By blending a unique mix of jazz, R&B, classical and Latin music, Andrew Neu is one of the most exciting, multi-genre musicians today. He is well respected throughout the industry for his work as a saxophonist, woodwind player, arranger, composer, educator and Billboard charting recording artist.... Having toured the world with Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur, Norman Brown and Smokey Robinson, Neu has shared the stage with Elton John, Patti Labelle, Mellissa Manchester, Mel Torme, Joey DeFrancesco, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly Pops, The Four Tops, and The Temptations among others. He has recorded with Sister Sledge, Manhattan Transfer, Minas, David Sanborn, Gerald Veasley, Jeff Lorber, Brian Bromberg, Rick Braun, Brian Culbertson, Chuck Loeb, Paul Brown and Buddy DeFranco. He was a featured soloist on Peter White’s number 1 song and record, ‘Here We Go’ and composed the horn arrangement on Brian Bromberg’s number 1 track Coupe De Ville.

After releasing four contemporary jazz CDs, 2018 marked the debut of Andrew’s big band jazz CD, “Catwalk,” recorded in Los Angeles. It features all of Andrew’s arrangements and soloists Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Gordon Goodwin and Eric Marienthal. He was the conductor and arranger for Bobby Caldwell’s CD, “After Dark”, conducting members of the Airmen of Note. Bernie Dresel has recorded 6 of Andrew’s charts with his big band.

Andrew began conducting the jazz ensemble at Swarthmore College in 2014. In high demand as a clinician, he has led clinics in high schools, colleges and jazz camps throughout California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Japan. He’s conducted the jazz program at Lower Merion High School since 1999 leading the band on four tours of Italy.

Andrew is a graduate of Temple University’s Esther Boyer College of Music with additional studies at University of the Arts. His big band charts are published by Kendor Music and Marina Music.

Jason Long is an American jazz pianist, bassist, and jazz educator from Philadelphia. A University of the Arts graduate, Long is on the faculty of Moravian College. As a pianist he has often played with guitarist Mark Whitfield, singer Bobby Caldwell, and many others, with over 3000 professional performances.

https://www.andrewneu.com/

As a teenager in the early ‘90s growing up in the muddy potato fields of Idaho, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day, until a friend, Tom Moore, introduced him to the Junior Wells and Buddy Guy classic “Hoodoo Man Blues.” ... Together they formed Fat John and the 3 Slims, which is still regarded as a legendary band in the Boise region. John played harp and sang in local bands, often opening the show for nationally touring blues acts and quickly caught the ear of established blues musicians. It didn’t take long before he was releasing his own recordings, “The Jack Of Harps” (2002) and “Come And Get It” (2004), featuring Junior Watson, and performing in Junior Watson’s band.

John relocated to San Francisco in 2004, where he had the bitter-sweet good fortune to undertake a two-year stint with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, filling in for the ailing Sam Myers. Németh immersed himself in the deep musical waters of the Bay area, absorbing more of the soul and funk grooves of what he calls “the early East Bay Grease sound” of San Francisco and Oakland bands.

John’s talents did not go unnoticed and he soon signed a recording contract with Blind Pig Records. His national debut for that label, “Magic Touch” (2007), produced by Anson Funderburgh and featuring Junior Watson on guitar, received an ecstatic response from fans and the media, and he was hailed as the new voice of the blues. Living Blues enthused, “Magic Touch gives hope that the blues will survive.” In 2008 Németh was recruited by Elvin Bishop to do some performances and contribute four vocal tracks to his Grammy-nominated album “The Blues Rolls On.”

Németh released two more albums on the Blind Pig label, “Love Me Tonight” (2009) and “Name The Day (2010), both hitting #6 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and beginning his long string of Blues Music Award (BMA) nominations, numbering 20 at last count. John has also won two Blues Blast Music Awards – Best New Artist Debut Recording and Sean Costello Rising Star Award. John followed up with two independently released live albums in 2012, “Blues Live” and “Soul Live.”

In 2013 John relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, where he teamed up with producer Scott Bomar and his classic Memphis Soul band, the Bo-Keys, to create an album of revisited soul classics, “Memphis Grease” (2014 Blue Corn), which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Blues Chart. John won the 2104 BMA for Best Soul Blues Male Artist, followed by “Memphis Grease” winning Best Soul Blues Album in 2015.

In 2017 Németh released “Feelin’ Freaky” (produced by Luther Dickinson) on his own Memphis Grease label, crushing all barriers of style and genre with an album of original songs that defied all the usual pigeonholes, drawing from his strong influences in blues and RandB, as well as contemporary sounds in hip hop and rock ‘n’ roll. Later that same year, Németh was part of a side project “The Love Light Orchestra Featuring John Németh” recorded live at one of Memphis’ favorite watering holes, Bar DKDC. The 10-piece band was initially envisioned by guitarist Joe Restivo, vocalist John Németh and arranger/trumpeter Marc Franklin.

Németh returned to Electraphonic in December of 2019 with his seasoned road band of young gun players, The Blue Dreamers, featuring 19 year-old guitar phenom from Philadelphia, Jon Hay, drummer Danny Banks and Matt Wilson on bass for a rowdy southern swamp roots session resulting in his 10th album, “Stronger Than Strong” demonstrating, yet again, his uncanny ability to skillfully blend retro and modern blues and soul into compelling music that is simultaneously old and new.

https://johnnemeth.com/

The Journey Home
A film about one group of veterans, their community, and their transition back to civilian life.... Our story
The Journey Home is a documentary film dedicated to telling the story of the challenges veterans face on returning to civilian life, focusing on their lives, the impact on their families and caring community members in small-town Pennsylvania who step up to help them.

What links these stories and these veterans is their connection to a grassroots and veteran-led community-based organization, the Veterans Brotherhood, dedicated to helping them make the transition home.

We meet vets who struggle with symptoms of PTSD, family members who try to help their loved ones with this journey, and parents grieving the loss of a son to suicide. Above all, we get to see how the path to healing often involves helping others heal as well.

From the beginning, our goal was to produce a film that can help save lives as it informs, engages and inspires others to have hope and take action to prevent military suicide.

The stakes
On a typical day, over 20 veterans and active duty service members will die by suicide.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as many as one in three returning vets struggle with the effects of PTSD, which often include:
Homelessness --at twice the rate of the civilian population. Since 2006, homelessness among female vets has doubled.
Divorce--at more than twice the rate of the civilian population
Substance Abuse-- a recent study of Iraq and Afghanistan vets found 39% showed signs of alcohol abuse

The transition home for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and related conditions can be crippling--leading to isolation, depression and hopelessness. This is exactly the conditions we are trying to address with this film by speaking frankly about the real experiences of real veterans and their families.

About the Producers
Gary Chilutti. Co-producer, director and lead cinematographer of The Journey Home. He also composed the films’s theme song and some of its incidental music. Gary is a Delaware Valley native and a purpose-driven storyteller, focusing on films that ‘inform, involve and inspire’. His previous documentary works include The Joining and Mass Incarceration.Through his company, Flms-4-Good, Gary serves a wide range of non-profit, community, corporate, and individual film and video clients.

Steven Sonntag. Steven is a communications and marketing professional and has experience crafting award-winning short videos for clients such as the United Negro College Fund, Read by 4th, and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Steven is also a nonprofit fundraising professional, with a track record of managing successful efforts for organizations as diverse as OIC Philadelphia, Old City District and the ABC House.

Sponsored by the Veterans Brotherhood, an all volunteer, tax-exempt organization of vets, their families and caring community members.

Following the film, renowned folk singer JOHN FLYNN will perform. John is an American singer-songwriter and activist known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on behalf of the lost and the lonely, the shackled and scarred. His career has embodied an authentic troubadour odyssey that moved legendary folk DJ Gene Shay to call Flynn "the most quintessential folk singer in my life", and Deana McCloud, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma to write, "John Flynn is the real deal. His work follows in the footsteps of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Kris Kristofferson, and other social justice troubadours as he speaks the truth and gives a voice to society's disenfranchised. His work fills your heart and opens your eyes as he continues to walk the walk of a true advocate for equality, justice, and peace."

A complimentary buffet will round out the evenings fare, featuring some of the food and beverages that Jamey's is famous for.

https://www.VeteransBrotherhood.vet

The Porkroll Project, from the greater Philadelphia, PA area is hard rocking 5 piece blues band who play a high energy blend of fresh covers and originals.... 2010 : Semi-Finalist in the International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
2010 : Semi-Finalist in the Blues Foundation's "Best Self-Produced CD" for Shake It Twice
2012 : Represented the Billtown Blues Association in the International Blues Challenge
2012 : Three Legged Dog nominated by Diamond State Blues Society for "Best Self-Produced CD"
2014 : Represented the Billtown Blues Association in the International Blues Challenge


The music is blues, but it's done up Porkroll style. Little bit of grease, good dose of funk, whole lotta drive and grind. Throw that together with some dangerous lead guitar and harmonica, powerful organ, and rippin' piano, and you have a recipe for a night where anything can happen!

The band has a collective experience that runs deep and wide, having played together in various other projects for over ten years. They are well seasoned veterans of events such as the Philadelphia Jam on the River, the Annual Chameleon Club Blues Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Riverfront Blues Festival, the Billtown Blues Festival, the Paoli Blues Festival and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

So if you and your crew are craving some hard rocking, foot stomping, hip shaking, earthquaking entertainment, give an ear to a heaping helping of The Porkroll Project. It's the right thing to do, and a tasty way to do it. It's Porkalicious!!

http://www.porkrollproject.com/Index2.html

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 and a recent distribution deal with So Bold Ent/Sony Orchard of Sony Music, her solo career is starting to explode, performing a set at NAMM2022, 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.

Laura Cheadle has opened for/shared the stage with The Jonas Brothers, Sister Hazel, The Spin Doctors, Average White Band, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Kasim Sultan, John Oates/Hall and Oates, Terrance Simien, Peter Tork of The MONKEES,Garland Jeffreys, Constantine Maroulis, Ryan Cabrera, Derek Forbes, The Stars From The Commitments, John Sebastian, Marc Broussard, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, and many more.

https://lauracheadle.com/

Lisa Chavous is one of Philadelphia's hardest working musical artists steeped in jazz, blues, soul and R&B.... She is a first class representitive of Philadelphia's music scene on the international stage and has worked closely with many of the top artists nationally. Her first love is the blues, where she initially burst on the scene as a vocalist of note fronting the venerable Philadelphia Blues Messengers along with long-time musical partner, Larry Hambrecht, a die-hard blues harp player and vocalist in the style of Little Walter. Together, they continue their love of the blues to the delight of audiences everywhere, and are frequent guests at Jamey's. They are thrilled to return to our stage with their band for a special Christmas show celebrating the unique music of Motown.

Bob Beach and Jim Klingler first met in late 1997.... The Beach Family had moved into Lansdowne in the early fall, right down the street from the Klinglers. After meeting as neighbors Jim and Bob quickly found they shared a love of music. Bob had been working with a guitarist(DC Fitzgerald) and Jim was a founding member of the Philadelphia Jug Band. They quickly found lots of musical common ground. Jim brought Bob into the Fortissimo Folk Music fold, which helped DC and Bob make their presence known in the Philadelphia area. Since those early days Jim and Bob have collaborated on many different music projects.

This concert will look back at the music these 2 friends have created over the last 26 years. Expect to hear songs from the repertoires of the Philadelphia Jug Band, Fitzgerald and Beach, 1st Light Band plus many other musical projects Jim and Bob did together. Jim Klingler on guitar and Bob Beach on harmonica and flute. Long time friends with lots of music to share. Join us at Jamey’s House of Music on Friday December 23.

THE BC COMBO, featuring MoMojo Records artist Bev Conklin, has been bringing their signature style and passion to Blues, Jazz, Swing, Folk, R&B, Soul and more for over 30 years.... Their interpretation of Americana is expressed through their self-penned songs about relationships, joy, disappointment, soul-searching, peace and harmony. This band's journey began as BC and The Blues Crew in the Lehigh Valley PA. Its members have been graced with performances on bills that included Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Ronnie Earl, Shemekia Copeland, Son Seals, Lonnie Brooks, Rhonnie Baker Brooks, Saffire, the Holmes Brothers, Eddie the Chief Clearwater, Carl Weathersby, Eddie King and so many more. The BC Combo is composed of world-class, international touring artists from New Orleans, Chicago, Bethlehem and the Oranges. They are among the Lehigh Valley’s highly respected groups that have been recognized since 1999 by the Lehigh Valley Music Awards as individuals, a band, veterans, life-time achievers, for their recordings and community involvement in addition to being distinguished Finalist at the International Blues Competition in Memphis TN representing the Billtown Blues Association. "It's all about having fun!"

https://bevconklin.com/the-bc-combo

A group of serious gentlemen steeped in the feel of old juke joints, muddy fields and back porches.... Led by veteran bluesman Alabama Sam with Greg, Doug, Roy, Gary, and Alex driving the train - take a trip through the old country where the real blues is alive and well.

http://emptybellyblues.com/

Recently signed as a Sony Music Artist under Bad Jeu Jeu Records, Kelli Baker brings a sound unlike any other.... ”When I put on Kelli Baker, I get transported into a world of fresh nostalgia. Her voice is like the legendary blues women of the 1930’s and 40’s, but with a modern seductiveness. Her songs are moody and sensual and worth listening to on repeat. There’s no one with her particular sound right now.” — Rob Rush, Program Director and PM Drive Host, 94.3 The Shark (Long Island)

With a powerhouse voice dripping with a haunting sensuality that slips easily into growling old school blues-tones, Kelli speaks her heart like a beat poet in a late night dive. The kind you only know if you’re in the know. Her music is an amalgamation of authentic blues/rock and heart-on-her-sleeve singer/songwriter pop with folk/gospel roots.

Now performing with The Kelli Baker Band, she appears regularly at iconic music houses such as NYC’s The Bitter End, taking the stage at The Cutting Room, Rockwood Music Hall, and some of New York’s most discerning venues. (NOTE: Kelli is also available as a solo act.)

Known in some circles as “The Phoenix”, Kelli was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012, with $500 in cash, chasing the heels of Hurricane Sandy. Learning music like so many others in the church choir, Kelli graduated to fronting a hard rock band and a folk duo, writing her own music at an early age.

Kelli has recently completed two successful national tours, topped off with performing in Paris, France.

Her most recent track, “Blood on the Nile” was met with critical acclaim, landing on Spotify’s coveted editorial playlist, “Blues Roots”, as well as as commercial airplay on the UK’s #1 country music station, and a headlining feature in Guitar Girl Magazine.

Kelli has swiftly moved through the ranks of New York’s bristling music scene to become a known name. She has been featured in Relix Magazine, Guitar Girl Magazine, on WFUV’s coveted NY Slice, Rollin' With hosted by Rob Rush of 94.3 The Shark, Launch Music Conference and Festival, Montauk Music Festival Brooklyn Vegan, Broadway World, NYC.Com, Better Lemons, VoyagePhoenix, Faces of Long Island, Fresh Brewed Sessions, The Tedeschi Trucks podcast, Knock ‘Em Dead Comedy, UnRated Magazine, UK Radio’s Don’s Hit List, Governor's Radio, Breaking Sound Radio, Rising Stars Radio with Rick Eberle, The Douglas Coleman Show, DiscoverYou Radio, The Long Islander, and The Island Now, among many others.

Live, she delivers a commanding performance and has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. Her dynamic blues tones and gospel nods have been called a kind of ethereal blues. Her major influences are The Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, Jane’s Addiction, The Black Crowes, Bonnie Raitt, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Neil Young.

Kelli resides just outside of New York City.

https://www.kellibaker.com/

Son of legendary drummer Ginger Baker, Kofi Baker is a name synonymous with drumming excellence. Without question, Kofi not only continues, but extends the family legacy, with outstanding skills, drive and dedication to his craft. ... Cream was a chemical explosion like no other, the blueprint for every super group to follow and the heavy blues precursor to Hendrix, Zeppelin and so much more. More than fifty years since their earth-shaking debut album, the family heir of that hallowed trilogy pays tribute to Cream's legendary four-album reign over the psychedelic frontier of the late 1960s.

Featuring Kofi Baker (son of Ginger Baker) on drums, Kris Lohn on bass, and Bobby Messano (top international guitarist, composer and singer) on guitar. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime concert salute to the most innovative and explosive super group of all time, in the hands of one who knew them best. Watch as they revivify live, many classic moments in rock history. Listen as the trio shares personal insights and stories. A backstage pass like no other! This unique project began in 2017 to celebrate Cream’s 50th Anniversary in Australia and New Zealand. Such was the response, they have since played hundreds of shows to tens of thousands of fans, across North America and the UK.

Catch them live and up close to relive the glory days of rock's greatest heroes!

https://kofibaker.com/

“One of the most promising young blues talents on the scene today. He’s a fine songwriter, excellent guitarist and strong singer, plus he puts on an exciting, energized show. His talent has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple years. Don’t miss him!” - Bruce Iglauer, Founder and President, Alligator Records... “Gabe is somebody who has it all. His songs move me, he has a way with words. He is an amazing singer, a great songwriter and a wonderful musician.” - Anson Funderburgh, Producer

“…Gabe Stillman with this release [Just Say the Word], has put himself up front in any discussion about Best Bluesman of 2021. He checks all my boxes: tone, energy, pacing, lyricism, melody, and an ear for good material to cover.” - Blues Music Magazine, M.E.Travaglini

The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music with their impromptu selection of original gems and carefully chosen covers.

Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and 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” is backed by the legendary 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” reached #5 on the Roots Music Radio chart along with three charted singles. 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 Making A 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, Making a Scene.

All releases are available on most worldwide streaming services and digital outlets. Physical CDs are available by ordering from Gabe’s website and in all fine music outlets.

Industry professionals have taken notice as evident by Gabe’s invitation to support ZZ Top at the famed Key West Amphitheater, as a Blues Music Award nominee in the Best New Emerging Artist Album category, and in March The Gabe Stillman Band was further honored by the 3rd Annual Central PA Music Awards, selected as the “Best Blues Band”.

https://www.gabestillman.com/

“New York Blues” can be described like the global phenomenon that it is: edgy, honest and one-of-a-kind. From Lionel Hampton to Ruth Brown …from Michael Hill to King Solomon Hicks — New York can claim its own unique blues experience.... BLUES People is a NY/NJ blues band featuring...KELTON COOPER (vocals/guitar), MIKE GRIOT (bass), RON THOMPSON (keys) and GENE LAKE (drums). Early comparisons to the Meters, Luther Allison, Keb Mo' and Buddy Guy are starting to roll in!

Having released two promotional singles in 2022 ("The Skin I'm In" and "Troubled Times"), the band is busy in the studio finishing up their much-anticipated debut album "The Skin I'm In".

These seasoned veterans have certainly paid their dues; as individual side men, they have supported a who’s-who of touring “A-listers”, including Sue Foley, Josh Smith, Ruf’s Blues Caravan and Michael Hill’s Blues Mob… just to name a few.

BLUES People musically explores the effects of the blues on modern American culture on many universal levels... and is a modern chronicle of four "real-life blues brothers" living in THIS time in America... while surviving the NY/NJ-Metro urban landscape.

https://bluespeople.bandzoogle.com/about-the-band

The soulful musical styling of jazz artist, Larry Price, alto saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and producer, will truly move you. This Wilmington, North Carolina native delights audiences around the world, as he tells vivid stories and paints vibrant pictures through his music. His spiritual statement guides listeners beyond their present reality, and transcends them to a place of oneness with every note played.... Mr. Price has done lectures, workshops, and performances in Finland, France, Belgium, Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, Turkey, Kenya, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Canada. He has performed with noted artist such as James Carter, Ted Curson, Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones, Ashford and Simpson, and Stanley Turrentine.

Abundantly blessed with talent, Price was fueled with a passion for music at the age of five and started playing saxophone at thirteen. He is truly influenced by old-school craftsmen such as Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Stanley Turrentine, and Dexter Gordon, to name a few. This versatile musician believes in the importance of continuously honing his skills, and values opportunities for sharing his talents with youth as a teacher and mentor.

In 2003 one of Finland’s premier vocalists Bianca Morales recorded five of his compositions including the title track of the CD, Unelmaloma Roomassa and he also plays alto and soprano saxophones on the recording. The CD has received great reviews! Since that time Bianca has done an English version of the same CD entitled (When in Rome).

Larry also performed with Ukrainian born classical pianist Viatceslav Novikov, a world class Classical pianist and instructor. They developed a unique style of musical presentation combining the incredible classical background of Mr. Novikov and the soulful jazz background of Mr. Price. They performed mostly Larry’s compositions.

Larry has done compositions for orchestra as well as saxophone and orchestra. His compositions include jazz, blues, gospel, reggae and many other genres.

Mr. Price resided in Finland from 2002 – 2014. Upon his return to the United States, he has become heavily involved in the Philadelphia music scene. 2014 to date, Mr. Price has performed in collaboration with the Philadelphia Jazz Project and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble lead by bassist Warren Oree.

Mr. Price is also a music educator and feels very honored to be teaching music theory, saxophone, and beginner piano to our precious youth at The Philadelphia Clef Club of Performing Arts and Jazz, as well as some of the charter schools around the city of Philadelphia.

Going into 2024, Mr. Price has formed “The Larry Price Quintet”, a group of extremely talented young musicians and composers with Mr. Price at the helm. The group is performing original compositions as well as wonderful renditions of songs that have stood the test of time.

https://www.larrypricejazz.com/

This story begins with a group of teenagers on a street corner in Levittown in the mid 70's.... A favorite hang out at the time. Listening to music, playing guitars, drinking beer and other activities that adolescents of that age get involved in. The world was a much different place then. Some got married some went off to the military others to college.

But that time and place held a bond between them that remains to this day. Mainly it was the music that held this lot together. Creating their own music from the start. When others were were covering the songs of the time they writing and playing original songs wherever they could find an audience. Although with their humble success in the beginning they were undeterred. Whether as a collective or in other bands, the members of River Lane over the years took their passion for music around the Northeast United States and Canada.

Most notably, Walt Pommer the main songwriter and Tony Tiano on bass were members of Zendogs in the 90's. They recorder the album (white elephants) on A-ttack Records (EMI) out of Canada. Ten's of thousands of copies were sold worldwide and they tour the college circuit extensively. Songs from the album were featured on the snowboarding video, "Charlie at zero gravity". Subsequently Pommer went on and recorded another record with the band American Mojo on Solutions Records a local label. Tiano continued to play bass in a number of club bands.

John Hochreiter another member from the early days honed his skills in a variety of local bands around bucks county. He studied jazz guitar at Temple University. Known for his melodic creative rhythms and jazz styling's on guitar, John is also a very talented slid guitarist.

In 2022 the trio began sporadically jamming together again and after a few months they decided that something magical was going on and that maybe putting a band together and sharing this experience with the world was the next step.

So the search was on for just the right drummer to fill out the line up, someone with that special something. Christopher Eckart an experienced energetic drummer and percussionist from Philadelphia join the band in early 2023. Chis is a session drummer and has a storied history of playing with notable artists as Soraia (rock), Rhetta Morgan (gospel) and Tom Hiel. Chis also studied Classical percussion at the Philadelphia Settlement School of Music.

The sound of River Lane is a hybrid of singer-songwriter country delta blues. The songs have a unique blend of melodic storytelling and well crafted harmonies. Reminiscent of artists such as Jackson Brown, The Band and the Rolling Stones. Stories of love, loss and self reflection is what you'll find between the line of the songs by River Lane.

https://riverlaneband.com/

BLUESTIME! House rockin', juke joint jumpin’ electric blues played by folks that grew up listening, watching and learning from the Golden Age Blues Masters.... "After connecting only a few short years ago, BLUESTIME! has become a standout in the local/regional scene. If you caught our shows at the regional blues/roots festivals this past summer then you know we leave the stage with no gas left in the tank! Anglesea Blues Festival in North Wildwood, Gypsy Moon Blues Festival in East Petersburg (3 years running), Lancaster Roots and Blues -We tore 'em all up.

Our local Philly area gigs include multiple appearances at the Grape Room including the Philly Blues Society Bluesfest, Liberty Musicfest, Parx Casino, Dawson’s Pub, Great Barn Taproom and Taphouse, Crooked Eye Brewery, Mermaid Inn, Pickering Creek Inn. We played multiple gigs at Tellus 360, the premier live music venue in Lancaster, Pa. Our mix of original music combined with covers of some of our favorite artists’ work create a blend that “don’t need no hot sauce” to get you off your hands, out of your seats and on the dance floor. We may be old, but we are bold and we leave nothing untold. Not the flower but the roots - workout!

https://www.bluestimephilly.com/

Swing That Cat is a Sonic Cocktail of Jump, Jive and Wail! Take a jigger of Jump Blues, swizzle with Horny Swing, add a dash of Cabaret and a splash of Bourbon Street. This female-led band can shake it all up with rhythm, rumble and writhe that is guaranteed to make you leap off your seat and dance your tail off!... Over the last few years, Swing That Cat has emerged as one of the most unique, original, and engaging live acts in the Philly-NJ-DE area. As featured performers at the City of Philadelphia 4th of July, Musikfest, The Sellersville Theater, and NoLibs 2nd St Festivals, Swing That Cat has earned their stripes at more than 350 shows spanning NY TO DC, and on radio, podcasts, and streams around the world. The City of Philadelphia office of the Arts has twice selected Swing That Cat as a Top 5 PHL Live in 2018 and 2022.

https://www.swingthatcat.band

Beaucoup Blue is an American musical duo known for their captivating blend of blues, folk, and Americana. Comprising the talents of father and son, David and Adrian Mowry, their music weaves intricate guitar work with soulful harmonies, creating a sound that resonates deeply with audiences... With roots that stretch from Philadelphia to the Mississippi Delta, Beaucoup Blue draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of musical traditions. Their performances are a testament to their shared passion for storytelling through song, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human experience.

The Mowrys’ musical journey has taken them from intimate coffeehouse stages to international festivals, earning them a dedicated following along the way. Beaucoup Blue’s songs are imbued with heartfelt emotion and delivered with remarkable skill, making them a cherished presence in the world of acoustic music.

Whether you’re a fan of blues, folk, or simply great songwriting, Beaucoup Blue is an act that continues to enchant listeners with their timeless and soul-stirring melodies.

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“Sounds like we went to the same school” David Bromberg

Neil Tapp's musical journey is a rich tapestry woven with dedication and reverence for the blues. Drawing inspiration from the fingerpicking mastery of Rev. Gary Davis and Blind Boy Fuller, Tapp embarked on a path of in-depth study, refining his technique and paying homage to the roots of the genre. His rich and honest vocals and his skillful incorporation of the blues harmonica adds a layer of depth to his performances. Tapp's early influences encompass country blues, ragtime, folk, and early jazz, creating a unique blend that paints a vivid picture of musical evolution.

"For anyone reading this let me explain something. Guitar players are a dime a dozen. I know. I have been one for over 50 years. GUITARISTS are a very rare breed. They have mastered the instrument through God given talent and endless practice. Neil Tapp clearly falls into this latter group." Bud Rizer

His early influences are country blues, ragtime, folk and early jazz. His passion for the art of fingerstyle guitar is obvious as he traces the history and developing styles from the 1920's to today. His repertoire starts with his own songs and ranges from Doc Watson to Leo Kottke to Ry Cooder to Lightnin’ Hopkins and more.

He has been playing coffeehouses, bars, clubs, festivals and house concerts up and down the east coast from Nova Scotia to Georgia since 1975.

"The world needs more picking. Take a break from your day, close your eyes and just listen." Clawse Blanchette

https://www.neiltapp.com/index.html

Craig Bickhardt is a man who knows a thing or two about love. He is one of the most widely respected songwriters between Philly and Nashville, with his songs recorded by nearly everyone who is anyone in the upper spheres of country music, a jam packed career, and a beautiful and loving family at home.... Craig has made his annual Valentine's concert at Jamey's a tradition for lovers young and old, transfixing them with his gorgeous voice and flawless guitar work while embarking on a musical journey, special to this day, celebrating the beauty of love and life.

When Craig Bickhardt steps onto a concert stage, he comes equipped with his trusty acoustic guitar. A side musician or two will frequently join him. He’s also accompanied by something invisible, yet ever-present: the stories of a lifetime, vividly translated into words and melody. From the boisterous club scene of Philadelphia to the country-rock milieu of Los Angeles to the picking parlors of Nashville, Craig has immersed himself in the sights and sounds of American music. His music reflects a life lived as a rock band lead singer, a solo troubadour, a dedicated songwriter, a husband and father. Dreams, heartaches and hard-earned lessons have fed his creativity. There is no other way he could’ve written the eloquent, often bittersweet songs that have become his trademark.

“I start a lot of songs because I feel conflicted,” he explains. “I may begin from a point of darkness, but I usually end up writing towards the light because, for me, hope is the thing worth singing about. The characters in the stories I sing aren’t heroic; they’re very ordinary. But they’re reaching for something beyond themselves, and I find nobility in that.”

Craig is a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can hear echoes of such ‘60s folk revival artists as Tom Rush, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Andersen in his work. Added to this is the melodic sophistication of a Jimmy Webb or a Paul Simon, as well as a spare but telling lyric approach. “I admire songwriters like Woody Guthrie and poets like Robert Frost because they created functional art,” he says. “Too much music today is just for the singer, not for Everyman. I think of my work as a ‘Please Touch’ museum – I want my songs to be sung until they’re worn out.”

Also crucial to Craig’s art is his virtuosic guitar work, interweaving folk, blues, country and ragtime influences into a unique whole: “The guitar isn’t just an accompanying instrument for me – sometimes it’s the front man and my voice is the accompanist.”

Craig came to music as something of a family inheritance. His father Harry worked at WIP radio in Philadelphia and moonlighted as a big band musician. As a youngster, Craig absorbed everything from Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins to Stan Kenton and Duke Ellington. At 14, Craig found an old guitar in the family attic and taught himself to play. Soon he was writing songs and performing at venues like Philadelphia’s famed Main Point.

The Philly club scene shaped his emerging musical style. “I was lucky to grow up in a town that was a melting pot for musicians,” Craig says. “I got to hear lots of RnB as well as the great folk performers of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. It taught me that nothing moves people like a great song sung with some passion.”

By the mid-‘70s, Craig was co-lead singer/guitarist with Wire and Wood, an eclectic country-rock quintet that won a fervent East Coast following. The group opened for the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Stills before relocating to L.A. in search of a record deal. Craig and his compadres succeeded in attracting the interest of Bob Dylan’s former manager Albert Grossman, who signed them to his Bearsville/October Records label. Unfortunately, Wire and Wood’s album was never completed and the group called it quits soon after.

Craig went through another life-changing ordeal while living in L.A. One night, he awoke to find that the house he shared with his band mates was on fire. He barely managed to escape before the place collapsed in flames – and came away with a revelation: “At that moment, everything in the world felt luminous again, like it did when I was young. That experience made me realize that my happiness didn’t depend on possessions or status. I suddenly felt free and very grateful to be alive.”

This brush with mortality also re-motivated him as a musician. After Wire and Wood dissolved, Craig secured an assignment to write and sing songs for Tender Mercies, a country music-themed film starring Robert Duvall. This led to a lengthy residency in Nashville, where he saw his songs recorded by such legends as Ray Charles, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, the Judds, Tony Rice and Alison Krauss.

All the while, Craig continued playing his music live at the Bluebird Café and other clubs in the Nashville area. The call to the stage grew stronger after he released his first solo album, Easy Fires, in 2001. Five years later, he returned to his Pennsylvania roots and fully came into his own as a solo performer. By the end of the decade, Craig had won a new legion of fans on the East Coast and beyond through opening gigs for the likes of Judy Collins, Kathy Mattea and Billy Joe Shaver and club dates on his own.

A Craig Bickhardt live set is a mix of absurd anecdotes and personal confessions, accompanying a well-stocked bag of original tunes and the occasional choice cover. His decades in music have given his performances the depth of experience – his love songs seem sweeter and more poignant, his story-song narratives more true-to-life than they could have in the past.

“I think people come to my shows to be reminded that there’s something profound in the small stuff we experience every day,” he says. “My goal is to get an audience to look deeper at the things we all take for granted.”

Craig Bickhardt travels light to his gigs – but he brings a great deal to the stage. He combines a seasoned troubadour’s easy command of his art with a beginner’s passion to win over his next audience and top his next song. The stories of his lifetime are simply too good not to share.

http://www.craigbickhardt.com/

onyx&honey. is the blending of both the hearts and minds, and souls and songs, of Rob Perna and Nikki DiGiorgio.... They deliver a vibrant, eclectic mix of funk, rock and pop, while soaring vocal melodies and harmonies ensure hooks that will be stuck in your head.

An important keystone in the local music scene, whether as an acoustic duo or electrified full band, onyx&honey. are sure to get the whole room singing and dancing.

Original music is their wheelhouse but they often shine on select cover tunes that any audience will know and love.

onyx&honey. released their first self-titled album during quarantine on Christmas Day 2020, which was composed and produced at their home studio in West Chester, PA. Although Rob and Nikki were the only ones involved in the writing process, the songs were always composed for a full band sound. In the meantime, the duo took the world by storm together, both as lovers and musical partners, and stepped into the role of Independent Artists playing and promoting original music.

In addition to being musicians, onyx&honey. pride themselves for their natural ability to forge community through art and music. You can often find them curating their own brand of unique events, such as their outdoor music and arts festival called “The Look Around Music and Arts Festival” taking place annually in West Chester, PA, and other various pop-up music and art shows.

https://onyxandhoneymusic.com/

Slim and the Perkolators practically live at Jamey's. These boys head out across the country to spread their high energy swinging blues and always come home to roost for a huge following of loyal fans.... Led by Harmonica Slim Derek Matteson on the misery whistle and expat Brit Tim the Perkolator Perks on guitar, with a changing cast of rhythm players and frequent high profile guests, the gents are living the life and loving the blues. They are the perfect combination of youthful exuberance and seasoned wisdom, and their music has won wide accolades and industry awards. They always bring the party. 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.

https://slimandtheperkolators.com/

“YOU GOT TO LIVE IT TO GIVE IT”, states the first line from Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts’ latest CD, “Call My Name”. In their 12 years together, Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts have, indeed, lived it. They’ve logged countless gigs and countless miles in a Honda minivan, playing clubs and festivals throughout the Northeast and beyond. Being in a blues band in today’s music market is never easy. Nonetheless, the band keeps moving forward, outlasting musical trends and clubs that have come and gone.

Though the band will always be rooted in the Chicago and West Coast blues they have built their reputation on, “Call My Name” expands their sound with soul, proto-rock & roll and even ska. Their songwriting has matured equally. Certainly the common blues themes of love lost and found are here, but the songs on “Call My Name” also reflect the changes and growth of the band members over the last seven years with topics ranging from depression to choosing music over a relationship to the grind of a gigging blues band. Yet no matter what, as the last line of the of the last song says, Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts “will be back next Friday night”.

Top 8 Finalists: International Blues Foundation’s “Best Self-Produced CD” contest – (Yeah Man!) 2006 International Blues Challenge Competitors: 2004, 2007 & 2010 Voted “Best Blues Band” 2005, 2007, 2008 & 2011 by the readers of the Hartford Advocate CT Blues Society Challenge Winners: 2003, 2004, 2009

https://www.ryanhartt.com/

With musical influences drawn from American Roots Music to West Coast Swing, Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Surf Rock and Electric Blues, The BlackTails have been inspiring audiences with their high energy live show since their 2004 launch in NYC.... Playing to sold out audiences at the world-famous Iridium in NYC to rocking music festival stages, The BlackTails have drawn a diverse following around the world. Their first release, "Spy Lounge", drew The BlackTails into the film and commercial world with scotch whiskey company Dewar’s licensing the track "Off the Rack" and promoting the group as a featured band in their 2006-2007 national advertising campaign.

Live shows include the bands’ reinterpretation of classic Film Noir / T.V music themes from Henri Mancini’s "Peter Gunn" to Schifrin’s "Mission Impossible" with an updated twist and emphasis on improvisation. On their latest recording, "Inside Man", The BlackTails have created a seamless fusion of covers and original material you might expect to hear over the credits of your favorite film.

"Inside Man" pays tribute to standards like Duke Ellington's "Caravan" and other artists such as Santana, Miles Davis and Dick Dale. The international flavor of The BlackTails sound is drawn from the diverse background of its source.

Hailing from Argentina, Switzerland, the U.S. and the U.K., this group of players brings to the stage and studio over a decade of performing experience in all corners of the globe. They have shared the stage with blues giants like Muddy Waters and Clarence Gatemouth Brown as well as national acts Little Feat, The Spin Doctors, Blues Travellers, and more.

When not touring, recording or writing new material, members of The BlackTails write, arrange and produce music for film, television, dance, and Off-Broadway productions. Their work has appeared on dozens of nationally released recordings, as well as in numerous commercials and television programs in the US and UK for well-known brands like Fuse Network and Virgin Media.

https://theblacktails.com/

THE International Blues Challenge, held in Memphis annually since 1984, has long been the preeminent contest for blues acts from all over the globe... An act has to win a regional contest in order to qualify to go. If you are a blues fan, you know what it is. Please come to the benefit concert at Jamey's House of Music, Sunday, December 10, 12 noon till 3pm to help Johnny Never and John Cogan-Davis raise the funds necessary to travel to and lodge in Memphis while they compete in the IBC from January 16- 20! We need your help! Regional Blues artists are donating their talent and time to this cause. The concert will feature Roger Girke, Jimmy Pritchard, Harmonica Slim (of Slim and the percolators) , Fred Miller and his Band, Garry Cogdell, and of course, the regional Blues Challenge winners: Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis.

A silent auction will be held for a Fender guitar, as well as a 50/50 raffle, and raffle for other valuable items.

Jamey's kitchen and bar will be open of course, and serving delicious home cooked brunch and beverages of every sort.

Jamey's is proud to be a prime 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 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. Jamey's features 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 runs from 8 to 10pm. 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.

In order to honor the fullness of music's impact on our lives, we have added gallery space at our venue to display the artistic creations of those who devote themselves to music through painting and photography.

The exhibits not only extend the palette of the artists, who in most cases are also musicians, but allow our guests at our musical events to experience a fuller sensory impression of the all encompassing beauty inspired by music during our normal hours from Thursdays through Sundays.

We are proud to announce the opening night of our 'Little Gallery', featuring our good friend, David Reiter, whose photography show entitled 'Close Up - A Musician's Perspective', will run for the month of December.

For over 50 years, David has been capturing the spirit of life in images taken around the world. He’s been a street photographer since his high school years, making artful and often ironic images that tell stories about his subjects. He also makes the occasional image that’s totally devoid of meaning but is just plain fun to view. If his ideas are too simple for your taste, don’t worry - just read in your own.

Over many years of processing film and printing his work in various darkened rooms, he progressed through better equipment and facilities until digital imaging became good enough to adopt. He’s been exclusively digital since 2003, an easy adoption once he accepted that there’s as much work in digital imaging as there is in emulsion based photography.

He’s a past winner of Philly Photo Night (a juried competition run by the Photographic Society of Philadelphia in years past) and has exhibited at shops and galleries around the Delaware Valley for many years.

He’s never without a camera and captures what he sees from some unusual perspectives. As a working musician, he’s generated a large library of images shot from bandstands around the world as well as the streets. We hope you enjoy viewing his work.

We are wrapping up our Guest Singer Series this month, but continue to welcome vocalists to our stage at every Jazz Jam! Our final guests will be:

December 7 - Starlene Bey
December 28 - Khadijah Renee

Doors open at 6pm for dinner, no reservations needed. There is abundant local free parking, and we are a few steps from the Lansdowne train from Philly. We feature a dozen fresh cold brews on tap from our partners at Conshohocken Brewing Co as well as hard cider and premium PA wines and spirits, 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, and be ready to go when your name is called.
Singers may 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.