Myself and Norm Russell, who’ve been playing together since we were teenagers, got a chance to play a set at the historic McGillin’s Olde Ale House in my hometown of Philadelphia. Here’s a few highlights from the performance. Whew, they made us feel welcome!
April and May have been somewhat quiet musically, and here’s why! I had the privilege to run live sound on the Stonewall Chorale‘s March presentation of a program featuring a jazz mass, Mass For The Lenten Season, and other works by Mary Lou Williams. The program featured acclaimed jazz pianist and scholar Deanna Witkowski (www.deannawitkowksi.com)…
In April I made a guest appearance as a featured performer at McGillin’s historic Irish Pub in downtown Philadelphia, with Norm Russell (of Reale’s open mic in NE Philly), as “Norm and Col”. April 21st, McGillins’ Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Here’s a short video segment made at home in the studio this past January, a head and solo chorus of Jobim’s “Look To The Sky”. Enjoy…
After a quiet February, here’s the March calendar so far: Mar 20 – Appearing on lead guitar and vocals with The Jambaritos @ Katie’s of Smithtown, 145 W Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787. No tickets required, location in eastern Long Island. Playing classic rock including Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, Eagles, Allman Brothers, Tom Petty –…
Last Saturday I worked with Jack Firneno’s Angry Young Band, a Billy Joel tribute act. They (we) do a great job with this stuff, what a catalog! We played a venue that was new to me, Kennett Flash, down in Kennett Square, PA. Nice people, great sound. Here’s a little clip from my GoPro in…
Jan 22 – Appearing with Angry Young Band (Billy Joel tribute) @ Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA 19348 – tickets are $20 and you can buy them here. All Jazz Bandits appearances for the month are postponed due to the Covid pandemic.
We received this lovely review in Broadway World for the Jazz Bandits appearing at West Bank Café. The Jazz Bandits were also mentioned in the NY Times in September, about 1/4 way down the page, as part of the Jazz/Pop Calendar.
Dec 12 – Private party with The Jambaritos – Katie’s of Smithtown Dec 13 – Appearing with The Chalks, a comedic country act featuring 3 sisters, as part of the backing band The Erasers – 7 pm @Don’t Tell Mama, reservations here. Dec 15 – 8 to 10 pm with Colin Taber & Friends at…