prices. We have instituted a $5 food or drink minimum per person to help keep the lights on. Our friendly staff is at your service.
Won't you join us for a great night out?
Jazz Jam Guidelines
This is a JAZZ jam, not a generic open mic. Your set should focus on jazz music only. Please do not attempt other genres or you may be cut off.
You must sign your name and instrument on the clipboard list first if you want to play.
Guests will play between 2 to 4 songs depending upon the backlog of guests. Please have your set list and keys ready. Keep the tunes simple so everyone can play without learning your material.
Tune up before you get up to play.
Singers should bring their own mic. If you use our mic, you will be handed a sanitary cover to place on the mic before use, and self-remove to the trash after you are finished.
Keep each song under 5 minutes.
The jam is for beginners as well as experts, but players should be at least moderately proficient on their instrument of choice.
Control dynamics. If you can't hear the vocalist or the lead instrument, then consider yourself too loud. Watch your volume and turn it down, if asked.
Players should vacate the stage area as quickly as possible, so the next group can get up.
You can sign up again at the bottom of the list after your set. Everyone gets a chance to play once.
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"Not enough room here to tell you how fabulous this venue is—music, people, food, on-tap beer, and staff are all top drawer! Prices are fantastic! The photos are shrimp over grits and a fabulous vegan burger with vegan bacon!"
"THE place to Jam!!! Jamey is the man, the myth, the legend. Great equipment & exceptional drum set."
"Jamey's is the BEST. People who never heard of the band will show up to listen, because they KNOW Jamey books the official bands, has the great food, great sound, great atmosphere...and now great craft beer. WORLD CLASS JOINT, yo!"
"I tell everyone about Jamey and Jamey's House of Music. Everyone in Nashville knows about this place. I play some of the best rooms in the world, like the Bluebird, Douglas Corner, Third and Lindsley, places with great sound systems, and nothing beats the sound in this room. ...This is my favorite place to play in the whole world."
"The sound is absolutely perfect. I could hear every note of every instrument. Just incredible."
"Great pro sound, fantastic food, great beer and an owner that is a super nice human!!!"
"Congratulations to the incredible Jamey Reilly for spending this (COVID shutdown) time improving facilities at the already fabulous Jamey's House of Music, the best music venue in the Philadelphia area."
I'm a "venue snob" and this place is AWESOME ! Cozy, intimate, acoustically A+, comfy seating, bathroom is spotless, people are warm & friendly ... can't wait to return !
"... a dream performance space. Perfect acoustics, top quality production values, a visually lovely setting, and an overall aesthetic ambience that, like a tea ceremony, lifts every gesture to it's highest level. It's perfection, both for the audience and the performers."
"Intimate music venue with great artists. Offers several craft beers on tap— a full bar bar with Pennsylvania spirits and cider is soon to come. The excellent food and friendly service are an added delight. Highly recommend Jamey’s for an enjoyable evening of music and dinner at a reasonable price. Also very gluten friendly."
"And a special thanks to Jamey Reilly for his hospitality and for providing what is surely one of the greatest listening rooms in the country!"
"Totally going again soon! A++++++!!!"
"I can't even explain how delicious everything was."
"One word. ..incredible!"
"Awesome food..."
Jamey's House of Music Tee Shirts and Hoodies!
Top quality, black, all cotton Champion tagless shirts ($20) and hoodies ($45)
with 5 color silk screen
We happily accept cash, and these major charge cards
JAMEY'S HOUSE OF MUSIC Livehouse, Restaurant and Bar
32 S. Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne PA 19050
Voice - 215.477.9985 • Fax - 215-879-1457
(We rarely answer the phone, so leave a message or send an email if you can't find what you need on the website)
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