This past Saturday, I had a great time at Northern Soul in Hoboken, NJ playing a solo acoustic show. I was able to work two new songs into the setlist and they turned out pretty well.
Here’s a photo of me playing on stage.
And here’s the setlist.
My next solo acoustic show is next Wednesday night at Pianos Upstairs Lounge. Lower East Side, NYC. See the performances page for more details.
I had a great time with double-breasted playing at the Chalfonte hotel in beautiful, historic Cape May, NJ.
The Chalfonte is always great about putting up signs and advertising the performance.
We had a great turnout and an attentive audience.
Here was the view from behind the drums (pre-show).
Here was the setlist.
And here we are after the show in the King Edward Bar!
Bonus: You can watch a clip of our cover of A Great Big World’s “Say Something.” I’ve embedded it below, but in case you can’t see it, you can also watch it on Facebook here.
Sure, it’s last minute. But sometimes last-minute gigs can be the most fun and spontaneous. If you’re around on Saturday, I hope you stop by. I’m going to try out at least one new original song and also a new cover.
Saturday, August 16th
solo acoustic
Northern Soul
557 First Street
Hoboken, NJ
8pm
FREE
See you Saturday? Hope so!
I’m looking forward to returning with double-breasted to our favorite Victorian Hotel in Cape May, NJ to be a part of their Summer Concert Series!
We will be performing in the Henry Sawyer Room, right next to the Chalfonte’s The King Edward Bar.
Tickets are free for guests dining in the Magnolia Room dining room. Otherwise, tickets are $10.00/adults, $7.00/children. Reservations are suggested. Please sign up at the front desk.
Wednesday, August 13th
with double-breasted
Chalfonte Summer Concert Series
The Chalfonte Hotel
Henry Sawyer Room
Cape May, NJ
8:30PM-9:30PM
Can’t make this show? Be sure to check out my Performances page for other gigs happening this month.
I performed last Sunday with double-breasted to celebrate the Music Den’s milestone of being in business for 30 years. I wrote a bit about the importance of this store as part of my own musical upbringing in this post. It was a humid afternoon where rain was threatened, but it held off and we had a nice outdoor performance for a good crowd.
Here is a photo of the three of us.
And here is the setlist.
Don’t miss upcoming double-breasted performances next month:
Check out my performances page for more details.
On Sunday, July 13th, I’ll play with double-breasted at the Music Den’s 30th Anniversary celebration.
The Music Den has had quite an influence on my musical upbringing. One of the owners was actually my first elementary music teacher. I remember when he left the teaching position to devote himself to the Music Den store full time. Later, as I pieced together my first drum set, I bought many pieces from the Music Den. I bought my first electric guitar there. Most importantly, I took my first lessons on drum set there, studying with John Hvasta. He taught me so many skills that I still apply to my playing today.
It’s hard to believe that the store has been open for 30 years, but I’m happy to help them celebrate and perform a set with double-breasted.
Of course, the celebration is open to the public… I hope to see you there!
Sunday, July 13th
with double-breasted
The Music Den – 30th Anniversary
1030 Route 10 West
Randolph, NJ 07869
3PM
The storm held off and Groove on Grove went off without a hitch. Here’s the group.
From left to right: Justin Sabaj, Christina Alessi, me, and Jonathan Andrew
And here’s the setlist.
Good times.
This Wednesday, July 9th, I’ll be performing with Christina Alessi in Jersey City at Groove on Grove. This is a great outdoor show at the Grove Street Path stop from 6pm-9pm. It will feature three female-fronted bands! I’ll be playing drums for the show, Jonathan Andrew will be playing bass, and Justin Sabaj will be playing guitar.
Show begins at 6pm. We’re on at 7pm. Don’t be late!
Wednesday, July 9th
with Christina Alessi
Groove on Grove
Grove Street PATH Plaza
Jersey City, NJ
7pm
FREE!
Here’s a photo from rehearsal the other night. Jonathan is behind the camera.
Two weekends ago, Ardith, Kristy, and I played under the gazebo for an attentive audience in Wharton, NJ.
Kristy was ready to rock. 
Here’s Ardith making notes on our setlist… an analog equivalent of a “Save As” of our setlist last August.
Photo by Brian Ostering
Join Kristy, Ardith and I for a performance this Sunday in Wharton, NJ. The show is part of Wharton’s new spring concert series in Hugh Force Canal Park. The performance is free to the public and family-friendly. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, June 8th
with double-breasted
Hugh Force Canal Park (in the Gazebo)
170 West Central Avenue
Wharton, New Jersey
6pm-7pm
FREE!