| 2016
Performance Schedule |
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A happy, healthy and fun 2016 to all my dear friends,
family and fans.
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| January |
Jan.
3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Back
with my two guitarists on the altar at St. Mary's
in Deal, raising our voices to the heavens above. Always the
10:00 mass. |
| February |
Feb
7, 14, 21, & 28
Back
in church, doing our thing. |
Feb
10
A
nice hour concert for Valentine's Day at the Ocean
Township Library, 2:00-3:00 with Gladstone
Trott and Charlie Ruggirello. Right
off Deal Road, a lovely space. |
| March |
March
6, 13, 20, & 27
On
the altar again. I hope this counts as points when I'm heading
to heaven. |
March
11
Once
again celebrating the Annual Awards Dinner
at the Ocean Place in Long Branch.
We'll be honoring Tim McLoone, a most worthy
recipient. A private celebration, just letting you know that
we do private parties all year. |
March
19
Back
at The 55 Bar, the best club in NYC for a
St. Pat's celebration. Always the early show, always snacks,
and never a cover. Come hang with me and my guys, Brad
Mandigo, piano; Marcus McLaurine,
bass; Bryan Carrott, vibes. |
| April |
April
8
With
Rio Clemente at Our Lady of Mercy
Academy in Whippany. This is a fund
raiser, but I like to include these to remind you we do private
functions. |
April
20
The
Ocean Township Library, Deal Road, Oakhurst
from 2:00-3:00. A swinging little hour of music, no charge.
Nice and comfy surroundings. |
April
25
A
wonderful concert, called The Three Divas,
with Carrie Jackson, Nancy Nelson,
and of course myself, at The Bickford Theatre,
in The Morris Museum. 8:00-9:30. A great evening of music.
Call for tickets soon, as this venue sells out quickly. 973-971-3706. |
| May |
May
6
Rio
Clemente and I doing another function for the VNA
at The Madison Hotel. |
May
15
The
Tides Hotel in Asbury Park, 7-10.
Come celebrate my birthday with me and the guys. Fabulous
food, great pour on the drinks. 732-897-7744. |
May
22
Turn
on your Wi-Fi for this one. An hour interview with Dan
Coleman on his Rock Radio station,
1460 AM on your dial. Starts at 10:00 PM,
hope I can wear my pajamas. |
| June |
June
11
The
55 Bar, that funky, fabulous spot that is our second
home. 6:00-9:00. Join me and my fab trio for some great music,
snacks and a lot of laughs. |
June
18
The
Italian American Memorial Association in
Long Branch. This is a dinner dance, and
again a private function. Just sayin'. |
| July |
July
10
Spring
Lake Park, S. Plainfield with the
Broadway Pops Big Band. 6:30-8:00. Bring
chairs, libations and a little snack. Great band. |
July
13
Thompson
Park, Jamesburg, 2:00-3:30. Back
with the Broadway Pops Big Band, sweet little
setting by the lake. There's also a petting zoo close by the
performance gazebo.
—And—
Raritan Waterfront Park in South
Amboy with my Swingin' Big Band. 6:30-8:30. Bring
lawn chairs and libations. Rain location in high school just
prior to the park. Beautiful venue. |
July
17
Warren
Park, Woodbridge. 6:00-7:30. Broadway
Pops, definitely bring a chair, a snack, and whatever
else suits your fancy. |
| August |
August
7
Warren
Park, Woodbridge, 6:00-7:30 with
my swingin' big band. Too much fun. |
August
10
Thompson
Park, Jamesburg, 2:00-3:30 with
my big band and my superb musicians. |
August
17
With
Charlie's Band at the Ocean Township
Library, 2:00-3:00, Deal Road, Oakhurst. Free admission.
Nice little setting. |
August
20
Spring
Lake Park., S. Plainfield, 6:30-8:00.
Swingin' out the season with my big band. Ahhhhh, what a summer
of music. |
| September |
September
9
At
Due Marie, with my buddy Brad Mandigo,
6:30-9:30. A lovely restaurant located at 78-80 Albany St.,
New Brunswick. This is a New Brunswick Jazz Project booking
and should be very nice. |
September
17
Fund
Raiser for Cancer Support of Central Jersey,
with my quartet. 1:30-4:00 A nice afternoon for a good cause,
call Rick for more info. 908-963-0275. Rain
date Sept. 18th. 350 Main St., Bedminster, behind the school. |
September
18
Back
with the Broadway Pops Big Band, finishing
out our outdoor concert series at Johnson Park,
River Rd. and Rose Dr., Piscataway. 6:30-8:00. |
| October |
October
9
A
wine and chocolate tasting (and much more) at the Pine
Barrens Golf Club, 540 S. Hope Chapel Rd., Jackson.
1-4. Benefits the Clean Water Action Committee. A very worthy
cause. Call Jenny for more info at 732-963-9714. |
October
30
Celebrate
Halloween with a funny hat party at The Tides
Hotel, Asbury Park. 7:00-10:00. Amazing room, amazing
people. Good food and a good pour. Brad Mandigo,
Marcus McLaurine and Bryan Carrott.
Swingin' stuff! |
| November |
November
12
Watchung
Arts Center with my "Little" Big Band. 8-10. On the
Watchung circle. Tickets $18 in advance, $22 at the door.
Contact www.watchungarts.org,
or buy directly through Eventbrite at www.watchungcenter.eventbrite.com.
This isn't a large room and tickets go fast. Would love to
see you there, with a nice little wine and snack reception
to boot. |
November
18
In concert at Howell Public Library, 2:00-3:00
with Charlie's Band. 318 Old Tavern Road, 07731. Free admission.
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| December |
December
8
Little
jazz gig at the Temple Beth Miriam, Elberon.
6:00-9:00. They make great egg salad sandwiches. |
December
10
Back
at The 55 Bar, NYC for our annual Christmas
Party. Gifts, snacks and a great time had by all. Always the
early show. Be there or be square. Ho, Ho, Ho........ |
December
17
Monmouth
Conservatory of Music, 50 White Street, Red Bank.
A lovely hour of music following the student chamber orchestra's
recital. Great, talented kids. Doors open at 4:00. We go on
at 5:00. Free admission, donations appreciated. 732-741-8880. |
December
21
In
concert at the Ocean Township Library, celebrating
the holidays with Charlie's Band. 2:00-3:00. Deal Road, Oakhurst.
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December
31
Our
fifth year bringing in the New Year at The Tides Hotel,
Asbury Park. Call for reservations if you wish to be in the
dining room with the band, 732-897-7744.
This room books fast, but you can always hang at the bar and
nosh there as well. |
